The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) have had high level engagements on the role of banks in ensuring a secure and resilient digital ecosystem for the financial sector. The parties have stressed the need to strengthen cyber security, introduce practical strategies for the implementation of the Cyber security Act … The post CSA,
The Accra Technical University has received accreditation to run seven Bachelors of Technology (BTech) programmes out of the 27 submitted for accreditation. The seven courses which are currently being run by the University are BTech in Accounting and Finance Analytics, Cyber Security, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Interior Design and Technology. The rest are BTech in … The post ATU
The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has charged professionals in the built environment to be innovative in their designs and proposals to help address Ghana’s affordable housing challenges. He said proactive professionals were necessary to attract investments into the innovative ideas to address the current housing challenges. As a developing country, he noted … The post David
A modern community library has been inaugurated for the Tapa-Amanya community in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region to help promote the culture of reading among pupils and students. The landmark project, which was executed by the Tapa-Amanya Community Charity Organisation (TACCO), was stocked with reading materials as well as computers to ensure that … The post Tapa-Amanya gets
The Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Ghana, Mr Lim Jung-Taek, yesterday paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, in Accra. The visit was to, among other things, foster ties between the two offices for the benefit of Korea and Ghana. Mr Jung-Taek told the Chief … The post Korea Ambassador to Ghana calls on National Chief
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has assured that government will not needlessly compromise the integrity of Atewa Forest, but rather exploit it for the ultimate benefit of the Ghanaian people. “Government and GIADEC continue to be fully committed to the preservation of the Atewa Forest and ensure that the exploitation … The post Govt
Although the number of deaths due to malaria continue to decrease across the country, there are still very high cases of the disease at the health facilities, the Programme Manager of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), Dr Keziah Malm, has said. Dr Malm speaking after a health walk in Accra on Saturday organised by … The post Deaths-to-malaria
Twenty-Five Kidnap investigators and hostage release negotiators from six African countries have converged on Accra, to build their capacity to counter such criminal activities, in their respective countries. Drawn from law enforcement agencies in Ghana, Niger, Togo, Benin, Mali, and Burkina Faso they are attending the three-week training which opened yesterday at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre. … The post Hostage
A total of GH¢5.7 million was collected from the utility service providers by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and paid as compensation to consumers last year. The Director of Regional Operations, PURC, AlhajiAbukariJabaru, said this was as a result of over-billing and damage caused by the utilities to consumers’ appliances. The Commission, he said, … The post Poor
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has advised female entrepreneurs to take advantage of the numerous opportunities created by the government, to better their lives and improve their businesses. He said the Ghana Enterprise Agencies (GEA) through the Ministry of Trade, has been well resourced to render on its mandate of being the umbrella organisation … The post Take
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed condolences on behalf of Ghana to the government and people of Kenya on the death of the country’s former President, Mwai Kibaki. Mwai Kibaki died on Thursday April 21 at age 90. The Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has declared a mourning period until Mr Kibaki’s burial, with flags … The post President
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sent congratulatory message to President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as French President President Macron was re-elected on Sunday with 58% of the vote compared to 42% for far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. He became the first French leader to win re-election after former President Jacques Chirac in 2002. … The post President
Umar Farouk Saeed, the Sarki Zongo in the Ashanti Region, has rallied Muslims to devote their resources towards the socioeconomic growth and development of the country. He stressed on the need for harmony, cohesion, unity and peaceful co-existence to accelerate processes towards improvement of livelihoods. “As Muslims, let us use the Ramadan to sustain the … The post Muslims
Former President John Dramani Mahama has stressed on the need for encouragement of intra-African trade and described Africa’s over-dependence on imported goods as ‘shameful’. He stated that intra-African trade must be encouraged on the continent to boost trade and promote self-reliance to accelerate the continent’s progress, growth and development. “We must push for self-reliance for … The post Mahama:
The Goaso Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Rt Rev. Christopher Kwesi Dadson, has said that accounting to the proceeds of the Electronic transaction levy (E – Levy) was the surest way to build trust among the citizenry. Rt Rev. Dadson appealed to President Akufo – Addo to inform Ghanaians on the total amount … The post Account for E-Levy to
The Chairman of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies and the Ghana Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Tang Hong, has commended the government for initiating a number of initiatives towards the development of the country. He indicated that a number Chinese companies had taken advantage of the opportunities under the One-District-One-Factory policy and other initiatives by the … The post Govt
The Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on African leaders to look at ways of promoting development initiatives that stands the chance of turning the fortunes of their people, especially the marginalised. He explained that with the current state of development and global development trends, it was prudent for people in leadership positions … The post Education
The Chairperson of the Network for Young Women Empowerment, Ms Ida Nakaar, has called on women to develop themselves through education and skills training in order to better position them for leadership roles in society. She explained that inasmuch as women empowerment models sought to create the needed opportunities for more women to assume leadership … The post Acquire
The Vice President of Costa Rica, Mrs Epsy Campbell Barr, said the warm nature of Ghanaians made her “feel at home”, during her five-day visit to Ghana.She was in Ghana with the UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Natalia Kanem. The trip was to reciprocate a visit … The post Veep of Costa Rica appreciates
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has collected a total of GH¢5.7 million from the utility service providers and paid it as compensation to consumers last year. The consumers received the compensation as a result of over-billing and damage caused by the utility providers to appliances as a result of power surge or sag, for … The post Imitate PURC!! appeared first on Ghanaian
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