Professor George Gyan-Baffour, Minister for Planning has said despite the commendable progress made in reducing malnutrition over the last three decades, Ghana still suffers from the triple burden of malnutrition, under-nutrition, over nutrition and micro-nutrition deficiencies. He said this burden had yielded direct and indirect causes to individuals, families and the nation as a whole. … The post Ghana
GIZ Ghana has announced the appointment of Regina Bauerochse Barbosa as its new Country Director. She takes over from Mr. Alan Walsch, who now heads GIZ Malawi operations. Having served in various senior leadership positions within GIZ for the last 20years, Mrs. Bauerochse Barbosa brings to the position a strong understanding of international cooperation and … The post GIZ
The Ministry of Health has issued an alert message and guidance information to health facilities in the 16 regions following the confirmation of the outbreak of Coronavirus in China. It said enhanced surveillance at the points of entry, especially at the Kotoka International Airport has begun and enhanced screening procedures on all passengers from China, … The post Coronavirus
An Accra High Court on Tuesday granted a self-recognisance bail of GH¢500,000.00 to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ACP) Dr Benjamin Agordzo, who has been charged with nine others for treason felony. He is to report twice in a week to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) or his representative for three months, then once a … The post High Court grants ACP Agordzo bail
Prosecution in the case involving Nana Appiah Mensah, (NAM1) the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited on Tuesday informed the court that his outfit was awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General’s (AG’s) Department. The Prosecution led by Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sylvester Asare at the last adjourned date told the court that the case … The post We
Dr Yaw Adu Ampomah, the third prosecution witness in the trial involving, Dr Stephen Opuni, the former CEO of COCOBOD and one another on Tuesday said farmers expressed concerns about the lithovit liquid fertilizer supplied to them. He told an Accra High Court hearing the trial that during the preliminary investigation conducted by the transitional … The post Farmers
The Accra High Court has ordered the prosecution in the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), trial to produce the originals of the memos and supplementary documents in evidence by January 27. The Court presided over by Justice Mrs Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe said the materials would be inspected by the defence and then tendered … The post Court
The National Treasurer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Mr. Samuel Gordon Etroo, is outraged at the discovery of a secret bank account being operated in the name of party at the GCB Bank, High Street Branch, in Accra. In a letter addressed to the Manager of the Bank and seen by the Ghana News … The post CPP Treasurer fumes over party’s secret bank account
Some Ghanaian minority parties have rallied the citizenry to stand up against moves by the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general election. “In our view, any attempt to create a new register will be a recipe for disaster since it has the potential to generate misunderstanding amongst … The post Reject
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reduced the five home match placed Asante Kotoko to three matches. This was after had accepted guilt for the misconduct of its fans in a match-day three encounter against Berekum Chelsea. The initial monetary fine of GH¢10,000.00 handed to Kotoko has been increased to GH¢20,000.00 This decision was taken … The post GFA cuts Kotoko home ban
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Africa’s future is dependent on the continent “thinking outside the box” to address and finance its infrastructural deficits. He said given the projection that one in four people would be African by 2050, there was an urgent need for the Continent to find a novel instrument to fund the … The post Africa
Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has assured government’s unflinching support towards this year’s maiden edition of the Ghana Gold Expo to be held in Takoradi in the Western Region. The Deputy Minister said government’s agenda was to promote responsible gold, as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made a commitment … The post Government
The Akuapem North Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Dennis Aboagye has called on the members of the Akuapem Coffee Growers Association(ACGA)to cooperate with Asili Coffee Purveyors Limited, a coffee processing company and the Assembly to make the place the largest coffee growing hub. He urged more farmers to invest in the growing of coffee as Asili … The post Akuapem area
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