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 Water shortage has hit Yendi and its surrounding villages due to the drying up of River Dakar the main source of water for the Yendi Municipality. The raw water cannot be extracted any longer due to the exposure of the top intake strainer and silting of the bottom intake leaving only the middle intake in operation which cannot supply raw water to the required capacity. Yendi is therefore left without adequate raw water supply. Mr Adam Sayibu, the Yendi Municipal Water Company Manager was briefing the Regent of Dagbon Kampakuya Na Andani Yakubu Abdulai at the Gbewaa palace at Yendi on the water situation in the Municipality. He said the main source of water for Yendi Municipality was treated water from the Yendi water plant abstracted from the river Dakar noting that there were no boreholes fitted with hand pumps within the Yendi town. Mr Sayibu explained that it was as a result of delayed rains, which could worsen if the situation did not improve within five days. He ...

Two Nigerian sisters standing trial for human trafficking and prostitution have been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court. Jennifer Chizoba Jeremiah, 22, was remanded in police custody while her sister Angel Chioma Jeremiah, 17, was also sent to a correctional centre. However, they pleaded not guilty to the charges of human trafficking and abetment of crime in the court, presided over by Mrs Abena Oppong Adjiin-Doku. The case was adjourned to April 22, 2018. The prosecutor, Inspector Isaac Abbemeh, told the court that on March 20, 2018 the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Headquarters, received a complaint from a victim that the accused persons, with the assistance of one Kulest in Nigeria, recruited and transported her to Ghana and forced her into prostitution. Following the complaint, a team of personnel from the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, led by the Unit Commander, arrested the sisters for interrogations. Their rooms were searched an...

 Final year students in the various public senior high schools across the country will pay only 50 per cent of their school fees for their entire third term, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced. The March 29-decision, the GES management explained, has been necessitated by the fact that the final year students will spend only seven weeks of the entire 14-week third term in school. Continuing students –second and final year students –in the various public funded SHS do not enjoy the free SHS which was introduced by the government in September last year to cushion parents. Parents no longer pay tuition fees, admission fees, library fees, science centre fees, computer lab fees, examination fees and utility fees. Also, there are free textbooks, free boarding and free meals, for students. Why the reduction? Though schools will reopen for the commencement of the third term on April 16 to July 20, the final year students will be begin their WASSCE on June 1, meaning...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has wished President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo long life as he celebrates his birthday. Mr Akufo-Addo is 74 years old today, Thursday, 29 March 2018. He was born in Swalaba, Accra. He was brought up in Ga Maamli (Accra Central) and in the Nima area of Accra. He served in the Kufour-led government as Minister of Justice and Attorney General and later as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Mr Kufuor played an instrumental role in the victory of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2016 elections, making Mr Akufo-Addo the 5th President of the Fourth Republic. Touching on the flagship programme, the Free Senior High School, introduced by Mr Akufo-Addo, the former president said. The Free Senior High School programme was launched in September 2017 to make secondary high school free for students in Ghana. The president’s vision is to see a Ghana beyond aid in the nearest future. He is married to Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the daughter of judge, Ja...

Three persons, comprising a soldier, a policeman and an unemployed man, have been arrested for allegedly attacking and robbing some customers of banks on the Spintex Road, Lapaz and other parts of Accra. The names of the suspects have been given by the police as Corporal Bernard Tsagli, a soldier attached to the 37 Military Hospital; Corporal Isaac Amejor, a policeman attached to the Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) Unit at the Police Headquarters, and Crosby Ofori, aka Fiifi, unemployed They are said to have been harassing their victims and taking money from them at gunpoint. Complaints Briefing the Daily Graphic, the Accra Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Mr George Alex Mensah, said the police had received 8numerous complaints from persons who had fallen victim to the operations of the soldier and his accomplices. He said most of the victims, who were accosted after withdrawing various amounts of money from their bank accounts, claimed they were...

