The Electoral Commission on Friday held a crucial Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with representatives of the various political parties ahead of the December 7 polls. The meeting was to discuss the concerns of some parties over the security and the integrity of the ballot just a week to the polls. The New Patriotic ... The Electoral Commission on Friday held a crucial Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with representatives of the various political parties ahead of the
The Tema Traditional Council (TTC) on Tuesday outdoored heads and secretaries of clan houses in the Tema Traditional Area with a call on residents to use traditional dispute resolution channels. The heads and secretaries would represent the 23 clans on the traditional council. Mr Isaac Ashai Odamtten, Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, said Tema natives must ... The Tema Traditional Council (TTC) on Tuesday outdoored heads and secretaries of clan houses in the Tema Traditional Area with a call
The Black Stars’ defeat to Egypt in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers cost the team a significant fall in the FIFA ranking for the month of November. The Black Stars are down eight places on the world ranking to the 53rd position and four places down to ninth in Africa. Ghana lost 2-0 to the ... The Black Stars’ defeat to Egypt in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers cost the team a significant fall in the FIFA ranking for the month of November. The Black Stars are down eight places on the world
The 2001 year group of Labone Senior High School has donated medical equipment worth over GHc10,000 to the school’s sick-bay. The items are nebulizer, kidney dishes, sterilizing drum, injection tray, drip stands, beds, mattresses, pillows and bed-sheets and cabinet for storing drugs. Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr Seyram Freddy Ahiabor, said they were ... The 2001 year group of Labone Senior High School has donated medical equipment worth over GHc10,000 to the school’s sick-bay. The
The Police Service has rejected accusations that it is conniving with the Electoral Commission (EC) to unlawfully add the names of some police recruits to the special voters’ list. On Monday, Citi News intercepted a document suggesting that the Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the Electoral Commission (EC), have embarked on an exercise to ... The Police Service has rejected accusations that it is conniving with the Electoral Commission (EC) to unlawfully add the names of some
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has condemned the actions of some mourners who heckled President John Mahama at the one-week celebration of the death of the queen-mother of the Asanteman, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II on Thursday. In an interview with Citi News, an NDC Communications Officer, Samed Akalilu, recounted ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has condemned the actions of some mourners who heckled President John Mahama at the
Professor Ernest Aryeetey, immediate past Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has called for more investment in research and technology to enhance education and development in Africa. Prof. Aryeetey made the remarks at the 57th Founders Week Celebration of the Ghana Science and Arts Academy (GAAS) on the theme: “Sustainable Land Administration in Ghana.” ... Professor Ernest Aryeetey, immediate past Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has called for more investment in research
The Auditor General is validating the pension of some labour unions in the country to enable their fund managers receive the monies on their behalf. The Finance Minister Seth Tekper confirmed this in an interview on the Citi Breakfast show on Friday [November 25]. Some labour unions in the country including the Ghana National Association ... The Auditor General is validating the pension of some labour unions in the country to enable their fund managers receive the monies on their behalf. The
A Ghanaian IT professional, Sesinam Dagadu has been shortlisted for the prestigious Africa Engineering Innovation award. He is in the list with 14 other innovators from Africa. CodeRed is a logistics app which significantly reduces emergency response time through a custom-made mapping system for urban areas that don’t have formal addresses. Using software originally written ... A Ghanaian IT professional, Sesinam Dagadu has been shortlisted for the prestigious Africa Engineering Innovation
The Ministry of Finance has given a strong assurance that Ghana’s banking sector will remain strong and effective despite of claims of imminent collapse due to the huge debt owed them by Finatrade, a commodities company. The Finatrade Group of companies which specializes in agri-commodities is indebted to about 20 banks to the tune of ... The Ministry of Finance has given a strong assurance that Ghana’s banking sector will remain strong and effective despite of claims of imminent
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) project has succeeded in combating open defecation in 56 communities of 17 districts in the Northern Region. Through the Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) project, 3,249 household latrines have been constructed in addition to 2,100 household and 482 institutional hand washing facilities installed ... The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING)
Ghana’s Finance Minister has defended the government’s management of the economy, saying there have been significant improvements. Seth Tekper cited major economic policy decisions including specific investments in the power sector which he said prevented the country from sliding into a recession. In the last three years, the country has gone through serious economic challenges, ... Ghana’s Finance Minister has defended the government’s management of the economy, saying there have been
Retail shops across the capital are cashing in quick from purchases on Black Friday. Though the numbers are just picking up at some centres citibusinessnews.com has visited, patrons as well as shop owners are highly expectant of increased purchases. Citi Business News’ Anita Arthur reports from the Achimota Retail Centre that customers are trooping in to ... Retail shops across the capital are cashing in quick from purchases on Black Friday. Though the numbers are just picking up at some centres
Government has made no payment to a UK-based firm for the supply of security infrastructure without parliamentary approval, as alleged by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The party alleged that government has signed a fraudulent deal worth about $300 million for the supply of national security equipment with UK-based firm, Santa Barron. The NPP ... Government has made no payment to a UK-based firm for the supply of security infrastructure without parliamentary approval, as alleged by
A citizen of Alavanyo and a patron of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Ellis Prince Antsroe, has donated an office complex to the party in the Hohoe constituency to help facilitate party activities ahead of the general elections. The office equipped with modern office equipment including computers, electronic television and office furniture was commissioned by ... A citizen of Alavanyo and a patron of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Ellis Prince Antsroe, has donated an office complex to
At the 5th AGI Ghana Industry Awards recently held in Accra, the Association of Ghana Industries honoured Newmont Ghana for its leadership role and commitment to local content development in the country. In particular, the Association recognised the company’s efforts at helping build the capacity of local businesses and promoting the procurement of goods and ... At the 5th AGI Ghana Industry Awards recently held in Accra, the Association of Ghana Industries honoured Newmont Ghana for its leadership
The John Mahama 2016 Campaign has extended its best wishes to the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli state in the Volta Region, Togbe Afede XIV who as elected as the new President of the National House of Chiefs on Thursday. The campaign team in a statement also acknowledged Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi of Abeadze in the Central Region for being ... The John Mahama 2016 Campaign has extended its best wishes to the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli state in the Volta Region, Togbe Afede XIV who as elected as the new
Reports indicate that confusion nearly broke out at the Manhyia Palace between President John Mahama’s security detail and some mourners at the one-week celebration of the death of the queen-mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Hundreds of sympathisers had converged at Manhyia Palace to mark the one-week celebration. Some mourners were ... Reports indicate that confusion nearly broke out at the Manhyia Palace between President John Mahama’s security detail and some
Kwabena Boadu, a special aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Running Mate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, died in Wa in the Upper West Region on Thursday. He was in the region with Dr. Bawumia who was on a campaign tour of the region. In the wake of his death, a Facebook post of his from ... Kwabena Boadu, a special aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Running Mate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, died in Wa in the Upper West Region on Thursday. He was in the region with Dr. Bawumia who was on a campaign tour
At least 5 people have been injured in clashes between the supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Wulensi constituency in the Nanumba South District of the Northern Region. The clashes occurred in a village called Tinangeria in the constituency. According to an eyewitness, the clashes were ... At least 5 people have been injured in clashes between the supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in
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