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10,720 housing units under development to address housing deficit – Oppong Nkrumah
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has disclosed that there are currently 10,720 housing units in the Greater Accra Region that are at various levels of development to help reduce Ghana’s housing deficit. He made the disclosure when he led the staff of the Ministry to inspect ongoing construction works at the […]
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Saglemi Housing project: Investor selection will be transparent – Oppong Nkrumah
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has assured that processes by the government to enlist private partners for the completion of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project will be transparent to eliminate any perception of corruption. He emphasized the commitment of the government to ensure the completion of the project before the December […]
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Govt to partner private sector to complete Saglemi housing project
The government has taken steps to enlist private partners for the completion of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project. Initiated in 2012 during the tenure of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, the Saglemi housing project aimed to construct 5000 housing units. However, the project has been embroiled in controversy due to allegations of fund misappropriation, […]
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We’re considering private investors to complete Saglemi housing project – Prince Armah
Deputy Minister Designate for Works and Housing, Dr. Prince Hamidu Armah, is urging the government to prioritize the completion of the Saglemi housing project. He emphasized that once state funds have been invested in the construction, it is imperative to finalize the project. The Saglemi Housing Project, which commenced in 2016, has experienced delays after […]
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Enhancing Ghana’s Development: A case for an Integrated Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure & Planning [Article]
Ghana, with its rich history and potential for growth, stands at a crucial juncture in its development. To unlock the full benefits of urbanization and achieve greater prosperity, inclusiveness, and livability, a paradigm shift is needed. This involves placing heightened attention on urban, rural, and regional planning, shaping policies that govern housing, infrastructure, and the […]
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Transforming Financial Management: Using Cloud Accounting Solutions
As digitalization continues to transform accounting practices, a business organization needs to respond and adapt to a more reliable and efficient system and application to streamline its operations. The current trend is the integration of financial management with cloud accounting software. Cloud accounting is the use of internet-based accounting software to store, process and secure […]
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Ghana’s oil revenue dropped to $521m in second half of 2023
The latest Ghana Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) semi-annual report, released by the Bank of Ghana, shows that the country received over $521 million into its Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) for the second half of 2023. However, this amount represents a decrease compared to the US$696.82 million petroleum receipts recorded during the same period in 2022. […]
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Claims we’ve sold residence of late Justice Samuel Marful-Sau untrue – Judicial Service
The Judicial Service of Ghana has refuted claims of selling the government’s property previously occupied by Supreme Court judge, Justice Samuel Marful-Sau. There were reports that the Judicial Service of Ghana had allegedly engaged in the sale of the residence occupied by Justice Marful-Sau of blessed memory at Roman Ridge. In a statement issued on […]
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Judicial Service wades into alleged sale of state lands saga
The Judicial Service of Ghana has explained circumstances under which it entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Works and Housing to redevelop state lands allocated to it. According to the Service, the release of land to the Ministry was done according to due process. “Following a series of meetings between representatives of Government, […]
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Prison officers sensitise SHSs on juvenile crimes
Officers from the Public Relations Unit at the Ghana Prisons Headquarters have sensitized students of some selected Senior High Schools within the Greater Accra region on the Juvenile Justice Act, Crime, and Juvenile Detention. The schools include Osu Salem Senior High School, Kinbu Senior High/ Technical School, and pupils of Rangoon Junior High School. The […]
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