The Achimota police have arrested a 52-year-old man who allegedly butchered his wife for failing to prepare fufu with light soup for supper. Emmanuel Dodzi, a tiler, according to reports, asked the wife – Yawa Zigah, 41 – to prepare the fufu (a typical Ghanaian dish) but the woman, who reportedly claimed that the husband did not leave any housekeeping money for the day, rather instructed her daughter to prepare something else for supper. This was said to have infuriated the husband, who was suspected to be drunk, and allegedly attacked the wife with a machete. Madam, Zigah, a trader and queen mother of onion sellers at the Dome Market, Accra, sustained deep cuts in the head, back of her neck, left ear, cheek and both arms. She is currently on admission at the 37 Military Hospital. The Achimota School District Police Commander, DSP Christen Srofenyo, told this paper that the couple had been married for the past 25 years and blessed with two children and that they live in the...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government is keen on building the business-friendly economy on the continent, and has assured potential private sector investors of the security of their investments. Speaking at the 6th Africa CEO Forum, held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on Monday, President Akufo-Addo stressed that “Ghana is endowed with great potential, where security and the rule of law are upheld, where investments are secure.” President Akufo-Addo noted that over the last fourteen months, the period of stay of his government in office, his administration has focused its energies on trying to build a resilient economy, and put in measures aimed at helping move Ghana to a situation beyond aid. With some degree of success, President Akufo-Addo told the Forum that “we have put in place, in Ghana, since I took office, a monetary policy that has stabilised our currency, and has reduced significantly inflation and the cost of borrowing.” He added that “we have imp...

Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to sack and revoke certificates of teachers who sexually abuse students. He also suggested that such teachers be jailed, banned from government employment and also made to compensate their victims. These sanctions, he said, if introduced by the MoE and the GES, will help to deal with the current canker in the teaching profession and also serve as a deterrent to others. Speaking in an interaction with Adehye FM's Elisha Adarkwah at the inauguration of a six-unit classroom block which he built at Kronum Kwapra in the Suame constituency, Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu attributed the rise in sexual abuse and harassment of students by some teachers and headmasters to the ineffectiveness of the inspectorate division of the GES. He, therefore, called for the inspectorate division to be proactive to monitor teachers and students at all times. Source: ClassFMonline

 The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Robert P. Jackson has revealed he will be leaving the Ghana duty post after more than two years. He previously served in Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Morocco among others, before coming coming to Ghana two years ago. Mr Robert Jackson revealed how he felt about leaving Ghana in a farewell luncheon held to honour him by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana (AMCHAM). “It is bittersweet to be here today to participate in a “farewell luncheon.” I always welcome the opportunity to engage with the American business community, but it is sad that it’s already time to start thinking about saying goodbye to Ghana,” he said. "While travel, scheduling conflicts, and the imminent departure of many of my team led us to convene this “farewell” event in March, just know that “I am not leaving yet!” he added to remind the gathering he still had up to July to enjoy the Ghana air. Ambassador Robert Jackson will be fondly remembered by m...

Brooding With our baskets we have gathered, A burnt offering to pray, As our tears soak the mud of the earth, When famine used us as prey, An emptied belly tank we took to bed; Where we stood in a queue at the cemetery doorway, Till the young generation dream their dead, On our knees a written prayer lay, From the incantations and blood pouring red; In welcoming a bread half a mile away, Wailing upon a dream said; Till we will hold a grain on a day, And a trumpet blown over our triumph ahead. @jcsonjenuis

Economist and Evangelist, Rev Dr Lawrence Tetteh has revealed that he bought the casket for the burial of late Dancehall artiste, Ebony Reigns. “I have been hearing some people being acknowledged for their contributions to the funeral, but I paid for the hearse and mortuary fees…,” he said. The Man of God preaching at the funeral of late Dancehall artiste, Priscilla Kwateng known in showbiz as Ebony Reigns said he paid for all these things because he saw the funeral as a crusade to preach Christ to the unsaved. “It is not because I don’t know what to do with my money but because I see this programme as an opportunity to speak to you about the love of God…,” he said. The celebrated Man of God ceased the opportunity to call people to repentance stressing that Christ is the only one who can save them from their sins. One sentence after the other, the Man of God who claimed he led Ebony to recite the sinners’ prayer 72 hours before her death reminded the stars at the funeral t...

