The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) in the Upper East Region says they have been able to mobilize 5.8 million Ghana cedis from their ongoing revenue mobilization. Between April 18 to April 21, 2023, VRA/NEDCo embarked on a revenue mobilization exercise. The exercise was to retrieve all monies owed by their customers. It also intended […] The post NEDCo
The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has condemned the alleged assault on a radio presenter with Tamale-based Dagbon FM, Sadiq Gariba, by a former Northern Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hardi Pagzaa. Sadiq Gariba was attacked during a live radio programme on May 3, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. […] The post GJA
The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has condemned the alleged assault on a radio presenter with Tamale-based Dagbon FM, Sadiq Gariba, by a former Northern Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hardi Pagzaa. Sadiq Gariba was attacked during a live radio programme on May 5, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. […] The post GJA
The king of Asanteman, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and his wife Lady Julia have arrived in London for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was invited by King Charles III per a statement issued by the Manhyia Palace last week. The Asante overlord […] The post Otumfuo and Lady Julia in London for King
The Western Regional chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association has received GH¢20,000 cheque from Twyford KEDA Ghana Ceramics to help refurbish the regional GJA Press Centre which has been out of use for years due to lack of maintenance. The Human Resource Manager of Twyford KEDA, Dr. David Yevugah who together with the Commercial Manager, […] The post KEDA
The Western Regional chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association has received GH¢20,000 cheque from Twyford KEDA Ghana Ceramics to help refurbish the regional GJA Press Centre which has been out of use for years due to lack of maintenance. The Human Resource Manager of Twyford KEDA, Dr. David Yevugah who together with the Commercial Manager, […] The post KEDA Ceramics
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says it is working assiduously to bring operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) back on track. According to the NPA, TOR is currently not processing due to inadequate stock to meet the refinery needs. At a media interaction in Koforidua, the Director in charge of Planning at the National […] The post We’re working assiduously
Legendary Jamaican reggae band, Morgan Heritage has released the music video for hit song ‘Ready’ featuring Shatta Wale, Jose Chameleone & RJ the DJ. The music video which was directed and shot by Jordan Hoechlin and Mojo Morgan was released on music streaming platforms on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Inoculated with a variety of coruscating […] The post Morgan
Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, 53, has been elected as the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, succeeding Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, who served in the role for 10 years. The nomination of Apostle Obuobi, who is the Asamankese Area Head of the Church, was confirmed by delegates at the Church’s 46th session of […] The post Apostle Gyau
The Church of Pentecost has re-elected Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye to serve as its Chairman for the next five years. This historic event took place during the Church’s 46th General Council Meetings on Thursday, May 4, 2023, where Apostle Nyamekye secured an overwhelming majority of the votes, winning1,255 ‘YES’ votes out of the 1,262 total […] The post Apostle
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has invited the former chairman of the defunct Inter-ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng to help in investigations into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences within the mining sector. A press release issued on May 4 by Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng acknowledged the invitation. “Earlier today, I received […] The post Special
The Ghana National Fire Service is calling on members of the general public to be conscious of fire safety to help complement the efforts of firefighters during emergencies. The fire officers have also urged management of the Kejetia Market to implement all fire safety measures recommended to the facility to help reduce the severity of […] The post Implement
The US Embassy will from May 30, 2023, increase the cost of applying for a US visa. The upward adjustment as announced in a statement by the U.S. Department of State will mean the application fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s), and other non-petition-based NIVs, such as student and exchange visitor visas, […] The post US visa fees for non-immigrants
Installing celebrities or simply influential persons as chiefs and queens is gradually gaining extreme impulse in our part of the world. These celebrities are usually installed in order to use their influence to secure sponsorships from the government and other NGOs to develop their communities and their hometowns. Ghanaweekend.com brings you ten (10) Ghanaian celebrities […] The post Here
Edem Kojo Doe, an award-winning horticulturist, is the first Ghanaian to be selected for the Prestigious Longwood Fellows Program. The Longwood Fellows Program is a unique leader-development program that focuses on preparing high-potential professionals for high-impact roles in public horticulture. Emphasizing skill development and increased self-awareness, the Program is founded on best practices in high-quality […] The post Edem
The Electricity Company of Ghana Tema Region has issued a stern warning to the general public and customers of the company to desist from meter bypassing, meter tampering and direct connections or face prosecution when arrested. This warning from the power distribution company comes after engineers and the revenue protection unit of the company through […] The post Tema
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has promised to address the concerns of customers of defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Company Limited. The aggrieved customers on Thursday, May 4, returned to the premises of SEC to picket for the third day in a bid to demand payment of their locked-up funds. The leaders of the […] The post We’ll address concerns of
About a quarter of the population aged between 15 to 35 years, representing 2.5 million persons were not in employment, education or training across the country by the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest labour statistics report from the Ghana Statistical Service. The report also indicated that the highest rates of such cases […] The post 2.5m
The second accused person who is believed to have conspired with Gregory Afoko in the killing of Adams Mahama, Asabke Alangdi has served a notice of appeal to set aside his conviction. Alangdi who was a Station Master of Bolga-Kumasi-Ayamfuri Lorry Station, on Thursday, April 27 was sentenced to death by Her Ladyship Wood J.A […] The post Adams Mahama murder: Asabke
A majority of Africans endorse the media’s “right to publish any views and ideas without government control,” according to a new Afrobarometer survey. The report also rejected the idea that a government should be able to prevent the media from publishing “things that it disapproves of.” The report revealed that support for media freedom is […] The post Majority
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