The Auditor General has asked to audit the internally generated funds of state broadcaster, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation for the last 24 years. A letter to that effect which called for “full co-operation”, dated January 5 and addressed to the Director General of GBC, said a three-member team has been formed “to execute the assignment ... The post Auditor General

The Ministry of Health has indicated that the pandemic strain of H1N1 influenza type A, also known as Swine Flu at the Kumasi Academy has been contained. The disease was detected in some students of the school last year [2017] and was believed to be related to the deaths of some four students. A statement issued by ... The post No more swine flu at KUMACA – Health Ministry

Police in the Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality of the Ashanti Region have arrested seven minors for engaging in commercial tricycle operations. Municipal Police Commander of Ejuara-Sekyedumase, Chief Superintendent Richardson Kumeko, who confirmed the arrest, said the minors were riding without a license, and they also flouted the road regulation of 2012 LI 2180, which prevents minors from ... The post Seven

Some traders from Accra have appealed to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to release their goods which were seized during the recent decongestion exercise in the capital. They trooped to the premises of Citi FM on Wednesday to complain about what they also described as unfair treatment from the AMA. The traders showed receipts from the ... The post Release our seized wares

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation [GBC], has been directed by its Governing Board not to pursue any prosecute people who may default in the non-payment of TV license fees. Responding to the outcry and criticism that met the renewed efforts of the State Broadcaster to ensure compliance with the law, the GBC Board assured the public ... The post GBC Board halts prosecution over TV

A survey conducted by the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, has revealed that 58% of voters believe that former President John Dramani Mahama, will lead the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 elections. Head of the Political Science Department, Dr. Bossman Asare, who made this revelation while presenting the survey ... The post 58%

The High Court trying the Lebanese national accused of raping his Ghanaian house-help, has set January 15, 2018, to rule on a bail application. The suspect, Rabih Haddad, 39, who took ill in December, has been on admission at the Police Hospital, but in the custody of police, because he remains on remand. Lawyers for the ... The post Bail hearing for Lebanese rape suspect set

The Political Science Department of the University of Ghana says the Akufo Addo government’s approval rating in its first year, stands at 62%. In a research conducted by the Department which focused on democratic governance, 49% of the 5000 voters sampled, endorsed the Free Senior High School [SHS] programme, making it one of popular initiatives ... The post 62% of Ghanaians

Youth in Akuse have bemoaned the lack of developmental projects and activities in the township under the administration of successive governments. According to the youth, the town has remained the same for years with no improvements or any sign that the town will see any major development projects anytime soon. They also complained that the ... The post Akuse youth lament neglect

Some herdsmen in the Asante Akyem North District of the Ashanti Region, are fleeing the area following heightened tensions caused by the shooting of four security personnel. One of the cattle owners who spoke to Citi News, said security personnel were shooting ruthlessly at their cattle and stealing the meat. Four security personnel including three military officers ... The post Herdsmen

The Energy Ministry has described as false claims by the Minority Spokesperson on Energy, Adams Mutawakilu, that it has not made any proposal to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to reduce electricity tariffs, as captured in the 2018 budget. These proposals were to revise the tariff setting methodology and cost structure for power production. Responding to ... The post We

The Koforidua Circuit Court B has sentenced 13 persons to prison custody for a total of 39 years after they were caught mining illegally in the Atewa Forest in the Eastern Region. The 13 illegal miners who were jailed three years each, were also slapped with a total fine of GH¢312,000 (Ghc24,000 each). The 13, after ... The post 13 jailed 39 years for illegal mining in Atewa

For many Ghanaians; young and old, living in this country can be hard because it often takes a lot to achieve very little, and living here can be short because emergency service is virtually non-existent. As Author Nana Awere Damoah puts it, “the best insurance policy in Ghana is the grace of God.” It is ... The post Revealed: Why Ghana remains under-developed for decades

For many Ghanaians; young and old, living in this country can be hard because it often takes a lot to achieve very little, and living here can be short because emergency service is virtually non-existence. As author Nana Awere Damoah puts it, “the best insurance policy in Ghana is the grace of God.” It is ... The post Action, not the loud talk: Why Ghana is still marking time

Over a hundred rice farmers in the Nkwanta South District of the Volta Region are undergoing a three-month intensive training exercise on adopting climate-smart technologies to improve the yields on their farms. The beneficiary farmers who are members of a Rice Farmer Group in the area by name Joy Rice Farmers are being trained by ... The post Nkwanta rice farmers undergo

“Theories are always for someone and for some purpose” (Robert W. Cox). Every year, the Confederation Of African Football (CAF) organizes awards to, inter alia, award those football players and football administrators, who distinguished themselves in their various fields in the course of the year. This year’s event took place right here in Ghana, in ... The post CAF

Cassandra Twum Ampofo has been appointed as the new Head of the Public Relations Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES). Ms Twum Ampofo, is a professional teacher, and until her new appointment, she was the Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer [PRO] of the Service. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Communication from ... The post Cassandra Twum-Ampofo is new GES PRO appeared first

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Whether you are an Entrepreneur or desire to be one by chance or choice, driven by impact or profit, there are a number of things that are crucial to the growth of your Business or Ideas. These nuggets, in my opinion, represent what could change the face of doing business in Africa for Young Entrepreneurs. ... The post 9 things every young entrepreneur must know in 2018

Former President John Mahama has downplayed public speculations of a strained relationship between him and his party founder, President Jerry Rawlings. According to him, public gestures that suggest the two are at loggerheads are due to Rawlings’ moods. He said the former President and Founder of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) mood sometimes do not ... The post I’m