The world has been battling poverty, and efforts are being made in different economies to reduce inequality, but those efforts won’t yield desired outcomes in the required funding gaps are not met, especially in some of the world’s poorest countries. A new report says some of the world’s poorest countries currently have a funding gap … The post World’s
The Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) has arrested two persons for allegedly trafficking narcotics through a courier service in Accra. The suspects are Daniel Newman Teye, 32 and Kwasi Kumi Otenpong (alias Timmy) 29, were on Thursday, August 30, this year arrested by operatives of NACOB when the former presented a package, a small speaker for … The post Two
The World Bank has approved $50 million to support the Government’s efforts at addressing illegal small-scale mining under activities outlined in the Multi-Sectoral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP). The draft manual of activities would be sponsored by the Bank and presented to its top management. The document is expected to be approved for implementation within the … The post World
Mr Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten, Minister of Trade and Industry on Tuesday said government has outlined a very comprehensive set of incentives for Companies and Businesses that promote the, “One District One Factory” initiative to develop the country. The incentives include duty free status for importing machinery and equipment, duty free for importing all raw materials … The post Government
The Lands Commission says government is having difficulty in paying compensation on some compulsorily acquired lands, especially within Accra, due to conflicting claims by owners of the lands. “The difficulty we face is that some of the acquisitions have been done and government wants to pay the compensations but the problem we have is the … The post Conflicting
African Union Continental Symposium on the Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent has opened in Accra with call on leaders to create stronger regional and national momentum amongst states and civil society. Mr Idrissa Kane, the Deputy Regional Representative, United Nations High Commission on Human Rights (UNHCHR), Eastern Africa Office, said … The post African
Restoration at the Accra Sports Stadium, has seen progress lately as work is still ongoing in other to meet the deadline for the completion ahead of the African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), which is slated for November 17 to December 1, 2018. A visit to the venue by GNA Sports, saw improvement on the … The post Steady progress on the pitch at Accra Sports
The Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with Starkey Hearing Foundation has inaugurated the technical working group for the development of a National Strategic Plan on ear and hearing health. The working group chaired by Nana Kwabena Adjei-Mensah, MOH Acting Chief Director, had Professor Emmanuel Kitcher, Co-Chair Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Consultant, University of … The post MoH
Smallholder charcoal producers in the major charcoal-producing districts in the Brong Ahafo Region, have appealed to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a review of the existing regulatory regime on charcoal production, to address some of their concerns. The smallholder charcoal producers who were mostly from Nkoranza North, Kintampo North and South Districts as well … The post Smallholder
Ghana’s recent ratings by the Standards and Poor indicating that the economy has improved from a B – status to a solid B, with a stable outlook, is a confirmation that we’re in the right direction, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, said Tuesday. He explained: “We’re not where we want to be, but we believe … The post Ghana’s economy is in the right hands
With a broad smile while working on a well pruned cocoa farm, Esi Attaa, 40, who hails from Twifo Praso in the Central Region, tells how her farm has been transformed over the past two years through the help of the Boame Scheme. Auntie Esi says her yield has increased from a 100-kilogram bag of … The post Empowering women and sustaining nature through
Smallholder charcoal producers in the major charcoal-producing districts in the Brong Ahafo Region, have appealed to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a review of the existing regulatory regime on charcoal production, to address some of their concerns. The smallholder charcoal producers who were mostly from Nkoranza North, Kintampo North and South Districts as well … The post Smallholder
A 22-year-old Air Condition Technician who allegedly sexually molested a four year old girl at Ashaley Botwe was on Tuesday remanded into Police custody by an Accra Circuit Court. Nurudeen Iddrisu is said to have inserted his finger into the victim’s vagina when the victim went into his room. Charged with indecent assault, Iddrisu has … The post Technician
Muntalla Mohammed Binlard, a Businessman who defiled a seven year old girl at Nima has been sentenced to 25 years in absentia by an Accra Circuit Court. This was after the court had found Binlard aged 31, guilty on the charge of defilement, taking into consideration the extent of damaged caused the seven year old … The post Businessman jailed 25 years in absentia
Lack of bridges in some parts of the Bongo District in the Upper East Region is affecting health care delivery at the Bongo District Hospital. The situation further affects quality education as pupils are prevented from going to school because they cannot cross some damaged bridges especially when it rains. The revelation came up from … The post Lack
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli State and President of the National House of Chiefs, has assured the people of Asogli and the Volta Region that his exploits in the business world would bring development to the Region. “Everything I have done has been about making possible the desired change in the lives of … The post My development approach
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has assured the public of government’s commitment to implementing its industrialisation plan designed to transform the Ghanaian economy. He said government would continue to offer incentives to local industries similar to those offered to foreign companies wishing to set up businesses in Ghana. Vice President Bawumia said such incentives had … The post VALCO
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