The National Labour Commission (NLC) has given the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) a 14-day ultimatum to reverse its decision to strike out some allowances of workers of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and restore all deductions made from their salaries. The unionised staff of the GBC are up in arms with the FWSC’s […] The post Reverse
The leadership of Parliament says it will ensure the passage of the Intestate Succession Bill before the House goes on recess on August 3, 2023. The leadership expressed regret that efforts by previous governments to pass the bill have been unsuccessful over the years. The bill seeks to make changes to the current system, which […] The post Parliament assures to pass Intestate
Charles Opoku has won the New Patriotic Party’s internal election in the Assin North constituency. He won with 397 votes defeating Fredrick Amoah Kyei who got 136 votes. Opoku was confident of victory before the election, which was held on June 6, 2023. He said that the good works he had undertaken in the constituency […] The post Charles Opoku wins NPP’s Assin North
The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council has extended the one-month ban on the movement of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, and their products to encompass the entire region. This decision was made in response to an anthrax outbreak that has affected certain parts of the region. Similarly, the ban on the slaughtering, sale, and consumption […] The post Anthrax
Parliament has officially approved the nomination of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as the Chief Justice of Ghana. The decision came after the Appointments Committee of Parliament unanimously endorsed her candidacy following her vetting on May 26, 2023. President Akufo-Addo nominated Justice Torkornoo in April 2023 to succeed Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, who retired from the position on […] The post Parliament
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, a fire broke out at the Bibiani College of Health and Allied Sciences in Anhwiaso, Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai municipality, Western North Region. Two people were admitted at the Bibiani Government Hospital after the fire outbreak. Items worth thousands of cedis, including dormitories, were lost to the fire. A total of […] The post Fire
The court of appeal has set June 14, to rule on an application by lawyers of former Cocobod CEO, Stephen Opuni, asking for full records of proceedings at the High Court. This follows the state’s appeal of the decision of the new trial judge to adjudicate the matter from scratch. Justice Kwasi Anokye Gyimah who […] The post Opuni trial: Court of Appeal
In a momentous event today, the Ketu South Municipal Hospital, fondly known as MISSION GA, celebrated the commissioning of its newly refurbished and re-equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Ketu South Municipal Hospital has come a long way since its establishment as a health centre in 1998. Over the years, it has evolved into […] The post Ketu
The Ho Township which doubles as the Paramountcy of the Asogli traditional area is set to install a new ‘Dutor Fia’ also known as the ‘Mankrado’ and 7 other chiefs on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Ho. The ‘Dutor Fia’ literally translating to “owner of the town” is the second in command to Togbe Afede, […] The post Ho ‘Dukor’
The Jospong Group of Companies has once again excelled in its operations, as executives and subsidiaries within the Group receive recognition for their unique contributions in their areas of endeavour. Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the conglomerate, received an award as the Group CEO, 2022– Private Sector Business at the 7th Ghana CEO […] The post KCARP,
Physical works on the Suame interchange project in the Ashanti region are expected to start in August, as designs for the project are being finalized. The Ashanti Regional Director for the Urban Roads Department, Francis Gabrah, said that although physical works on the project have not yet started, the project campsite is nearing completion, and […] The post Suame
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has described the loss of 17 Members of Parliament in the recent National Democratic Congress primaries as unfortunate. According to Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, building a strong parliament requires the experience of lawmakers, and losing such MPs is regrettable. Among the MPs who failed to secure their return to parliament are […] The post NDC
The Greater Accra regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore has revoked the suspension of the Ayawaso-West-Wuogon Constituency Chairman, Mr. Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey. The suspension was initially imposed on Mr. Aborbi-Ayitey due to alleged misconduct, specifically his engagement with the media on internal party matters. The regional secretary deemed this action […] The post Ashie
Senior Manager, Enterprise Marketing and Portfolio Management at MTN Ghana, Benedict Bentil believes a robust trust ecosystem is crucial for a smooth operationalization of the e-commerce industry in Ghana. For him, cyber fraud is a disincentive to the growth of the e-commerce space hence, online business managers must devise measures to safeguard customers against fraud […] The post #CitiBusinessFestival:
The Chief Executive Officer of Zeepay, Andrew Takyi-Appiah, has urged the youth to refrain from exclusively pursuing high-paying jobs upon completing their education. He pointed out that the rise in graduate unemployment is largely due to the fact that the majority of graduates only aspire to work in white-collar positions. During the inaugural forum of […] The post Zeepay
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended the Ayawaso-West-Wuogon Constituency Chairman, Mr. Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, for misconduct. Mr. Aborbi-Ayitey has been suspended from the party for a period of six months. The decision was made by the Greater Accra NDC, citing a violation of Article 48(8) and 49(c) of the Party’s Constitution as amended at […] The post NDC
Andrew Takyi-Appiah, CEO of Zeepay, has called on politicians from the main political divide, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), to desist from being partisan when developing a framework on the digital economy. He lamented the lack of understanding by lawmakers on the speed at which the digital […] The post Eschew
Grammy-winning producer JAE5 has enlisted Nigerian rising star Lojay and Cameroonian-American breakout songstress Libianca for his latest offering, dubbed “I Wish.” “I Wish” is a poignant yet captivating track that reflects the longing to have cherished and the desire for a second chance. Kicking off with JAE5’s spellbinding signature Afrobeats-infused production, Lojay’s effortlessly soothing vocals […] The post JAE5
Ghanaian singer, Ras General Stano, has recently released a captivating new track titled “Which Kin Ting Be Dis,” which serves as a poignant social commentary on the evolving state of society. The artist himself penned the song, while production credits go to Wise Peters Braide, also known as Holy Prince. “Which Kin Ting Be Dis” […] The post Ras
An 88-year-old man accused of being a major financier of the 1994 Rwandan genocide is unfit to stand trial, a UN court has ruled. Félicien Kabuga’s lawyers had argued that he suffered from dementia. He was arrested in Paris in 2020 after evading capture for 26 years, reportedly moving around East Africa. He is alleged […] The post Rwanda genocide suspect unfit
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