Ghanaian women are expected to consume 13.4 million cycles of contraceptive pills over the next three years, according to analysis from a new report by the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition. Analysis of the results of the fourth report, the Global Contraceptive Commodity Gap Analysis 2018 (CGA 2018) which was launched at the coalition’s annual general … The post Ghanaian
The Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Dr Bawumia, has reiterated that President Nana Akufo-Addo’s vision of a Ghana beyond aid is founded on the firm belief that Ghana cannot continue to rely on only her natural resources to achieve and sustain economic growth and development. Rather, a Ghana beyond aid will be grounded on … The post We’re building
Mr Peter Elolo Darrah, Chief Revenue Officer of Ho Small Tax Office of the Ghana Revenue Authority has said about 7,000 applications for the Tax Identification Number (TIN) are outstanding to be cleared soon. He assured all applicants would be served as the challenge of fibre optic connectivity with the national server, which sometimes fluctuates, … The post Some
The Board chairman of the Nine Business Styles (9BS) Group, Nana Professor Osei K. Darkwa has stated that the government partnering the private sector could help propel Ghana’s economy to greater heights. He said, there was the need for government and the private sector to work harmoniously to help address poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and other social … The post Partnering
A Language Mapping Study conducted in 100 districts across the country by the Partnership for Education of the United States Agency for International Development has been presented in Accra. The study which was conducted in collaboration with the College of Languages Education, Ajumako, of the University of Education, Winneba, in schools of the selected districts, … The post USAID
Mr Evans Opoku Bobie, the Deputy Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister has commended the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) in its quest to eliminate all “ghost names” from the payroll. He said such relentless efforts by the CAGD needed to be appreciated and challenged Mr Eugene Asante Ofosuhene, the Controller and Accountant General to strength the … The post Deputy
Mr Vish Ashiagbor, Country Senior Partner of PwC Ghana, said the call on banks to shift from the current capital measurement framework to a risk-based capital requirement on Basel II and III pillars, is designed to strengthen the banking industry. Speaking to the press after an Executive Breakfast Symposium to share insight on Basel from … The post PwC
Ghana is estimated to have lost about $64 million through the fall armyworm infestation. The pests, detected in the country some 15 months ago, have since attacked more than 20,000 hectares of farms, nationwide. Research scientists attached to the Biotechnology Research Programme (BRP) of the Crop Research Institute (CRI), have prescribed a solution – to … The post Ghana
Professor Emmanuel Marfo-Owusu, a Chemical Cystallogrpher and Supramolecular Chemist, was appointed in January 2017 and inducted last month as the Rector for Wa Polytechnic amidst rich cultural displays. But, less than one month of his colourful investiture, he has been embroiled in corruption claims by some staff, which compelled the Polytechnic Governing Council to suspend … The post Profile
The Government will soon establish 22 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) to develop occupational standards and skills solutions for their industry sectors. Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, the Executive Director, Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), said SSCs were critical to policy makers’ aspirations to develop an education and training system that was both … The post Government
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) on Thursday advised Ghanaians to desist from procuring Chinese electrical cables for power installation and extension. According Mr Dacuster Anthony Gbadago, Sunyani District Supervisor of NEDCO, the Chinese electrical cables did not have the capacity to withstand the country’s power voltage and using them for power connection could possibly … The post Avoid
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a farmer for possessing a firearm without authority. Mohammed Adawoode pleaded guilty to the offence and said that the single-barreled gun belongs to his father in the Northern region. He also told the Court presided over by Mr Aboagye Tandoh that the gun was an old one and was … The post I didn’t know it was unlawful to
An Accra Circuit Court will on May 18 decide the fate of Pastor Edmund Karikari Adjei, who allegedly fondled and kissed an 18 year old girl during a deliverance session at Nii Boi-town in Accra. The court fixed the date for judgement after both prosecution and the defence closed their case. Pastor Adjei pleaded not … The post Court to decide on alleged ‘Sexy Pastor’
Two persons who engaged in a fight over electricity bills, resulting in body injuries, have been put before an Accra Circuit Court, each charged with causing harm. Beatrice Abbey a 26-year old receptionist and Victor Coffie a 32- year old site engineer have pleaded not guilty The court presided over by Mrs Abena Oppong Adjin-Doku … The post Two charged for fighting
An Accra High Court hearing the case involving the alleged murderers of Major Maxwell Mahama could not empanel a jury for the trial to commence because of the rejection of eight potential jurors presented by the court. The Judicial Service presented 14 potential jurors out of which seven would have to be selected to form … The post Maj. Mahama murder case:
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