Former Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South Constituency in the Northern Region, Haruna Iddrisu, on Sunday filed his nomination to contest the upcoming parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress(NDC). He was accompanied by some NDC Northern Regional executives, constituency executives, other bigwigs of the party, sympathisers, well-wishers and faithfulof the … The post Haruna
A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kyerematen, has touted his visionary leadership to keep the economy afloat as Minister of Trade and Industry and promised to revive the economy if elected as President of Ghana. He said the economic crisis the country was facing would become an issue of the past … The post Alan Kyerematen touts visionary
African leaders participating in the upcoming second summit for Democracy in the United State, must seriously consider the broader geopolitical context of the forum to make informed decisions and contributions, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), DrKwesi Jonah has said. “They must set out to put issues that are relevant to … The post African
The King Salman Center for Humanitarian Aid and Relief Services in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday inaugurated in Kumasi, a Food Basket Project of about 150.5 tonnes of food items, donated by the Government of Saudi Arabia to support 2000 needy families for the Ramadan fasting. The food basket project, a generosity of … The post Saudi
The Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday took delivery of 500,000 additional doses of measles rubella vaccines to beef up stock nationwide. The Sector Minister, KwakuAgyeman-Manu, said the vaccines which came in through ‘traditional’supply channels would last the country a minimum of six weeks as government worked around the clock to secure more vaccines. “We anticipate … The post Ghana
Muslims across the globe today begin fasting in the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims of sound mind and good health fast for 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon. Fasting is one of the articles of faith in Islam and it was … The post Muslims begin Ramadan fasting appeared first on Ghanaian
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has appealed to Parliament not to approve 20 per cent excise tax on sweetened fruit drinks and water as that will be inimical to growth of the economy. Apart from undermining job creation and denying the State of required revenue, the passage of the proposed tax, it said, would … The post Don’t approve 20% tax
Youth leaders, religious and traditional leaders, assembly members and other community gatekeepers have been engaged to strategically promote community-based reproductive health education in Nanumba North, Saboba and Nanton Districts in the Northern Region of Ghana. The community engagement was part of activities under the Youth for Health (Y4H) project which is co-funded by the European … The post Reproductive
More than 3,000 women in the Upper West Region have in the last four years received practical training on promoting climate-resilient agricultural strategies for enhanced livelihood. The women who were drawn from Lawra, Lambussie, Wa West and Sissala East Districts, which are beneficiary districts of ActionAid Ghana (AAG), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), as part of … The post Over
Women in the cocoa sector in the country must embrace technology in the industry to increase productivity, Dr Rose Mensah Kutin, the Executive Director of Abantu for Development has stated. She said the adoption of technology in the sector would bring about innovation and promote the country’s economy Dr Mensah-Kutin said this at a meeting … The post Women
Vodafone Ghana Foundation’s (VGF) Rural Ultrasound Scan programme has been lauded as a timely intervention which is saving the lives of pregnant women in rural areas. In rural communities across Ghana, expectant mothers struggle to access affordable and convenient prenatal care, increasing the risk of maternal and newborndeaths. Dora Manwuro, a 29-year-old mother of three, … The post VGF’srural
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and the Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors (GARIA) have inducted over 160 members as newly licensed Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) at its second cohort Induction ceremony in Accra. The event, which was also in partnership with other stakeholders, including the Bank of Ghana and the Attorney … The post Registrar
The nation’s football slaughter house – Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, is expected to rumbleoff to another epic victory when Ghana’s Black Stars clash in a Group E Nations Cup qualifying cracker with the PalancasNegras of Angola. Kick-off is at 4.pm GMT. Today’s top-of-the-table first leg clash is Chris Hughton’s maiden assignment before a … The post 2023
Former President John Mahama has filed nomination to contest the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2024 polls. Professor Joshua Alabi, a leading member of the NDC, filed the nomination on behalf of the former president at the headquarters of the party in Accra on Tuesday. Former President Mahama is seeking … The post Mahama files nomination
The Assembly woman for Adam Nana Electoral Area, in the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region,Mrs Dinah Tetteh has filed her nomination forms to contest for theNational Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries slated for May 13, 2023. She made the submission on Tuesday at the Awutu Senya East NDC office in the Central … The post Assembly member
Government is developing a national strategy, to develop all commercially viable tourist sites in the country, for development, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Mohammed Awal, has disclosed. “The World Bank funded Tourism Development Project has identified Fort Prinzenstein and other tourist sites in the Keta enclave which have been earmarked for inclusion … The post Govt
Upon assuming office as the President of this country, Nana AddoDankwaAkufo-Addo tasked the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board {COCOBOD) to explore the ways to institutea Cocoa Farmers Pension Scheme (CFPS). On December 1, 2020, PresidentAkufo-Addo launched the schemewhich has its roots in Section 26 of the COCOBOD Law, 1984 (PNDC L.81). Twenty-seven … The post Extend
Calm has been restored at Golden Star Wassa Limited (GSWL), after armed group of illegal miners, popularly known as galamseyers, invaded the company and vandalised properties at Benso, in Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of Western Region, on Thursday. The incident, which claimed one life, caused injuries to four persons, but the police has restored order and beefed … The post Calm
A 59-year-old unemployed man has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defiling 12-year-old girl. James Armah, aka Colour, is believed to have had sex with the girl, indecently assaulted her with his tongue and offered her GH?10. Charged with defilement and indecent assault, Armah has pleaded not guilty. The court presided over by … The post Man
A witness in the ongoing criminal case against the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and owner of Beige Bank, Mike Nyinaku, told the Accra High Court that the accused supervised the issuance of misleading investment certificates to unsuspecting customers, who believed they were investing with the Bank. Julius Ayivor, the first prosecution witness, a chartered accountant, … The post Beige
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