The Black Queens of Ghana would battle Japan in an International friendly fixed for Sunday, April 1, in Tokyo. Ghana’s Women Senior National team and the technical team departed Ghana on Tuesday, March 27, to continue their preparations ahead of the match. The friendly match forms part of preparations for the team as Ghana readies to … The post Black
Koku Anyidoho, deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was on Tuesday charged with treason after his after arrest earlier in the day. The Party’s General Secretary, Mr Johson Asiedu Nketia speaking to the supporters said Mr Anyidoho was whisked away from the Police Headquarters to an unknown location. Mr Anyidoho was arrested … The post Koku Anyidoho
Mr Kofi Portuphy, the National Chairman and leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said that Ghana does not need a foreign military base as evidence to Ghana’s commitment to fight against terrorism. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, he said “Ghana is never ready to house a foreign military base … The post We don’t need a military base
Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), says government has made budgetary allocation to employ a total of 27,000 health professionals this year as against 16,000 engaged in 2017. According to the Director-General, the huge back log of unemployed health professionals to be engaged would be Pharmacists, Accountants, Administrators, Nurses, Doctors, … The post Government
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said for Ghana to achieve economic transformation, it hinged on the utilisation of the information and communication technology (ICT) in delivering services to the citizenry. He said a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the ICT sector in the ever-evolving world would go a long way to … The post Ghana’s future
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) have jointly pledged greater support to the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) strategy to integrate Africa. They thanked all partners including the UN agencies for their support and honoured to be associated with this great and historic … The post AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) have jointly pledged greater support to the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) strategy to integrate Africa. They thanked all partners including the UN agencies for their support and honoured to be associated with this great and historic … The post AfDB
The Government, Tuesday, assured Ghanaians that it would appropriate lawful steps to protect the security of the state, while urging the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to condemn “the treasonable comments” of its Deputy General Secretary, Mr Koku Anyidoho. In a statement issued by Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the Minister of Information, the Government, however, said it … The post Governmentt
Mr Shadrack Ayan-Acquah, the Assemblyman for Bereku Electoral Area in the Assin North District of the Central Region has called on Ghanaians to marshal efforts and resources to radically reduce the scourge of teenage pregnancies in the community. The situation, he explained, had brought additional economic burden on teen mothers as their parents who mostly … The post More
The government has presented 62 Nissan Pick-Up vehicles, 60 motorbikes, two generators and other essential logistics to the National Identification Authority (NIA), to facilitate the nationwide registration of Ghanaians onto the national identification system slated for April this year. The Parliament, last week, approved amendments to the legislation governing the activities of the NIA and … The post Government
Mr Bright Sowu, Senior Research Officer of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has asked Ghanaians to be bold and report cases of corruption to the various anti-corruption institutions for investigations. He said corruption in various forms was harmful to the growth and development of the country and there was the need for the people to … The post Ghanaians
Ms Ama Dokuaa Asiamah Agyei, a Deputy Minister of Information has urged the media to use their platform to “sell” the opportunities and success stories in the fishing sector to the investors community. This she said would inure the needed investment and sustainable fishing in the country. She said: “the quality and content of … The post Media must
Christians have been urged to use the Easter period to show love to the less privileged in society as that is the essence of the celebration. Prophetess Beatrice Naa Ayorkor Adjetey, Founder of Christ International Christian Centre (CICC), UK, told the Ghana News Agency that some Christians and non-Christians are gradually losing the true meaning … The post Let love
Cities and companies are being urged to show their commitment to climate-friendly infrastructure investments by signing a “green bond pledge” launched on Tuesday. The initiative according to a release to the Ghana News Agency, aims to scale up finance for projects that were resilient to the impacts of climate change and supported the transition to … The post Green
A study has discovered that a single round of total-community treatment (TCT) with the antibiotic azithromycin applied to affected rural communities could significantly decrease yaws among the population one year later. The study was undertaken by Dr Kingsley Bampoe Asiedu, a researcher at the World Health Organisation (WHO) and colleagues and published in the PLOS … The post Drug
The School of Public Health of the University of Ghana will on April 19, launched a media campaign to promote breastfeeding in Ghana through social media. The campaign sponsored by the International Society for Research in Human Milk Lactation, is being implemented by the University of Ghana in partnership with Yale University of the USA. … The post School
Kampakuya-Naa Andani Yakubu Abdulai, Regent of Dagbon has appealed to the Ministry of Education to swiftly investigate the alleged supplies of expired milk products to feed students of some Senior High Schools. “People who will be found culpable must also be punished according to the laws of our dear nation to deter others from engaging … The post Investigate
Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Minister for Food and Agriculture, has underlined the need to have accurate data for effective planning and resource allocation to the sector. Additionally, this could also significantly aid the rebasing of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It was against this background that all needed to work together to make the upcoming … The post Data
Mr Yoofi Grant, Chief Executive Officer (CEOs) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), on Tuesday said the country is seeking to raise $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). “This year’s target is very ambitious and when met, it will aid government with investments in infrastructural developments, especially in the railway, health and education … The post Ghana
A 68 year-old Farmer, Yaw Abagbano was on Tuesday remanded by an Accra Circuit Court, when he appeared before it for possessing firearms and discharging firearms without lawful authority. Yaw was said to have had in his possession, a single barrel gun with obliterated butt number and one BB live cartridge and discharged it without … The post Farmer remanded for possessing
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