The African Development Bank (AfDB) loaned Ghana some $156 million from its African Development Fund to construct the Fufulso-Sawla road and additional projects including schools, teachers’ quarters, clinics, lorry parks, markets, and water systems. The project was concluded on scheduled in 38 months and launched in August 2015. The Ghana government raised the counterpart funding … The post AfDB
An Accra High Court has granted Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, a Former Deputy Minister of Finance, a self-recognisance bail of GH¢3 million for allegedly wilfully causing financial loss of €2,370,000 to the State. Dr Forson, who pleaded not guilty, is also facing an additional charge of “Intentionally misapplying public property contrary to section 1 (2) … The post Court
Scores of furniture manufacturers have appealed to the government to ban imported second-hand furniture as it was also affecting the growth and development of the local industry. “The furniture we produce here are of quality, and less expensive as compared to the second-hand ones and I believe if it is banned, the people will have … The post Government
Skipper of the Black Stars, Andre Dede Ayew has apologized to Ghanaians for the Black Stars’ shambolic performance at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. The four-time champions, guided by Serbian coach, Milovan Rajevac shockingly lost 3-2 to minnows Comoros to exit the continental competition at the Group stage for the first … The post We are sorry – Ayew apologises
The police has arrested seven persons in connection with violence that broke out in Nima between two rival groups around 1530 hours on Tuesday. Two of the suspects are on admission at a hospital under police guard. One injured victim identified as Appiah is also on admission at the 37 Military Hospital responding to treatment. … The post Nima violence: Seven persons arrested
The George Padmore Research Library will soon start charging tourists who visit and patronise the facility. Mr Simon Teye, Director at the Library, told the Ghana News Agency that Management had had discussions with the Executive Director of Ghana Library Authority on the necessary steps to raise some revenue. “Originally, we are not mandated to … The post George Padmore
The Gambia Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has found former President, Yahya Jammeh, and 13 others criminally liable for the unlawful killing, torture and forced disappearances of about 67 West African migrants, including 44 Ghanaians. The accomplices are Ousman Sonko, Solo Bojang, Malick Jatta (Alfidie), Sanna Manjang, Kawsu Camara (Bombardier), Tumbul Tamba, Bai Lowe, … The post Murder
Two counsels for some of the accused persons standing trial over an alleged treason have challenged the credibility of the work of the translator in the ongoing trial. Mr Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, counsel for Donyo Kafui, alias ‘Ezor,’ Bright Alan Debrah, alias ‘BB,’ Corporal Seidu Abubakar and Corporal Sylvester Akanpewu and Mr Kormivi Doztsi, holding … The post Treason
A total of 79 customary marriages were dissolved at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in 2021, according to data from the Assembly. The Assembly, in 2021, registered a total of 345 customary marriages, 79 of, which were dissolved, indicating that, one out of four of the marriages registered collapsed. They were engagements and Islamic marriages. … The post One
Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo, the Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), says the Association can no longer hold on for Government for better conditions of service. He said the Association was worried about the “undue delay” in finalising negotiations on the conditions of Service for its members and said … The post Industrial
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