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
The decision by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology to push for the eviction of persons whose houses are close to the E-waste collection centre around the Atomic Energy Commission at Kwabenya in Accra, raises questions critical to the country’s development. We are learning that per a publication by the Central Pollution … The post End E-waste
Insufficient data and statistical information are slowing down the progress of Africa nations in achieving their growth goals, the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) Series 2023 report has revealed. It said although data was crucial to the continent’s development agenda through effective policymaking and good governance, Africa remains the world’s region with major data … The post Insufficient
The World Health Organisation, (WHO) has commended Ghana for achieving the elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis as a Public Health Problem. This brings the total number of eliminated Neglected Tropical Diseases in the country to three, which includes Trachoma and Guinea Worm. The certificate was given at the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) day celebration … The post Ghana
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology has said it will push for the eviction of residents who have built close to the E-waste collection centre around the Atomic Energy Commission. Expressing worry about the springing up of residential facilities around the E-waste dumpsite, the committee said it would impress upon the local … The post Danger looms: E-waste
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says a well-developed and prosperous Africa will be good not for only Africans but for the entire global community. He has therefore, called on leaders of the developed world to focus their attention on supporting the continent in its development agenda in order to enable it deal with the doldrums … The post Support
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has signed a partnership agreement with the Danish Meteorological Institute, to enhance GMet’s capacity and expertise to deliver authoritative and pertinent climate information services. Launched yesterday in Accra, the agreement, dubbed ‘Strategic Sector Cooperation on Meteorology and Climate,’ would augment GMet’s capabilities to furnish timely and relevant meteorological forecasting services, … The post GMet
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned the public against fraudsters, who operate in the name of the company, requesting customers to make payments through illegal mobile money transfer (MoMo) numbers. “No ECG payment is done to a specific number. If someone calls and ask you to pay to a phone number, that person is … The post ECG cautions customers against
Fast-rising Ghanaian professional golfer, Kwabena Poku, has been crowned winner of this year’s Captain One Invitational Charity Golf Championship which ended at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi on Sunday. The Kumasi-based golfer recorded 146 points to walk away with a giant trophy, a cash prize of GH?8,000 and a medal after the two-day event. … The post Kwabena Poku wins 7th Captain
South Africa produced one of the major upsets in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 after knocking Morocco out with a 2-0 win in the round of 16. The first half saw few goal scoring opportunities being created. The Atlas Lions of Morocco got the best chance of the first half … The post AFCON 2023: South Africa edge Morocco to book
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has cautioned public officers against designating Members of Parliament (MPs) as spending officers for projects within their respective jurisdictions. Chairman of PAC, Dr James Klutse Avedzi, said it was illegal for directorate of public institutions to transfer project funds into the personal accounts of MPs. He explained that, … The post Don’t
Calls by women to be given equal representation as men, especially in the political space, keep growing. Therefore, it is not surprising that four women-centred civil society organisations (CSOs) and another organisation are calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint a number of women who will form at least 60 per cent of … The post Women too need to qualify for
Access Bank Ghana Plc has opened a new branch at the Bright International Industrial hub at Afienya to bring banking services closer to customers in the industrial hub and its environs. This is in pursuance of the bank’s strategic objective of enhancing customer experience and satisfaction for the over 100 medium to large scale Chinese … The post Access Bank opens branch at Afienya appeared
Patricia Obo-Nai, the CEO of Telecel Ghana, has called on African governments, telecommunication companies, and financial service providers to remove obstacles that are impeding progress towards a cash-lite society and improved cross-border transactions. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2024 at Aburi, she emphasised that joint ownership was required among regulatory bodies in Africa, telcos, … The post Accelerate
A delegation from the La Traditional Council and the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has visited the La General Hospital site to ascertain the progress of work and challenges being faced. Led by Nii Adjei Koofeh IV, La Shikitele (Kingmaker), the visit was necessitated by agitation from La residents and other interested stakeholders in the … The post Chiefs visit La General
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on fellow heads of state and the global business community to focus on unlocking the $450 billion that the continent stands to accrue under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by 2035. He explained that a one per cent increase in Africa’s share of global trade … The post At
Someone who had heard the news that the British Museum and the Victoria Museum (both in London) had agreed to send back to Ghana, “on loan,” (for three years) gold and other precious ornaments looted by British troops from the royal Asante mausoleum in Kumase in 1874, asked me? “Only for three years?” My answer, … The post The ‘Law Of The Marauder appeared first on Ghanaian
Four women centred civil society organisations and one other are calling President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint at least 60 per cent of women out of the 30 per cent government appointees in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). They are the Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), in partnership with Alliance … The post 5 groups demand
The Tamale High Court on Tuesday granted a motion for an interim injunction filed by Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Walewale Constituency in the North East Region to restrain Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama from holding himself as the party’s 2024 parliamentary candidate for the area. Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu … The post MP secures
Dear Presidents of Africa. I pray this letter finds you in great health condition and on high spirit and sense of patriotism for mother Africa. I am aware that you do not have mountain of time reading beyond two-page letter so I would be succinct in my five points-advice as I pray that it make … The post New Year’s Letter to African Leaders appeared first on Ghanaian
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