The Ministry of Health (MOH) has introduced “No Elevator/Lift Days” as part of measures to control its expenditure at the Ministry. An internal memo issued to staff and sighted by the Ghanaian Times indicated that the constant use of elevator and its maintenance caused huge financial loss to the Ministry. As such, with immediate effect … The post Ministry of Health
After two years of not paying for electricity consumed, the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Ho office has paid GHC2 million out of its GHC 17.5 million indebtedness to the Electricity Company of Ghana.The last time the GWCL paid for electricity consumed was in 2021 when it made a part payment of only GHC1million and … The post GWCL settles part of GHC17.5m indebtedness
President Nana Akufo-Addo has signed into law the three new tax bills recently passed by Parliament. The new tax bills include the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022; the Growth and Sustainability Levy Bill, 2022, and the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2022. According to the Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the document has since … The post Securing
The by-election to elect a new Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumawu Constituency in the Ashanti Region is slated for May 23, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced. It followed the death of the former MP of the area, Philip Basoah at the age of 53 at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on March 27. According … The post EC to conduct Kumawu By-elections May 23 appeared first on
The New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha, has admonished the youth not to venture into politics to transform society instead of material gains. “Politics is about hard work because it is a difficult venture and if you venture into politics because you want to acquire material gains, you will be disappointed so … The post Youth
Former President Mahama has promised to wage a sustained the fight against corruption and poor governance when elected in 2024 by establishing a Governance Advisory Council. He explained that the functions of the Council will include the annual release of a State of Governance in Ghana report. “Every year, the Council will release a report … The post Mahama:
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has insisted that there has never been an instance where the size of the government has been cited as a factor for the increased government expenditure. “In having conversations with our external creditors, there has never been an instance where the size of the government was cited as … The post Size of govt
At least 26 people searching for valuable truffles in the Syrian desert have been killed by the Islamic State (IS) group, state media and activists say. Civilians and pro-government fighters were among the victims of the attack on Sunday in Hama province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported. IS militants have repeatedly preyed … The post IS kills at least
Unidentified assailants have killed 40 people and wounded 33 others in an attack on the army and volunteer defence forces in northern Burkina Faso, the government said in a statement. A detachment of six soldiers and 34 civilian volunteers “was the target of an attack by unidentified armed men on Saturday … at about 4pm,” … The post ‘Dozens of defence forces
Nigerian aviation employees on Monday blocked roads to the domestic terminal of Lagos airport, slowing traffic and threatening to delay flights as they began a two-day strike to protest working conditions and wages. The strike, which began on Monday, is likely to add to problems in Africa’s largest oil producer. The sector regularly faces jet … The post Nigerian
There have been fierce clashes across Sudan as fighting between rival armed factions continues for a third day. Violence between the army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left around 100 people dead, a doctors’ union said. Clouds of smoke were visible above Khartoum’s main airport, with TV showing images … The post Violence
Representatives of 17 businesses and institutions from Latvia, yesterday, met their counterparts in Ghana to expand trade and investment relations between the two countries. Dubbed “The Ghana-Latvia Business Forum,” it was the second meeting since a Ghanaian business/ government delegation visited the European country in 2018 for business and investment promotion forum. Led by the … The post Ghana,
On April 1, this year, the country’s legislature, commonly referred to as Parliament, approved three major tax bills targeted at increasing domestic revenue for the country. The bills are the Excise Duty and Excise Tax Stamp (Amendment) Bill, 2022, the Income Tax (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2022, and the Growth and Sustainability Levy Bill, 2022. … The post President’s signing
The police at Asankragwa have commenced investigation into the burning to death, three suspected armed robbers on Sunday, at Moseaso, in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. The victims, identified as Ike, 24, Abass, 25, and Abeiku, 26, were allegedly killed following a robbery that occurred at the community. Information gathered by … The post Police
A scrap dealer, Bawah Ankoh, has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court for stealing five laptops worth GH¢36,000. Ankoh, who broke into offices of Synlab Ghana Limited and made away with the computers, was sentenced to 15 months on the charge of unlawful entry and 20 months on the charge … The post Scrap dealer jailed 20 months for stealing
A 32-year-old taxi driver, who allegedly conspired with his wife to rob another driver of his Mazda Damio taxi cab, has been remanded in prison custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. Timothy Amponsah, accused, who was charged with conspiracy and robbery, pleaded guilty with explanation. He told the court presided over by Mrs Hathie Ama … The post Driver remanded for allegedly
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