Former President Mahama has asked Africans to devise the necessary structural reforms that will put the African continent back on the path of growth. Speaking at the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Person of the Year 2016 Awards Programme in Johannesburg in South Africa, the President also asked African entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunities ... Former President Mahama has asked Africans to devise the necessary structural reforms that will put the African continent back on the
The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), has impressed on the NPP government to pursue processes to enact regulations to guide the effective implementation of the Petroleum Exploration and Production (E&P) law. The Centre believes the regulations should intensify the call for transparency and value for money in the petroleum sector. The energy think tank ... The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), has impressed on the NPP government to pursue processes to enact regulations to guide
Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as Leicester City Manager. The decision to dismiss the man who led them to arguably the greatest triumph in English football history was made after Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League defeat in Seville. The 65-year-old’s appointment was met with criticism when he replaced Nigel Pearson in July 2015 but he inspired ... Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as Leicester City Manager. The decision to dismiss the man who led them to arguably the greatest triumph
The Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on his assumption of the high office of the land, after his victory in the 2016 elections. The message, which was delivered on behalf of the Pope by Archbishop ... The Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on his
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari as Secretary to the Cabinet. She becomes the first woman in Ghana’s history to hold this position. Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari is a career diplomat, and was until her appointment, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Australia in the John Mahama administration, with concurrent accreditation ... The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari
Teachers in the Central Region have been named among the top groups of people who impregnated teenage girls in the area in 2016. They are reported to have impregnated 301 of the 12,048 pregnant young girls in the region in 2016. Drivers, small-scale miners, and small-scale farmers are also among the top culprits responsible for ... Teachers in the Central Region have been named among the top groups of people who impregnated teenage girls in the area in 2016. They are reported to have impregnated
Finance institution AFB has told Citi Business News it will begin rolling out a number of services in the next three months including deposits and a mobile money account system where customers will be able to withdraw and deposit money via their mobile money wallets. AFB Ghana says the move follows calls from its customers ... Finance institution AFB has told Citi Business News it will begin rolling out a number of services in the next three months including deposits and a mobile money account
President Akufo-Addo has accused the erstwhile John Mahama-led administration of increasing the country’s debt stock to about 122 billion from 9.5 billion in 2009. The President while speaking in Parliament during his first State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, further noted that, he inherited a $2.4 billion highly indebted power sector from the previous ... President Akufo-Addo has accused the erstwhile John Mahama-led administration of increasing the country’s debt stock to about
Strewn with thought-provoking images from Ghanaian photographers and painters, stylish antiques, beautiful décor pieces and refreshing accessories, Antique Lemonade Gallery which was conceptualised in 2016, is extremely welcoming and characterised by a serene and delightful ambience. This new gallery, located on the premises behind the popular Josie’s Cuppa Cappuccino in Airport Residential Area, opens its doors ... Strewn with thought-provoking images from Ghanaian photographers and painters,
The former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for misconduct in public office, making him the most senior city official to be imprisoned in a ruling some said reaffirmed the territory’s vaunted rule of law. The sentencing on Wednesday brings an ignominious end to what had been a ... The former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for misconduct in public office, making him the most senior city official to be imprisoned in a
The Director General of the Ghana Health Services (GHS), Dr. Ebenezer Appiah Denkyira, has announced plans to strengthen the operation of Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds to achieve universal access to quality healthcare. They would have adequate supply of medicines, improvement in data quality, integrated service delivery and sufficiently prepared to respond to emergencies. ... The Director General of the Ghana Health Services (GHS), Dr. Ebenezer Appiah Denkyira, has
Former president, John Mahama has confirmed that the controversial Ford vehicle gifted to him by a Burkinabe contractor, Djibril Kanazoe, while in office has been handed over the new government. He said the vehicle was among the many others left in the presidential pool and bequeathed to the Akufo-Addo-led government. Speaking on South Africa-based Power ... Former president, John Mahama has confirmed that the controversial Ford vehicle gifted to him by a Burkinabe contractor, Djibril Kanazoe,
The timely intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), foiled a deliberate criminal attempt by an unknown person to set fire to the Kumasi Central Market on Tuesday. Mr. Semekor Kwaku Fiadzo, the Ashanti Regional Fire Officer, confirmed this to journalists and said no arrest had been made. He said they were collaborating with ... The timely intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), foiled a deliberate criminal attempt by an unknown person to set fire to the Kumasi Central
Barclays PLC has submitted an application to the South African Reserve Bank for approval to reduce its stake in Barclays Africa to below fifty percent. The application will require the approval of South Africa’s Minister of Finance. Already Barclays PLC has agreed to pay 765 million pounds to Barclays Africa for it to split from ... Barclays PLC has submitted an application to the South African Reserve Bank for approval to reduce its stake in Barclays Africa to below fifty percent. The application
Citi Business News has gathered that government has commenced moves with the U.S Federal Aviation Administration to regain the FAA Category One status which will allow Ghana to fly its national carrier directly to the United States after the airline is inaugurated. Ghana lost its prestigious category one status some years after failing to meet ... Citi Business News has gathered that government has commenced moves with the U.S Federal Aviation Administration to regain the FAA Category One status
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has disclosed that it should be able to release locked up pension funds in the Temporary Pension Fund Account (TPFA) by June this year should the Administrators of the Public sector funds complete the processes of validation. According to the NPRA, the reconciliation of employee data must be completed ... The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has disclosed that it should be able to release locked up pension funds in the Temporary Pension
Pope Francis has delivered another criticism of some members of his own church , suggesting it was better to be an atheist than one of many Catholics who he said lead a hypocritical double life. In improvised comments in the sermon of his private morning mass in his residence, he said: “It is a scandal ... Pope Francis has delivered another criticism of some members of his own church , suggesting it was better to be an atheist than one of many Catholics who he said lead a hypocritical double
The Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday discussed the attack on alleged female thief at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday discussed the attack on alleged female thief at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
High Definition TV continues to gain ground across the broadcast satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications with the 240 HD channels launched in 2016 equaling the total number launched during the previous two years. The symbolic landmark of 1,000 channels was crossed this month with the launch at Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD neighborhood of CGTN HD, the news ... High Definition TV continues to gain ground across the broadcast satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications with the 240 HD channels
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). The TFA is a landmark global trade agreement which could provide a boost to global trade flows of over $1trillion. Two-thirds of WTO member states have now ratified the TFA, with Rwanda, Chad, ... The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement
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