A 21-year-boy said to be the most wanted thief in Jukwa in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District of the Central Region has been arrested. Bismark Agyei, popularly known as Akokodompe, was arrested in Tarkwa in the Western Region after stealing GH¢22,000 belonging to a relative of his. The relative is said to be a … The post Most wanted thief in Jukwa grabbed appeared first on
Many singers and rappers showed up at TV3’s premises in Accra to audition for the “reloaded” Mentor. From far and near, hundreds of people interested in pursuing a career in music were present to showcase their talent to judges with hopes of being selected amongst the Top 12 for the competition. While some of the … The post Reloaded Mentor auditions take place in Accra appeared
Elections have been held for the chairmanship positions of the 10 Regional Football Associations (RFAs) across the country. The elections follow a roadmap by the Normalisation Committee to re-structure the Ghana Football Association (GFA). It was scheduled to be held one clear week before the presidential elections, which will, in turn, be preceded by the … The post Regional FA
Lady Gaga took a big fall from the stage last night. While performing during her Enigma residency in Las Vegas on Thursday, a fan — who had picked her up while dancing together — accidentally stumbled and they both fell from the stage. He appeared to have landed on top of the petite songstress. The fall … The post Lady Gaga falls off stage after being picked up by a fan appeared
A landslide on the Adenta-Aburi road has caused a section of the major road to be blocked, causing gridlock along the Peduase – Ayi Mensah stretch. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains in the area Friday afternoon. It sent mud and rocks from the Akuapim Ridge onto the road at a sharp curve, just … The post Rains cause landslide near Peduase Lodge; traffic diverted appeared
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged newly commissioned officers of the Ghana Armed Forces to discharge their duties professionally and diligently, fearlessly and efficiently, and act to promote national integration and cohesion. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Regular Career Course 59 and Short Service Commission/Special Duties Course 57 Officer Cadets of the … The post “Maintain
Energy Minister, John Peter Amewu has denied assertions by the opposition NDC that government has ceded 30 percent of Meralco’s shares in Power Distributions Services (PDS) to Meridian Power Ventures. General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Aseidu Nketia Thursday that government has restructured the PDS agreement, accusing the Akufo-Addo-led government of “trampling” the constitution of … The post We’ve
This week, the Minister for Communications, Madam Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has been talking tough. It has been towards the telecommunications networks who started deducting in an upfront way, the increment in the communication service tax (CST). The tax popularly known among many as the talk tax was reviewed from 6% to 9%. The Minster describes the … The post Talk Tax: the history
The MP for Bolgatanga Central, Mr Isaac Adongo has accused the Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Ernest Addison of double standards as far as the revocation of the licence of Heritage Bank is concerned. According to the opposition lawmaker, Dr Addison tried forcing Heritage Bank to merge with UMB three weeks prior to the revocation … The post BoG Governor “pressured”
The office of the Attorney General has dropped all charges against four out of the eight persons arrested for allegedly kidnapping two Canadian girls in Kumasi. The four were initially charged for allegedly conspiring with the rest to kidnap the young ladies who were in the country for humanitarian purposes and later demanded a ransom … The post 4 Canadian girls ‘kidnappers’ freed appeared first
The International Monitory Fund (IMF) has been part of Ghana’s underdevelopment story since the 1960s. Most of the advice they have given to Ghana has worsen her development process compared to any other organization across the globe. This is because the kind of advice provided by IMF is only to strengthen their neocolonial economic architecture … The post International Monetary
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is scheduled to grace the historic first edition of Ghana Cocoa Awards (GCA) scheduled for November 22, 2019 in Accra. Nominations for the GCA opened September 20 and due to close on October 31, 2019. GCA is an excellence motivation initiative for the Ghana cocoa industry and organised by VC Media … The post Bawumia to grace first ever Ghana Cocoa Awards
Key public and private sector actors in the energy sector will convene in Accra on October 22 for the third annual Sustainable Energy Forum. Hosted by ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), the event will see the experts develop financial opportunities and economic incentives to address West Africa region´s most pressing energy … The post Energy
The Ghana Rugby Women’s Sevens National Team, the Ghana Eagles, showed their appreciation for the support by Interplast Ghana over the years with a visit to the company’s head office at Spintex-Accra. The Women’s Eagles returned from Tunisia on Monday after participating in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Tournament in Monastir. Despite being its first-ever appearance at … The post Triumphant
Professor Nii Narku Quaynor, regarded as the father of internet in Africa, has criticised the introduction of the communication service tax (CST) and asked the government to reconsider the decision. He noted that if care is not taken, taxing the internet would erode gains made in extending internet penetration in Ghana, which is a key … The post Taxing internet is worse than taxing fuel
Waste management giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has launched its maiden safety week with a call on workers to adhere to the company’s health and safety regulations. The week-long celebration, which was launched at the company’s head office in Accra on Monday, is on the theme, “Promoting a Safety Culture through Best Safety Practices.” Deputy Managing … The post Zoomlion celebrates maiden Safety
It has been over 48 hours without success as divers comb through the Popon river for a four-year-old boy – dead or alive. It is sketchy what led the boy, Oswald Nartey, to the river that has overflown its banks at Torgodo, a community in the Yilo Krobo Municipaliy of the Eastern Region. Some residents … The post Search for 4 year-old-boy in River Popon enters day 3 appeared first
A senior former politician from The Gambia has admitted to the country’s truth commission that he was responsible for the execution of soldiers accused of trying to topple the former President Yahyah Jammeh. Edward Singhateh was one of four junior officers who carried out the coup in 1994 that brought Mr Jammeh to power. Months … The post Jammeh’s ally admits to role in killings appeared
The Women’s Ministry of the Church of Pentecost Teshie-Nungua Area has presented assorted items to the male section of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison. The items included water food items, toiletries, detergents, underwear and bathroom slippers. Members of the Ministry used the occasion to fellowship with the Church of Pentecost Inmates Assembly at the prison … The post Teshie-Nungua
Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt Rev. Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante has called for a change in Ghana’s politic, stating the current environment is breeding apathy. “People seem to be fed up; everything is becoming NDC and NPP and I think that things must change politically,” he advised. Speaking at the induction … The post ‘Change the
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