The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says claims that government has not been transparent with its COVID-19 expenditure are baseless. According to him, all the funds mobilised and utilised in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic have been duly reported in line with government’s commitment to accountability and transparency. The minister made the statement while addressing […] The post We’ve
The Ghana Health Service has confirmed an Ebola case in the Tamale metropolis. The Northern Regional Disease Control Officer, Fuseini Mahama, who confirmed the case, noted that the 35-year-old male patient is currently receiving treatment at the Tamale Central Hospital. He added that further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the magnitude of the situation. Dr. […] The post Ebola case recorded
The Supreme Court has set a new date for judgment in the presidential spousal allowance case before it. The court on May 4, 2022, adjourned to June 22, to deliver its judgment, but in court today, a new date has been announced –July 27, 2022. The South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, Builsa South […] The post Case against allowances
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has said Ghana has enough fuel stock to last a month amid fuel shortage concerns. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Mr. Hosi said there was no need to panic. “We have enough stock to keep us stable and actually buy […] The post No need to panic over fuel shortage concerns –
Two individuals who tampered with the newly installed prepaid meters by the Electricity Company of Ghana at Kpong under the Krobo district of the Eastern Region have been apprehended. The two, whose names are not readily available, were taken through the normal standard ECG procedures on power theft and meter tampering and were made to […] The post Two arrested for tampering
Solidaridad, an international civil society organization, and its partners have launched the Better Chicken for a Better Future project in a brief ceremony in Kumasi. The three-year (2021 to 2024) project seeks to create a fully functioning, inclusive and integrated poultry meat value chain that provides decent jobs and better incomes for small-scale poultry farmers […] The post Solidaridad
Hundreds of structures unlawfully erected on 200 acres of land belonging to the Animal Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Ghana (CSIR) have been demolished at Frafraha in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. This comes after the Greater Accra Regional Security Council gave a 48-hour window for […] The post Illegal
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, is expected in Parliament later today, June 22, 2022, to answer 16 questions from different legislators. He is also expected to deliver a statement on how government funds have been utilised in the fight against Covid-19. Find below the questions he will respond to: Mr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw […] The post Here
The Citi Business Festival on-air series featured Lampe Omoyele, the CEO of Nitro 121, who spoke on “The Changing Scene of West Africa’s Consumer Markets”. Here are five things to note from his presentation. Brands must leverage digital communication Lampe Omoyele described digital communication as a key to maintaining quality. “You have digital marketing as […] The post 5
The Head of Research and Chief Economist at Absa Bank, Jeff Gable, is billed to speak at the Citi Business Festival’s Cedi Summit slated for June 27, 2022. Mr. Gable will speak on the topic – “The Global Economy: Challenges & Prospects” at the economic summit being organised by Citi TV/Citi FM. He will join […] The post Absa Bank’s
MEST Africa, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for the first cohort of the MEST Express accelerator, focused on accelerating startups within the sustainable technology solutions sector. The Foundation in collaboration with the pan-African technology innovation hub is looking to support startups in Ghana that are using technology to create a sustainable […] The post MEST
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on governments and businesses, with many trying to stay as liquid as possible. Then came supply chain disruptions, inflation (now at an 18-year high of 27.6%), rising interest rates and the war in Ukraine and its impact on energy and other commodity prices. In response to control […] The post Cash is king:
Huawei nova Y series is reputed for bringing some solid features that are mostly seen on flagship or mid-range smartphones to the entry-level segment. These smartphones are designed to provide users with access to a powerful smartphone experience at a friendlier price point. The newest addition to the series, the HUAWEI nova Y70 – Huawei’s […] The post 5
Former Member of Parliament for Suhum and a General Secretary hopeful in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Frederick Opare-Ansah says he has what it takes to ensure that the party wins the 2024 elections should he be given the nod. For him, the incumbent General Secretary has not been up to the task to […] The post ‘NPP has real issues
The Ghana Health Service is urging institutions to encourage staff as well as visitors to wear their nose masks. The service is also entreating the unvaccinated public to get their jabs. The Ghana Health Service earlier warned of a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country and emphasised the need to observe […] The post Ghana Health Service
A labour consultant, Austin Gamey says the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) should rather call for tax breaks rather than its push for the payment of Cost of Living Allowances (COLA). According to him, the payment of COLA will not be a sustainable way of cushioning workers from the current harsh economic challenges. Speaking […] The post Negotiate
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, feels the government’s construction of the National Cathedral is indicative that Ghanaians are being taken for granted. He says the State has been disingenuous with the project, describing it as the biggest presidential scandal in the country’s political history. The legislator’s comments come after he […] The post National
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, is expected to appear before Parliament later today to answer 16 questions from different Members of the house. He is also expected to deliver a statement on how government funds have been utilised in the fight against Covid-19. His absence from Parliament last Thursday caused the Speaker to […] The post Finance Minister expected in Parliament
The Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, Ernest Norgbey is set to sue the government over its decision to sole-source the architectural design contract for the National Cathedral to Sir David Adjaye and Associates Limited. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Adjaye argued that sole-sourcing the contract breached procurement processes. “I do not have much difficulty in […] The post Ashaiman
A former Trade and Industry Minister, Robert Ahomka says the government must take aggressive actions to encourage the country’s entrepreneurs. According to him, Ghana is losing many of its entrepreneurs and business people to other countries due to lack of support. Speaking on the fourth-week forum of the Citi Business Festival on Citi TV, he […] The post Deliberate
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