Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has re-affirmed government’s commitment to construct 10 fish landing sites along the fishing communities in the country. He said funding for the projects had been secured and work would soon begin. The beneficiary communities include; Teshie in the Greater Accra Region, Axim and Dixcove in the Western Region; Elmina, Winneba, … The post Government

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has enjoined Ghanaians not to aid foreigners obtain the National Identity Card, saying Ghanaians ought to cherish their nationality and citizenship. Thus, there must be utmost vigilance on the part of all citizens in making sure that only Ghanaians get the “Ghana Card”. “Let us cherish our nationality, let us … The post Don’t

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Monday said his administration was on the path of fulfilling many of the promises made to the Ghanaian electorate. He said his government, over the course of the last two and a half years in office, has fulfilled a considerable number of the assurances made, adding that “by the end … The post We are on path to fulfil our

Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante, Chairman of the National Peace Council, says monetisation of politics in the country continues to deny well qualified persons from seeking political office. He said there are many people with brilliant ideas and with the good heart to serve the country but due to their inability dole out money they fail … The post Monetisation

Ghana will this year launch a new payment method using the universal QR codes. The universal QR code is the world’s first interoperable payment acceptance solution and provides customers with an easy option for digital payment on business transactions, which reduces the technological challenges associated with operating cash-lite society. The universal QR code will allow … The post Ghana

The mass registration exercise of the National Identification Authority (NIA) in the Greater Accra Region came to an end on Saturday, 6, 2019, with a total of 1,972,692 qualified Ghanaians registered for the Ghana Card. A total of 581,767 cards were not printed instantly due largely to internet connectivity challenges and, therefore, could not be … The post NIA

Andre Dede Ayew, Captain of the Black Stars, has said, the team has disappointed Ghanaians and he will bear the full responsibility as the leader. In an interview with the GNA Sports, the Fenerbache forward noted that, though the team worked hard with the aim of winning the ultimate at this year’s continental event, one … The post We have failed

The Export-Import Bank of China (China EximBank) has so far funded over 600 billion yuan ($87 billion) in projects in 46 African countries. The funding mainly supports major projects with prominent economic and social benefits in Africa, said the bank. The bank will step up efforts in supporting projects of clean energy, new energy, and … The post China

The family of the late Kofi Poku, also known as ‘Asco Pee’, the 35-year old phone repairer who died on Sunday, July 07, 2019, after he was allegedly manhandled By the Old Tafo police, is calling for justice. “We are appealing to the Inspector General of Police ( IGP) to use his good offices to … The post Family petitions Ghana’s IGP

Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have agreed to legislate the minimum producer price to be paid to cocoa farmers as a means to safeguard their income. The two countries agreed to pay farmers a guaranteed minimum price of 70 per cent of the floor price of $2,600 per tonne. Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, Chief Executive of … The post Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire to legislate

An Accra High Court has discharged the nine people accused of allegedly attempting to secede part of Ghana, to be known as Western Togoland and as an independent State. When the case was called on Monday, July 8, Ms Winifred Sarpong, a Senior State Attorney, told the court that she had been instructed to withdraw … The post Accra High Court discharges secessionist

The Accra Commercial High Court One on Monday dismissed an application to strike-out a conspiracy case against Mr Anthony Kwaku Boahen, the Deputy Director of Communications of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the main opposition party. The Court presided over by Justice Samuel K. Asiedu declined it with the reason that the application was similar … The post Court

A 10-member high-powered government delegation led by Professor Kwesi Yankah, Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education, is in the People’s Republic of China to discuss issues on development and quality education. The delegation, made up of representatives of educational and stakeholder institutions in Ghana are currently holding official meetings with the Leadership of … The post Prof

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malta Enterprise, Malta’s economic development agency, tasked with attracting new foreign direct investment as well as facilitating the growth of existing operations. The MoU empowers both parties to set up a strategic think-tank composed of officers from both agencies and partnered … The post GIPC

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, on Sunday signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) agreement, a deal expected to improve intra-African trade, enhance economic growth and sustainable development. Nigeria, together with Benin, signed the agreement on the margins of an extraordinary summit of the African Union (AU) in Niamey, the capital of Niger, where the … The post Nigeria

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has commended the Power Distribution Service (PDS) and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Eastern Region for their collaboration with the PURC, leading to the resolving of complaints of customers swiftly. The Director, Regional Operations of the PURC, Alhaji Jabaru Abukari, who commended the two institutions at … The post PURC

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Sunday reiterated the importance of coordinating continental initiatives with the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to spur infrastructure development across Africa. She noted the UN’ commitment to “working with African institutions to mobilize the resources that will be required for the full implementation of the African Continental … The post It’s

Sebastien Desabre, former coach of the Cranes of Uganda, has secured a new job with Pyramids FC of Egypt, after his sack. Desabre, who coached the Cranes of Uganda at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt to the second round of the competition, was sacked after they lost the round of 16 … The post Sacked Ugandan coach secures job in Egypt appeared first on

I have always wondered if as a society we are really interested in the quality and standard of healthcare we receive. A number of factors have created this uncertainty in my mind. Primary amongst them is the level of coverage healthcare gets on print, social and electronic media. Last week, the Minister of Health inaugurated the … The post How much financial

Professor Joseph Atsu Ayee, senior lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, is calling on government to design a comprehensive legislation to promote party accountability and prevent money laundering in political elections. This, according to the Professor, entailed a better oversight of integrity in the public sector,  stronger political parties and … The post Design