The Ghana Co-Operative Credit Unions’ Association has announced plans to push for its own inter payment and settlement platform in the short to medium term. The association aims to carry out the transactions without going through the traditional banking systems. The system is however expected to be supported by the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement ... The Ghana Co-Operative Credit Unions’ Association has announced plans to push for its own inter payment and settlement platform in the

The director of Ringing Bells, the Indian firm which claimed to be selling the world’s cheapest smartphone, has been arrested on allegations of fraud. Mohit Goel was held after one of the phone’s distributors claimed it had not received handsets it had paid for. The Freedom 251 phone, priced at 251 rupees ($3.70; £3), went ... The director of Ringing Bells, the Indian firm which claimed to be selling the world’s cheapest smartphone, has been arrested on allegations of fraud. Mohit

There is a groundswell of support for Sudan-based Kwesi Appiah to be re-appointed as Black Stars coach. The Al Khartoum coach has been identified as the heir-apparent after no major achievements in the last 18 months of Avram Grant’s reign. Appiah has been quiet on a possible return to the team but the ex-Ghana captain has ... There is a groundswell of support for Sudan-based Kwesi Appiah to be re-appointed as Black Stars coach. The Al Khartoum coach has been identified as the heir-apparent

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are advocating for all processes in registering their businesses to be streamlined. The petroleum distribution companies believe the current practice delays the process which makes it unattractive for the business to expand and promote competition. Though the Managing Director of Petroleum Limited, Emmanuel Pobee admits of some initial constraints in ... Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are advocating for all processes in registering their businesses to

Beyonce has pulled out of performing at California’s Coachella music festival in April under doctor’s orders. The pregnant singer was due to top the bill at the annual festival in the California desert on 15 and 22 April. Organisers have said Beyonce will headline the event in 2018 instead. “Following advice of doctors to keep ... Beyonce has pulled out of performing at California’s Coachella music festival in April under doctor’s orders. The pregnant singer was

There has been a 5.8% decline in the figures of underweight babies under five years born in the Upper East Region. This is an improvement as compared to the rate of 12.3% and 7.8% in 2014 and 2015 respectively. The region under the Community Based Management of severe Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) recorded  3,157 cases with ... There has been a 5.8% decline in the figures of underweight babies under five years born in the Upper East Region. This is an improvement as compared to the rate of 12.3%

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta, says work on the Awoshie-Pokuase interchange will commence later in 2017. According to him, the procurement processes for the commencement of the 95 million dollar project will be completed in six months. The Minister in an interview with journalists after touring the project site on Thursday ... The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta, says work on the Awoshie-Pokuase interchange will commence later in 2017. According to

Heads of schools have been advised against engaging in intense evangelization during worship hours in schools. Most public schools in Ghana participate in an act of collective worship every week which is broadly Christian in nature. However, stakeholders have in recent times raised concerns over the abuse of the worship periods. Issues to do with ... Heads of schools have been advised against engaging in intense evangelization during worship hours in schools. Most public schools in Ghana participate

Heads of schools have been advised against engaging in intense evangelization during worship hours in schools. Most public schools in Ghana participate in an act of collective worship every week which is broadly Christian in nature. However, stakeholders have in recent times raised concerns over the abuse of the worship periods. Issues to do with ... Heads of schools have been advised against engaging in intense evangelization during worship hours in schools. Most public schools in Ghana participate

There have been reports of calls from some National Democratic Congress members of the Ashaiman constituency to their Member of Parliaments, Ernest Norgbey, to drop his lawsuit against the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Madam Otiko Djaba at the Supreme Court. The Ashaiman MP together with the MP for Juaboso Constituency, Kwabena Mintah ... There have been reports of calls from some National Democratic Congress members of the Ashaiman constituency to their Member of Parliaments,

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah warned, his administration will make no room for sycophants. Mr. Osei-Mensah, speaking with staff of the Regional Coordinating Council, noted that, in his bid to undertake government policies and programs, “I will not entertain any character that may be an impediment in my way.” “My President is in a ... The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah warned, his administration will make no room for sycophants. Mr. Osei-Mensah,

Uber is being sued for stealing trade secrets and technology from Google. Waymo, set up by Google owner Alphabet, is taking legal action against Otto, Uber’s self-driving vehicle unit that it bought last year for $700m. The lawsuit argues that former Waymo manager Anthony Levandowski took information when he left to co-found a venture that ... Uber is being sued for stealing trade secrets and technology from Google. Waymo, set up by Google owner Alphabet, is taking legal action against

Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader, was killed by a highly toxic nerve agent, says Malaysia. Mr Kim died last week after two women accosted him briefly in a check-in hall at a Kuala Lumpur airport. Malaysian toxicology reports indicate he was attacked using “VX nerve agent”, which is classified as a weapon ... Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader, was killed by a highly toxic nerve agent, says Malaysia. Mr Kim died last week after

England captain Wayne Rooney says he is staying at Manchester United, after being linked with a move to China. The 31-year-old striker said he hoped to “play a full part” in the rest of the Premier League club’s season. United boss Jose Mourinho had refused to rule out the prospect of Rooney’s exit this month, ... England captain Wayne Rooney says he is staying at Manchester United, after being linked with a move to China. The 31-year-old striker said he hoped to “play

The Majority in Parliament has defended the facts about the economy as presented by President Nana Akufo-Addo during his State of the Nation address, following the Minority’s claims the address was fraught with inaccuracies. Speaking during a debate on the address on the floor of Parliament, the Minister for Planning, also the MP for Wenchi, ... The Majority in Parliament has defended the facts about the economy as presented by President Nana Akufo-Addo during his State of the Nation address,

 The Vice President of policy think tank, IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) attempted to allow businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome go scot-free without paying the GH¢51 million he owes the state. According to him, the previous government did everything possible to let off the hook the onetime NDC financier, and thus protected ...  The Vice President of policy think tank, IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) attempted to

A Private legal practitioner and a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has challenged criticisms that the party was not committed to retrieving some GH¢51 million wrongfully paid to businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome as judgment debt. According to him, the NDC followed the due process in retrieving the money and achieved some ... A Private legal practitioner and a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has challenged

A delegation from Bolloré Transport & Logistics, APM Terminals and Meridian Port Services Ltd, the shareholders of the $1.5 billion Tema port expansion project, on Thursday, February 23, 2017, paid a courtesy call on President Akufo-Addo to congratulate him on his election to the high office of President. The delegation, which was led by Cyrille ... A delegation from Bolloré Transport & Logistics, APM Terminals and Meridian Port Services Ltd, the shareholders of the $1.5 billion Tema

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, has welcomed the appointment of the new Minister of Communications (MoC) and Director General (DG) of the National Communications Authority (NCA), with an industry cocktail held at its offices. The Chamber organized an industry cocktail on Tuesday  (February 21st 2017) to welcome the Communications Minister, Mrs Ursula Owusu Ekuful and ... The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, has welcomed the appointment of the new Minister of Communications (MoC)