German carmakers BMW, Volkswagen and Daimler face a fine of billions of euros from EU competition authorities over unauthorized collusion, according to a report in the Friday edition German weekly Der Spiegel. The fine could be imposed in the coming weeks, the magazine reported. The European Commission did not comment on the report following a … The post Report:
Dr Bernice Adiku Heloo, Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe has faulted President Nana Akufo-Addo for not highlighting the issue of the three kidnappings girls in Takoradi in the State of the Nation (SoNA)Address. According to her the kidnappings of the three girls in Takoradi is an important public matter which must not be relegated … The post MP
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced for the information of the public that it has with immediate effect resumed the issuance of Voter ID cards nationwide. A statement signed by Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the EC and copied to the Ghana News Agency said any person who wishes to replace a lost, defaced … The post EC resumes replacement of voter ID cards
The Nigerian flagged Access Bank is facing a legal challenge over a bank account opened with stolen identity that served as a conduit for defrauding customers of an estate developer. One Stanley Koranteng, a director of Diamond Estates, allegedly used the passport number G088021 which belonged to one Lois Adabla but maintained his picture as … The post Estate developer
As the world celebrates women on International Women’s Day (IWD) with a focus on women’s right, on the theme “Balance for Better”, I will like to throw light on the harassment some women face in line of duty. Every year, women are celebrated on March 8 to bring to the fore their social, economic, cultural … The post Women, job and harassment appeared first on
Mr. John Peter Amewu, Minister of Energy, says the government is aiming at 100 per cent electricity penetration and to also ensure that there is affordability. Currently about 83 per cent of the population have access to power. He added that a lot would need to be done to achieve that goal of universal access. … The post Government aiming at 100 per cent power
The Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of Inquiry on Friday brought its public hearing to a close. The Commission, which started its public hearing on February 14, sat for 13 days, with 34 witnesses appearing before it. The breakdown of witnesses include three ministers of state; Mr Ambrose Dery, Minister of the Interior, Mr Albert Kan-Daapah, … The post Short Commission
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will, for the first time, capture the finger prints of candidates who would be writing this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as part of measures to curb impersonation. “In order to nib in the bud the growing trend of impersonation, the registration exercise for the 2019 … The post WAEC
The Government on Friday asked the Joy News to update the documentary titled, “Militia in the heart of the Nation” aired on Thursday, 7th March, to reflect the reality. As a result, the government through the Ministry had sent a letters to the management of the Multimedia group. Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister of Information … The post Government
The Sekyere East District Health Directorate together with the Effiduase Government Hospital and the District Assembly, is embarking on a district-wide outreach campaign to sensitize the people on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the country. The programme will start with a two-day free eye screening and health talk at Ntunkumso, a farming … The post Sekyere
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to establish a committee that will be in charge of preparation and holding of the Russia-Africa summit in Sochi, this year. It named an Aide to the President, Yury Ushakov, as Chairman of the Organizing Committee. A regulation on the Organizing Committee has been approved and the … The post Russia takes steps
Tourists who would be visiting the Kakum National Park are to expect interesting varieties of new packages in addition to the canopy walk, Mr Isadore Nii Attoh Armah, Executive Director of the Ghana Heritage Conservation Trust (GHCT), has said. The Park, which is home to elephants, more than 800 rare species of birds, butterflies, reptiles, … The post Kakum
Three friends who took turns to defile a 13-year-old girl at Nungua have been admitted to bail by an Accra Circuit Court. Agbenyo Cyril Eli, a Salesperson, Aaron Acheampong, a student, Richmond Ayim have been admitted to bail in the sum of GH? 20,000 each with three sureties each of which one has to be … The post Three friends held over defilement granted bail
The National Commission for Civic Education, (NCCE) on Friday joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Women’s Day to recognize the contribution of women to society. A statement issued by the NCCE, signed by Mrs Joyce Afutu, the NCCE Director in Charge of Corporate Affairs, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, … The post NCCE
Mr Mohammed Alhassan, the National Security civilian operative who assaulted Mr Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, during the January 31 Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary by-election, has rendered an apology for his conduct. Testifying on Friday before the Short Commission of Inquiry, Mr Mohammed apologized to Mr George, while the National Security also … The post National
Mrs Samira Bawumia, the Wife of the Vice President, on Friday said the promotion of gender equality is an essential part of violence prevention. She said, all over the world, a clearer path for the realization of the rights and empowerment of women was through political, economic and technological empowerment. Mrs Bawumia was speaking at … The post Promotion
The STAR-Ghana Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) on Friday organised a national dialogue on the status of the Ghanaian woman, to commemorate the 2019 International Women’s Day (IWD). The programme on the theme: “Balance for Better; Examining Progress and Prospects for Gender Equality in Ghana,” brought together … The post STAR-Ghana/Gender
Mr Kofi S. Yamoah, the Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has urged financial institutions to empower women in financial services especially investment to reduce the pitfalls they experience from some institutions. He said it was necessary to empower women on finance and business in the private sector to be abreast with how … The post Financial
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