Mr Osman Munmuni, a UNICEF WASH specialist, says about 80 per cent of Ghanaians are exposed to the risk of consuming faecal contaminated water. He said this was a result of the practice of open defecation, which eradication had become difficult for communities across the country. Mr Mumuni was delivering the keynote address at the … The post 80% of households
The economic performance of Ghana for 2021 will pose more economic hardship to the populace as the country experiences slow growth in the coming year, Economists say. Dr Patrick Asuming and Dr Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako, the Economists, made their assertions in an interview with the Ghana News Agency based on the macroeconomic indicators and performance of … The post Ghanaians
Captain Kojo Tsikata (Rtd.), Ghana’s former security chief, has died at age 85. A statement from the family, signed by Colonel Joshua Agbotui (Rtd.), said Captain Tsikata died in the early hours of Saturday, November 20, 2021. It said arrangements were being made for a private family funeral. Kojo Tsikata was appointed in 1982 as … The post Capt Kojo Tsikata dies at 85 appeared
The African Union Commission (AUC) says the enhanced free movement of persons and mobility of labour are critical in spurring Africa’s development. The AU recognises regional integration, and especially the free movement of workers, as critical to development. Migrant workers are crucial in the flow of goods, finance, and knowledge between countries of origin and … The post Enhanced
A Kumasi based businessman and Philanthropist, Nana Baafour Yaw Agyei, has donated an amount of GH¢50,000.00 to support the construction of the national cathedral. Nana Agyei, Chief Executive Officer of Adjei Baafour and Sons Limited, said the amount was in response to the government’s appeal to individuals and organizations to help speed up the construction … The post Philanthropist
A 28-member delegation from Côte d’Ivoire on Friday visited the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to understudy Ghana’s security architecture. The high-powered delegation, led by Madam Dogbo Paule Rene’e, the Ivorian Chief of Staff, visited the University to interact with the Department of Peace Studies of the School for Development Studies. The members included Theodore … The post Ivorian
Dr. George Akufo Dampare, Inspector General of Police (IGP), has appealed to the public to reinstate confidence in the Police Service, and revert to collaboration that would help keep society safe. He said criminal entities continued to take advantage of the weakened police-public relationship to trample on the security infrastructure, which should be addressed. Dr. … The post Let’s
Some residents in the Tamale Metropolis have expressed worry over the introduction of the new Electronic Levy (E-levy) announced in the 2022 Budget and Economic Policy. They said the E-levy, if approved by Parliament, could impoverish Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who operated their businesses through electronic transactions. They said this when the Ghana News … The post We
South African side Mamelodi Sundowns posted a painful 2-0 defeat to Hasaacas Ladies FC to win the maiden CAF Women’s Champions League played on Friday evening at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. Hasaacas Ladies marched onto the pitch chasing to grab a fourth title to their laurels this season after winning the Women’s … The post Sundowns
Scientists at the Meteorology and Climate Science Unit, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), have predicted frequent flooding in the south of the Pra River basin in the years ahead. This is as a result of the increasing flood volume of more than 3,500 cubic meters per annum relating to the basin, the … The post Scientists worried
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