In an official letter addressed to Charter House, Zylofon Records indicated that as part of their contract agreement, whatever engagement Stonebwoy has must be communicated through them. Meanwhile, few hours after Zylofon served the letter to Charter House, Stonebwoy shared a poster of the VGMA nominees jam, in which he has been featured on his Instagram page with the caption: “Unstoppable”. Thus, he has indicated that there is nothing Zylofon Records can do to stop him from performing at the event. His post also suggested that Stonebwoy no longer sees himself as part of the record label. Everything had gone on smoothly for him at Zylofon Records until Shatta Wale joined the record label in January this year. Stonebwoy had felt insecure and threatened Zylofon, a clear sign that he wanted to opt out of the deal. Source: AdomOnline

Late award-winning dancehall artiste Ebony Reigns born Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng will be buried today 24 March 2018. The funeral service will be held at the forecourt of the state house in Accra. Ebony died at age 21 in a gory accident on the Sunyani-Kumasi road while returning to Accra from Sunyani on Thursday, 8 February 2018. Her childhood friend and Personal Assistant, Franky Kuri and one Air Force official, Francis Atsu Vondee, who posed as a bodyguard also died in the car crash.

Fans and sympathizers of the deceased artiste are expected to be in the official cloths when they grace her funeral. As a result, it appears the two cloths have had huge patronage from the majority of Ghanaians. According to some traders, though some customers have complained about the high cost of the cloth, they have nevertheless bought them in high quantities. Speaking in an interview with Zylofon FM, one trader said she purchases the material for Gh200 from the producers and sells it for Gh220, which means she makes a Gh20 profit. Others also indicated that business has been booming since the cloths were released onto the market. The late Ebony Reigns, known in real life as Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, died on February 11 after being involved in a gory car crash. The dancehall sensation died alongside her personal assistant and military bodyguard whiles returning from a visit to her mother in Sunyani. Ebony’s funeral and thanksgiving will be held on March 24 and 25 res...

 The LA Galaxy are reportedly on the verge of signing the Sweden great, with his team-mates at Old Trafford sending him well wishes on social media. Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have led the goodbyes to former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic following his release from the club. United terminated Ibrahimovic's contract on Thursday, with the Sweden icon expected to agree a deal with MLS side LA Galaxy to prolong his distinguished career. Ibrahimovic helped United to the EFL Cup and Europa League titles last season but has struggled with knee injuries this term, the Old Trafford club allowing him to move on three months before the end of his contract. Pogba was particularly close to Ibrahimovic during the 36-year-old's time at the club and he led the tributes to the striker after his departure was confirmed. "You'll be missed Lion, wish you all the best," Pogba wrote on Twitter, including a clip of Ibrahimovic comparing himself to the an...

Accra March 21, GNA - A 67-year old private security man who allegedly impregnated 13 year old girl at Adenta has been remanded into Police custody by an Accra Circuit Court. Ibrahim Musah aka uncle Kpefe who allegedly defiled the victim on many occasions. Charged with defilement, Musah pleaded not guilty. The court presided over by Mrs Abena Oppong Adjin –Doku asked Musah whether he was aware that the victim was three months pregnant, he said he was not aware. The court indicated to Musah that a DNA test would be conducted to determine the father of the child. The matter has been adjourned to April 3. Prosecuting, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Adolphine Dzansi said the complainant is a trader and victim’s aunt. The victim is a class three pupil. Prosecution said Musah resides with his niece, the aunt and victim on the same compound house at Adenta. DSP Dzansi said due to the cordial relationship with the complainant the accused sometimes sends the victim on e...

The Managing Director of the Ghana water company Ltd. Dr Clifford A. Braimah has appealed to the general public to show compassion to  head potters popularly known as Kayayei . Speaking at ceremony to support the Pamela Bridgewater Easter program at his office in Accra, the former  Dean of the school of engineering at Tamale Polytechnic  said for some reasons these girls  are on  the streets making them vulnerable. He therefore called on the public to treat them with care and  love, saying, “We  cannot escape the humanitarian duty of helping others,  corporate bodies, non governmental organisations ,philanthropists should   come out with ideas or inputs towards bringing future and welfare to the Kayayei. The Bridgewater Easter programs will see the girls being schooled on how to prevent the  growing trend of teenage pregnancy prevention which has a challenge of the Kayayei phenomenon including the education on the avoidance unpro...

