Lawyers of the jailed former Board Chairman of the National Communication Authority (NCA) and two others are expected to appeal the ruling today, Wednesday, May 13, 2020. According to the Special Aide to Former President Mahama, Joyce Bawa Mugtari, the legal representation will go the extra mile to seek justice for their clients. Three former […] The post Former
The Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo, has been found guilty of contempt for failing to respond to a suit filed by the Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo, which was challenging the $1m surcharge on him. The post Domelevo found guilty of contempt in Osafo Maafo’s $1m Kroll case appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive
The Northern Regional Health Director of the Ghana Health Service, John Eleeza says the dead had no travel history hence was not an imported case. The region has recorded 3 new cases of the novel coronavirus The post One dead, 29 workers of Tamale Central Hospital isolate appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News
Customers of Black Shield Fund Management, formerly known as Gold Coast Fund Management have expressed dissatisfaction and shared the impact of financial constraints on their livelihoods due to their locked-up funds with the company. The post Pensioners with locked-up funds lament impact on livelihoods appeared first on Citinewsroom
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has directed all electricity and power-producing companies to apply the GETFund Levy of 2.5%, NHIL 2.5% and VAT rate of 12.5% on the value of the energy they supply the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to the GRA, it has sighted a notice dated March 13, 2001, which waives […] The post Charge VAT on power
The Citi Breakfast Show team on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 centred its conversations around the vetting of Supreme Court Justices and the $4m National Communications Authority (NCA) scandal. The post Citi Breakfast Show : Wednesday, May 13, 2020 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News
More than anything else, our attitude to life is forged on the anvil of our beliefs. Thoughts translate into things. Whatever takes hold of our mind, takes our life hostage. Consequently, the things we hold to be true can make or unmake us depending on whether our beliefs correspond with reality or not. Unfortunately, so […] The post Rev. Dr.
Pollution of the Ankobra River which passes through the Ellembelle District and the Nzema East Municipality has worsened following a surge in illegal mining activities along the stretch. Some stakeholders attribute the current development on the COVID-19 fight which is receiving all the needed attention at the expense of the fight against illegal mining. Arial […] The post Pollution
The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit challenging Martin Amidu’s eligibility to serve as Special Prosecutor. The decision was a 5-2 majority decision. The Supreme Court did not give reasons for the decision but indicated that the lawyers could pick it up from the court’s registry. This ruling means that the Apex court has legitimized the […] The post Supreme
The Campaign Manager for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Peter Mac Manu says President Nana Akufo-Addo will contest and win the 2020 elections with or without a new voter’s register. The ruling party has backed the Electoral Commission’s planned compilation of a new roll for the 2020 polls despite the disapproval of some opposition […] The post NPP
Lawyer and former legislator, George Loh, has described the contempt conviction against the Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo as a blow to the fight against corruption. Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Loh said it “was not prudent for a judge to convict him [Mr. Domelevo] for contempt of court.” “That way you are demoralising the whole architecture […] The post Finding
I am a trained youth leader for health and advocate regularly for increased domestic resources for enhanced malaria responses and health system strengthening. At a recent meeting in Addis Ababa, (Fig 1) we advocated through the Ghana Embassy and African Union for more political commitments towards malaria responses. 2:30am GMT mid-week and I can barely […] The post Using
Senegal is easing coronavirus restrictions starting on Tuesday, including the reopening of mosques and churches. Mosques are now allowed to reopen for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, and churches will also be allowed to accept worshippers. The night-time curfew has also been reduced by two hours and will now run from 21:00 to […] The post Coronavirus lockdown:
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), in a bid to leverage its strength as a research-led organization to support the manifesto development and agenda-setting of political parties, through the use of research data and evidence, has launched a manifesto development project. Funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the “Promoting Responsive and Responsible […] The post CDD
African countries have been seeking the right response to the crisis. South Africa and Nigeria have started easing lockdown restrictions to give the economy breathing space. Experts have warned that it may be too soon. Djibouti started easing lockdown measures on Monday, despite the country having the highest number of COVID-19 cases in East Africa: […] The post Lifting Africa’s
Malawi’s main political coalitions continue to defy Covid-19 prevention measures in campaigns for a fresh presidential election in July. Huge political rallies were held over the weekend that completely defied social-distancing and mask-wearing measures hours after the country reported its highest single-day spike in confirmed coronavirus cases. Malawi holds the vote on 2 July because […] The post Malawians
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has said criticism of an untested herbal tonic that he is touting as a treatment for Covid-19 shows the West’s condescending attitude towards Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against using untested remedies. Mr Rajoelina’s tonic has not gone through clinical trials. The African Union has also said it […] The post Madagascar’s
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has said criticism of an untested herbal tonic that he is touting as a treatment for Covid-19 shows the West’s condescending attitude towards Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against using untested remedies. Mr Rajoelina’s tonic has not gone through clinical trials. The African Union has also said it […] The post Rajoelina
One could sense the buzz of excitement when she picked up the ball close to the centre circle. It was goalless and early in the first half, but she had already caught the eye with her impeccable touch and skill. She spun around the first defender and made a charging run down the left-hand side […] The post Fruit of Defiance: The rise of Mukarama Abdulai appeared first on
Lesotho’s 80-year-old Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has told AFP news agency that he “intends to resign on Wednesday because of old age”. He is accused of murdering his estranged wife, allegations that caused his coalition government to crumble on Monday, leaving him without enough seats to continue governing. The parliamentary speaker consequently announced that he had […] The post Lesotho’s
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