Citi News understands 33 persons have been arrested for vandalizing properties belonging to the Golden Star Wassa Mine at Benso in the Western Region last week. The illegal miners are reported to have amongst other properties set 12 vehicles ablaze including excavators, ambulances and pick-ups forcing the staff of the company to run for their […] The post 33 persons

New Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton will be unveiled today in Kumasi at the SG Mall in Ayigya. The 64-year-old who replaced Otto Addo, has been in charge of the team since last month, following successful negotiations with the Sports Ministry and the Ghana Football Association. Details of Hughton’s contract and other relevant information […] The post Black

Asustem Robotics Academy, a non-profit organization in Ghana that seeks to inspire children, youth and working individuals on a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to exploring STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math’s) subjects through projects featuring robotics, engineering, computer coding and tech modules has launched a new project dubbed ‘TransforME Project’ to promote STEM education. The TransforME project […] The post Asustem

Inadequate staff at Kumasi Technical University is having a toll on the quality of education at the institution. The Vice-Chancellor of the Kumasi Technical University, Professor Osei-Wusu Achaw complained about this challenge and called on the government to consider lifting a ban on employment in the public sector and allow universities to employ staff. The […] The post Inadequate

A flagbearer hopeful on the ticket of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, will file his nomination to contest the 13th May 2023 primaries on Tuesday at 1.00 pm. Originally planned for Monday, the John Mahama Campaign says it is “very sorry for the postponement, which is in response to a request […] The post John Mahama to file nomination

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana (HASAG) is calling on its members across the country to put on red armbands today, March 20 in solidarity with its counterparts at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). This is in connection with the Health Accounting Staff at the hospital who are pushing […] The post HASAG

Barely two weeks after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered the State of Address, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) said it will also deliver what it describes as the “True State of the Nation Address” today, Monday, March 20, 2023. The event will be held at the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) and […] The post NDC

The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry is accusing the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah of stifling the growth of the sector. According to the Chamber, the Minister’s lack of transparency in his operations coupled with the decision to pay contractors based on favouritism rather than a first-come first-serve basis are to blame. Contractors […] The post Chamber

The Ministry of Energy says it has noted reports that it suffered a disconnection exercise from its agency, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over alleged unpaid electricity bills last Tuesday. The Ministry described the report as wrong saying its facility runs on prepaid meters. Speaking on the matter, Communications Specialist at the Ministry, Kofi […] The post ECG

Traders at the New Kejetia Market have vowed to defy the directive for the facility to be closed for one more week. According to the leadership of the traders, together with transport operators, they will go to the facility and engage in their usual activities despite the board’s directive. This comes after the board of […] The post Kejetia market

Former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer hopeful, John Dramani Mahama has chastised the Minister of Education for threatening to close down non-performing schools. The Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum last week warned that he will shut down schools that do not improve their educational outcomes. But the former President while touring the […] The post Mahama