The Bank of Ghana has announced that it has appointed audit firm, KPMG as administrator for uniBank. This means that the central bank has taken over the assets and management of uniBank. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, says uniBank is currently insolvent. Addressing a press conference in Accra, Dr. Ernest Addison stated that, KPMG has been appointed to manage the bank to save it from collapse. Citi Business News’ Lawrence Segbefia reports that the central bank has ordered the management of uniBank to step aside and allow the new entity, KPMG assume the management of the bank. He also added that the central bank had indicated that the bank’s capital has been close to the 400 million cedis minimum requirement expected of commercial banks by December 2019. The announcement comes two weeks after uniBank announced a purported takeover of adb after some shareholders of the latter, pledged their shares in the bank. The BoG at the time, dismissed the report...

Veteran highlife musician Charles Kofi Amankwaa Mann, best known on stage as C. K. Mann, has died. The legendary musician passed away 7 am on Tuesday, March 20 at the Ghapoha Hospital in the Western Region. He was 83 years. His son, Anthony Mann, confirmed the news to Hitz News @ 1 on Hitz FM. C.K. Mann had been battling an unclosed illness for three years and his condition was said to have gotten worse last week. Anthony Mann said although his dad was old, “the family is distraught and we are organising ourselves.” While Ghana celebrates C.K. Mann for his musical exploits, he added that “I remember my dad as my dad…as a dad who loves his kids… I never saw him as a superstar.” About C. K. Mann C.K. Mann was born in 1936 in Cape Coast. He worked briefly as a seaman before joining Moses Kweku Oppong’s Kakaiku band. His music career spanned over four decades and he won multiple awards for his songs. He was awarded the Grand Medal of Ghana by former President John Agyek...

Bereku (C/R), March 19, GNA - Assin Bereku, the capital of the Assin North District in the Central Region was thrown into a state of shock and disbelieve when a 12-year-old class six boy committed suicide. A Police source in Assin Fosu confirmed the tragedy to the Ghana News Agency saying the deceased Kwame Adu, was found hanging in his room with his sponge tied to the ceiling fan around 1600 hours on Sunday, moments after he had returned from church. According to his family, Kwame Adu was said to have led the Sunday school church service at the Christ Apostolic Church in a happy mood and returned home cheerfully. The police had deposited the body at Assin Fosu St. Francis Xavier hospital awaiting autopsy and further investigations. Mr Sarpong, a relative of the deceased who corroborated the sad news, said Kwame Adu hanged himself in a room, where he had been living with his parents and two siblings, a boy and a girl. He said shortly after church, his Mother, Esi C. K as sh...

 A contraceptive pill for men has come a step closer to development. Taken daily like the female Pill, it switches off a man’s testosterone and the hormones that cause sperm production. This should bring the sperm count low enough so that a man cannot get his partner pregnant. Researchers who gave the tablet to men for a month said it did not cause liver damage – a side effect shown in previous trials of oral hormonal contraceptives. Past attempts to give men contraception have focused on injections or gels, but experts say men may find it easier to take a pill. While there is a fear men may forget to take the tablets, researchers hope this can be addressed by a longer-lasting ingredient that means they can be taken daily rather than twice a day as with previous versions. A 2011 survey found half of women would not rely on a male pill because they did not trust their partners to remember to take it. A team led by the University of Washington has trialled the male pi...

Ruff Town Records/ Midas Touch Inc., and family of late dancehall artist, Ebony Reigns, have officially launched three clothes on behalf of the artiste. The clothes will not only be the official garment for the final funeral rites but also be a part of her legacy. The cloths would include brands such as ‘Maame Hwe’, Sponsor and Aseda. The ‘Maame hwe’ and Aseda clothes would be used for the singer’s funeral and also for the thanksgiving service by music lovers, friends and family. Present at the unveiling ceremony held at the West Hills mall, Accra were the management of Ruff Town records, Family members of the late musician and representatives from Ghana Textile Printing Company Limited (GTP). However, the intent of the new designs according to the textile company is to create a new brand inspired by the artist. The other designs are set to be launched later this year. Ebony died after she was involved in a gory accident on the Kumasi–Sunyani road on February 8, 2018 wh...

