The leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called on the government to stick to the timelines agreed upon in their meeting to avert any possible industrial action. UTAG last month signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government which led to the suspension of a 13-day-old strike by its members. UTAG […] The post UTAG
The case involving the Head Pastor of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, and four others has been adjourned to October 5, 2021. According to the prosecution, the extension will enable his team to amend the charges and facts of the case. The adjourned date was determined by an Accra Circuit Court […] The post Case against
The Official Liquidator for the defunct Fund Management Companies (FMCs) will on Thursday, September 23, 2021, have an investor class meeting with customers of some of the defunct institutions. A statement issued by the Registrar-General, Jemima Oware, stated that the meeting will be held online on the said date and will start at 9:00am. The […] The post Official
“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you are the lion or a gazelle – […] The post Edem Agbana writes: Unemployment;
Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says materialism and the “get rich quick” syndrome is driving some people in society to kill and destroy. He said there was the need for the Catholic Church and faith-based bodies to help the Government to address the problem of materialism and the “get rich quick” syndrome, which he […] The post ‘Get rich
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eulogized Ama Benyiwa Doe who died over the weekend. President Akufo-Addo also expressed his sadness about her death. According to him, the late former Central Regional Minister was a good friend to him. He made the remark in a Facebook post. “I’m sad to hear about the news […] The post ‘Ama Benyiwa
At least eight people have been killed when a gunman opened fire at a university in the Russian city of Perm, officials say. The assailant walked onto the campus on Monday morning and started shooting. Students and teachers barricaded themselves inside the university building; others were seen jumping from windows. Police wounded and detained the […] The post Russia shooting:
The nomination of only 38 women as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) is a matter of concern for the People’s National Convention (PNC). In a statement signed by Janet Nabla, the PNC’s General Secretary, the party felt the poor gender representation was “in clear violation of the letter and spirit of the 1992 […] The post MMDCEs:
The MD of Bank of Africa, Kobby Andah, has said the implementation of a common currency and digitalizing trade will go a long way to make the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) a success. Speaking at the 5th Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference under the theme, “Facilitating Trade and Trade-Finance in AfCFTA; The […] The post Common
Assembly members in the Kumasi Metropolitan area have threatened to reject President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s nominee, Samuel Pyne as the Kumasi Mayor if the government fails to clear over GHS50 million debt the Assembly owes. They say the Assembly’s indebtedness has significantly contributed to the underdevelopment of Kumasi. Speaking to Citi News, Presiding Member […] The post Pay
Sixty-three endangered African penguins have been killed by a swarm of bees in a rare occurrence near Cape Town, bird conservationists in South Africa say. The protected birds, from a colony in Simonstown, were found on a beach with multiple bee stings but no other injuries. An official from the Southern African Foundation for the […] The post Bees kill over 60 endangered
The newly nominated metropolitan chief executive for the Tamale Metropolis, Sule Salifu, has pledged to work closely with relevant stakeholders in the metropolis to develop the area should he be confirmed. The nominee, who was speaking to the media after the announcement of his nomination said based on his expertise and experience, he will consult […] The post Tamale
Motorists will from today, Monday, September 20 to Friday, October 15, 2021 experience a one-month-long interruption in the flow of vehicular traffic at the exit point of the Flower Pot roundabout onto the Motorway. The Roads and Highways Ministry says the expected interruption arises from the construction of a flyover onto the motorway. In a […] The post Flyover
The National Association of Local Authorities, NALAG, has congratulated the newly nominated Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). The Association sent out the congratulatory message in a press statement issued on Sunday, September 19, 2021, and signed by its General Secretary, Kokro Amankwah. It said their nomination means that they have the trust of […] The post National
The head pastor of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, is expected to reappear in court later today, Monday, September 20, 2021. The High court in Accra last week granted him, and four others bail to the tune of GHS 200,000 with two sureties each after they were remanded to police […] The post Rev. Owusu Bempah, 4 others to reappear
The Ghana Health Service will this week begin the inoculation of Ghanaians across the country, with the 1.2 million Mordena vaccines received from the United States of America. The Service has also indicated that over 500,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccines which are available will also be distributed for vaccination in the coming days. […] The post COVID-19:
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 8.1 million as of Saturday afternoon, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. The Africa CDC, the specialised healthcare agency of the African Union, in its continental Covid-19 dashboard indicated that the death toll from the pandemic across the continent stands at […] The post Africa’s COVID-19
France’s defence minister has cancelled talks with her UK counterpart amid the row prompted by a new security deal between Britain, the US and Australia. Paris is angry after Australia signed the Aukus pact to build nuclear-powered submarines, pulling out of a major contract with France in the process. UK PM Boris Johnson said France […] The post Aukus: France pulls
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the new mayor of Johannesburg, following his death in a car crash aged 46. Jolidee Matongo had been campaigning with Mr Ramaphosa before the accident. His vehicle collided with a van while trying to avoid a pedestrian who had run onto the road, local media report. […] The post Johannesburg Mayor Jolidee
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