She stops by a motorbike or “Mahama Kambu” – the tricycle taxi in the Wa Municipality – she stretches one hand for money, and puts the other on her stomach – she says, “give me money to buy food.” Her dress covers the money bag tied to her waist line. Her name, “Amina,” 10, her ... She stops by a motorbike or “Mahama Kambu” – the tricycle taxi in the Wa Municipality – she stretches one hand for money, and puts the other on her stomach – she says, “give me money to

Gas tanker operators in the country have vowed to resist any move by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), to ban the use of gas tanker vehicles that are over ten years old. The NPA recently announced that gas tankers which are above ten years will not be allowed to operate by next year. Speaking to ... Gas tanker operators in the country have vowed to resist any move by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), to ban the use of gas tanker vehicles that are over ten years old. The NPA recently

Leicester City star Jeffrey Schlupp escaped unhurt after smashing up his £190,000 Lamborghini car. The 23-year-old skidded off the road on the M1 northbound near Lutterworth on Monday – ahead of his side’s crunch Champions League win over Club Brugge. Schlupp’s black car was heavily damaged after the incident but he did not suffer any ... Leicester City star Jeffrey Schlupp escaped unhurt after smashing up his £190,000 Lamborghini car. The 23-year-old skidded off the road

The opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice Presidential candidate, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed the party’s agenda to replace the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) with the Northern Development Authority (NDA). According to him, the mismanagement and negative image associated with SADA, warrants its replacement to make it serve the purpose for its establishment. ... The opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice Presidential candidate, Dr. Alhaji

President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a farmer service center at Gaani in the Kassena Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region. President Mahama said the farmer service center, which is a Public Private Partnership project when completed, will support farmers with farmer interventions to increase productivity and increase food security. ... President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a farmer service center at Gaani in the Kassena Nankana

In the wake of the US elections, with the rise of the “alt-right” blamed for the easy ride the far right have had on social media, Twitter is eager to prove that it can police its own borders. Perhaps too eager. Overnight, the social network suspended its own chief executive and co-founder, Jack Dorsey. A ... In the wake of the US elections, with the rise of the “alt-right” blamed for the easy ride the far right have had on social media, Twitter is eager to prove that it can police its

The Bank of Ghana is expected to justify next week Wednesday [November 30, 2016], in court, why one of government’s account should not be frozen following the ruling in the judgment debt case between non-bank financial institution, NDK Financial Services and government. An Accra High Court granted NDK Financial services a garnishee order following a ... The Bank of Ghana is expected to justify next week Wednesday [November 30, 2016], in court, why one of government’s account should

The government will complete 70 Community Day Senior High Schools by the end of 2016, President John Mahama has assured. According to the President, his administration has so far inaugurated some 32 schools nationwide, as part of his promise to build 200 hundred Senior High Schools in his first term. Addressing the chiefs and people ... The government will complete 70 Community Day Senior High Schools by the end of 2016, President John Mahama has assured. According to the President, his administration

Banks borrowing from each other or the central bank, otherwise known as repurchase agreements or repos, has hit GH¢145.7 billion in November 2016, which is a 451 percent increase from the GH¢26.4billion registered in 2010. But some 73 percent of the repos done this year happened among commercial banks, instead of with the central bank, ... Banks borrowing from each other or the central bank, otherwise known as repurchase agreements or repos, has hit GH¢145.7 billion in November 2016, which

WaterAid Ghana, has called on the government to keep its promise to deliver universal access to sanitation. This followed new analysis in ‘WaterAid’s Overflowing Cities’, which ranked Ghana among the top 50 countries globally for having the greatest percentage of urban dwellers living without safe, private toilets. A statement issued by WaterAid Ghana to mark ... WaterAid Ghana, has called on the government to keep its promise to deliver universal access to sanitation. This followed

Colombia’s government says it will sign a new peace accord with Farc rebels on Thursday, after a previous deal was rejected in a referendum last month. The new revised agreement will be submitted to Congress for approval, rather than put to a popular vote. But opposition groups say it still does not go far enough ... Colombia’s government says it will sign a new peace accord with Farc rebels on Thursday, after a previous deal was rejected in a referendum last month. The new revised

The opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed to the electorate in the Northern Region to give him 50 percent of their popular vote on December 7. This, according to Nana Akufo-Addo, will push him to the Flagstaff House as the next President. “You have the power and I will ... The opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed to the electorate in the Northern

Madam Hanny Sherry Ayittey, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, has said one million fishermen would be insured under the second phase of the Fishermen’s Life Insurance Scheme. She said the Government would pay the premiums for the beneficiaries and urged fishermen across the country to register so that they could receive support that ... Madam Hanny Sherry Ayittey, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, has said one million fishermen would be insured under

Alpha Beta Christian College has won three awards at the annual Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Awards organised by British Council in Accra. The school won the overall Award as the Best Advanced level School in Ghana (based on A Level examination scores) among 39 British Council attached Schools offering the Cambridge International Examination in the ... Alpha Beta Christian College has won three awards at the annual Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Awards organised by British

Ghana’s Andre Ayew will not get the chance to contest for the next Glo CAF Player of the Year after he was not included in the final shortlist for the CAF Player of the Year. Ayew was part of the initial shortlist put together by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) but after voting was ... Ghana’s Andre Ayew will not get the chance to contest for the next Glo CAF Player of the Year after he was not included in the final shortlist for the CAF Player of the Year. Ayew was part of the

The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rubbished allegations by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the NDC is financing its campaign with funds generated through dubious contracts awarded through sole sourcing. The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has alleged among others things that Mahama-led government signed a fraudulent deal worth about $300 million ... The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rubbished allegations by the opposition New Patriotic

The FBI has closed an investigation into child abuse allegations against Brad Pitt involving one of his children, an FBI spokeswoman said. Pitt has six children with actress Angelina Jolie, who filed for divorce in September. The accusation stemmed from an incident on a private plane, giving the FBI jurisdiction. The incident occurred one day before Jolie ... The FBI has closed an investigation into child abuse allegations against Brad Pitt involving one of his children, an FBI spokeswoman

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has defended its decision to spend about GHc30 million in constructing 500 boreholes in selected communities across the country. According to the Director of Public Affairs for the PURC, Nana Yaa Gyantuah, the projects which are yet to commence, are “integrated water systems” saying the cost of such projects ... The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has defended its decision to spend about GHc30 million in constructing 500 boreholes

Government won’t have to borrow money from foreign countries to supplement its budget if it is able to reduce corruption by just 30 or 40 percent. This according to the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Dr. Edward Mahama, could enable government have enough money to finance its capital intensive projects. “If we reduce corruption ... Government won’t have to borrow money from foreign countries to supplement its budget if it is able to reduce corruption by just 30