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has christened his first daughter with his wife Louisa at a private ceremony held on March 17, 2018. The ‘Hero’ hitmaker named her daughter after his late mom who was also known as Catherine. Stonebwoy’s daughter’s name is also ‘Catherine-Jiluda T. Satekla’. Source: Kasapafmonline

In a Manger Glory be to God in the highest, A joy train travelling to the earth, A praise drum beat by the shepherd, To welcome a light unto earth. Here, the Rabi lies in a manger, A begotten son given by the father, As the lineage keeps stretching forever, Whiles the children calls aba father. The Church bells are tolling to witnessed, The Prince of Peace in bed, The gift of myrrh and incense in its best, A prophesy by Isaiah we have referred, Great merry in the lands, Where we carry our vessels to fetch joy and laughs. @jcsonjenuis

Shackles (Breaking free) Hi, when some things are meant to be, Where smiles chase bitterness to flee, A distance so far where we can't dream, A rain falling asleep, as hunger hoots, Till when your laughter picks to choose, A thought of us, holding hands, In the memories of the waving flowers, Where I could stand whiles fallen in love with you, In the playing grounds of the swine, Dumping the fats of a past pain, Where the little joy you carry as mine, Hanging on in vain, Sipping the tappers wine till the past love faints, Waken up to feel the hangover of the shackles. @jcsonjenuis

 Dancehall artiste., Shatta Wale has lashed out at Bullet, former Manager of Ebony over reports that he (Wale) wants to be paid before performing at a tribute concert. On late Friday afternoon, Wale questioned the reports via a post on Facebook writing: “How can I charge to go and perform at a funeral ..where is the happiness and enjoyment at the particular place and time ..Bullet if you are the one spreading rumors like this which I kno u can ….then u fool waaa this Friday..This is not the first time I am hearing this form your camp .. Zylofon is my pride if you kno like go burn the sea .. #champioooon #Zylofon #bossbaker #SM #Storm#SolashEnt #Asuoden #LBE Z 4 #ZYLOFON #ZYLOFONMEDIA #ZYLOFONMUSIC #ZYLOFONSHATTAS” The ‘Taking Over’ artiste travelled to America today to shoot music video off his THE REIGN album. It will be his first after signing a 3-year deal with Zylofon Music. A tribute and vigil concert will be held in Ebony’s honour at the La Trade Fair Centre in Accr...

The fiery host of popular television show Fire for Fire on Asempa FM and Adom TV, Patrick Osei Agyemang (alias Countryman Songo) has been yanked off the airwaves after he directed yet another rant at the Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi. The three-time Radio and Television Personality (RTP) ‘Best TV sports show host of the year’, Songo in his last show before being benched reportedly hurled invectives at Mr Nyantakyi for "destroying Ghana football" in the wake of the delay to the start of the 2018 Ghana Premier League due to a High Court injunction on the league sought by Accra Gt. Olympics.. According to grapevine sources, his outburst was the final straw which broke the camel's back as it threatened a GH?250,000 settlement Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) is hoping to reach with Nyantakyi in place of a GH?2m libel suit he filed against MGL and Songo as well as Kofi Asare Brako (alias Abatay, a former MGL staffer now at Atinka FM). It will be re...

