President Akufo-Addo has appointed Deputy Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This followed the resignation of Keli Gadzekpo, who has chaired the electricity distribution company since 2017. Mr. Gadzekpo resigned from the role on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in a […] The post Deputy Minister for Energy appointed
Keli Gadzekpo, the Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has resigned from his role, effective April 9. In his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, March 27, Mr. Gadzekpo cited personal reasons as his motive behind the move. He went on to wish ECG and the government continued success in their […] The post ‘It’s personal’ – Keli Gadzekpo
An explosion at a small hotel near a police station in north-eastern Kenya killed four people on Monday (Mar. 25). The blast took place in the town of Mandera, which is on the border with Somalia. The town’s police chief Samwel Mutunga said that two of those wounded were in critical condition and would be […] The post Kenya: Four people killed in blast near police
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The tourism sector generated approximately US$3billion during the 2023 operational year from inbound tourist arrivals, against a projected US$3.4billion, according to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). At the launch of the 2022 Tourism Report last year, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and the GTA set a target of attracting […] The post Tourism
The maiden Edition of the Ghana-EU Tourism & Investment Summit (GHETIS24) has been held in Paris, France. A private-public collaboration, it sought to promote Ghana’s tourism sector as well as other viable sectors for investment and was held at various locations in the French capital from March 6 to March 8. As celebration of Ghana’s […] The post Inaugural
Some Assembly members in Awutu Senya West have described the confirmation of the District Chief Executive for Awutu Senya West, Moses Arhinful Acquah, as illegal. They claimed the confirmation took place in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024. The DCE nominee had earlier failed to meet the two-thirds majority needed in his two […] The post Awutu
Haruna Iddrisu, the immediate past Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of breaching the constitution regarding the re-composition of the Parliamentary Service Board. According to the Tamale South MP, Bagbin failed to comply with Article 124 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the formation of a committee to advise […] The post Haruna
Andrews Egyapa Mercer Minister-Designate for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Andrews Egyapa Mercer, has underscored the National Cathedral project’s tourism potential in boosting the country’s economy. He has therefore served Read More... The post National
Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, has emphasized the need for increased investment in Ghana’s castles and forts to enhance tourism. During his appearance before the Parliament’s Appointment Committee on March 5, he pledged to restore deteriorating castles and forts. Mercer recognized the World Bank’s contribution to the […] The post More
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, along with the Ghana Tourism Authority, has inaugurated the 2024 edition of the annual Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival at the Kwahu Abene Palace. The festival, scheduled from March 29th (Easter Friday) to April 1st (Easter Monday), is expected to attract thousands of tourists to Ghana. This year’s celebration […] The post Tourism
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […] The post Kenya
By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor According to the World Travel Market’s Global Travel Report from 2024 to 2033, the proportion of Chinese households with purchasing power to embark on international travel is set to “roughly double.” Attributed to rising incomes and more middle-class consumers, China’s growth is expected to add more than 60 million households to its existing population […] The post
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in the Ashanti region celebrated this year’s Chocolate Day at the Kumasi Zoo with students and other patrons of the zoo. The day, marked by the distribution of chocolate, was under the theme, “Eat chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana.” The Authority, in its bid to promote the sector, encouraged the […] The post Tourism
Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Tourism Minister-designate, has expressed enthusiasm about his new role, highlighting the significant opportunities within the tourism sector. His nomination on February 14 was part of a broader cabinet reshuffle announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, marking changes in key ministerial positions since his assumption of office in 2017. In an […] The post There
The cruise ship MV World Odyssey, which hosts a sailing university campus, has docked in Mombasa on the Kenyan coast. The vessel allows undergraduate students, recent university graduates and students taking a gap year to study for one semester at sea – which involves cruising to different countries to learn about their histories and cultures. […] The post World’s
In a strategic move to enhance economic ties between East and West Africa, Kenya is extending a warm welcome to Ghanaian tourists – aiming to boost inter-Africa trade. The Kenyan government, recognising the potential for collaboration, commenced the implementation initiatives to showcase the country’s diverse attractions and foster a deeper cultural exchange. Against this backdrop, […] The post
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