Ahead of the launch of the YouStart programme, government has commenced a nationwide stakeholder engagement. These engagements according to the government form part of measures being rolled out to ensure that the YouStart programme is well understood by Ghanaians and has the necessary support and acceptance by Ghanaians. In a ceremony on Monday, May 23, […] The post YouStart stakeholder
Charles Owusu, a former personal assistant to one-time Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, the late John Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, is cautioning critics to be measured in their commentary over the purported will suggesting the politician has bequeathed portions of the Achimota Forest Reserve to his relatives. According to the […] The post ‘Respect
The government says there are no records at the Lands Commission to support claims that the late former Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, also known as Sir John, acquired portions of the Achimota Forest Reserve land under contention. The Commission made this known when officials of the Lands and Natural […] The post We
The Bono Regional NPP Election Committee has disqualified two out of the 29 applicants who filed to contest in the upcoming regional elections. According to the Elections Committee, 23 men and 3 women are contesting for various positions in the upcoming elections. A total of 246 delegates are expected to vote in the election, which […] The post Two aspirants
The 2022 edition of the Citi Business Festival on Citi FM/Citi TV has been scheduled to begin on June 1. The entire month of June is dedicated to business on Citi TV and 97.3 Citi FM. It will give entrepreneurs, SMEs and individuals, the needed insights and knowledge to advance their businesses. There will be […] The post 2022 Citi Business Festival takes off on June 1 appeared
Ghana’s leading total beverage company, Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc, has commissioned a solar-powered water facility at Denugu in the Garu District of the Upper East region. The facility, which has the capacity to provide 25,000 litres of water per day, is part of the beverage company’s commitment to continuously invest in communities where it sources […] The post Guinness
As political stakeholders still come to terms with the “shocking performance” of how pro Akoto candidates beat the top 3 contenders to win 42% of total valid votes cast in the North,the “Akoto factor” is still making impressive inroads across the sister regions of the North. Results from our independent research from the Upper West […] The post NPP
As political stakeholders still come to terms with the “shocking performance” of how pro Akoto candidates beat the top 3 contenders to win 42% of total valid votes cast in the North,the “Akoto factor” is still making impressive inroads across the sister regions of the North. Results from our independent research from the Upper West […] The post NPP
The start of the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift in how people get access to information, services and conduct business. As governments in most countries implemented hard lockdowns to curb the spread of the pandemic, mobile phones allowed people to stay connected and access critical services and information. This contributed to the growth of mobile […] The post GSMA
The District Chief Executive of Ellembelle, Kwasi Bonzoh, says he has never sold any protocol employment opportunities from the Ghana National Gas Company since he was appointed the DCE. In a statement to respond to allegations by some NPP social media platforms, Kwasi Bonzoh said the allegations are unfounded but are being pushed by some […] The post ‘I
At the inaugural Global Citizen NOW thought leadership summit on May 22, 2022, Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, and Minister of Tourism for Ghana, Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, announced Ghana as the sister location alongside New York City for the 2022 Global Citizen Festival, marking the advocacy organisation’s ten years of impact to […] The post Ghana
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has increased the policy rate by another 200 basis points to 19 percent. This is the second time in 12 months that the Central Bank has increased the key rate by 200 basis points. The rate, which is of keen interest to businesses, signals […] The post Monetary Policy Rate increased again by 200
The Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has called for an immediate halt to the destruction of Ghana’s forest cover and the pollution of water bodies. Okyehene, who is bemoaning the current level of destruction and degradation of the country’s forest reserve and its arable lands says the state of the country’s forest reserve should be […] The post Let’s
The High Court (Criminal Court 1 division), has ordered former CocoBod Chief, Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, to bring in his next witness to avoid any further “delay in the trial of this 4-year-old criminal case”. The Court said Samuel Torbi, a recuperating witness, “should be allowed to recover, and that at any time that he […] The post Allow Samuel Torbi
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the outbreak of HANZ virus in Ghana. It is therefore calling on Ghanaians to be on the alert and report symptoms of the virus. Hanz Virus, also known as H3N2v, is a strain of influenza usually found in pigs, birds, and humans. The virus is said to spread more […] The post Ghana Health Service confirms outbreak of Hanz virus
A group calling itself the Mass Action Committee has added its voice to the opposition to the removal of the reserve status from parts of the Achimota forest. In a statement, it said the protection of the forest was “non-negotiable.” “We cannot accept and we will not allow such characterisations as “peripheral portions” be used […] The post ‘Protecting
An Environmental Scientist, Prof. Chris Gordon, wants the government to do more to protect Ghana’s vegetative cover. He said encroachment of forest covers poses a threat to the environment and Ghanaians in general, given its adverse effects of air pollution. “By 2050, we are going to be spending an extra 4 billion on transport infrastructure […] The post ‘Encroachment
Motorists and residents from Nkroful and Essiama have become stranded after this weekend’s rainfall destroyed a temporary access road created between Nkroful and Essiama. The eroded access road was created by Memphis Metropolitan, a construction company which worked on the about 7-kilometre Essiama-Nkroful road prior to the 2020 elections and fixed two major bridges on the […] The post Nkroful-Essiama:
Residents of Nkroful and Essiama including motorists, have been left stranded after this weekend’s rainfall destroyed a temporary access road created between the two communities. The eroded access road was created by Memphis Metropolitan, a construction company that worked on the about 7-kilometer Essiama-Nkroful road prior to the 2020 elections, and fixed two major bridges […] The post Nkroful-Essiama:
Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to be thrilled, as all is set for the world to witness the first of its kind dance festival in Ghana; Afrozig Dance Fiesta, a breathtaking dance event founded and created by multiple award-winning Dance sensation and Choreographer, Incredible Zigi. To be held at the UPSA Auditorium on […] The post Incredibile
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