Kenya opposition, Raila Odinga has rejected the results of presidential elections announced Monday, after a tightly contested poll which was narrowly won by incumbent Deputy President William Ruto. The 77-year-old long-time opposition politician described the results as “null and void”. “We totally without reservation reject the presidential election results,” he said. Mr Odinga has accused … The post Raila
Madam Sarah Adwoa Safo, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, has expressed gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his support during her “difficult time.” “I am exceedingly grateful for your understanding, compassion, and unending devotion throughout this past year, especially during a very difficult period for me where I have had … The post Adwoa
Madam Katie Csaba, the outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, has called on Speaker Alban Kingsford Bagbin at the Parliament House in Accra to inform him about the end of her ambassadorial work in Ghana. A statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate of Parliament, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the call was … The post Canadian
The Ghana government must be prepared to take “tough measures” geared towards cutting down expenditure as it engages the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support. The measures include reducing the size of government and reviewing some flagship programmes such as the Free SHS Programme to reduce expenditure. Speaking to selected journalists at a forum dubbed: … The post Ghana
Mr Wamkele Mene, the Secretary General of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), says political stability on the African continent is the surest way to support private sector and multilateral investments as well as cross-border trade. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in an interview, Mr Mene said it was important for countries on … The post Political
Former skipper of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan says he has been training to get his body back in shape to be available for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Gyan Ghana’s clinical finisher told the BBC that, though he had been out in competitive football for about two years due to injuries, he … The post Asamoah Gyan eyes 2022 World Cup – says
Professor Samuel Kwaku Bonsu, the Rector, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), says the Institute will organise a training programme for selected senior officials from Somaliland to enhance their knowledge in civil service practice. The programme would strengthen the capabilities of the beneficiaries to improve civil service management at the institutional, organizational and … The post GIMPA
Dr John K. Kwakye, Director for Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs, says the Government must take urgent steps to build economic buffer to withstand shocks such as COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia war. “Ghana has been exposed badly by the recent shocks. We were not prepared. Some of our peers on the continent are … The post Ghana needs
Vaccine hesitancy is seriously militating against government’s efforts to stem COVID-19 spread in the Ahafo Region, Dr. Ziem Bernard Aanoume, the Director, Public Health at the Ahafo Regional Directorate of Health, said on Tuesday. He said unfounded theories and myths surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines had sunk deep into the minds of the people, and thereby … The post Vaccine
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) College of Science and Technology (CCST) has begun a progressive study to develop smart organic fertilizers for small and medium scale farmers in the country. The Soil Resources Management Department of the College at Kwadaso in Kumasi is leading the studies to help provide nutrient fortified and … The post CCST
Industries in major sectors of the Ghanaian economy are calling for the inclusion of nuclear power as an alternative source of electricity in the country’s energy mix to support industrial growth and national development. About 75 per cent of firms from manufacturing, agriculture health, energy, and mining sector said that they were willing to upgrade … The post Industries
An audit exercise conducted by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) on public sector payroll has revealed that 148,060 employees’ biometric data did not match anybody on the National Identification Authority’s (NIA) database register. The audit, which was jointly conducted by the CAGD and the NIA, to match 601,000 public sector workers’ biometric data … The post Over
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged exporters to embrace the Letter of Commitment (LoC) to repatriate export proceeds into the country to boost economic growth and development. Mr Eric Kweku Hammond, the Deputy Director and Head of Foreign Banking Operations, Bank of Ghana, said such a move would ensure that their trade was in … The post Exporters
The University of Ghana Council has suspended the Hall Master and Senior Tutor of the Commonwealth Hall for their inaction that caused the clash between students of their hall and that of Mensah Sarbah Hall. “The Hall Master and Senior Tutor of Commonwealth Hall have not exhibited sufficient willingness and ability to hold students of … The post University
Ghanaian reggae singer and record producer, Rocky Dawuni, says Ghana has a rich culture, which must be exploited strategically for the collective benefit all. He said the economic potential of the Ghanaian culture and festivals must be extensively explored to boost tourism. The two-time Grammy nominee, therefore, called on stakeholders in Tourism in the country … The post Chale
Online vehicle insurance shopping is a terrific alternative if you want to browse when and when you choose and save money and time. The advantage of obtaining online vehicle insurance is that you don’t have to repeatedly call and re-enter the same information. A benefit of online shopping is the flexibility it provides. The best … The post Tips and steps to buying
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