The Pan African Writers Association, Ghana Association of Writers and the Colombian Embassy will be hosting the award-winning Ghanaian writer and journalist Kofi Akpabli at a monthly literary café, on Thursday October 20. The reading is scheduled for 6pm at the residence of the Ambassador of Colombia. Under the auspices of Her Excellency Claudia Turbay ... The Pan African Writers Association, Ghana Association of Writers and the Colombian Embassy will be hosting the award-winning Ghanaian writer
The IMANI Center for Policy and Education wants government to diminish its borrowing habits and grant the private sector an opportunity to flourish. According to the center, governments borrowing stance crowds out the private sector and hinders the growth of the sector. A business environment report study conducted by IMANI in collaboration with the Business ... The IMANI Center for Policy and Education wants government to diminish its borrowing habits and grant the private sector an opportunity
Running mate to Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has ridiculed the achievements of the Mahama led-administration, saying the NDC has only been successful in increasing the levels of corruption in the country. According to Dr. Bawumia, the NDC’s government since 2009 has been largely characterized by massive ... Running mate to Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has ridiculed the achievements
A trader, Rebecca Brome, was on Thursday granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court when she appeared before it for defrauding two persons of various sums of money. Rebecca was granted a self-recognisance bail by the court presided over by Madam Mary N. A Aryee. She is to deposit an amount of GH? 13,000.00, with ... A trader, Rebecca Brome, was on Thursday granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court when she appeared before it for defrauding two persons of various sums of money. Rebecca was granted
Members of Ghana’s parliament have eulogized former Secretary of Health, Mary Grant who died last month after a short illness. The legislators on the floor of the house on Thursday said Dr Grant served the country selflessly and dedicated her life to the promotion of the course of women and children in the country. Haruna ... Members of Ghana’s parliament have eulogized former Secretary of Health, Mary Grant who died last month after a short illness. The legislators on the floor of the house
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his desire to meet the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, head on in presidential debate. President Mahama, the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, who had earlier accused the Nana Akufo-Addo of running away from a one-on-one debate and now says Ghanaians deserve a face up between ... President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his desire to meet the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, head
Electric carmaker Tesla says all cars it now builds will have hardware needed to drive completely on their own. But despite the cameras, sensors and radars being introduced, it is still expected to be years before the vehicles become fully self-driving. Tesla introduced its Autopilot system last year, allowing some self-drive functions such as auto-braking. ... Electric carmaker Tesla says all cars it now builds will have hardware needed to drive completely on their own. But despite the cameras,
President John Mahama has said that his government enabling Ghanaians acquire skills that guarantee their employment to create wealth. According to him, government cannot “put money in their pocket” but can only create the atmosphere for them to make money. Speaking at a political rally in the Hohoe constituency as part of his Volta Regional ... President John Mahama has said that his government enabling Ghanaians acquire skills that guarantee their employment to create wealth. According
An Accra High Court has adjourned a case filed by the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) that sought to among other things,restrain the EC from proceeding with balloting for position of presidential candidates for the December 7 elections to October, 25. Citi News’ Duke Mensah Opoku reported that the court has also granted the EC’s request for ... An Accra High Court has adjourned a case filed by the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) that sought to among other things,restrain
An Accra High Court has moved a case filed by the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) that sought to among other things,restrain the EC from proceeding with balloting for position of presidential candidates for the December 7 elections to October, 25. The party sued the EC at the High Court over the decision to disqualify it’s ... An Accra High Court has moved a case filed by the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) that sought to among other things,restrain the EC from proceeding with
Illegal miners are willing to die to defend their livelihoods, Security Analyst, Dr. Kwesi Aning has indicated. “The Galamsey issue is not only disturbing not only in terms of destruction of the environment but also the raw numbers of people who are involved and their dependents who now feel their livelihoods are being threatened and ... Illegal miners are willing to die to defend their livelihoods, Security Analyst, Dr. Kwesi Aning has indicated. “The Galamsey issue is not only disturbing
A Former Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) Major Ablorh-Quarcoo (Retired) is asking government to prioritize its expenditure to avoid overspending budgets. According to him, the tendency of government to spend on unbudgeted projects must be stopped. The former PIAC Chairman cites how such behavior is impacting negatively on development across the ... A Former Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) Major Ablorh-Quarcoo (Retired) is
Parliamentary candidates of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have picked the third and fifth spot respectively on the parliamentary ballot for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Seven (7) political parties were present at the Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday to ballot for their spots on the parliamentary ballot ... Parliamentary candidates of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party
An internet romance scam took an unexpected turn, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. When Maria Grette first discovered that the 58-year-old Danish man with whom she had fallen in love was actually a 24-year-old Nigerian 419 internet scammer, the 62-year-old Swede was distraught. But, soon, her feelings changed. “The most terrible thing was not that he ... An internet romance scam took an unexpected turn, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. When Maria Grette first discovered that the 58-year-old
The Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper, will today present to Parliament an Advanced Budget; covering government spending for the first quarter of 2017. The statement will show the projected revenue and expenditure between January and March next year. This practice is in accordance with what the Executive does almost every election year to avoid spending ... The Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper, will today present to Parliament an Advanced Budget; covering government spending for the
Some illegal miners in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region have vowed to vehemently oppose anyone or group of persons who attempt to halt their operations in the area. According to them, they had contracted huge loans for their operations and risks selling their properties to pay back the loans if they are stopped. The Vice ... Some illegal miners in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region have vowed to vehemently oppose anyone or group of persons who attempt to halt their operations in the area. According to
Some stock market analysts are predicting more companies are likely to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange to meet the recapitalization requirement by the Bank of Ghana. The assertions follow the listing of Nigerian Bank, Access bank on the domestic bourse. The bank launched its Initial Public Officer (IPO) on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. The ... Some stock market analysts are predicting more companies are likely to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange to meet the recapitalization requirement by the
The Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, Yolanda Cuba has led a team of employees to cycle to work as part of a Vodafone group-wide campaign dubbed ‘Global Wellbeing Month’. The initiative sets aside the month of October to emphasise the importance of sports and physical exercise to the overall wellbeing of employees. The CEO ... The Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, Yolanda Cuba has led a team of employees to cycle to work as part of a Vodafone group-wide campaign dubbed ‘Global
The Black Stars will have to negotiate a tough group D which has been tagged by book makers as the toughest going into the AFCON 2017. Record holders Egypt alongside Uganda and Mali make up three teams Ghana will have to go through if they want to win the AFCON. The Cranes of Uganda The Uganda ... The Black Stars will have to negotiate a tough group D which has been tagged by book makers as the toughest going into the AFCON 2017. Record holders Egypt alongside Uganda and Mali make up three teams
Citi FM journalist, Umaru Sanda Amadu has been shortlisted among six (6) Ghanaian journalists to receive an award for reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals. The awards event which is slated for Monday, October 24 is being hosted jointly by The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and the UN system in Ghana. Other journalists ... Citi FM journalist, Umaru Sanda Amadu has been shortlisted among six (6) Ghanaian journalists to receive an award for reporting on the Sustainable Development
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