Exactly ten years ago on 6th March 2012 Ghana was 55, to think of it, that is a decade ago (Hmm… Man dey grow!) The day was pretty insightful. I took a long walk, almost in pursuit of freedom. Like Nelson Mandela, my long walk to freedom saw me walk through the hearts of Accra, a […] The post Samuel Sompa writes: An independence story; Sixty-five,
An economy with strong fundamentals is one that is resilient, has a well-developed exports base, is industrialised, and creates jobs. That kind of economy can mobilise resources domestically, without much reliance on external support, and can even borrow at a lower cost. The citizens of this kind of economy have good roads, good transportation, good […] The post Ghana’s
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council says available data from the Ghana Statistical Service reveals that Ghanaian businesses suffered an average decline in sales by over 51 percent leading to the closure of businesses and joblessness. According to the government, this was a result of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the […] The post Local
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the government has not thrown out its hands in despair because the country is on course to adapt to recent global challenges. He says economic difficulties including the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, energy crunch, depreciation of the cedi, and other domestic economic challenges, among others, will be robustly […] The post There’re
President Nana Ado Dankwa Akufo-Addo believes majority of Ghanaians are opposed to the idea of generating revenue through taxation. Speaking at Ghana’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary held in Cape Coast, Central Region, the President said many Ghanaians are averse to taxation, although it holds the prospect of reducing Ghana’s dependence on foreign aid. “There is […] The post We
The US government has sent its best wishes to Ghana as the country marks 65 years of independence. On behalf of the US government, Antony J. Bliken, Secretary of State, in a press release issued today, Sunday, March 6, 2022, said ” I congratulate all Ghanaians home and abroad on the anniversary of Ghana’s independence.” […] The post US extends
President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has congratulated Ghana as it celebrates its 65th Independence Day. Vladimir Putin, in a letter shared by the Russian Embassy in Ghana on Twitter, highlighted the friendly relations between the two countries. He expressed the hope that the “bilateral dialogue and partnership meets the interests of our people, […] The post Putin
The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has submitted names of likely candidates for Justices of the Court of Appeal role to the Chief Justice for consideration. A statement from the office said the move is in accordance with Article 144 (3) of the Constitution. Eleven names have been submitted to the […] The post AG submits names of potential
Microsoft has stopped selling its products and services in Russia, following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Major tech companies including Apple and Dell have made similar decisions. Microsoft said it had paused other aspects of its business in the country to comply with government sanctions. It added that it was providing cyber-security support to Ukraine […] The post Microsoft
A bombing inside a mosque in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 56 people, medics say. A hospital spokesman said more than 190 people were wounded in the suspected suicide attack on the Shia mosque while Friday prayers were being held. Some of the injured are said to be in a […] The post Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque bombing appeared first on
Russia is striking civilian targets in Ukraine, including hospitals, nurseries, and schools, the Ukrainian deputy prime minister has said, Olha Stefanishyna told the BBC that, after “strong resistance” from the Ukrainian army, there was an “enormous operation” by Russia against civilians. She accused Russia of a “terroristic plan”, with attacks coming from the air and […] The post Russia
The Ghana National Association of Teachers, GNAT, has asked the Ministry of Education through its collaborative agencies to ensure that textbooks and other resources are provided in schools. In a statement to mark Independence Day, GNAT lamented the “absence of resources for teachers and textbooks for pupils three clear years into the implementation” of the […] The post Education
The AU group of Opoku Ware alumni, which graduated from the school in 1996, donated a duplex for staff accommodation to the school at a brief but colourful inauguration ceremony held on campus on Saturday. The two-unit accommodation, which is valued at GH¢300,000, each has a two-bedroom facility. The President of the group, Katakyie Andrew […] The post Akatakyie
Ghana has successfully evacuated 26 more of its nationals following tensions in war-torn Ukraine. This brings to 74, the total number of citizens who have so far arrived in the country safely. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration announced that the evacuees arrived at 2pm on Saturday, March 5, 2022. “The Government of […] The post 26 more Ghanaian students
Drivers with ride hailing company, Bolt in the Koforidua Municipality of the Eastern Region, have declared a two-day strike. The strike begins today, Sunday, March 6, 2022, to Monday, March 7, 2022. The drivers say recent increases in fuel prices and the failure by the service operator to increase their base fares have necessitated the […] The post Bolt
Some polling station aspirants of the New Patriotic Party in the Daboya-Mankarigu Constituency has sued the party over the ongoing elections. They are accusing the party of hand-picking polling station executives without elections as required by the party’s constitution, though forms were sold to aspirants. The writ filed by Mohammed Jamal, Musah Nurudeen and Yahaya […] The post NPP
Amid Ghana’s economic difficulties, an economist, Dr. Theo Acheampong has advised the government to be moderate in its expenditure in order to generate more revenue to revive the economy. He said a major reason for Ghana’s economic challenges is the government’s refusal to focus on cutting down expenditure. Mr. Acheampong on Citi FM/TV’s The Big […] The post Gov’t
Vice Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani in the Bono Region, Professor Elvis Asare has indicated that engineers have a critical role to play if Ghana is to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prof. Elvis Asare Bediako noted that the country cannot achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable […] The post Engineers
The first day of the 2022 Heritage Caravan began in the Greater Accra Region and continued in the Central Region. Patrons of the caravan toured the Assin Manso slave river site. The site used to serve as a final link in the slavery route from Northern Ghana. In time past, the slave market […] The post #HeritageCaravan22:
Three University Colleges in Ghana are set to be awarded a presidential charter. A statement issued by the Office of the President dated March 3, 2022, said Methodist University College, Presbyterian University College, and Catholic University College had been given the President’s approval to award degrees. The three universities were formerly affiliated with other institutions […] The post Akufo-Addo
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