The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to probe the Electoral Commission’s (EC) unaccounted Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and parts of Biometric Verification Registration Kits to ensure that the December polls are free and fair. In a statement from the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, […] The post Election
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that the only way to mitigate the consistent rise in the prices of petroleum products is to introduce subsidies. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), said on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV on Saturday, April 20, that it is […] The post Subsidising petroleum
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
Popular singer Rihanna has hinted she would like to work with Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr. The post ‘Call me if you got extra verse for me’ – Rihanna tells Ayra Star at Fenty London launch first appeared on 3News.
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has extended its gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, for his personal intervention in addressing the recent robbery incident targeting students and lecturers on the Odumase-Badu road near Sunyani in the Bono Region.
Commuters in Lapaz are feeling the pinch of a 20% surge in transport fares, a move that flies in the face of a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against fare hikes. While some drivers justify the hike citing the escalating costs of fuel and spare parts, […] The post Lapaz commuters grapple with
By Kizito CUDJOE Omama Health Ghana and Omama Services Incorporated, based in the United States of America (USA), have jointly launched a campaign aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by nursing mothers in catering for their medical and related expenses post-childbirth. Recognising the pervasive nature of this issue across many communities in Ghana and the […] The post Motherhood
Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has refuted reports of his death after receiving medical evaluation in the UK. The post ‘It’s a lie from the pit of hell’ – Actor Zack Orji debunks death rumours first appeared on 3News.
Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.
Former Deputy Attorney General Joseph Kpemka has asserted that a comprehensive investigation into the actions of the former MASLOC CEO and Chief Operating Officer clearly demonstrated their guilt under the law. This statement comes in the wake of an Accra High Court’s decision to hand down a 10-year jail sentence to former MASLOC CEO Sedina […] The post Former
Energy Expert Kwadwo Poku has said he agrees with the call by the Asantehene to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Volta River Authority (VRA), and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo). In his view, there are many more state-owned enterprises that I think must be privatised. “I agree with the Asantehene. There are […] The post I
The Ranking Member on the Energy Committee of Parliament, Edward Bawa has explained that the state’s power generation and distribution outlets cannot be privatised due to the security implications. He said power generation for economic development is so vital that it cannot be placed solely in the hands of private entities. “For security reasons, you […] The post You
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye has said the call by the Asantehene to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Volta River Authority (VRA), and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) is a good call. However, he said, there is more to it than just making these institutions […] The post Otumfuo
The UG-SRC, under the leadership of 2023-2024 led by Frank Tsikata, in collaboration with Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana), will host the cohort 2 of UG-SRC Skill-UP for Jobs Bootcamp which is slated for July-August 2024. The UG-SRC (Skill-UP for Job) Bootcamp project is an experiential training and exposure programme that has been designed to train, […] The post
Mr Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director, African Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF), says Ghana will receive its next funding support from the IMF even if it is unable to sign a final debt pact with its official bilateral creditors. This means that the country would receive its third tranche of US$360 million when the IMF Board […]
President Akufo-Addo’s personal driver has filed his nomination to contest the La Dedekotopon NPP Parliamentary primary on April 27, 2024. Joseph Addo who was vetted and approved by the party’s Greater Accra Elections Committee says he will win the seat back for the NPP. “I was born and bred here in La, I have lived […] The post La
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has stated that Economist Professor Stephen Adei lacks an understanding of the country’s industrial relations and the challenges faced by workers. This statement follows Prof Adei’s claim that Ghanaian workers are among the least productive globally and that Togolese workers outperform Ghanaians in terms of productivity. In a statement released […] The post You’re
Mr Mark Dankyira Korankye, General Secretary of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) has expressed worry about the decline in non-teaching staff employment at the country’s Senior High Schools (SHS). He said their counterparts, the teaching staff, were being employed regularly, and they, the non-teaching staff, were overlooked, resulting in the few of them […]
Former President John Mahama has expressed serious concerns about the safety protocols following the accident involving a newly imported train on its test run along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. The incident, which took place on April 18, 2024, has prompted Mahama to question the adequacy of pre-operational checks. Taking to social media platform X (formerly […] The post Train
Deloitte, a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services, has launched its Technology, Media and Telecom predictions for 2024. The predictions are hinged on four pillars – Generative Artificial Intelligence; Sustainability; Media, Entertainment and Sports as well as Technology and Telecom. A. Generative AI For Generative […] The post Deloitte
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS