The Paramount Chief of the Gbese Traditional Area, Nii Ayi Bonte II, has cautioned heads-of-family against installing chiefs without going through the time-tested processes of selecting and enstooling chiefs in the area. He said the tendency for some heads-of-families to enstool chiefs without recourse to the laid down customs, was one of the main causes … The post Don’t
Electorate in the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region have been asked to cast their votes in today’s by-election based on their needs for real long-term development in the area. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ms Kathleen Addy, said the culture of vote buying and other inducement to woo electorates … The post Ejisu
The government needs to provide adequate funding for inclusive-education policy in the country, Chance for Childhood (CfC), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has advocated. According to the Senior Programmes Manager/Global Safeguarding Lead of CfC, Richard Opoku, this would help reduce stigmatisation against children and persons with disability and uphold their right to education Mr Opoku said … The post Provide
The Ministry of Health on Wednesday presented health equipment worth $1.56 million to four government institutions to advance healthcare delivery. The beneficiaries, the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) received an ambulance each to enhance emergency care while a water tanker was … The post MoH
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says the scheme is financially healthy and is in the position to meet its financial obligations from now to 2036 and beyond. The Chief Actuary of SSNIT, Mr Joseph Poku, stated this during a press conference in Accra yesterday, and explained that the contributions of members of … The post SSNIT financially
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed during his campaign in the Eastern Region his commitment to tackling the challenges hindering the development of Ghana’s youth. He highlighted various issues such as unemployment, low quality of life, rising cost of living, limited access to quality education, expensive internet … The post My
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has asked the government to publish the full report of the investigation conducted by KPMG into the revenue mobilisation transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML). It said the payment of over GH¢1 billion to SML was an illegal transaction, duplicitous, needless, and inimical … The post Publish
The Avenor Traditional Council (ATC) has denied the existence of Atsiame Traditional Area within its jurisdiction. The Council said “truly and correctly”, Atsiame is one of the 13 clans of Avenor within the traditional area. This explanation was contained in a media release by the ATC to correct what they said was a wrong impression … The post Atsiame Traditional Area does not exist –
The advice to voters in the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region to cast their votes in today’s by-election based on their needs for real long-term development in the area is of great essence to the growth of democracy in the country. Therefore, this important advice from the chairperson of the National Commission for Civic … The post NCCE should educate voters on democratic
The Handball Association of Ghana (HAG) has held a stakeholders meeting to find ways to improve standards as far as the sport is concerned. The meeting highlighted critical areas to focus and initiatives to move the sport forward with a strong emphasis on professionalism, compliance, and national representation. Led by the HAG President, Nii Lante … The post HAG holds stakeholders meeting appeared
The Head Coach of Dreams FC, Karim Zito, has acknowledged the shortcomings in the performance of the team following their exit from the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. According to him, “we failed to create opportunities; and due to lack of concentration, we allowed goals.” However, he expressed happiness with the players, saying, “Today, I am … The post Zito hails Dreams
The European Union (EU) delegation to Ghana on Sunday launched an exhibition bout between the EU Ambassador, Mr Ichard Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, and Ghanaian boxing legend, Mr Azuma Nelson, in Accra. Dubbed, ‘Diplo Rumble’, the exhibition bout, to be held at the Bukom Boxing Arenaon Saturday is aimed at showcasing the boxing talents of young athletes … The post Azumah, Razaaly ready for ‘Diplo
The Adentan Circuit Court in Accra has remanded a 39-year-old businessman, in police custody over alleged fraudulent land sale. The accused, Zakaria Nangnani Abdul Rahman, also known as Tanko,was charged on two count of fraudulent transaction of land and defrauding by false pretences. He is to re-appear before the court presided over by Mrs Angela … The post 39-year-old
Gideon Vitlas, a 24-year-old cleaner, is to stand trial at the Accra High Court on May 22, this year, for alleged involvement in the death of a cashier at Twumasiwaa Hospital. During a committal proceeding, Vitlas, a Nigerian, is to face a charge of murder following the Attorney-General’s (A-G) advice. Vitlas is alleged to have … The post Cleaner to stand trial over cashier’s death
The Accra High Court yesterday dismissed Mr Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, South Dayi Member of Parliament’s (MP) application for mandamus, thus order for public officer to fulfil his mandate, to compel the Speaker of Parliament and the President to act on the anti-LGBTQ bill within seven days. Mr Dafeamekpor prayed the court to direct the Speaker … The post High Court dismisses
NASA partners with commercial companies to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation of cargo and crew members to and from the International Space Station. A platform for long-duration research in microgravity, the station has operated continuously for more than 23 years, its crew members conducting a broad range of technology demonstrations and thousands of experiments … The post NASA’s
What does wastewater management in Los Angeles have to do with the search for life on Mars? Eduardo Martinez certainly didn’t make the connection when he was pursuing a master’s in civil engineering. Not at first. Then his professor pointed him toward an internship opportunity at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for astrobiology, the study of … The post At
The stream at Weija in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, which serves as spillway for excess water from the Weija Treatment Plant into the sea is heavily choked with weeds, impeding the flow of water along the canal. The downstream communities of Tetegu, New Weija, Tatop, Sampa Valley and Oblogo among other surrounding areas experience perennial flooding, … The post Flood alert! appeared first on Ghanaian
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II has encouraged governments and business leaders to decentralise their operations to accelerate development. He said this when the senior management team of Telecel Ghana, a leading telecommunications company in Ghana, paid a courtesy call on him. The visit was aimed at advancing a stronger relationship between Telecel Ghana and … The post Encourage
Sub-Saharan Africa stands at the brink of a digital revolution, where telecommunications and technology are poised to be the driving forces behind sustainable socio-economic development. With a youthful population and vast economic opportunities, the region is embracing digital transformation as a pathway to inclusive growth and prosperity. We believe there will be a few key … The post Telecommunications,
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