Patrons of RwandAir are set to enjoy direct long haul flights from Accra to Asia and Europe from the first quarter of next year as the airline expands its fleet. According to the airline, the heavy passenger volumes to Mumbai, Guangzhou and London, make it prudent for the company to capitalize on the economic opportunities ... Patrons of RwandAir are set to enjoy direct long haul flights from Accra to Asia and Europe from the first quarter of next year as the airline expands its fleet. According

The leadership of University Lecturers Associations from across the West African Sub-region have called on governments, civil society and other stakeholders to recognize the importance of academic freedoms in enhancing the quality of higher education. They said it was important for governments and stakeholders to recognize academic freedom within higher institutions of learning, not as ... The leadership of University Lecturers Associations from across the West African Sub-region have called

The flagbearer of the Independent People’s Party (IPP), Kofi Akpaloo is awaiting the investigative report from the Ghana Police Service before taking legal action against the Electoral Commission following his disqualification from this year’s presidential race. The Electoral Commission rejected the nomination of the IPP flagbearer over allegations that some persons who endorsed his candidature ... The flagbearer of the Independent People’s Party (IPP), Kofi Akpaloo is awaiting

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has sensitized state agencies, business enterprises and entrepreneurs’ in the Upper East Region on the usage of its e-Registration portal. The e-Registration portal is aimed at demystifying registration process of businesses and provides user friendly services geared towards widening the scope of RGD’s operations. Speaking at a one day sensitization ... The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has sensitized state agencies, business

The 20 selected semi-finalists of the 2016 Write-Away contest are currently on the premises of Citi FM, in Accra, to defend their entries, before a panel led by educationist, Anis Haffar. Their stories were shortlisted from over 1,500 others that were submitted for this year’s contest, by children aged between 10 and 14. Interested candidates were required to write ... The 20 selected semi-finalists of the 2016 Write-Away contest are currently on the premises of Citi FM, in Accra, to

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)’s strategic partnership with the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) is far advanced with its plan to establish an industrial bank in Ghana. This is intended to satisfy the financial needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the savanna ecological zone. Speaking at the AGI’s 2016 Annual General Meeting ... The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)’s strategic partnership with the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)’s strategic partnership with the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) is far advanced with its plan to establish an industrial bank in Ghana. This is intended to satisfy the financial needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the savanna ecological zone. Speaking at the AGI’s 2016 Annual General Meeting ... The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)’s strategic partnership with the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority

National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has said it still intends to organise a presidential debate ahead of the 2016 general elections. The Deputy Chair of the NCCE, Samuel Akuamuah, explained on Eyewitness News that the only thing holding back the NCCE’s planned presidential debate is the controversy surrounding the Electoral Commission’s (EC) disqualification of ... National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has said it still intends to organise a presidential debate ahead of

President John Dramani Mahama has praised Ovation Magazine for pushing his better Ghana agenda with its platform. President Mahama noted that pictures speak a thousand words adding that the pictorial coverage of his work by “a reputable magazine like Ovation, will speak many more words than many of us can speak even on the campaign ... President John Dramani Mahama has praised Ovation Magazine for pushing his better Ghana agenda with its platform. President Mahama noted that pictures speak

President John Dramani Mahama has hinted of an upward adjustment of the loan amounts received by tertiary students as from a minimum of GHc 750 to GHC 1000. Speaking at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, he indicated that the student loan trust scheme is currently undergoing positive transformation which will include the increments ... President John Dramani Mahama has hinted of an upward adjustment of the loan amounts received by tertiary students as from a minimum of GHc 750 to GHC

Ghanaian immunologist and co-founder of GhScientific, Hephzi Angela Tagoe, has been awarded the prestigious Science Communication Awards by the Royal Society of Biology in the United Kingdom. The award recognized Hephzi for her immense work engaging and educating the public in the various aspects of science. Key amongst Hephzi’s insightful initiatives, as a science communicator, ... Ghanaian immunologist and co-founder of GhScientific, Hephzi Angela Tagoe, has been awarded the prestigious Science

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSSAG) has given government till the end of October 2016 to correct perceived anomalies identified in its renegotiated pay structure or face a strike. Friday, October 21 marked the the expiration of an earlier ultimatum over JUSSAG’s market premium. However, the union is dissatisfied with some conditions in their ... The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSSAG) has given government till the end of October 2016 to correct perceived

Last week the headmaster of the St Augustine’s College in Cape Coast, Joseph Connel was reported to have been interdicted by the Ministry of Education, for charging newly admitted students unapproved fees of GHC430.00. According to a Ghanaian news portal, “the Deputy Minister of Education said the ministry took the action after investigating (I wonder how ... Last week the headmaster of the St Augustine’s College in Cape Coast, Joseph Connel was reported to have been interdicted

The Zero Tolerance for Teacher Absenteeism policy adopted by the Ministry of Education to enhance accountability, and increase teacher presence as well as time on desk in schools has yielded positive results. After three years of its implementation, the rate of teacher absenteeism has declined from 27 per cent in 2012 to seven per cent ... The Zero Tolerance for Teacher Absenteeism policy adopted by the Ministry of Education to enhance accountability, and increase teacher presence as well as

The Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) has held a day’s ‘high intensity fitness test’ for referees at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, to select those to officiate in the various league divisions for the 2016/2017 season. The participants, numbering over 60, were drawn from the Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo and Eastern Regions. The exercise is a ... The Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) has held a day’s ‘high intensity fitness test’ for referees at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, to select

The Numo Awuley Kwao Family of Miotso in the Ningo-Prampram district of the Greater Accra Region, have appealed to President Mahama to intervene in what they termed “illegal activities by thugs ably supported by some police officers” on their lands. The family suspect the Tema Regional Police Command has been influenced by some private developers ... The Numo Awuley Kwao Family of Miotso in the Ningo-Prampram district of the Greater Accra Region, have appealed to President Mahama to intervene

Creditors of DKM Microfinance Limited who were not paid in the first week of payments, are expected to receive their investments from today. This is according to the Principal Company Inspector for the official liquidator, Jones Nathaniel Ansah According to him “some of those who have so far not received any payment are getting their ... Creditors of DKM Microfinance Limited who were not paid in the first week of payments, are expected to receive their investments from today. This is according

UN human rights chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein has described the Syrian city of Aleppo as a “slaughterhouse”. In a speech, he said the siege and bombardment of Aleppo’s rebel-held east were among the “crimes of historic proportions” being committed in Syria. Almost 500 people have been killed and 2,000 injured since government forces, backed ... UN human rights chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein has described the Syrian city of Aleppo as a “slaughterhouse”. In a

Samsung appears to have filed copyright claims against YouTube videos mocking its recalled Galaxy Note 7 handset. Many gamers have showcased a modification to video game Grand Theft Auto V, in which sticky bombs were switched with exploding Samsung phones. But some have reported that their videos have been blocked on YouTube following a copyright ... Samsung appears to have filed copyright claims against YouTube videos mocking its recalled Galaxy Note 7 handset. Many gamers have showcased a modification

Actors who provide voices, stunts or motion capture for well-known video games are on strike in the US over pay. The Sag-Aftra union, which represents many of these voices artists, called the strike after saying that video game employers had “steadfastly refused to reach a fair deal” during negotiations. It is not clear how long ... Actors who provide voices, stunts or motion capture for well-known video games are on strike in the US over pay. The Sag-Aftra union, which represents