The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has urged civil servants to remain vigilant in light of digital threats amidst the country’s ongoing digital transformation. While acknowledging the government’s efforts in implementing various digital initiatives over the years, Dr. Antwi-Boasiako cautioned about potential threats if not managed effectively. Speaking at a public […] The post Beware
Psoriatic arthritis happens when your body’s immune system causes inflammation of your joints and surrounding structures (entheses) that connect to your bone. About a third of people who have psoriasis get psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms may be severe and get worse quickly. They can also be mild and get worse slowly over many years. This disease can happen at any age, but it’s usually found in people […] The post Psoriatic
Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, […] The post Kenya
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has declared a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign in response to escalating infections at various healthcare facilities. Set to commence from May 4 to May 10, 2024, the vaccination exercise aims to curb the surge in cases, particularly in parts of Greater Accra, which has recorded the highest numbers so far. […] The post GHS to embark
As Ghana’s banking sector approaches the crucial milestone of publishing financial results by the end of April 2024, it’s essential to remember that these figures are not mere numbers but a measure of the health of our financial institutions, which is the backbone of our nation’s economic prosperity. Financial results of banks offer valuable insights […] The post Icebergs
The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […] The post World Bank predicts
Kenya is experiencing heavy rain that has disrupted normal business across the country, resulting in the destruction of property and the loss of 44 lives so far, according to Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). According to the KRCS, the downpours have affected the lives of about 60,000 people. In the Mathare slums of Nairobi, the […] The post Kenya: 44 people die due to flooding appeared
A Police Officer – Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523k gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei […] The post Police
The Board of Directors of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNI), must be people who sufficiently represent the interest of contributors, a labour expert, Austin Gamey, has said. This also calls for a careful watch on the Fund Managers who are managing the contributions. Commenting on a prediction by the International Labour Organisation […] The post SSNIT
The Ashanti regional minister Simon Osei Mensah has threatened to sue the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) management in the Ashanti region over what he described as false publication against him. He also accused the Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of acting without wisdom by threatening to withdraw their […] The post Ashanti
Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders, Nana Prempeh, has raised serious concerns, traders at the Kejetia Market particularly those at the ground floor are exposed to poisonous vehicular fumes. He made the disturbing observation in an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM. According to Nana Prempeh, the extractors installed to absorb these […] The post Kejetia
A request filed by political activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor to the High Court for the GHc10 million defamation suit filed against him by the National Security Minister to be struck out has been dismissed. The High Court presided over by Justice Rev Joseph Owusu-Adu Agyemang held that the application lacks merit. The court also awarded a […] The post Kan Dapaah’s defamation
Australian police have declared Monday’s stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated “terrorist act”. A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. At least four people suffered “non-life-threatening” injuries, police say. The attacker was also hurt. The incident […] The post Sydney
The nation’s march toward improved food security has received a boost with the arrival of 330 tonnes of high-yielding rice seeds, courtesy of the K-Ricebelt project, a South Korean initiative spearheaded by the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). This project signifies a new sphere in agricultural development, providing an additional window amid escalating […] The post
Bryan Acheampong, Minister for Food and Agriculture THE MINISTRY of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has said it has not approved the commercialization of the maize and soya products, which Read More... The post Govt Has Not Approved NBA Soya, Maize Seeds – MoFA
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, calling it a political slogan without practical solutions. The PFJ, a flagship programme of the NPP government, was designed for agricultural transformation and job creation. Initiated in 2017, the […] The post PFJ
Founding President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe has said the failure of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuo-Addo to give a reason for removing some directors of state institutions including the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is disturbing. President Akufo-Addo has sacked the Director-General of SSNIT, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang with effect from Monday, April […] The post Removal
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his astonishment at the multitude of levies and fees imposed on goods cleared at the ports. Addressing members of the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA), Mahama highlighted the financial burden faced by importers, particularly citing the example of a 2023 Lexus vehicle. […] The post I’m
but faster and more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters and escalating conflict and violence, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse […] The post
There is no denying the fact that our country has been grappling with a chronic issue that not only undermines its economic progress, but also poses significant health risks to its population-the escalating frequency of power outages. These outages are not merely inconveniences. They represent a critical bottleneck to business operations, slashing profit margins, elevating […] The post Feature:
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