I had the privilege of attending the Seventh Meeting of the Statistical Commission for Africa held online from October 13-15, 2020 that was sponsored by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The meeting assembled Heads of African National Statistical Offices from member states; and statistics and policy experts from various organizations. The goal … The post Fact
For 12 years our founder and Managing Editor, Emmanuel K. Dogbevi working with volunteers have selflessly produced and served you with high quality independent journalism that is necessary in these times. As one of Ghana and Africa’s remarkable investigative journalists, his works have continued to throw light on important issues, influence policy and expose wrongdoing. … The post We
For 12 years our founder and Managing Editor, Emmanuel K. Dogbevi working with volunteers have selflessly produce and served you with high quality journalism that is necessary in these times. As one of Ghana and Africa’s remarkable investigative journalists, his works have continued to throw light on important issues, influence policy and expose wrongdoing. Two … The post We
Some traders in Tema has accused politicians of causing the rise in COVID-19 cases in Ghana due to their disregard to protocols. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, they said the impunity with which the political parties toured and conducted rallies amid the virus amazed them and that had led to the upsurge. Active COVID-19 … The post Tema
Private sector players engaged in the export sector in the Northern Region have been urged to add value to their products to make them competitive and to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. Dr John-Hawkins Asiedu, Technical Advisor Industrial Parks and Special Economic Zones at the Ministry of Trade and … The post Ghana
Anthony Fauci, the top US expert on the coronavirus, has not yet had contact with president-elect Joe Biden, amid growing concerns that the refusal of President Donald Trump to facilitate the smooth transition of power will cause harm. “If you don’t have a smooth transition, you would not optimize any efforts you are doing right … The post Fauci
The Federation International Football Association (FIFA) Club World Cup 2020 will take place in Qatar from 1-11 February next year. It would be the second time Qatar has played host to the world’s continental club champions after successfully staging the 2019 version of the tournament, which was won by Liverpool FC. The upcoming FIFA Club … The post FIFA
The face of business seems to be changing all the time. Right now, the extensive use of tech is fuelling it like never before. Humans appear to have come a long way when you look back to the Industrial Revolution, where labourers attempted to try and reject machines because they were worried that they would … The post Is technology making us more productive? appeared
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has controverted allegations by the country’s first Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, that he (President’s) interfered in his work. A nine-paged response issued on Tuesday by Nana Asante Bediatuo, Secretary to the President, in reaction to the issues raised by Mr Amidu in his resignation letter, said his submissions in the letter … The post Akufo-Addo
Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor, Bank of Ghana on Tuesday urged banking institutions to put in place effective cyber risk management policies to secure and safeguard their systems against possible cyber-attacks. He said the digitization of the banking systems would be eroded if adequate investments were not made for the effective protection of the information … The post Bank
Ghana on Tuesday, signed a Framework Arrangement (FA) with the Government of the Republic of Korea, concerning the concessional loans from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) for the years 2020 to 2022. Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance signed on behalf of Ghana, while Mr Kim Sungsoo, the Korean Ambassador to Ghana, signed … The post Ghana
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Ghana on Tuesday deployed 40 long-term observers (LTOs) across the country ahead of the December polls. A statement by Marian Gabriel, the Mission’s Deputy Chief Observer and copied to the Ghana News Agency said the observers would meet local electoral officials, candidates, and representatives from political … The post EU
Dr Francis Bawaana Dakura, Member of Parliament (MP) for Jirapa Constituency in the Upper West Region has appeared in court on charges of alleged fraud and money laundering. Dr Dakura is alleged to have collected GH¢3.5 million, the equivalent of $900,000 between April 2016 and January 2017, under the pretext of selling 2.8 acres of … The post Jirapa
The Black Stars of Ghana were beaten 1-0 by Sudan in the fourth game of the Africa Cup Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Omdurman, Sudan on Tuesday, November 17. Mohammed Abdel Rahman scored for Sudan in the second half of the game to deny the Stars early qualification from Group C. The Stars needed at least … The post Sudan beats Ghana by a lone goal appeared first on
Ghana’s transit trade is estimated to generate GH¢134 million annually, as revenue for the nation. Ms Benonita Bismarck, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) who made this known, said transit trade had become a significant component of the country’s economy. Speaking at a seminar on transit trade for police officers in Kumasi, … The post Ghana’s
Justice Irene Charity Larbi, Judge-In-Charge of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), has said the use of ADR mechanisms has assisted to reduce backlog of cases substantially in the courts. She said most courts have been decongested, and thus allowing judges to have more time to handle cases not amenable to ADR. “ADR cuts down the cost … The post ADR
Justice Irene Charity Larbi, Judge-In-Charge of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), has said the use of ADR mechanisms has assisted to reduce backlog of cases substantially in the courts. She said most courts have been decongested, and thus allowing judges to have more time to handle cases not amenable to ADR. “ADR cuts down the cost … The post ADR
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has received with shock and dismay the news of the resignation of the Special Prosecutor, Mr Martin Amidu. Mr Amidu tended his resignation to the Office of the President on Monday, November 16,2020. The Special Prosecutor (SP) cited backlash on the risk assessment and anti-corruption report submitted on the Agyapa … The post NPP responds to Amidu’s
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