In Africa, only five per cent of women occupy the position of Chief Executive Officers of organizations, despite the fact that businesses which have most women on their boards have an operating profit of 20 per cent higher than industry average, according to Ms Marie Royce, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs of … The post US
A five-person team from Africa Uncensored has received the 2019 TRACE Prize in Vancouver for their investigation “The Profiteers”, which uncovered wartime corruption in East Africa. The team includes John-Allan Namu, Elijah Kanyi, Samuel Munia, Steve Biko and Clement Kumalija. According to a press release copied to ghanabusinessnews.com, the annual investigative reporting award recognizes journalism … The post Africa
Mr. Archibald Adams, the Advocacy Coordinator of Planned Parenthood Association Ghana (PPAG), has said that Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) would be included in some subjects to be studied in schools from September this year. He said the CSE has been developed, validated and accepted by the Ministry of Education while learning and teaching materials have … The post Comprehensive
Huawei, a leading producer of technology devices says it has observed an increase in growth in its shipment of products. The company said it had shipped 100 million smartphones by 30 May, beating last year by 49 days when it clocked the same number on 18 July. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency … The post Huawei shipped 100 million within five months
Reverend Johnson Avuletey, Deputy Volta Regional Minister, has challenged the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to redouble efforts at capturing self-employed and workers in the informal sector in the Region under the Scheme. He observed that the state of many aged people especially in the informal sector, who had retired, continued with grave … The post SSNIT
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has set Friday June 28 to deliver judgment in the matter of Mr. Alfred Agbesi Woyome versus the Republic of Ghana in Arusha, Tanzania. In a press release copied to Ghana News Agency, said Mr. Woyome applied to the continental court arguing that his human rights were … The post African Court to rule on Ghana/Woyome
James Kwesi Appiah, Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars has called for fair officiating as they prepare to take on Cameroon and Guinea-Bissau in the remaining Group F matches of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 in Egypt. Appiah, who guided the Black Stars to a two all stalemate … The post Black Stars coach calls
The Narcotic Control Board (NARCOB) has destroyed 8 tones impounded drugs worth more than GHC 1million as Ghana joins the world in commemorating the International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking. The drugs destroyed included cannabis, karts and tramadol, accosted from people at entry and exit points of the nation, especially from the ports, … The post NARCOB
Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the First Lady of Ghana, on behalf of the Rebecca Foundation, has presented six ambulances to selected health institutions across the country to facilitate healthcare delivery. She explained that the donations were part of the Rebecca Foundation’s continuous effort in supporting various institutions whose mandate involved health delivery and catering for the … The post Rebecca
Ghana, as a signatory to the Council of Europe International Convention on cybercrime is currently preparing to accede to the Convention 108+ on Data protection. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia made this known in a speech read on his behalf at the formal opening of the maiden Africa Regional Data Protection and Privacy Conference on … The post Ghana
Mr. Antony Mensah, the Asutifi North District Chief Executive has inaugurated a District Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee on Sanitation (DICCS) with a call on members, to be innovative and help to eradicate open defecation within the district. Composition of the 13-member committee comprised of representatives from the Ghana Education Service, Environmental Health Department of the District … The post Asutifi
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