For years, traders who carried a lot of cash on them on long-distance travels to purchase goods complained about incessant attacks by armed robbers. However, the situation drastically changed when they switched to using mobile money transfers. As they are overly reliant on mobile money now, some traders at Racecourse, a popular market in Kumasi […] The post Kumasi:
President Akufo-Addo says a total of 24,285 health professionals were recruited during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to augment the health sector. The President says additionally, an amount of GH¢1.9 billion was spent to ensure that basic school students return to school during the pandemic. Addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Peduase […] The post We’ve
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Wednesday 9th February 2022, resolved to share intelligence and resources to make corruption unattractive in the country. The agreement was reached during a working visit to the OSP by the new Executive Director of EOCO, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa […] The post OSP
The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketiah, says the E-Levy cake used to celebrate the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu’s birthday truly reflects how proceeds from the E-Levy Fund would be spent. Speaking at the ‘Yentua’ demonstration in Accra, the General Secretary of the NDC stated that the E-Levy cake […] The post ‘E-Levy
The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketua, says the E-Levy cake used to celebrate the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu’s birthday truly reflects how proceeds from the E-Levy Fund would be spent. Speaking at the ‘Yentua’ demonstration in Accra, the General Secretary of the NDC stated that the E-Levy cake […] The post ‘E-Levy
Protesters have started massing up at the Obra Spot near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange for the street march against the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). Under the umbrella body Coalition of Concerned Ghanaians (GCG), the groups had scheduled to start the procession at 7:00 am. The Deputy Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), […] The post Protestors
The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Aseidu Nketiah, says his party will abolish the Electronic Transfer Levy, popularly known as E-levy, if they win power. He said this when he joined Members of the Coalition of Concerned Ghanaians during the ‘Yentua’ demonstration to express their displeasure over attempts by the […] The post E-levy
The Ministry of Education’s Public Relations Officer, Kwasi Kwarteng, has admitted to delays in the release of funds to secondary schools to purchase foodstuffs. Mr. Kwarteng, however, said these delays had not affected food supply in schools. “It has not really affected the supply of food because I can confirm to you that almost every […] The post Delay
A Member of Parliament’s Transport Committee, Yusif Jajah, says McDan Aviation is expected to resume operations at the private jet terminal soon. He said following a visit to the terminal to assess at first hand the situation that led to the revocation of McDan Aviation’s operation license, last month, the committee believes that the company […] The post McDan
A Member of Parliament’s Transport Committee, Yusif Jajah, says McDan Aviation is expected to kickstart operations at the private jet terminal soon. He said following a visit to the terminal to assess at first hand the situation that led to the revocation of McDan Aviation’s operation licence last month, the committee believes that the company […] The post McDan
Victor Adawudu, lawyer for beleaguered Executive Director of anti-corruption and social advocacy group, the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson says the police’s decision to charge his client over the publication of false news is problematic. The lawyer argues that, since his client has shown remorse and apologised for misleading the […] The post Pressing
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea is advocating for the image of the founder of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), George Alfred Grant, popularly known as Paa Grant, to be featured on the country’s currency. This the legislator says is to honour Paa Grant, whom he described as “the father […] The post Paa
The government says 67 of the hospitals under the ambitious Agenda 111 initiative will commence by the end of March 2022. The Agenda 111 project is government’s plan to ensure that 101 outstanding districts will be provided with hospitals in addition to 10 selected regional and specialized hospitals. In August 2021, President Akufo-Addo cut sod […] The post 67
Members of the Coalition of Concerned Ghanaians (CCG) will today, Thursday, embark on a protest dubbed ‘Yentua’ demonstration to express their displeasure with attempts by the government to get Parliament to approve the controversial 1.75% Electronic Transfer Levy, popularly known as E-levy. Representatives of the various political parties, Civil Society Organisations, and other identifiable groups […] The post Concerned
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, is expected to be arraigned later this morning. Mr. Thompson was detained at the Teshie District Command on Wednesday, where he spent the night and was charged with publication of false news after he honoured an invitation by the police. […] The post ASEPA
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, expects some form of compromise from the government and the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) before their impasse is resolved. Mr. Asare feels the reported appeals from the government to UTAG, whose five-week strike has crippled public universities, will not yield results. The two parties […] The post UTAG,
Pupils of Breman Essuokor D/A Basic school in the Asikuma Odobeng Brakwa District of the Central Region have boycotted classes since Monday, 7th February 2022, over lack of teachers. The pupils demonstrated on Monday to register their displeasure and to call on authorities to pay attention to their situation. The pupils claim there’s only one […] The post Breman
Mahogany Consult (MC), a Public Relations, Events and Change Management consultancy is celebrating its 10thanniversary under the theme ‘From a seed to a Tree:10x’, signifying the company’s exponential growth within the decade and symbolic of ‘thanks’ to the varied stakeholders whose support has achieved this feat. As part of the anniversary, MC has outdoored a […] The post Mahogany
The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu, has given assurances that the construction of the La General Hospital will commence this year. The hospital was closed down in March 2020 to pave the way for its redevelopment due to the dilapidated nature of the structures. Two years on, work at the project site is yet to […] The post ‘Abandoned’ La General
A Deputy Transport Minister, Hassan Tampoli says President Nana Akufo-Addo owes no one an explanation over the dismissal of the Managing Director of the Ghana Airport Company Limited, Yaw Kwakwa. Mr. Kwakwa was dismissed on Wednesday by President Akufo-Addo without any express reason. Earlier in the day, Mr. Kwakwa denied knowledge of his dismissal after […] The post Akufo-Addo
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