Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana, in collaboration with the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, has supported two children battling cancer in Ghana to seek treatment abroad.The two have been transported to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the USA to undergo complex surgeries and treatment for cancer.The surgeries required are beyond the capabilities of Korle Bu … The post Lifeline
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a stern warning as it detects twin rainstorms heading towards the nation, slated to make landfall on Thursday, May 16.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the successful completion of the first Proof of Concept (PoC) as part of Project, Digital Economy Semi-Fungible Token (DESFT) which demonstrates the successful execution of a cross-border transaction payment making use of digital credentials, the eCedi and an approved stablecoin from Singapore. The BoG in collaboration with the […] The post eCedi
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a notice about impending weather disturbances set to sweep across the country on Thursday, May 16. Their morning forecast pinpointed the arrival of dual rainstorms, with the Nigerian storm projected to make landfall around 9:30 am. Regions along the coast and in the north are anticipated to bear […] The post GMet
General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, has said that teachers expect the government to reach an agreement on their condition of service immediately. He says that the teachers are not prepared to accept excuses from the government. Speaking on the Ghana Tonight show on TV3 on Wednesday, May 15, […] The post Condition of Services:
Ghana opened the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship with a comfortable victory over neighbours the Ivory Coast.
A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.
A total of 159 projects under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project has been completed, the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, has said. According to the ministry, 397 more projects under the SOCO are at various levels of completion. On the sideline of the Civil Service Week in … The post 159 SOCO projects complete,
In a panel discussion on infrastructure development in Africa, at the launch of the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogue, Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, the Executive Director and CEO of UBA Africa, emphasized the availability of funding to support the expansion of infrastructure across the continent. Mrs. Bawuah highlighted the presence of regional, commercial, and development banks in […] The post
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has said that the issues that resulted in the altercation between its security officers and personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have been resolved amicably. On Monday May 13, 2024, at approximately 1830HRS, an altercation occurred on board MV MSC DYMPHNA between GPHA security personnel and immigration […] The post Altercation
With an unwavering commitment to elevating literacy rates and enhancing educational opportunities in Ghana, the Girls Education Initiative of Ghana (GEIG) in collaboration with X-Fellows is proud to announce the launch of “Project Dream” on May 17, 2024. This pioneering initiative is a support program for underprivileged students who will be inducted into the fellowship […] The post
The Bank of Ghana (BoG), Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and its digital partner, Proxtera has announced a $100-million package to support Micro Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to promote the growth of the economy.The amount would be disbursed through the digital platform under the Ghana Integrated Financial Ecosystem (GIFE) being implemented by … The post BoG,
Trinidad and Tobago has pledged its support to Ghana’s candidacy for the General Secretaryship of the Commonwealth.The decision to support Ghana was announced by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Christopher Rowley, when he paid a courtesy call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra last Friday.The … The post Trinidad and
A retired 74-year-old Ghanaian man who has lived in the UK for nearly 50 years must wait a decade before the Home Office will let him stay permanently. Nelson Shardey, from Wallasey in Wirral, had for many years assumed he was officially seen as British. He only discovered otherwise in 2019 and, despite paying taxes […] The post 74-year-old Ghanaian told he is
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced $2 billion in additional military aid for Ukraine as he visits the country at a crucial phase in the war, with Russia striking deeper into Ukrainian territory and claiming to have seized three more settlements. Speaking at a joint news conference in Kyiv alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister […] The post US announces
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage. The president on Wednesday hailed the law as a major step towards a more just society two weeks before an election that is expected to be fiercely competitive. “The provision of healthcare in this country is fragmented, […] The post South Africa’s
Chelsea marksman Cole Palmer says his teammates are in full support of their current manager Mauricio Pochettino, despite having a tough run this season. Palmer has been brilliant by being involved in 32 goals in the Premier League for Chelsea this campaign, yet admits his team will not have improved as massively as they have […] The post We want to fight for Pochettino – Cole Palmer first
Parliament’s Ranking Member on the Environment, Science, and Technology Committee, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, says the government must be blamed for Accra’s perennial flooding. The Lower Manya Krobo lawmaker contends that the government must invest in the construction of storm drains to ensure that flooding is curbed in the capital. This follows the flooding situation on […] The post Govt
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Development Bank Ghana (DBG), in collaboration with their digital partner Proxtera and supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), have announced plans to disburse US$100 million to MSMEs through the Ghana Integrated Financial Eco-system (GIFE). The deal, announced during the 3i Africa Summit sessions and signified by […] The post MSME
By Juliet ETEFE Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Limited Ghana, Shaibu Haruna has underscored the importance of fostering deeper relationship and trust between banks, fintechs, and mobile money providers to fuel economic growth and financial innovation. Contrary to popular perception, he highlighted the longstanding collaboration between banks, fintechs, and mobile money providers, stressing the imperative […] The post
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