The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers’ Union (GTPCWU) has expressed disappointment over President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision to nominate Leon Kendon Appenteng as the Board Chairman of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Company Limited. On Tuesday, March 19, President Akufo-Addo reconstituted the board of TOR, nominating Mr Appenteng as Chairman of the Board Chairman and […] The post TOR:
…significance of technology in education Education has since time immemorial been present. Well, how did this even come about? In prehistoric times, education happened informally through oral communication. The ancient Egyptians, for instance, traveled to study plant and animal species. However, ancient civilization led to a gradual shift from informal to formal education. History was […] The post An
By Maureen E. BANSAH A German engineering giant, Siemens AG, was rocked by a massive corruption scandal in 2006 that shocked the world. The corruption involved more than $1.4 billion in bribes to government officials worldwide to acquire market advantage. Investigations uncovered the extensive bribery network within the company’s worldwide operations, exposing a deeply ingrained […] The post
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Afari Sanitation and Literacy Ghana (SALG) has built and donated a modern library and ICT centre to the Afari community in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal area of the Ashanti Region. Named after the former chief of Afari Oheneba Acheampong Akwasi II, the facility is situated at the Presbyterian Basic School, Afari. Stocked […] The post SALG
By Ferdinand D. ADADZI Introduction Timestamp: Thursday, 14th March, 2024 @ 10.06 pm. We are back to erratic power supply.⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ You can call it dumsor or it is not? 🤷♂️ Fact still remains, there are serious challenges in power supply to residents and businesses. In the midst of the challenges, there are plenty […] The post Offgrid
The General Transport, Petroleum, and Chemical Workers’ Union (GTPCWU) has expressed skepticism about the newly constituted board of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Company Limited, stating that it does not anticipate any positive outcomes. The Union’s National Chairman, Bernard Owusu, attributes this to the appointment of Leon Kendon Appenteng as the Board Chairman. On Tuesday, […] The post Nothing
The National Service Scheme (NSS) and Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) Ghana, a pan African movement supporting girls to be change makers, have entered into a partnership aimed at making a meaningful difference in the lives of women in the national service and students across Ghana. Speaking during the signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on […]
A former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna has grabbed a prestigious chieftaincy title known as “Sandape Wura,” to wit, Chief of Staff of the Damongo Paramountcy. The Damongo Traditional Council conferred the authority on Alhaji Limuna in recognition of his unflinching contribution to the socio-economic development of the Damongo traditional area […] The post Former
By Jayati GHOSH While the technical details of international agreements may seem arcane or even trivial, they often commit governments to policies that have major economic consequences. This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries, which have long been on the receiving end of unfair treaties. International tax agreements are a case in point. […] The post For
…global players exploring opportunities within AfCFTA By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The scramble for the multidimensional control of the African continent by global players is a geopolitical reality. In order to be part of this geopolitical arena, foreign players have been devising different mechanisms for revitalizing partnership and strengthening cooperation with Africa, says Dr. Babafemi A. […] The post
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has initiated legal action against the Ministry of Education for failing to honour a prior agreement. The Commission had instructed the Ministry to expeditiously address the concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) branch of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development. The grievances stemmed from the […] The post NLC
President of the Ghana National Association of ADR Practitioners (GNAAP), Mr Daniel Owusu-Koranteng, has emphasised the critical need for moral reformation in Ghana. At a graduation ceremony of the Professional Executive Master in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PEMADR)-2024, Mr Owusu-Koranteng said “Ghana requires urgent moral reformation. As Professional ADR Practitioners, you are expected to have unblemished […]
By Emmanuel AKOMEA Agri-Impact, a leading firm in the agricultural sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to harness the university’s expertise and its E-Learning infrastructure. This collaboration aims to transform the agricultural sector, as part of the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for […] The post
Dr. Kyei addressing the participants The Director General of the Commission of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has disclosed that stereotypes against women Read More... The post ‘Stereotypes Against Women In TVET Reducing’
Ghanaian diplomat and Ghana’s former Ambassador to China, Founder of Global Media Alliance, and former Africa Head of CNN, Ambassador Edward Boateng, is one of the speakers for this year’s Oxford Africa Business Forum at the Oxford University in the UK. Amb. Boateng will speak on the relationship between China and Africa under the theme […] The post Amb.
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its handling of the educational sector. He accused the government of favouring superficial populism in its management of education. During a parliamentary debate on President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, March 11, Dr Ato Forson further […] The post Akufo-Addo
The 10th and 11th editions of the African Science Academy (ASA) Math Masterclass is set to hold in the Eastern and Greater-Accra Regions of Ghana on March 12 and 14, 2024. ASA, with support from Tullow Oil, and in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service, are organising the one-day hands-on capacity […] The post African
The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL), in partnership with the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is working to deepen the appreciation and application of tax treaties among Ghanaian legal and non-legal professionals. A 26-member delegation from UGSoL is currently on a two-week study visit to […] The post University
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has commended Ghana for its strides in upholding freedom of speech, despite recent assaults on media personnel. The Foundation emphasized that Ghana’s commitment to free speech and media quality should be recognized not just within Africa but on a global scale. This praise aligns with President Akufo-Addo’s recent […] The post MFWA
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8th, serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. With its roots dating back over a century, IWD continues to advocate for the rights and well-being of women, with each year’s theme […] The post #IWD
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