President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana is drawing inspiration from Germany’s success to build a progressive and prosperous country. With Ghana determined to participate fully in the global market place not on the basis of the exports of raw materials, but on the basis of the exports of things the country makes, relations with … The post Germany’s
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is gathering momentum since trading began January 1, 2021. With a market of 1.2 billion people and a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $2.5 trillion, the AfCFTA is projected to led to a new era of development on the continent. According to David Luke, the Coordinator of … The post EU pledges €74m support for AfCFTA
Millions of Africans are at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to a lack of the most basic public health tools to protect themselves, including the essentials of soap and water. These measures, known as non-pharmacological public health interventions (NPIs), and including physical distancing or isolation at home to prevent transmission, are among the simplest and … The post Millions
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the petition initiated by the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), a civil society anti-corruption organization seeking to remove the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, from office. The President, upon the recommendations of the Council of State, determined that the application by ASEPA was unmeritorious … The post President
A total of 357 lives were lost in the Ashanti Region through road crashes from January to July, this year, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed. Ms Simbiat Wiredu, the Regional Director, NRSA, said in all, 2,135 road crashes were recorded within the period under review. She said 19 per cent of these … The post Road crashes kill 357 people
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced a revised arrangement for the 2020/21 end-of-second semester examinations. This comes in the wake of the suspension of the industrial action by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) over the weekend. A statement issued by the University, signed by Mrs Margaret Dzisi, the … The post New
Six alleged drug dealers who appeared before the Enchi District Magistrate court on Monday have been granted GH¢5,000 bail with one surety each. They pleaded not guilty and would re-appear before the court on Wednesday August 25, 2021. Prosecuting Police Detective Inspector Joseph Kwadwo Agyare told the court presided over by Mr Eric Baah Boateng … The post Six alleged drug
Ghana’s cashew sector, which produces some of the highest quality nuts in the world, is set to get a boost, as stakeholders are gathering inputs into the National Cashew Strategy document, to improve cashew production along its value chain. The Strategy is also expected to support the creation of an enabling environment for sector actors, … The post Ghana
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it is considering the digitization of examinations in the country. “We are hoping that people would take their examinations online, but a lot would depend on our systems. We are working with the resources made available to us.” Mrs. Wendy E. Addy –Lamptey, Head of National Office WAEC, … The post WAEC considering
United Kingdom’s(UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday appointed 10 Trade Envoys across the world including the new Trade Envoy to Ghana, Madam Baroness Kate Hoey. A statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said Madam Hoey’s appointment as new Trade Envoy to Ghana would strengthen UK-Ghana … The post UK
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said that even though the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not happy with the conduct of the 2020 elections, it still maintained a level head because the peace of Ghana is more important than anyone in the country. He said there were many countries, where disputed elections led to … The post We
The government is collaborating with the Small Scale Mining Sector (SSMS)to sanitize the industry to ensure responsible mining in local mining communities. The aim is to prevent the pollution of water bodies, forest, soil and other natural resources while helping to protect the natural forest to achieve a healthy environment for a good future. Mr. … The post Government
Smile Train, a non-governmental has provided free surgeries and transformed the lives of 2,146 Ghanaian children nationwide. Smile Train is the world largest cleft-focused organisation of providing training, funding and resources to empower local medical professionals in 70 counties to provide free cleft surgeries and other form of essential care in local communities. Mrs. Nkeiruka … The post Smile
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