Some unidentified persons have vandalised and stolen copper windings from a transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG), at Nkumkrom, last Friday. A statement issued by ECG, said the 200kVA transformer, which served residents of Nkumkrom, in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality, in the Eastern Region, was pulled down from its pole mount … The post Thieves
Dr Richard Kwame Adu Acheampong, a Deputy Executive Director of Cocoa and Cola at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), on Monday testified in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni. In March 2018, the Attorney-General charged Dr Opuni and Agongo with 27 counts for allegedly engaging in illegalities that caused financial loss … The post Scientist
Google is updating the warning on Chrome’s Incognito mode to make it clear that Google and websites run by other companies can still collect your data in the web browser’s semiprivate mode. The change is being made as Google prepares to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses the firm of privacy violations related to Chrome’s Incognito mode. The expanded … The post Google
MACOS SONOMA is Apple’s latest desktop OS. It brings a variety of new capabilities, including interactive widgets, new video conferencing tools, enhancements to Safari, and more. Here, we break down the top features, whether your machine is supported, and how to download the new software. Updated February 2024: We added details on new features now available … The post All the Top New Features
Organised Labour of the Ghana Trade Union Congress (TUC) says it will embark on a demonstration across the country on February 13, to demand the total withdrawal of the Valued Added Tax imposed on residential consumers of electricity by the government. But, the Ministry of Finance has issued an appeal to organised labour and key … The post TUC threatens nationwide demo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in accordance with article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution nominated 26 candidates for District and Municipal Chief Executives pending approval by their respective assemblies. The President’s nomination of the new candidates are to fill the vacancies of the 24 DCEs, MCEs who had been relieved of their … The post President replaces
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has interdicted a policeman for allegedly assaulting an individual at Takoradi in the Western Region. A news brief from the police said General Corporal Wise Bessey, stationed at the Takoradi District Police Command, had been interdicted to allow a thorough investigation into the incident and the professional conduct of the … The post Policeman interdicted over alleged
A 52-year-old drinking spot operator, who possessed a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. George Akoto, charged with unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, pleaded not guilty. The relieving Judge, Mr Bright Samuel Acquah, granted Akoto GH¢100,000 bail with three sureties, one to be justified with … The post Drinking
A 38-year-old sand winner, who stole 37 Cattle valued at GH¢37000.00 has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court. Ganiu Munkaila pleaded not guilty to abetment of committing a crime and stealing, but he was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing. However, the court presided … The post Sand winner gets
The Gender-Based Violence Court has sentenced a 23-year-old carpenter to 10 years imprisonment for having sex with 13- year-old girl, at Ashalaja in the Greater Accra Region. Christopher Kavi, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty, and was convicted on his plea and sentenced by the court. Prosecuting, Detective Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei said the complainant was … The post Carpenter
Ronwen Williams will be remembered as a South African cult hero following a spectacular performance that saw the 2010 World Cup hosts dump out Cape Verde. Williams made four remarkable saves in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to earn South Africa a place in the semi-finals for the first time in over two decades. After eliminating … The post South Africa book Nigeria semi-final date appeared
Double last-gasp euphoria saw nine-man Cote d’Ivoire seal a remarkable come-from-behind 2-1 victory to dump Mali out of the tournament in front of a raucous home crowd. The fiercely contested match delivered plenty of drama as the host nation scored in the final minute of regulation time before sealing a place in the semi-finals with … The post AFCON 2023: Nine-man
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the investor community to partner the government in order to establish a large scale mining operation in Dollar Power in the Bole District of the Savannah Region. He said available geological data showed that the Dollar Power enclave is highly mineralised with … The post Partner
Over 600 Ghanaian students are to benefit from a novel scholarship packages from the Jospong Group of Companies to study at the RUDN University in Russia in the next five years. The award of scholarships, which are in the areas of Agriculture, Information Technology, Integrated Waste Management, and Climate Change Studies, will benefit 120 Ghanaian … The post Novel
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has expressed worry about what it described as “seeming lack of control and monitoring” of operations of private security companies in the country. According to the PAC, the absence of effective monitoring and control mechanisms to check activities of private security companies could jeopardise the country’s security. It … The post PAC
Peace, harmony and tranquility are sine qua non to building a progressive and inclusive democratic governance, and indeed, these elements are key in ensuring conducive environment in election year. The government as part of measures to mobilise revenues to tackle the numerous economic challenges facing the country, introduced VAT on electricity in accordance with its … The post Let’s
A Senior Lecturer at the Dar Es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI), Tanzania Dr Wilfred Johnson Kileo underscored the need for collaborations between African educational institutions to foster growth. According to Dr Kileo, forming partnerships between universities, essentially in maritime education and training would ensure that they unlocked potentials within the continent’s blue economy. Dr Kileo … The post Institutional
The quarter-finals stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 is set to serve some interesting fixtures across the three host cities. The round of 16 provided some exciting games coupled with shocks as some of the favourites ended up exiting the competition, including defending champions, Senegal, and 2022 World Cup … The post AFCON 2023:
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has charged members of Team Ghana to win medals in the upcoming African Games to repay the government’s heavy investment in the competition. “Government has invested so much to make sure we get all the necessary infrastructure and facilities to host the whole of Africa here in … The post African Games 2023: Team Ghana charged
The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Force (GAF), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has formally transferred authority to his successor, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah. The transfer of authority by Vice Admiral Seth Amoama to his successor took place at a guard of honour parade organised by the GAF at Burma Camp, … The post Maj-Gen. Oppong-Peprah
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