The Chief of Ejura Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region, Barima Osei Hwedie II, has destooled one of his subchiefs for his alleged role in aiding some nomadic herdsmen in suspected armed robbery attacks in the area. The chief of Miminaso No. 2, Nana Obri Yeboah was destooled on Sunday, November 27, 2022, following the […] The post Ejurahene
Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured the chiefs and people of the Aflao Traditional Area of their fair share of development projects when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is voted into office in 2024. He acknowledged that the previous NDC government was aware of the development shortfalls of the area, and by extension the […] The post Next NDC gov’t will modernise
A few weeks ago, news portals and traditional media outlets announced a decision by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to set up the Planting for Food and Jobs Market (PFJ) at its premises. The news of such an intervention to offer foodstuff at a relatively cheaper price to Civil and Local Government staff […] The post Daniel Oduro-Mensah writes:
A former legislator, Fuseini Issah, has called on Ghanaians to be patient with the 2023 budget and the new policies announced in them. While he believes the budget largely meets the needs of Ghanaians, Mr. Issah assured that the government would be open to feedback on its new policies. “You try to implement it [policy], […] The post Gov’t will
Absa Bank’s commitment to STEM education has received great commendation at the Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards, held in Accra recently. The bank won the prestigious award for best company promoting STEM education during the ceremony, together with two additional awards celebrating its ReadytoWork educational skills programme and women empowerment drive. It is the […] The post Absa
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Chief Executive, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye will from November 28, 2022, embark on a working visit to the northern belt of the country. With the exception of the Upper West Region, he is scheduled to visit the Northern, North East, Savannah, and Upper East Regions where he will pay […] The post NHIA Chief Executive visits northern
Puma Energy has announced that from 2023 it will offer its commercial and industrial customers the chance to install solar on their sites. The news comes after Puma’s fourteen solar projects at its retail stations and terminals in Ghana proved to be a huge success. The fourteen Puma Energy sites in Ghana demonstrate that the […] The post Puma
Following their shock win over Germany, Japan were frustrated by a tight defensive unit, before Fuller struck with Costa Rica’s first shot on target at the tournament. The result leaves both teams on three points after two games, with Spain – who still top the group on goal difference – facing Germany later on Sunday (19:00 GMT). […] The post Qatar 2022:
Morocco caused the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium thanks to late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois was at fault for the first goal, inexplicably allowing Sabiri’s inswinging free-kick to beat him at his near post with 17 minutes to […] The post Qatar 2022: Late Morocco
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has hinted at a policy to use gold to make purchases of oil on the commodity market. Speaking at the AGI Awards night in Accra, Dr. Bawumia said this barter of sustainably mined gold for oil is key in addressing the economic crisis confronting the country. The cedi depreciated by […] The post Gov’t to barter gold for oil – Bawumia
A political pressure group, Justice4Ghana, is accusing the Ghana Police Service of controlling and preventing the legitimate exercise of democratic rights to a demonstration. The group in a statement said the Police Service has frustrated its planned demonstrations, including a picket scheduled for Monday through to Wednesday, at the revolution square in Accra. The protests […] The post Pressure
Following weeks of hard work and exuberance exhibited by 108 Junior and Senior High School students across the country in this year’s School Farm Competition, the program has come to an end with an award ceremony organized by Blue Skies with support from Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) on 24th November 2022. Present at the event […] The post Blues
Protests in China against government’s strict Covid measures have intensified, with some people publicly venting their anger at the Communist Party leaders. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Shanghai, where the BBC saw people being bundled into police cars. Students have also demonstrated at universities in Beijing and Nanjing. The latest unrest follows […] The post Protesters
As part of efforts to ensure a clean and Sustainable environment, Malta Guinness has organized a national plastic clean-up campaign drive at Gbawe in the Greater Accra Region. The company believes that the campaign will stimulate awareness of plastic management among community members. This comes on the back of achieving Goal 12 of the sustainable […] The post Malta Guinness
A Chartered Certified Accountant, Dr Valentin Mensah, has chided the Auditor General and the Audit Service for multiple breaches of the Constitution and the law in the audit of State-Owned-Enterprises. According to the governance expert, the decision by the Service and its head to audit Public Corporations and State Owned Enterprises is a clear breach […] The post Governance
A Chartered Certified Accountant, Dr Valentin Mensah, has chided the Auditor General and the Audit Service for alleged multiple breaches of the Constitution and the law in the audit of State-Owned-Enterprises. According to the governance specialist, the decision by the Service and its head to audit Public Corporations and State Owned Enterprises is a clear […] The post Governance
A group of 256 teachers have accused their various teacher unions of abandoning them in their quest to obtain fair results in their last year’s promotional exam organised by the Ghana Education Service (GES). The group took legal action against the GES, on Wednesday 23rd November seeking redress to their exam results which they claim […] The post 256 teachers
An Economist, Dr. Adu Sarkodie is urging Ghanaians to embrace the proposal of the reduction of the new electronic levy (e-levy) charge from 1.5 percent to 1 percent and the Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate of 2.5 percent as measures taken to revive the economy. He explained that the government is in dire need of […] The post Ghanaians urged to embrace e-levy, VAT changes
The Minority in Parliament has suggested a 0.5 percent Electronic Transfer Levy and a GHS 300 threshold to cushion poorer Ghanaians. Speaking at a retreat for MPs, the leader of the caucus, Haruna Iddrisu, said his side was open to collaborating with the government as it works to overcome the economic crisis. “We will subject it [the […] The post Minority suggests 0.5%
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