Floods are the second most prevalent and devastating natural disasters in sub-Saharan Africa. Between 2000 and 2019 floods accounted for 64% of all disaster events in the region. They affected the livelihoods of about 53 million people and killed more than 14,000. Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique were […] The post Why
Some 14 Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, have petitioned the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to look into the degazetting and purported sale of portions of the Achimota forest. The CSOs are; Civic Response, A Rocha Ghana, Nature and Development Foundation, EcoCare Ghana, Viridis Environmental Consult, Kasa Initiative Ghana, Ghana Wildlife Society, Advocates […] The post 14
The Apagyahen of Asebu Traditional Area, Nana Obokese Ampah, has encouraged Ghanaian youth to use the opportunity of the upcoming All-African Diaspora Education Summit ( ADES 2022) at the University of Cape Coast, to foster mutually-beneficial relationships with their counterparts in the Diaspora. Nana Ampah, who is also the Board Chairman of the Obokese Foundation, […] The post Build
A suspect who was involved in a daylight street robbery at Dansoman in Accra has been arrested by the Police. Another suspect, who was involved in the robbery and is currently on the run, is being pursued by the Police. The suspect was arrested in a special anti-robbery operation carried out by the Police. The […] The post Police arrest suspect in Dansoman daylight
As part of its corporate social responsibility, a recruitment and HR Consultancy firm, GHP Services, has held a one-day event dubbed ‘Jobs Conference’ to highlight ‘the role of the jobseeker in employment at Alliance Francaise in Accra. According to the Chief Executive Officer of GHP, Maame Safoah Bamfo, available data, and their experience show job […] The post Job
As part of its corporate social responsibility, a recruitment and HR Consultancy firm, GHP Services, has held a one-day event dubbed ‘Jobs Conference’ to highlight ‘the role of the jobseeker in employment at Alliance Francaise in Accra. According to the Chief Executive Officer of GHP, Maame Safoah Bamfo, available data, and their experience show job […] The post Job
The Juaben Constituency New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman, Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, is facing 26 corruption charges in respect of a public election following a probe by the Special Prosecutor’s office. Mr. Sarfo-Kantanka, was the subject of an investigation after being captured in a video in November 2021 accusing assembly members in Juaben of refusing to […] The post Special
The suspended Juaben Municipal Chief Executive nominee, Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, is facing 26 corruption charges in respect of a public election following a probe by the Special Prosecutor’s office. Mr. Sarfo-Kantanka, the New Patriotic Party’s Juaben constituency Chairman, was the subject of an investigation after being captured in a video in November 2021 accusing assembly […] The post Special
The trial court in the alleged coup plotters’ case has dismissed objections to purported confession statements by the blacksmith, Donya Kafui, alias Azor, and admitted the same into evidence. By this, the prosecution will rely on the said statements to push the Court to find the blacksmith guilty of the treason felony charge. The lawyer […] The post Court
The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has asked the media, religious organisations and other stakeholders to support the sensitization of citizens on terrorism. According to him, enhanced citizen mobilization creates a robust response to situations such as imminent terrorist attacks. The West African sub-region has been a hotbed for terror activities in the past […] The post Media
The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has indicated it may commission an independent audit of the specific portions of lands in the Achimota Forest reserve which were declassified recently. This follows the sector minister’s clarification that over 361 acres of the land are peripherals of the Achimota forest, which government is returning to its custodial […] The post We’ll
The Minority in Parliament is demanding a public inquiry into the matters surrounding the declassification of portions of the Achimota Forest as a Reserve. According to the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, the President must without delay set up a body to conduct the inquiry. “This must be treated as an urgent matter. The President must […] The post Minority
The Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament, Kwame Agbodza, has raised value for money concerns over the purported use of some GHS 450 million allocated to tackle perennial flooding in Accra. Speaking to Citi News, the Adaklu MP said there is a need for more scrutiny of the comments made by […] The post Explain how GHS450M
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indicated that the house will work to put to rest all concerns with the payment of double salaries to some members of the House. The Speaker contends that the excess payment to MPs and other staff of the house is a weakness in the system. Delivering his opening […] The post ‘MPs don’t intentionally take double
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says preliminary investigations into reports suggesting that the late former Forestry Commission Chief Executive, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly called Sir John, bequeathed portions of the Achimota Forest Reserve and Ramsar site lands to his relatives reveal that the will in question is being contested in court. It also said […] The post ‘Sir
Members of a group calling themselves, Friends of NAPO have donated educational materials to schools to celebrate the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Manhyia South Constituency, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh who turned 54 years. The group led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency chairman for Manhyia South, Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori-Atta, presented exercise […] The post Group
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) plans to invest in lithium and salt as part of its investment plans for 2022, Chief Executive Officer, Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng has told investors and delegates on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba recently held in Cape Town, South Africa. MIIF told the biggest mining investment event in […] The post Minerals Income Investment
Civil Engineer, Abdulai Mahama has blamed technocrats at the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies for perennial flooding in the national capital, Accra. He said technocrats shirk their responsibility by authorizing construction on waterways. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Mr. Mahama called for stricter measures that will ensure technocrats discharge their roles effectively. “This […] The post Technocrats
Managers of the Mole national park, Nazinga Park and Comoe Park in Côte d’Ivoire have met to discuss the transboundary movement of wildlife. The two-day meeting at Mole was organised by NDF and the Ghana Wildlife Society was part of the European Union-funded Savannah Integrated Biodiversity Conservation Initiative. The Manager of the Mole National Park, […] The post Ghana,
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine has engaged Queen Mothers from its host communities on their role in community development in line with its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The event, which was held on 16th May 2022 at the Iduapriem Club House, was attended by all queen mothers and women’s group leaders within the Mine’s host […] The post AngloGold
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