Israel’s government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing. Police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on […] The post Al Jazeera
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Europe in five years, which is likely to be dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as economic strains between Beijing and Brussels. The first stop will be France, with Xi due to hold talks in Paris on May 6 with French President Emmanuel […] The post China’s President begins first Europe tour in
Some trader associations in Kumasi have vowed to campaign against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming 2024 general election “if the government fails to complete all the abandoned markets in the Ashanti Region.” The associations, including the Second-hand Cloth Sellers Association, Santasi Traders Union, Suame Magazine Workers Union, Mamponteng Traders Association, Central Market […] The post A/R:
Fire has destroyed multiple structures at Saban Park in Chorkor. Many residents who were affected by the fire were attending church services when the incident occurred. On-site eyewitnesses attributed the cause of the fire to an electrical malfunction, adding to the community’s distress. Reports indicate that the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly, arriving on […] The post Fire
James Klutse Avedzi, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC), has attributed the depletion of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) reserves to unprofitable investments. The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) recent report predicts that SSNIT’s reserves will be completely depleted by 2036. Mr Avedzi finds this disclosure unsurprising and advocates […] The post ILO’s
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chairperson and Managing Director for Volkswagen (VW) Group South Africa, Martina Biene, lamented over the sluggish uptake of locally manufactured vehicles. In 2023, a total of 6,000 locally manufactured or assembled cars were sold. Madam Biene, whose outfit operates the VW Assembly plant in Accra, explains that this situation is […] The post Low
The Ashanti Regional Security Council has warned that it will begin taking custody of stray cattle left unconfined by their owners. The council expressed concerns about how stray animals continue to destroy trees planted along streets and other vantage locations in parts of the region. On some major streets in parts of the Ashanti Region, […] The post Ashanti
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to recruit 10,000 qualified personnel to work in various schools nationwide. These recruits will serve as kitchen assistants, security guards, and teaching assistants in secondary, junior high, and primary schools nationwide. The Deputy CEO in Charge of […] The post YEA
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] / [email protected] Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic trajectory and the continuation of disinflation efforts. He said this in remarks at a gala dinner celebrating the 130th anniversary and official name change of FBNBank Ghana to FirstBank […] The post
The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.
The Managing Director of GLICO Capital, Anthony Boadu, has indicated that GLICO Fixed Income Fund will focus on high liquid assets in order to provide stability, security, and optimal returns for investors. Speaking at the launch of the product in Accra, Mr. Boadu, noted that by prioritizing high liquid assets, the fund aims to enhance liquidity, […] The post GLICO
… poised for a new era in customer relations and services By Buertey Francis BORYOR After 15 years of providing unparalleled financial solutions to businesses and individuals, Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit Limited has announced plans to change its corporate identity to Bills. The strategic decision, its Chief Executive Officer, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie revealed, highlights […] The post
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has destroyed seized tobacco products from Pulmakom and Tamale in the Upper East and Northern Regions, respectively. The tobacco products were impounded after they illegally entered the country, evading taxes to the detriment of national revenue. In a coordinated effort with the military command and other […] The post Millions
The former Municipal Chief Executive Officer of Weija-Gbawe, Patrick Kumor, has reportedly passed away. His death followed a brief illness. He was among the 25 MCEs whose appointments were recently rescinded by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr. Michael Danquah succeeded Mr. Kumor in his position. During his tenure, Mr. Kumor initiated numerous projects within […] The post Former
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama has urged persons who are yet to register onto the electoral roll to do so to enable them to vote in the upcoming general elections. He says that in order for Ghanaians to see the change they desire, they will need to register […] The post A vote for me and the NDC is crucial for the future
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) PROFESSIONALS FORUM has inaugurated a 15-member National Campaign team for the Forum. The Team is led by Dr Koma S. Jehu Appiah , the Secretary General of PROFORUM. The PROFORUM National campaign team is to develop strategy for campaign 2024. The team will be more tailored towards some aspect of […] The post NDC PROFORUM unveils national campaign team first
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