Chair of the Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas, Dr Steve Manteaw has expressed disappointment in the government for organizing yet another a national consultative dialogue on illegal small scale mining (galamsey). Dr Manteaw explained that several consultative fora had been organized in the past yet nothing concrete came out of those engagements. He […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been told to punish persons in his government and party who are neck-deep in illegal small scale mining activities (galamsey) in the country. Dr Steve Manteaw, Chair of the Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas said, until that is done, the country will not make any stride in […]
A German Renewable Energy Expert, Michele Velenderic in Ghana at the moment has said the first local term he learned was the term used in describing the erratic power supply, ‘dumsor’. “One of the first local words I learned was dumsor,” he told Alfred Ocansey on the Sunrise show on 3FM while contributing to a […]
The government of Ghana must make it a priority to empower individuals and companies to veer into solar energy for their day-to-day activities in order to reduce the pressure on the national grid, Michele Velenderic, a German Renewable Energy Expert, has suggested. Even though he recognizes that Ghana at the moment has no problem with […]
The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Mr Solomon Kotei has said that the board of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is compromised hence is unfit to investigate the allegation of impropriety against the Managing Director Mr Kwame Agyeman-Budu. Mr Kotei explained in interview withTV3 that Mr Agyeman-Budu who has […]
The Wenchi High Court has granted leave for the inspection of original documents of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) in the ongoing election petition against the Techiman South parliamentary results. The Court says parties in the case are to meet on Monday, April 19 for the exercise. The High Court presided over by His Lordship […]
Mr Kwame Agyeman-Budu, the Managing Director (MD) of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has described accusations and allegations levelled against him by the Unions as untrue. The Junior and Senior Staff Unions of the Company had petitioned the Board for the dismissal of the MD, claiming he was not discharging his duties effectively. The […]
A Urologist and Head of Department of Surgery at the Tamale Teaching Hospital has urged men to examine their testes at least once every month and report any possible disorders to a hospital. According to him, though testicular disorders, especially testicular cancer, are rare, early detection is necessary for treatment. Testicular Cancer is also known […]
The US government is set to issue a wide range of sanctions against Russia, according to reports. The move would be retaliation for cyber-attacks aimed at the US, including alleged interference in the 2020 presidential elections. The sanctions, expected as soon as Thursday, target more than 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of at […]
Ghanaians on social media are asking the courts to temper justice with mercy in the case involving socialite Rosemond Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo. The actress was convicted on her own plea on Wednesday, April 14 by an Accra Circuit Court. She had pleaded not guilty to the publication of obscene material and two […]
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign ended in disappointment as Real Madrid set up a semi-final meeting with Chelsea by keeping Jurgen Klopp’s side at bay in a goalless draw at Anfield. Real arrived at Anfield protecting a 3-1 lead from the first leg and while they eventually went through in relative comfort Liverpool will curse themselves […]
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s National Convention (PNC) has dismissed allegations made by the party’s National Communications Secretary, Awudu Ishaq, over the misappropriation of a supposed GH¢30,000. According to the NEC, the release issued by Mr Ishaq should be treated with all the contempt it deserves because “it represents the personal opinion […]
Stephen Appiah’s son Rodney Appiah has said despite his dad being a great footballer, he will try to play better than him. The youngster who started his career playing for Juventus Academy said he grew up watching his dad play and believes with his support, he will attain greater heights. “With the support of my […]
The Member of Parliament for Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa Constituency, Alhaji Alhassan Kobena Ghansah, has said plans are far advanced to set up a scheme to reward all enterprising teachers in the district. The MP said he is engaging the District Education Directorate to institute an annual Teacher’s Awards Scheme starting this year. The Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa Constituency legislator said […]
Ghanaian Talent Manager and Entertainment Pundit Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod, on Wednesday, April 14 made a donation to inmates of the Striking Force police cells in Accra. He also led a team to clean and disinfect the cells. The donation was part of activities to mark the birthday celebration of Bullgod. […]
The Paramount Queen of the Ga State, Naa Deede Omaadru III, has returned home to Ghana after a five-year stay abroad due to ill health. Paramount Queen Mother of the Ga State Naa Deede Omaadru III, who was enstooled in 1963 and has reigned successfully for 58 years ,was received at the Kotoka International Airport […]
In the first part of this article, we explored the technological advancement in the payment industry and its effect on doing business. In this second part, we will address the rate of adoption of emerging payments by Ghanaians, issues of security and the future of digital payment systems. The inevitability of technology and the unique […]
Member of Parliament for Wa West, Mr Peter Lanchene Toobu has said that Ghana is a safe place to live in spite of the recent robbery cases in some parts of the country. He however, said there is still some work to be done to improve on the security situation in the country. The former […]
A District Magistrate Court in Somanya in the Eastern Region and presided over by Justice Seth A. Alafa has remanded into police custody 40-year-old farmer Prosper Negble for killing his wife. The suspect, who hails from Kakadedzi, a village between Agortime Kpetoe and Ziope in the Agortime District of the Volta Region, has been charged […]
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday April 14 signed the book of condolence opened at the British High Commission in Accra for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In a Facebook post, Mr Mahama said the late Prince Philip lived a long and fulfilling life during which he touched the lives of many across the […]
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