Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday, December 15, 2019, inspected ongoing works at the site for the third medical drone delivery service at Kukua near Walewale in the North East Region. When completed in January 2020, the facility will host the largest warehouse under the drone program and immediately serve 60 health facilities, with […] The post North
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis will, by June 2020, obtain its first integrated Waste Treatment plant. This is to help address the solid waste treatment challenges that have bedevilled the city in recent times. The project, which is a private sector initiative, will be spearheaded by the JOSPONG Group. It also comes after the Parliamentary Select Committee […] The post W/R:
Ishmael Adjei has emerged winner of the Driver of the Month on the Yango App for November 2019. According to Ishmael, swimming, DJ-ing and driving are among his favourite things he does. Ishmael has been driving for as long as he can remember and in his own words, “There is literally no street in Accra […] The post Ishmael Adjei wins driver of the month
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has rescinded its decision to reintroduce the co-payment system. Last week, private health institutions on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) threatened to revert to the ‘cash and carry’ system of healthcare if the government did not address their reimbursement concerns. They gave the government up to December […] The post Private
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG), wants the Electoral Commission (EC) to postpone the upcoming December 17, District Assembly elections over its plans to compile a new biometric voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general elections. According to the group, if the current register is not fit for use in the general elections then it […] The post Postpone
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG), wants the Electoral Commission (EC) to postpone the upcoming December 17, District Assembly elections over its plans to compile a new biometric voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general elections. According to the group, if the current register is not fit for use in the general elections then it […] The post Postpone
The first Vice-Chancellor of the Sunyani Technical University (STU) in the Bono Region, Professor Ing. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah has been inducted into office. The induction was conducted by Ing. Dr. Kwame Agyeman Boakye, Chairman of the Governing Council of the University. Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Ing. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah paid glowing tribute to the first Rector […] The post First
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished Muslim youth across the country to be wary of irresponsible politicians who may want to use them to perpetrate acts of violence in the run-up to the 2020 elections. Speaking at the inauguration of the Tijanniya Muslim Council of Ghana at Trade Fair Centre, President Akufo-Addo urged Muslim […] The post 2020
The Regional Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES) has been opened in Sunyani, the Bono Regional Capital. The Centre which is located at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) is a project by the World Bank through the Ministry of Education. An amount of $ 6.4 million will be provided for a […] The post Regional
Greta Thunberg has apologised for saying world leaders should be “put against the wall” in a speech. The teenage climate activist made the comment while addressing a Fridays For Future protest in Turin, Italy. In English the phrase is associated with execution by firing squad, but Ms Thunberg said it had a different meaning in […] The post Greta
Good news, green bubbles: Google has finally flipped the switch on an update that makes texting on Android more like iMessage. If you live in the U.S, Google’s Messages app should now officially support “chat” features like read receipts, typing indicators, and better support for photo and group messages. The update is the result of a years-long effort by […] The post Texting
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Alex Mould has described as false, President Nana Akufo-Addo’s assertion that Ghana saved $ 170 million from the relocation of the Karpower barge. The Karpowership arrived at the Sekondi Naval Base from Tema on August 16th and started running on natural gas from Atuabo […] The post Nana
In its effort to help Ghana achieve its 90 percent Petroleum Local Content target in the shortest possible time, the Takoradi Technical University (TTU), is set to establish a Centre of Excellence in Oil and Gas Engineering next academic year to train specialized expertise for the petroleum sector. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Reverend Professor […] The post Takoradi
Government says its flagship one district, one factory industrialization policy has led to the creation of about 10,603 direct jobs through the implementation of more than 50 projects. A list of companies currently in operation under the flagship policy shows that 58 companies are involved in different sectors of the economy ranging from pharmaceuticals, agribusiness […] The post 10,603
Ghanaian boxer Richard Commey lost his IBF Lightweight title to Teofimo Lopez following a second round crushing Knock Out from the Mexican American at the Madison Square Garden in New York. After a somewhat even first round, Lopez came into the second round with more poise, sending Commey into the canvas with devastating right hook. […] The post “Real beating”
Troubled gold-dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana Limited is asking the leadership of its customers’ group to solicit inputs from the disgruntled members as it works on the modalities to pay back locked up investments. In a statement, the company said the move is part of “our ongoing broad consultation, which the CEO together with management, the […] The post Channel
Sudan’s ex-president Omar al-Bashir has been sentenced to two years in a social reform facility for corruption. The judge told the court that, under Sudanese law, people over the age of 70 cannot serve jail terms. Bashir is 75. Bashir also faces charges related to the 1989 coup that brought him to power, genocide, and […] The post Omar al-Bashir: Sudan ex-leader
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah has said the incidence of shoddy road construction will no longer be accepted by the government. According to the Sector Minister, contractors who construct roads that deteriorate over a short period are denying Ghanaians value for their money. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony to commence the rehabilitation […] The post Gov’t
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