The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has disclosed that the east African country plans to sell up to 40 percent of shares in the state-owned telecom monopoly Ethio-Telecom by July. Ahmed disclosed the plan during a report he presented to Ethiopian Parliamentarians. The Ethiopian PM didn’t disclose the identity of potential bidders for Ethio-Telecom shares … The post Ethiopia
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expelled Mr Allotey Jacobs, a former Central Regional Chairman of the party, over allegations of misconduct and anti-party behaviour. It has also suspended Mr Stephen Atubiga, a member of the party over similar offences. A statement signed by Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary, NDC, and copied to the … The post NDC expels
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has revoked the Diploma in Nursing Certificate it awarded in 2020 to Ms Comfort Atingane, for impersonation. According to a statement signed by Mr Andrews K Boateng Registrar of the University and issued in Kumasi, Ms Atingane, who was a student of the Sunyani Nursing and … The post KNUST
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, has paid a working visit to the Forestry Commission to mark the International Day of Forests. After holding a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Allotey, and Management of the Forestry Commission, the Minister directed that there should be no further issuance … The post No mining
The Ghana government has spent GH¢230 million in the past four years in providing proper drainage systems across the country towards addressing the perennial flooding in some parts of the country. Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, Minister for Works and Housing, who disclosed this in Accra after touring some major drainage projects in some flood-prone areas on … The post Ghana
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has launched a “Green Ghana Programme” that would see a minimum of five million trees planted across the country to mark the International Day of the Forest on June 11. The event will have high profile personalities, including the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- … The post Ghana
The government has been urged to review the tax exemptions regime and pass the Exemptions Bill with the necessary modifications into law. It must also block loopholes in domestic revenue mobilisation, such as illicit financial flows in the natural resources sector. In its presentation on REVENUE MOBILISATION MEASURES IN THE 2021 BUDGET STATEMENT, ALI-NAKYEA & … The post Tax
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, has advocated that wage increase in 2021 and beyond be moderate and based on cost of living differentials and productivity. “We should not as Ghanaians be quick to jump on the streets asking for higher wages. Our demands, our negotiations should be based … The post Let’s have
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has recommended the creation of a seven-member committee to investigate the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) over the revocation of licenses of UT Bank and UniBank. This follows petitions by two citizens, Mr Prince Kofi Amoaneng and Dr Kwabena Duffour and presented on their behalf … The post Parliament
Asian stocks fell broadly on Tuesday after a coalition of Western nations announced sanctions on Chinese officials for alleged human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims. China immediately announced retaliatory sanctions against the EU that appeared broader. China’s Shanghai Composite index dropped 31.93 points, or 0.93 per cent, to 3,411.51 as China imposed tit-for-tat sanctions about … The post Asian
Mr Kisses Johnson, Health Promotion Specialist, Health Promotion Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged the public to still observe the safety protocols after taking the COVID-19 vaccine. He said even though the vaccines strengthen the immune system to fight viruses if exposed, it was still essential for people to continue to adhere … The post Don’t
The Sekondi High Court has dismissed an application filed by counsel for the first respondent, lawyer Frank Davies to strike out an election petition filed by the NDC Parliamentary Candidate in the December 07 elections Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah. The suit was challenging the declaration of first Respondent Mr Joe Ghartey as winner of the … The post Court
The Registrar-General’s Department has reiterated its decision to delete all dormant companies from its database to clean up the register. This follows two earlier notices issued on 12 May and on 18th December 2020 in the media and on the Department’s website respectively, informing companies about the intended cleanup of the Department’s register. In a … The post Registrar-General
A convict at the Amanfrom Prisons camp, who escaped from lawful custody during a field work at the camp, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Nkawie Circuit Court. Prince Kwadwo Gyamfi, who had completed 10 out of his 12 months jail term at the camp, managed to run away while he was … The post Ex-convict jailed for third time appeared first on
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