The Association of Ghana Industries says over 70 per cent of companies are optimistic that business situation would improve in the next six months. In its research report on assessing the impact of covid-19 on businesses in the country, the Association said by June 2021, 80 per cent of businesses expected recovery from the Covid-19 … The post AGI

The University of Health and Allied Sciences has graduated its first cohort of 41 medical doctors after undergoing six years of rigorous training in the Ho Teaching Hospital. The medical doctors, who have already started their housemanship in various hospitals in the country after being sworn-in earlier by the Medical and Dental Council, participated in … The post UHAS

Peter Osei Amoako, Director of Finance, COCOBOD, says the Board paid a total of $19.25 million to Agricult Ghana Limited for procurement of fertilizer in the 2013/2014 crop season. He said the first payment, was made on August 13, 2014 by a letter of instruction to the Ghana International Bank for the transfer of $11 … The post Opuni Trial:

United Front Party (UFP)’s Nana Agyenim Boateng’s bid to challenge his disqualification and also stop the conduct of the December 7 election has been rejected by an Accra High Court. Boateng was one of the prospective presidential candidates disqualified by the Electoral Commission (EC). The Commission however gave 12 others the-go-ahead to contest in the … The post UFP

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Black Stars and Sudan will be played behind closed doors. The measure according to a statement from the GFA is part of a number of measures taken by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), to ensure that games are … The post Black Stars to play Sudan behind closed

The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has paid GH¢280 million arrears of caterers and cooks engaged by the scheme. Mrs Gertrude Quarshigah, the National Coordinator of GSFP, who announced this, said about 2,244 people, mostly caterers and cooks, were employed by the programme compared to 1,365 under the NDC administration, representing an increase of 60 … The post School

President Nana Akufo-Addo says government has disbursed GH¢600 million to 200,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as loans under the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme to aid their recovery. He said government has launched a GH¢2 billion Ghana Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Ghana Credit Programme which would provide guarantees for banks to lend to businesses who … The post Government

Speaker of Parliament Prof Aaron Michael Oquaye at the weekend adjourned Parliament sine die, to enable Members participate in the final leg of campaigning before the polls. On December 7, 2020, the Ghanaian electorate will elect a president and Members of Parliament (MP). In his closing remarks, before the adjournment, the Speaker expressed confidence that … The post 7th

A District Court has ordered for a comprehensive medical report on Opambour Agya Badu Nkansah, the second alleged murderer of Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh. The court presided over by Ms Ama Adomako Kwaakye further ordered the Police to treat Opambour Agya Badu Nkansah, the second suspect who is also on admission at the Police Hospital, … The post Provide

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) on Monday announced that it is linking the Scheme’s Card to the National Identification Authority’s database to allow Ghana-Card holders to access affordable healthcare services. Additionally, Ghana-Card holders could use their cards to access health services at all National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) accredited service providers across the country. … The post Ghana-Card

Rosemond Alade Brown aka Akuapem Poloo, an Actress, who allegedly displayed her naked picture together with her son on social media, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Rosemond, a social media entertainer, charged with publication of obscene material, two counts of engaging in domestic violence, has pleaded not guilty. The Court presided over by … The post Court

The Greater Accra Region has the highest valid voter population for the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections. Out of the total 17,029,971 valid voters on the Register, the Region has 3,529,181, followed closely by Ashanti Region, with 3020,141 voters. Dr Bossman Eric Asare, the Deputy Chairman in charge of Corporate Services at the Electoral Commission … The post Election

Ghana has over the past three weeks recorded an increase in active coronavirus cases from 398 to 1139 cases. The total number of deaths is 320. The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has therefore, asked Ghanaians to adhere strictly to public health guidelines to stem a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. … The post Ghana COVID-19 cases surge appeared first