The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the termination of its long-running scholarship scheme, citing the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative by the government. In its place, the board has established the Cocoa Board Education Trust, aimed at providing essential primary school infrastructure in underserved cocoa-growing communities. According to the chairman […] The post Free
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has outlined strategies to stabilise the depreciation of the Cedi. The IEA mentioned that many of these strategies need to be implemented starting from Monday, May 20, and others should be executed concurrently to ensure maximum effectiveness. The IEA emphasised that these strategies should focus on addressing the fundamental […] The post IEA
The recent successful elections in Senegal, which catapulted 44 year old Bassirou Diomaye Faye to power has given Africa’s democratic experiment a glimmer of despite recent setbacks in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger. The four countries, the military intervened not only to restore laws and order, but also to break the dominance of western […] The post Democracy making
Enema bulb syringes, commonly known as "bentua," are in dire shortage in Central Markets in Accra.
The political landscape of Africa has been shaped by various leaders who left indelible marks on their countries' histories.
The Fruit Terminal Company (FTC), has accomplished a significant milestone by installing and commissioning a rooftop solar system at its cold-room facility in Tema Harbour with a capacity to produce 200KWp (kilowatt peak) power output. The installation works were done by Dutch & Company, a leading solar energy firm in Ghana. Popularly known as Dutch […] The post Fruit
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa The Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has refuted claims made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Read More... The post SSNIT
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has expressed its apprehension regarding the continuous instability of Ghana’s Cedi. The IEA pointed out that the cedi has depreciated by 99.99% from 1983 to 2024, attributing the blame to successive economic managers for their inability to tackle the cedi issue effectively. The IEA underscored the lack of proactive […] The post Ghana’s
Ghana and Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams has emerged as the best African footballer in La Liga following a successive campaign in the 2023/24 season.
The hearing of the treason felony trial of Fix The Country Movement convenor, Oliver Barker-Vormawor hit another snag after the court adjourned the hearing. Lawyers for Oliver Barker- Vormawor had filed a motion in April, challenging the constitutionality of the charges of treason felony levelled against the activist and was hoping for the commencement of […] The post Barker
Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has called on nursing trainees to back the Akufo-Addo administration in its efforts to disburse their allowances. He acknowledged that some allowances are still outstanding, but assured that the government is making strides to settle these arrears. He contrasted this with the previous government, which he said lacked the resolve […] The post Support
On Saturday May 18, 2024, three topics were discussed on TV3’s The Key Points show. The topics are: Free fall of the Cedi: Implications for cost of doing business. 2. Speaker petitioned over EOCO’s conduct on Cecilia Dapaah’s case. 3. Martin Amidu petitions President for removal of Kissi Agyebeng as Special Prosecutor. Here are 18 […] The post 18 Key Points from the show on May 18 first appeared
Organised labour has called on the Board of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to cancel the sale of 60% shares of its stake in some hotels to the Agric Minister, Bryan Acheampong. Addressing a news conference in Accra on May 20, 2024, the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr […] The post Cancel the sale of 60% shares in SSNIT
The leadership of MTN Ghana has reinforced the business’ commitment to leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress at the maiden edition of the 3i Africa Summit held in Accra. The focus of the summit was on Innovation, Investment and Impact. The theme for the summit is in line with MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategic intent anchored […] The post
Dr. John Osae-Kwarpong, a Political Analyst and a Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has expressed confidence in Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) to handle the forthcoming elections creditably. However, he observed that the Commission is facing a minimal level of trust, just like most state institutions in the country. In an interview on […] The post EC is well
Renowned actress, Nikki Samonas has encouraged women to be responsible and build a better future for themselves to avoid over relying on their male partners. The post Be responsible woman and don’t rely on your man all the time – Nikki Samonas advises first appeared on 3News.
The Subsidiary Legislation Committee in Parliament has described as an error, the increase in the price of dialysis treatment. The cost of a single dialysis session at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital had surged from GH¢380 to GH¢491, a hike that many patients feared would put essential care out of their financial reach. Speaking on the floor of parliament after concerns were […] The post Approval
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has released a statement addressing the recent controversy surrounding its decision to sell a 60% stake in its hotels to Read More... The post SSNIT
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the church, as the moral voice of society, to speak out on issues surrounding the 2024 electoral process. He expressed concern over several matters related to the Ejusu by-election and the ongoing limited voter registration exercise, calling on the church to address these issues. During an interaction with […] The post Speak
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