Punches have been thrown in South Africa’s parliament as opposition MPs tried to disrupt the State of the Nation address by President Jacob Zuma. Members of the radical Economic Freedom Fighters’ party (EFF), all dressed in red, scuffled with security guards who ejected them from the chamber. Mr Zuma had twice got to his feet ... Punches have been thrown in South Africa’s parliament as opposition MPs tried to disrupt the State of the Nation address by President Jacob Zuma. Members

Some 205 recruits whose appointments were revoked by the National Service Secretariat are threatening legal action against the Service. The Scheme, under its new leadership,  on Wednesday, February 8, terminated the appointment of the recuits, who were employed by the secretariat towards the end of the erstwhile National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) government in December 2016. ... Some 205 recruits whose appointments were revoked by the National Service Secretariat are threatening legal action

The Bank of Ghana(BoG) has intensified moves to encourage commercial banks in the country to cede some portion of their annual funds as credit to farmers in the Agriculture sector. Even though the sector is seen as a major catalyst that could accelerate economic development, credit to stakeholders in the sector has dwindled over the ... The Bank of Ghana(BoG) has intensified moves to encourage commercial banks in the country to cede some portion of their annual funds as credit to farmers in the

President of the Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET), Mr Victor Attah Ntumi, has called on government to implement the Ghana AIDS Commission Act, to protect the privileges of persons living with HIV and AIDS. He said the Act also establishes the National HIV and AIDS Fund which would provide the Management body the required ... President of the Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET), Mr Victor Attah Ntumi, has called on government to implement the Ghana AIDS Commission Act, to protect the privileges

Ivy Danquah-Adu, the wife of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North Constituency, Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu, is worried about the delay in prosecuting her late husband’s supposed killers. The visibly worried widow said the delay is akin to injustice. Speaking to Citi News on the sidelines of a ceremony to observe one year ... Ivy Danquah-Adu, the wife of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North Constituency, Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu, is worried about the delay

Prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, award-winning actor George, are expecting twins, US media report. The babies are due in June, according to CBS’s The Talk host Julie Chen. Another source close to the couple, quoted by People, said they were “very happy”. The Clooneys’ representatives have not yet commented. The couple ... Prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, award-winning actor George, are expecting twins, US media report. The

Shares in Twitter have ended the day more than 12% lower after the company reported that its fourth-quarter losses had nearly doubled. The social networking service reported a loss of $167m (£133m) in the final three months of 2016, as against $90m in the same period a year earlier. There were 319 million active users, ... Shares in Twitter have ended the day more than 12% lower after the company reported that its fourth-quarter losses had nearly doubled. The social networking service reported

Minister for Defense and Member of Parliament for the Bimbilla constituency, Dominc Nitiwul, has pledged to ensure that chieftaincy disputes and related clashes in the constituency do not recur. The interior Ministry on Thursday [February 9], reviewed a long-standing curfew on the Bimbilla Township following the eruption of a gun battle on Thursday afternoon. There have ... Minister for Defense and Member of Parliament for the Bimbilla constituency, Dominc Nitiwul, has pledged to ensure that

A US appeals court has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to reinstate his ban on citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals said it would not block a lower-court ruling that halted the order. Mr Trump responded with an angry tweet saying national security was at risk and there ... A US appeals court has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to reinstate his ban on citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries. The 9th US Circuit Court

Ghana’s Parliament has concluded the vetting of all substantive ministers appointed by President Nana Akuffo Addo. Analysis by citifmonline.com shows only 3% of ministers appointed by the president were below the age of 40. The infographic below shows some facts about Nana Addo’s ministerial appointees. – By: Mawuli Tsikata/citifmonline.com Follow @MawuliTsikata Ghana’s Parliament has concluded the vetting of all substantive ministers appointed by President Nana Akuffo

The deputy minister for Communications under  the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the former government duly handed over all state vehicles to the new government. According to him, the claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government that over 200 state cars are missing, has nothing to do with the ... The deputy minister for Communications under  the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the former

The previous National Democratic Congress (NDC)administration has rubbished claims President Nana Akufo-Addo was left with only 10-year-old BMW for official use. The previous government in a statement signed by the former Deputy Chief of Staff, Johnny Osei Kofi, said it had left the Presidency two pairs of bulletproof cars, for the president’s use. The Director ... The previous National Democratic Congress (NDC)administration has rubbished claims President Nana Akufo-Addo was left with

The 2016 flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, has suggested that public officials must not be made to purchase cars or houses they occupy when they are leaving office. According to him, most of these officials buy the properties at prices lower than the value of the properties. In a ... The 2016 flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, has suggested that public officials must not be made to purchase cars or houses they

Some Assembly members within the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, have warned the New Patriotic Party that they will vote against any candidate that is imposed on them as Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). According to them, Ashaiman is a cosmopolitan area, and that all qualified persons who meet the criteria should not be denied the opportunity to ... Some Assembly members within the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, have warned the New Patriotic Party that they will vote against any candidate that is

Parliament on Thursday completed the vetting of ministers, with the vetting of the minister nominees for the Fisheries and Aquaculture and Information portfolios. 25 of the ministers vetted out of the 36, have already been sworn in, though one of the ministers, Otiko Djaba, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, has been sued by ... Parliament on Thursday completed the vetting of ministers, with the vetting of the minister nominees for the Fisheries and Aquaculture and Information