The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Ghana free of human African trypanosomiasis otherwise known as sleeping sickness. This makes it the third neglected tropical disease (NTD) the country has eliminated in recent times as it strives to meet the WHO 2030 roadmap on NTDs. In 2015 and 2018 respectively, Ghana received validation for the … The post WHO declares Ghana
Mr Samuel A. Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has tasked the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) Secretariat to undertake a number of development projects in mining communities across the country. He made the demand during his engagement with Management and Staff of the Fund yesterday where he was extensively briefed on the 2023 … The post Lands
Over 30,000 passports are yet to be collected by their owners despite text messages sent to them to do so at the various centres across the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has said. The Ministry is, therefore, appealing to the general public, particularly passport applicants about the urgent need for them … The post Over 30,000 passports
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced a significant 60 per cent increase on the prize money for the winner of ongoing TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Algeria 2022. The final will be played on February 4, 2023 at Nelson Mandela Stadium. The winner of this year’s trophy will receive $2million compared to the … The post 60 per cent increase
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to play again in Europe after his spell in Saudi Arabia, according to his head coach at Al Nassr. The Portugal captain terminated his contract with Manchester United earlier this season before making a big-money move to the Saudi Pro League on a two-year deal. However, Rudi Garcia has suggested the … The post ‘Ronaldo to play in
Arsenal have had their fresh £70m bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected by Brighton. Brighton’s stance remains unchanged and the midfielder is not for sale in January, with the window set to shut today at 11pm. Sky Sports News has been told their position will not change. Had the Seagulls accepted Arsenal’s latest offer for … The post Arsenal’s £70m Caicedo bid rejected
A place in the grand finale of this year’s African Nations Championship is up for grabs today when Algeria and Niger go head-to-head. Algeria saw off the threat of Ivory Coast in the previous round of matches, while Niger made light work of Ghana in their last-eight encounter. Algeria showed great resolve to come out … The post CHAN semi-finals: Can Niger upset hosts Algeria
The second edition of Responsible Business and Leadership Awards (RBLEA) has been launched in Accra with nominations opened to businesses and individuals across different sectors of the economy. The awards ceremony, which will cover sectors such as finance, technology, health care, manufacturing, retail, civil society, among others, aims to encourage responsible business leadership and honour … The post 2023
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by one per cent from 27 per cent to 28 per cent in line with its monetary tightening stance to tame rising inflation. The MPR is the rate at which the BoG lends to commercial banks. Dr … The post BoG increases policy rate to 28% to tame inflation appeared
The United Way Ghana, a non-profit organisation, and the International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide educational and economic support to survivors of human trafficking. The MoU aims to equip these survivors in the fight against human trafficking in the country, according to a statement issued by IJM-Ghana and … The post 2
The Forum for Accountability and Equal Justice in Northern Ghana (FOAEJU-GH), has asked Mr Robert Boazor Tampoare, a member of Unique Mining Group, to release to owners of mining concession their share of compensation, which was paid by the Earl International Group Ghana, for allegedly trespassing on their concessions. The affected persons from Gbani, a … The post Owners
Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, Volta Regional Minister, says he acknowledged the significant role of the Ghana Statistical Service in national development. He said they were ready to continue to provide the needed support to the Service in the region. Dr Letsa who hosted a member of the Governing Board of the Service on a working … The post Dr Letsa pledges support for
The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has initiated steps to address a petition from some members of the NDC parliamentary caucus regarding the recent appointments to leadership positions in the House. “The Council of Elders of the NDC acknowledges receipt of a petition from some members of the NDC … The post NDC
Dr Hanna Louisa Bissiw, the National Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has charged diaspora members of the party to double their efforts toward supporting the party’s campaign to win the 2024 elections. She said the NDC needed every member of the party on board to wrestle power from the New Patriotic Party … The post Hanna
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