A man has been arrested by the Police in Nsawam for peddling narcotic drugs. The suspect, Enock Amamasor, was nabbed at Nsawam Cargo station selling the suspected narcotic drugs. A search on him after the arrest retrieved 138 wrappers of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. Confirming the arrest to Kasapa News, the Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, ASP Ebenezer Tetteh explained that the suspect was arrested on March 15, 2018 “with 138 wrapped dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and two king size smoking wrappers. He was seen selling the said dried leaves behind Nsawam Cargo station.” He said Police escorted the suspect to his place of abode for ostensibly to search for further evidence but was established the suspect is homeless. The suspect is being prepared to be put before Court Source: adomfmonline

 Yvonne Nelson has opened up about the birth of her daughter, Ryn Roberts and said it was the most painful thing she’s done in her life. According to the actress, she had an interesting experience when she nearly gave birth in the car that was taking her to hospital. Yvonne appeared on Okay Fm Wednesday to chat with Abeiku Santana and she talked candidly about her birth to her daughter and how difficult it was for her. “I almost had my baby in the car; I could feel her coming out and it was so painful” she said. “I can’t explain the pain I went through. Even when they were bringing the baby to me; I told them [nurses] to take her away to ensure she is ok. It has really changed my life” she added. Yvonne has already been in the news for her interviews yesterday after she slammed her critics as hypocrites and said giving birth outside of marriage is better than getting married and getting divorced.    Source: peacefmonline

The deportees, all males, came on a chartered flight on Wednesday morning. More deportations expected It is expected that more Ghanaians who are at various detention centres across the USA will be deported this year. Detained between 6 and 12 months prior to deportation Information indicates that, they were detained for periods ranging from between six and 12 months before being deported to Ghana. 82 Came with travel certificates Out of the 86 people deported, 82, who did not have passports, came with travel certificates, while four traveled with Ghanaian passports. Regional breakdown of deportees The regional breakdown of the deportees is as follows: Greater Accra – 37, Ashanti – 24, Brong Ahafo – six, Northern – five, Upper West – four, Western – four, Eastern – three, Upper East – two, and one from Volta Region. The deportees have been processed by the Ghana Immigration Service and have since joined their families. 7,000 Ghanaians in US await deportation In 2...

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community in Ghana has put out a proposition to Parliament to consider opening a referendum for the public to vote in order to decide whether rights of members of their group should be recognized or otherwise in the country. Spokesperson for the LGBT Community in Ghana, Philcollins Agbedanu Kröger hailed US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert P. Jackson for enlightening the Ghanaian populace on the state of the group in the country on GhanaWeb’s 21 Minutes with KKB. The Ambassador hinted in the interview that “there are far more gays in Ghana than Ghanaians realise, but because of societal attitudes they keep their sexuality very private”. In an interview with BBC Reporter Favour Nunoo, the group noted that they are poised to prove there more Ghanaians who are gay than anticipated, most of whom are hiding following fear of arrest, medical abuse, discrimination and torture, thus affirming Mr. Jackson’s observation. Philcollins Agbedanu...

A 35 year-old farmer is in the grips of the Enchi District Police Command for allegedly shooting his 19 year-old girlfriend at Adonikrom in the Aowin District in the Western Region. The suspect, Daniel Gyan, who lives in a cottage at Adonikrom in Enchi, was said to have had a misunderstanding with Emelia and shot her in the chest through the back. The Enchi District Police Commander, Superintendent of Police Raymond Kofi Erzuah disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency. According to him, the suspect hails from Aburi in the Eastern Region. He said on March 9, at about 2200 hours, one Prosper Bedzo of Adonikrom who was accompanied by the police night patrol team came to the police station and made a complaint that, at about 1930 hours a quarrel ensued between the deceased who is his neice and the boyfriend Daniel over money. He said the suspect became offended, took his single barrel gun and shot Emelia and fled. He said those who witnessed the incident quic...

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it is making efforts to secure a ban on the smoking of water-pipe tobacco popularly known as shisha and electronic cigarettes by the middle of this year. The Principal Research Officer of the GHS, Divine Darlington Logo says a research conducted by his outfit showed that most youths have ditched the smoking of traditional tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes and shisha. The research revealed that that the rate of smoking shisha and e-cigarettes among young people has shot up to 5.3 percent, higher than the traditional use of tobacco which stands at 2.8 percent. Mr Logo in an interview on the sidelines of the 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health held in Cape Town, South Africa revealed that the GHS was collaborating with the Ministry of Health to secure a ban on shisha this year. He said research on the smoking of shisha had revealed that one puff from a shisha tube equalled the smoking of an entire cigarette. "All the effects of...