Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, the Minority Chief Whip of Parliament, says members of his side will be present at the presentation of the budget and fiscal policy on Thursday. This is against the backdrop of an earlier decision by the Minority to boycott the budget presentation by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta following a motion of […] The post Minority MPs will
The Minority in Parliament has said it will resist any policy in the 2023 budget it feels are “draconian”. In a statement, it reiterated the need for “drastic cuts in non-essential Government expenditures and more prudent use of scarce national resources.” “We have also demanded greater transparency and accountability in public financial management,” the statement […] The post We’ll
Smart urbanism is about using digital technologies to address urban problems. Across the continent, digital technologies and smart initiatives have been applied in myriad ways, including crime control, urban planning and traffic management. It hasn’t always worked, however. Sometimes these initiatives have failed because the technologies weren’t well integrated into the local context. Or policies […] The post Ghana
The victim assaulted by two police officers at Asankrangwa in the Western North Region has downplayed the incident. “They didn’t beat me. There is only one truth,” the victim Kofi Abeka said in an interview on Royal FM at Asankragwa. His assertion was despite a viral video showing police beating him and dragging him to […] The post Victim of police assault
Deputy Minister of Works and Housing, Abanga Abdullai has debunked claims by the Minority that the government intends to sell off the Saglemi Housing Project to its cronies. The Works and Housing Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye on November 13 announced the government’s plans to sell off the Saglemi Housing project to a private developer. But the […] The post Gov’t
The Band Kokui’s Nubian Noël concert for 2022 will be held on 1 December at 6 pm at the National Theatre in Accra. The Nubian Noël is a Christmas concert that gives a unique twist to your favourite Christmas Carols and will feature Ghana’s dynamic ‘Afropopera’ band, The Band Kokui and amazing guest artistes. The […] The post Nubian Noël 2022 comes off
The Deputy Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress, Joshua Ansah, has stated that Organised Labour will not back down in its demand for a 60 percent increment in their base pay. “Compromise for what, there is no compromise. Our 60 percent still stands as it is, and there is no compromise. 60 percent in real […] The post We won’t compromise on
The negotiations between the Government and Organised Labour over a proposed 60 per cent increase in the base pay of public sector workers have been suspended indefinitely after both parties failed to reach a consensus. Organized labour is demanding a 60 per cent increase in the base pay on the single spine salary structure to […] The post Gov’t,
The 2012-year group of the School of Medical Sciences (SMS), of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has donated air-conditioners and Television sets to its alma mater. The donation forms part of the year group’s renovation of some Lecture Halls of the University. The medical doctors, who commemorated their 10th anniversary of […] The post KNUST
Zimbabwe’s president Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed the new parliament building gifted by China as a testimony of the strategic and comprehensive partnership. He was presenting his state of the nation address at the opening of the fifth session of the ninth parliament – held for the first time in the recently completed multi-million dollar building. […] The post Zimbabwe unveils
The Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFEST), Peter Partey Anti, has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to conduct more internal investigations as it assesses examination malpractices recorded in the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). His comment comes on the back of a November 22 statement issued by […] The post Conduct
Eighty-three rape incidents were recorded at South Africa’s educational institutions, including day care centres, in the last three months, according to the latest crime records. The youngest victim was only six weeks old, the Minister of Police, Gen Bheki Cele said during a live broadcast. “As a ministry, we remain extremely concerned about rapes at […] The post South
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $27.9 million grant to Ghana for the development of agricultural value chains in the Savannah Region. The grant will increase the climate-resilient production of maize, rice and soybean, support the poultry value chain, and generate employment for women and youth. It will increase […] The post African
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it hopes and expects all NPP MPs to abide by the consensus reached and be present in the chamber for the presentation of the budget tomorrow. This comes after the National Executive of the New Patriotic Party stepped in to prevent a possible boycott of the […] The post We expect Majority MPs to be present for
A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana Legon, Professor Emeritus Ivan Addae-Mensah has joined calls for the review of the Akufo-Addo-led government’s free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He suggested the policy is reviewed in order to ensure its sustainability for future generations, whose parents will not be able to afford the fees of […] The post Prof.
The Minority in Parliament has expressed disappointment at the Majority Caucus in failing to support the censure motion against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Minority filed a censure motion against the Finance Minister over allegations of conflict of interest, financial recklessness leading to the collapse of the Ghana Cedi and gross mismanagement of the […] The post Ofori-Atta’s
The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has pledged its commitment to achieving a net-zero emission as a measure to mitigate climate change. The Deputy Director of Occupational Health at BPA, Safety Christentus B Kuunifaa, speaking on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Kofi Dzames at Ghana’s pavilion in COP 27, stated that “BPA is committed […] The post Bui Power Authority
Some 600 girls mainly from three communities within the Obuasi Municipality, Obuasi East, and Akrofuom Districts have so far been given free sanitary pads which will last for at least six months. The donation was done by the Rotary Club of Obuasi in collaboration with Girls Shall Grow, a Non-Governmental Organization based in Obuasi to […] The post Rotary
The National Road Safety Authority has called for increased support for road traffic accident victims. He said this as part of activities to celebrate World Remembrance Day. Speaking to road traffic accident victims and caregivers at the St. Anne’s Hospital in Damongo in the Savannah Region, the Regional Planning Manager of the National Road Safety […] The post Give
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has called for more incentives for farmers in the 2023 budget statement. In an interview with Citi Business News, the Head of programs and Advocacy at the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, Charles Nyaaba said the country will greatly benefit if adequate provision for the agricultural sector is made […] The post Peasant
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