Three persons died and four others suffered various injuries during an explosion at the Joyea Company Limited along the Tema motorway at Spintex, Accra, last Friday. The deceased were workers of the company, which is into the manufacture of roofing sheets and aluminum products. Both the dead and the injured were conveyed to the Tema … The post 3 die, 4 injured in explosion in Tema appeared first
The Achimota District Court has remanded five suspects arrested by the police for their alleged involvement in the murder of two police officers at Block Factory, a suburb of East Trasacco in Accra. The deceased police officers, Lance Corporal Tasiga Ngapun, aka Isaac, and Constable Benjamin Tindam, were off duty and were sitting in front … The post 5 remanded over alleged murder of two
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has pledged to support the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in their efforts to meet revenue targets. Dr Amin Adam, who visited the Aflao Collection Post on Friday, charged officials of the Customs Division of the GRA to work diligently towards achieving the revenue target of GH¢176 billion … The post We’ll support GRA to achieve
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has reacted to media reports of the disappearance of a GH¢3 million from a loan intended for the Krofrom market project in Kumasi. According to the assembly, it had never reported or stated anywhere that there was a missing GH¢3 million from any project fund. A statement issued on Friday, … The post Redevelopment
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Friday jointly inaugurated the Kumasi International Airport, which has been christened Prempeh I International Airport. They were joined by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Keith Rowley, at the inaugural ceremony. Otumfuo Sir Agyemang Prempeh I was the 13th King … The post President
The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development(AAMUSTED)has received a €900,000 grant from the German International Development Agency (GlZ), to support the transformation of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems in Ghana. Similarly, the World University Services of Canada (WUSC), has provided grant of Gh¢368,700.00 to the University for Implementing the Innovation … The post AAMUSTED
The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development(AAMUSTED)has received a €900,000 grant from the German International Development Agency (GlZ), to support the transformation of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems in Ghana. Similarly, the World University Services of Canada (WUSC), has provided grant of Gh¢368,700.00 to the University for Implementing the Innovation … The post AAMUSTED
The 11th edition of the Universal Merchant Bank Ghana Tertiary Awards (UMB GTA) 2024 was launched in Accra Wednesday, to celebrate outstanding student’s achievements. The launch was preceded with the opening of nominations for the 53 categories for the awards scheme. Participate at the launch The nomination which was officially opened on May 1, would … The post 11th edition UMB-GTA
Royal Majesty, King Tackie Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council received honorary invitation last Wednesday from the organisers of the Pan African Humanitarian and Investment Summit. The invitation letter says that “We are delighted to extend our warmest greetings and invite you as a Speaker and Recipient of one … The post Ga Mantse invited to
In an era marked by unprecedented challenges and transformative shifts, the significance of Public Relations (PR) professionals has reached new heights and has never been more crucial. The Public Relations community is expected to converge to celebrate the highly anticipated 2024 World Public Relations Day ((WPRD), a festival being organised by Global Media Alliance. Themed … The post WPRD
The country’s year-on-year inflation rate fell to 25.0 per cent in April from 25.8 in March, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. Month-on-month inflation between March and April this year stood at 1.8 per cent. Data made available to the Ghanaian Times in Accra on Wednesday on the Ghana April 2024 Consumer Price Index … The post Inflation drops marginally to 25.0% in April
Telecel Mobile Financial Services Ltd, operators of Telecel Cash, in partnership with Cellulant, a leading technology company, has announced the availability of Telecel Cash as a convenient payment method for Google Play users in Ghana. This integration enables Telecel Cash customers to seamlessly purchase apps and services directly from Google Play, enhancing their digital experience. … The post Telecel
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has raised alarm about the possibility of violent extremism if government fails in delivering its responsibilities towards the citizenry. Project Coordinator of UNDP, Melody Azinim, dispelling the notion that violent extremism was only an external phenomenon, said, it could also be home-grown if government does not honour the social … The post Violent
A delegation from the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) have returned from a fruitful training programme in solid waste management and circular economy in the Russian capital Moscow. Led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Nii Adjei Tawiah, the delegation comprised six members who underwent intensive training at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) University. … The post Korle
The Iran Clinic in Accra and the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) on Wednesday organised a free health screening for the Teiman community, a suburb of Accra, to commemorate the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. It was also to pay tribute to the founder of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant, a Swiss who … The post Iran Clinic, Red Cross offer free health screening
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has raised concerns over the alleged disappearance of GH¢3 million from a loan intended for the Krofrom Market project in Kumasi and called for a probe into the matter. In the year 2021/2022, the Assembly proposed GH¢5 million loan from a bank for the market project, accompanied by a letter … The post Redevelopment
The Vice President, Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies in Africa, to leverage digital technology to combat corruption. He said: “In an age of sophisticated artificial intelligence, enabled cybercrime is for anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies to invest in digital forensics and tools that will enable our various … The post Leverage
The Ghanaian Times commends the members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) for raising serious concerns over some GH¢3 million missing at the assembly and urging a thorough investigation into the matter for those culpable to be held accountable. At the 9th General Meeting of the KMA on Wednesday, the assembly members learnt that a … The post Account for GH¢3 million missing
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ghanaian security agencies have arrested two young men, Abdul Latif Abubakar, 22, and Mahammudu Araafat Yasir, 24, for their involvement in a cyber fraud scheme. The arrests took place in Langbensi and Gambaga in the North East Region, following an extensive intelligence-led operation. Name: Mahammudu Araafat Yasir Hometown: Langbensi/ … The post Two
Similar to other African nations, Ghana is experiencing the ongoing effects of the digital revolution. This is clearly exhibited by the recent Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) programme. Not only are a growing number of businesses translating their services into the online community, but the world of investing is set to be equally transformed. This … The post Why Online
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