…through set up of Northshore Apparel GH Limited Construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing facility has commenced in Savelugu in the Northern Region to create over 1,600 jobs for women and youth in Northern Ghana. Students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf will be among the vulnerable to benefit from jobs to be created […] The post Germany, ADB support
As part of contributions to the reconstruction of the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi in the Dagbon kingdom, Valley View University has donated a hundred bags of cement to the Gbewaa Palace. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Williams Koomson said the gesture is part of its community service and also an appreciation for the […] The post Valley View University
The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. A joint press release by the two bodies explained that the decision to increase fares stems from the government’s failure to address their concerns. “As drivers’ associations, we expressed disappointment in […] The post Transport
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has vehemently urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to promptly release all frozen salaries owed to its members. The Association alleged that the OSP has withheld the salaries of more than 400 teachers during its investigation of ghost names on the government’s payroll. Speaking to Citi […] The post TEWU
A 22-year-old Alhassan Sumani, who was also a victim of the Walewale shooting incident on Monday, February 12, 2024, has succumbed to his wounds at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. This brings the number of people who lost their lives from the robbery incident to two after the demise of the Momo vendor only identified as […] The post Another victim dies after Walewale shooting
In a heartwarming display of compassion and love, Focus 1 Group Limited, owners of Beach FM in Takoradi, have extended a benevolent hand to the inmates of Sekondi Central Prisons with an array of essential items on Valentine’s Day worth over GH¢80k. This was made possible by its Adu-Mante Foundation, which has made it an […] The post Love
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), has announced the appointment of Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. His appointment is effective February 8, 2024. Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah takes over from the outgoing Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, whose retirement is due. UniMAC in a statement dated February 15, 2024, highlighted the […] The post UniMAC
The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) has described Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s envisioned development plan for the country as a “cover-up to win votes.” The Union questioned the decision by the Vice President not to “acknowledge the failures of the Government” and expressed doubt over his promise to abolish some of the taxes introduced by […] The post Osofo
The House of Representatives has resolved to conduct an investigative hearing on the non-compliance by banks and financial institutions with Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, directives on the Net Open Position Limits. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance on the need for banks to implement CBN’s […] The post Reps
The African continent is poised to reach a population of 1.1 billion people by 2040, making it the largest workforce globally. In line with the ambitious ‘Agenda 2063’, the African Union has set forth a strategy for a prosperous Africa rooted in inclusive and sustainable development. Dr. Dominic Oduru Antwi, the President of the Global […] The post Build
Abdul-Moomin Gbana General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) of the Trade Unions Congress (TUC), Abdul-Moomin Gbana, has urged the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Read More... The post Terminate FGR Lease- Mine Workers Union appeared first on
The retired Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has called for a continuous collaboration between the Forces and other sister security services. He said this during a farewell parade, pull-out and transfer ceremony held in his honour at the Burma Camp in Accra yesterday. Vice Admiral (rtd) […] The post CDS Amoama officially retires appeared first on The
Final-year students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing strike by the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG). The students lament that they are unable to access key facilities like the university’s library to proceed with their research work and other academic […] The post KNUST students
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Ghana captain Andre Ayew orchestrated a remarkable comeback for Le Havre in a thrilling French Ligue 1 clash against Lorient at the Stade du Moustoir. The 34-year-old, who faced criticism after Ghana's early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), silenced his detractors with a stunning […] The post Ayew salvages
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their 8-month pension arrears. The two unions bemoaned the deductions of their two-tier pensions from their salaries, which had not been paid into the necessary accounts. President of the Ghana Registered Nurses […] The post Health
…navigating the political landscape with social listening in the 2024 elections Dear Esteemed Readers, As we embark on the promising journey that is the new year, 2024, I extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to each of you. It is with great pleasure and a sense of anticipation that I commit to delivering a series […] The post Comms and Branding
Former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has vehemently denied claims of making predictions about the possibility of several people dying from heart diseases. He complained that some individuals have been using not only his pictures but also AI-generated voices purported to be him to sell fake drugs and nutritional supplements. […] The post I’ve
“Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” — Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our pause for self-reflection that we […] The post Risk
Quinta Brunson has made history by winning an Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, marking the first time a Black actress has claimed this category since Isabel Sanford of “The Jeffersons” in 1981. The award recognized Brunson’s outstanding performance in the ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” a show she not only starred in but also […] The post Quinta
The General Transport Petroleum Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) has vowed to ensure that its interdicted executives are reinstated as soon as possible. Two executives of the union have been interdicted by the TOR Board of Directors over the controversial deal between the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Torentco for disclosing classified information regarding the deal […] The post Torentco
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