AstraZeneca has announced a partnership with the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) and local partners to establish the first ‘Living Lab’ in Ghana. This community-led project aims to plant 4.5 million trees by the end of 2025, with the aim for over 3 million surviving trees, and establish circular business models for local communities. In projects […] The post AstraZeneca
Authorities at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital have resolved to conduct a DNA test on six female bodies that were part of the Tuesday, March 22, 2022, accident at Asemasa as one body has become a source of contention. A total of nine out of the 14 burnt bodies from the Asemasa accident have so […] The post Asemasa accident: 2 families lay claim to
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has indicated that ongoing projects will be given more attention as against new ones. This was announced during a press conference where government announced measures taken to stabilise the struggling economy. The Finance Minsiter announced some 12 cost-cutting measures as well as some measures to raise revenue. The Minister said […] The post We’ll
As part of efforts to reclaim farmlands that have been destroyed by small scale mining activities, Tropenbos Ghana and A Rocha Ghana with funding from Norad have engaged community members in the Amansie West district to restore mined-out areas. According to Tropenbos Ghana, since 2018, several hectares of mined-out areas have been reclaimed in various […] The post Stakeholders
As part of efforts to reclaim farmlands that have been destroyed by small scale mining activities, Tropenbos Ghana and A Rocha Ghana with funding from Norad have engaged community members in the Amansie West district to restore mined-out areas. According to Tropenbos Ghana, since 2018, several hectares of mined-out areas have been reclaimed in various […] The post Stakeholders
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC), says it is utterly shocked at government’s 15 pesewas per litre reduction in the cost of fuel beginning April 1, 2022. COPEC’s Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah insists the reduction is way below its expectations following discussions between relevant stakeholders and the government. Speaking to Citi News, he said […] The post 15
The leadership of the Extractive Industry Workers’ Union of Ghana (EIWUG), has appealed to the International Labour Organization (ILO) to intervene on behalf of employees of mining companies who have been denied the opportunity to become members of the union. Speaking to Citinewsroom, the Chairman of EIWUG, Frederick Addai Opoku, accused the GMWU and the […] The post Extractive
The Minority in Parliament has set Wednesday March 30, 2022, to picket at the Kotoka International Airport to protest the continued mandatory COVID-19 testing for arriving passengers. It has consequently informed the Ghana Police Service about the planned protest. In a letter signed by three of its members, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Kwame Agbodza and Kwabena Mintah […] The post NDC
Government appointees will have to endure a reduction in their fuel coupons as the government initiates steps to cut down on its expenditure. The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta in his address to the nation on Thursday, March 24, 2022, announced a 50% decrease in the fuel allocations for government appointees. “These times call for […] The post Gov’t slashes
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has reiterated measures to raise more revenues domestically in his address on the government’s plans to stabilise the economy. Among these measures is the Ghana Revenue Authority’s plans to begin taxing electronic commerce and online businesses beginning April 1, 2022. This is in line with the GHs 80.3 billion tax […] The post Finance
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, addressed Ghanaians on decisions taken by the government to address recent economic challenges facing the country. Ken Ofori-Atta gave details of decisions taken at the three-day Cabinet retreat at Peduase over the weekend. He updated Ghanaians on fiscal measures to tackle the rising cost of fuel […] The post Government’s
The Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak, wants the first Deputy Speaker of Parliament to issue definite instructions to the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta over his failure to appear before Parliament to answer questions. The Minister has been programmed to answer over ten questions on different subject matters on Thursday, March 24, 2022, but did […] The post Minority
The government has committed to further spending cuts amid the rising cost of living and growing sense of economic hardship. These new measures will be in addition to the ongoing 20 percent expenditure cut as part of fiscal stabilization and debt sustainability measures. Members of the Council of State also voluntarily cut their monthly allowances […] The post Check
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has blamed the minority in parliament for partly contributing to the current economic woes. He said the minority’s lack of support for the E-levy scared investors and triggered the downgrade of Ghana’s economy by various international rating agencies. Addressing the public on the decisions taken by the government towards […] The post Minority’s
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced plans by the government to revise the 2022 budget over current economic challenges. Ghana’s economy is going through turbulent times as it is plagued with a number of challenges, including rising inflation largely caused by a rise in fuel prices. The country’s currency is also suffering depreciation, especially against […] The post Gov’t
Fuel prices in Ghana will go down by 15 pesewas per litre effective April 1, 2022. This reduction will be in place for three months. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, while announcing measures put in place by the government to cushion Ghanaians against current economic […] The post Fuel prices reduced by
The government says all its flagship programs including the ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) policy will continue to run regardless of the challenges confronting the country’s economy. This is contrary to earlier suggestions by the Minister responsible for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah that all 16 flagship programs of the government including the Free SHS […] The post Gov’t
The government says all its flagship programs including the ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) policy will continue to run regardless of the challenges confronting the country’s economy. This is contrary to earlier suggestions by the Minister responsible for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah that all 16 flagship programs of the government including the Free SHS […] The post Gov’t
26-year-old Immigration officer, Michael Otoo, who was shot dead by unknown assailants has been promoted posthumously from AICO1 to ICO. This was announced by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) when it visited the bereaved family. The promotion is to honour the late Michael Otoo, who died in the line of duty. The officer is suspected […] The post Slain
Some residents of Navio and Manyoro in the Kassena-Nankana West District of the Upper East Region want the government to immediately fix their collapsed bridge. According to them, the collapsed bridge is negatively affecting them. An articulated truck transporting rosewood from Burkina-Faso to Accra on Wednesday morning, March 23, 2022, led to the collapse of […] The post Residents
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