The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo says he will now go to court to clear himself of any wrongdoing as the Auditor-General insist on surcharging him for the $1 million paid to Kroll and Associates Limited. Using a single-source procurement process, the UK Company was contracted in 2017 to “review electronic evidence, identify assets abroad and … The post Osafo-Maafo takes
Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana says its members would no longer serve subscribers of the National Health Insurance Scheme, effective December 16. The Association would now revert to the “cash and carry” system due to several reasons including delay in paying them for services rendered under the health insurance scheme. “Most recent reimbursement covered … The post Private
Even though government has put in measures to ensure increased participation of Ghanaians in the oil and gas industry, the participation of locals remains insignificant. Figures from the Petroleum Commission reveal that Ghanaian owned businesses won only $77 million of the $ 420 million awarded in the petroleum industry. Even though the figure excludes Joint … The post Only 18%
One of the major issues that rocked Ghana Football in the wake of the Anas’ expose was refereeing. Many referees in the country, some were of very high repute were hit and came under intense scrutiny. The image of refereeing in the country was battered to the ground, leaving Ghana without a referee on CAF … The post Referees urged to be vigilant in upcoming season appeared first on
Ghana’s inflation rate on year-on-year rose, influenced by food and transportation prices. Annual inflation rose to 8.2% from 7.7% in October. This is after the country had recorded a 7.6%, the lowest since September 2013. Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician said, “Inflation is predominantly driven by food and transportation, even though the contribution of … The post Inflation
Members of three teacher unions have been ordered by the High Court in Accra to immediately call off the ongoing strike and return to the classroom. The order follows an interlocutory injunction filed by the National Labour Commission (NLC) after its attempts to get the teachers to rescind their decision had failed. The Ghana National … The post Go back to the classroom: High Court orders
Members of three teacher unions have been ordered by the High Court in Accra to immediately call off the ongoing strike and return to the classroom. The order follows an interlocutory injunction filed by the National Labour Commission (NLC) after its attempts to get the teachers to rescind their decision had failed. The Ghana National … The post Go back to the classroom: High Court
The three striking teacher unions say they are not prepared to call off their action until they see evidence that the outstanding salary arrears have been cleared. They are for now treating reports that the Ministry of Finance has released over 49 million cedis to clear the arrears as a hear-say, Vice President of the … The post Until we see the money, strike continues – teachers
Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Francis Asenso Boakye has denied an allegation by political scientist, Dr. Amoako Baah that he denied him access to the president. In an interview on Accra-based Neat FM, Dr. Baah said the Deputy Chief of Staff and some other persons around the president prevented him … The post Asenso Boakye denies preventing Dr.
Popular Ghanaian actress, Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa, known in the showbiz circle as Afia Schwarzenegger, says if she is ever to marry again, it will be based purely on contract. She said although she is currently not dating, any man wishing to marry her will have to pay what she termed ‘poaching fee’ and again be … The post I’ll charge poaching fee, $10K monthly in my
Springfield Exploration and Production (SEP) and its partners have officially announced the discovery of oil its maiden drilling campaign in the West Cape Three Points (WCTP) Block 2 in Ghana’s offshore. Afina-1 which is located at a water depth of 1,030 metres was drilled to a total depth of 4, 085 metres and encountered light … The post Springfield gives details of 1.5bn
Shell customers at various service stations in Ghana were given special treatment by management and staff of Vivo Energy Ghana to the company’s annual Customer Contact Day. The day seeks to thank customers for their loyalty throughout the year. This year’s Customer Contact Day was on the theme ‘Get more’ to reinforce Shell’s promise of … The post Shell customers receive special
Striking workers of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) have been asked to suspend their action and petition parliament to amicably settle whatever grievances they have. Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Employment, Social Welfare and State Enterprise, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, asked the workers who begun a site down strike today to trust parliament to resolve … The post Striking
Accomplished Ghanaian Business Man and former Pro Rugby Player Herbert Mensah has joined the Africa Sports Ventures Group Board of Directors bringing years of experience in the business and sports sectors to the young and transformative company. Mr. Mensah is the current President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union who has also served in a … The post Herbert Mensah joins
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has summoned its staff to an emergency meeting over the declaration of a sit down strike expected to begin today. Leadership of GRIDCo staff on Tuesday announced an indefinite strike to push government and other institutions to pay their debt to the power transmission company which is running into 1.2 … The post GRIDCo summons its staff over ‘sit down strike’
The party leaders are set for a frantic day of campaigning as they criss-cross the country to promote key messages ahead of Thursday’s general election. Jeremy Corbyn will say Labour offers a “vote for hope”, while Boris Johnson will say the Tories are the only party who can “get Brexit done”. Lib Dem leader Jo … The post UK election: Parties make last
Lack of desks is forcing some students of Enyan Abaasa Technical Institute in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District of the Central Region to write their end of term examination on their laps in plastic chairs. At least 20 first year students on Monday had no option than to sit on plastic chairs they claim to have brought … The post Students sit on plastic chairs to write exams on their
Somali Security forces have shot to death five attackers who officials said were behind a raid Tuesday evening on an upscale hotel near the presidential palace, officials said. At least five people were killed in the attack and scores rescued, officials said. Among those killed is a former judge and three security personnel who died … The post 7-hour siege at Somali hotel ends with10 deaths
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Chelsea survived a late scare to move into the Champions League knockout stages with victory over Lille at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard’s side were in complete control for the most part and set up the victory they required with first-half goals from Tammy Abraham and Cesar Azpilicueta. Chelsea’s nerves were frayed when former striker Loic … The post Chelsea hold on to qualify for last
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