Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, has inaugurated the 11th edition of the Jospong Leadership Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoah Fetteh. The event, which took place on Monday, January 15, 2024, attracted participants, mainly leaders and staff from the Jospong Group of Companies. Others also […] The post Jospong
A security analyst, Retired Colonel Festus Aboagye, has opined that the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, should have refrained from responding to speculations about his alleged rejection of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) appointment. Addressing soldiers at Burma Camp on Monday, January 15, Major General Oppong-Peprah dismissed the growing speculations about […] The post CDS
The Prefos Electrical Training Centre (PETC), established at Adako Jachie in the Ejisu Municipality in 2014, has partnered with the Partner Africa Project (UWZ) to champion the African Agenda. The project, sponsored by the German Government, will provide Photovoltaic Solar training to African indigenes. Mr Thomas Dwomoh, Director of the training centre disclosed that the […] The post Prefos
The Ahafo Ano North Parliamentary seat seems to be a swinging one, that is, it keeps alternating between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) since 1992. Mr. George Kwasi Adjei Annim of the Egle party occupied the seat in 1992, followed by Mr. Baffour Annor of the NDC in 1996. In 2001, Kwame […] The post Kwaku Fosu Frimpong -NPP’s new sensation
Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, has opened the 11th edition of the Jospong Leadership Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre at Gomoah Fetteh. The event, which took place on Monday, January 15, 2024 drew participants, mainly leaders and staff of both of the Jospong Group of Companies. Others […] The post Siaw Agyapong opens leadership
The Father of internationally acclaimed rapper Drake, Dennis Graham has been allowed to enter Canada after over 15 years “First time in over 15 years they let the OG back into Canada,” he wrote. “Thank you to everyone who helped us out,” Drake revealed on Instagram. In an interview with The Fader, Dennis recalls he […] The post Drake’s father back
The German Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Daniel Krull has called on the Mayor of Kumasi during his first visit last Tuesday, since he assumed office as the German Ambassador to Ghana in July, 2021. The visit was occasioned by the realisation that a partnership agreement existed between the City of Dortmund in Germany and Kumasi in Ghana, […] The post German
Sheela Oppong Sakyi, a legal practitioner and strategist at the office of the First Lady, says she has what it takes to defeat incumbent MP for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, in the upcoming NPP Parliamentary primaries. Confident in her ability to secure victory, Sheela asserts that she is the ideal candidate to help the NPP […] The post NPP Primaries: Dome-Kwabenya
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has introduced a new module, Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) in Kumasi. It follows the launching of the module on Monday, December 11, 2023 in Sunyani in the Bono Region, after it obtained Executive Approval from the Presidency and the Ministry of Finance to release funds to finance the programme. The module, to be […] The post YEA introduces more
One of the significant developments so far in 2024 for MSMEs in Ghana is the launch of the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) by the Youth Employment Agency, under the leadership of its dedicated CEO, Mr. Kofi Baah Agyepong. The BEAP program aims to support 10,000 companies, leading to the creation of 20,000 jobs for […] The post John Kumah: Gov’t will pursue
The Bonwire Kente Museum, one of many product development initiatives spearheaded by the Ghana Tourism Authority, was commissioned by the Second Lady, Mrs. Samira Bawumia last Wednesday. The Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cut the sod for the construction of the Bonwire Kente Museum in October 2020. The Museum features a reception area, office […] The post Samira Bawumia Commissions
The Deputy Commissioner of the Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Emmanuel Ohene, has called on members of the Customs Brokers Association Ghana (CUBAG) and other key industry players to prioritise integrity and ethical conduct in their day–to–day activities. According to him, there is a need for members of CUBAG and others to […] The post GRA advises CUBAG to eschew unethical
Acclaimed Nigerian musician Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly referred to as Mr Eazi has become the first Nigerian celebrity to openly show support for Ghanaian Afua Asantewaa in her bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. The record is held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who earned the milestone after singing for […] The post Mr Eazi
An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, the longest known wrongful sentence in the US. Glynn Simmons, 70, was freed in July after a district court found that crucial evidence in his case was not turned over to his defence lawyers. On Monday, […] The post US judge exonerates inmate after 48 years in prison appeared first on
Stakeholders in Ghana’s media sector have provided valuable input into a draft National Action Plan designed to tackle the growing issues of mis/disinformation. This comes on the back of a recent National Conference on Disinformation and Misinformation, where a 7-point communique was collectively agreed upon by political parties, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), media representatives, and […] The post Stakeholders
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged Startups and Young Entrepreneurs to be tenacious in their business operations. Addressing the Summit at the Ghana Startup Week 2023, on Thursday, 14th December, 2023 at Accra Digital Center, the Minister, who doubles as the MP for Ofoase Ayirebi, charged the youth and Startup entrepreneurs to […] The post Be tenacious, KON advises Startup
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 50 per cent cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake who announced the development on Wednesday, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also […] The post Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state
Tackling corruption in the country requires concerted and multifaceted approach, Mr Raphael Godlove, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Sunyani-based Global Media Foundation, a human rights and media advocate Non-Governmental Organisation has said. The nation must also do more and strengthen anti-corruption laws and institutions, foster a culture of integrity and ethical leadership. […] The post Ghana
Mrs Ophelia Wiredu of the State Experimental School has been adjudged the Overall Best Teacher by the Kumasi Metropolitan Directorate of Education. Mrs Wiredu takes home a plague and double deck fridge for her excellent performance and commitment to get the best out of students. Mrs Ophelia Wiredu received the Award at the Teachers and Schools Awards […] The post Ophelia Wiredu
The World Bank has appointed Mr Robert Taliercio O’Brien as Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in the Western and Central Africa Region. His appointment takes effect from January 2nd, 2024, and he will be based in the World Bank’s Accra Office. Mr. Taliercio, an American national, joined the World Bank in 2000 as […] The post World Bank appoints
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