The annual rate of inflation in Germany is at 2 per cent for July, according to first estimates from the Federal Office of Statistics. The office’s figures, released Monday, showed the inflation rate continuing to holding at around the 2-per-cent mark for the third month in a row. The rate was down by 0.1 percentage … The post Germany inflation rate

There is an increasing shift away from the use of cheques to electronic payments channels for various transactions, the half year summary performance of GhIPSS products has shown. The report showed that although cheques continue to have the single largest share, its dominance is on the decline while other electronic payments are experiencing a faster … The post Ghanaians

Former President Mr John Agyekum Kufuor, has advocated a far-reaching economic masterplan to be drawn for Tarkwa and its environs. He said this would ensure a robust and sustainable local economy for now and the near future. According to him, there is no doubt that the economy of Tarkwa was basically grounded on minerals production. … The post Kufuor

The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission (WD-FC) has announced that the close season for hunting and capturing of wild animals will commence from August 1, 2018 and end on December 1, 2018. The five months ban is in line with the Wildlife Convention Regulations Legislative Instrument (LI) 685 of 1971 and any person who … The post Close season

The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have called on countries to urgently increase hepatitis testing and treatment services in order to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.  The calls come on the World Hepatitis Day 2018, which fell Saturday, and focused on the theme “Test. Treat Hepatitis” Dr Tedros Adhanom … The post WHO

Fifty-three (53) remand prisoners at the Kumasi Central Prison have been granted bail under the Justice for all Programme (JFAP). This follows a two-day in-prison hearing for some remand prisoners held at the prison premises. The in-hearing event, which took place in two separate courts, were presided over by Justice Clemence Honyenuga, Chairman of the … The post 53

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has resolved to use education as a springboard to get Ghanaians out of the trap of poverty. He said though a government might not be able to make every citizen rich, with the right political will and responsible leadership, a government could help create a society of opportunities and empowerment … The post I

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has called for the harmonisation of the Common External Tariff (CET) and the new Harmonised System (HS Code) to ensure that mining companies are not short-changed in the payment of duties. The move is aimed at facilitating business transactions in the mining industry to improve the country’s economy. Ms Benonita … The post Shippers

Mr Paul Apenu, the Executive Secretary of Newmont Akyem Development Fund (NAKDeF) and the Community Development Manager of Newmont, has said efforts are being made to create more employment for the people in its operational area. He said the foundation want to shift from infrastructure projects and invest into areas that will create direct economic opportunities … The post NAKDeF

Epilepsy cases in Upper West has more than doubled in the last two years in Wa and the prevailing trend indicates that the figure is likely to further rise this year. Reports of recorded cases of epilepsy in the Wa Municipality were 27 in 2016 but jumped to 60 in 2017, a situation the municipal … The post Epilepsy cases on the rise in Upper West appeared first on

Dr Kwame Apedzi, the Chief Executive (CEO) of St John Ambulance Ghana (SJAG), has called on all employers and labour unions to ensure that they are trained in first aid. There is the need for employers to ensure that first aid boxes are available in their organisations, a statement signed by Dr Apedzi, the CEO … The post St John Ambulance-Ghana calls for

The government is to establish a joint Tree and Industrial Crop Development Authority (TICDA) to regulate the buying and marketing of cash crops such as Cashew, Rubber, Oil Palm, Shea nut and others, beside Cocoa. This move is in response to the incessant appeal on government to set up a Board like the Ghana Cocoa … The post Ghana

The Upper West Regional Mental Health Coordinator, Mr Randy Sedem Agbodo, has appealed to Government to speed up implementation of Ghana’s mental health law to guarantee better service delivery and prevent growing human rights abuse. The Mental Health law was passed in March 2012 in an attempt to uphold improved mental healthcare service delivery as … The post Health

A total of 500 kilogrammes Cannabis and 100 kilogrammes of Khart with a street value of GH¢500,000 were on Friday burnt at the Bundase Military Camp following an order from the Accra high court. The consignment, which had been packaged and ready for shipping, was confiscated on the December, 19th 2017 upon a tip-off by … The post Authorities destroy GH¢500,000

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Sunday left Ghana at the head of the Ghanaian delegation to attend the 53rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government in Lome, Togo. The meeting, being held from July 30, 2018 to July 31, 2018, would amongst others, witness the election of a new Chairperson of … The post President attends 53rd ECOWAS

The Ghana National Armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, have won the just ended 2018 Armwrestling Championship with a total of 88 medals. Nigeria and Mali placed second and third with 14 and 10 medals respectively. The two day event held at the Hathramani Hall at the Accra Sports Stadium for both the left and right … The post Ghana wins 2018 Africa Armwrestling Championship

The institute of Entrepreneurs and Small Business Development (IESBD) in collaboration with the Foundation for Financial Inclusion has launched the Ghana Informal Sector Business Executives Summit and Awards. The Summit and Awards scheduled to take place on August 10, under the theme: “Informal Sector: The Engine for Economic Growth and Development”. The event seeks to create … The post Maiden

Reverend Washington Komla Darke, Vice President, Administration, Ghana Baptist Convention, has called on all stakeholders to give critical attention to the issue of ritual servitude popularly known as “trokosi”, and purge it out. He said though the practice was abolished in 1998, it seems it was only effective on paper citing continued practice in secrets … The post Trokosi

More than 49,000 of the estimated 100,000 children entrapped into modern slavery of child labour are operating on the Volta Lake in the country. Mr David Kofi Ewusi, the Country Director of Engage Now Africa, a Child protection and welfare Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has disclosed. He said out of the figure, 21,000 were engaged in … The post More

Mr Rockson Ayine Bukari, the Upper East Regional Minister, has inaugurated the Regional Committee of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFAC) with a call on members to showcase the culture of the area. The Minister, who spelt out the terms of reference and working conditions of the committee, said the success of the … The post Upper East