The Network of Professional Women in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WiWASH) of the Ghana Water Limited has charged women to refrain from undue competition with men in the pursuit of gender equality. Such behaviours, it said brew unnecessary tension between men and women and render the equality agenda counterproductive. The Country Director for IRC Ghana … The post Don’t compete with Men – Women
A nine-member committee has been inaugurated to oversee the development and growth of the local manufacture of cement in the country. The committee is mandate to monitor and coordinate activities in the manufacture of cement in line with the stipulations of the manufacturer of cement regulations. The members included, Chairman of the Committee, Professor Alex … The post Cement
The Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) of the African Union (AU) has launched its 20th commemorative anniversary in Accra. The anniversary which will be commemorated across all member states of the union aims at reflecting the organisation’s journey of fostering Pan-African values and advancing socio-economic and cultural development amongst the people. It will also … The post ECOSOCC
A professor of governance at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, Adebayo Olukoshi, has called on African leaders to develop innovative solutions to generate revenue in order to end the cycle of debt distress on the continent. According to him, such innovations could only be possible if the leaders build the political will to lift … The post Develop
Team CSR Ghana, a non-profit organisation as part of its second annual Easter Health fair last Saturday, organised a free medical screening for residents of the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The beneficiaries were screened for health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure,ear,nose and throat infections, malaria as well as eye … The post Nkwantanang
The Minister of Roads and Highways designate, Francis Asenso-Boakye has cut sod for the construction of the 120 kilometre Sunyani-Sampa road in the Bono Region. The $ 125 million project solely funded solely by the government is expected to be completed in 24 months. Addressing a durbar of chiefs and people of Jinijini at Berekum … The post Roads, Highways
OtumfuoOsei Tutu II, Asantehene, joined residents to tidy up the city by sweeping the streets, desilting gutters, and clearing weeds, at the weekend. The clean-up exercise formed part of activities lined-up to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Asantehene, since his ascension to the Golden Stool, in 1999. Traditional leaders in Greater Kumasi Metropolis led … The post Asantehene
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana says it has suspended the charging of Verification Fee for nurses and midwives who apply to practice abroad. At its meeting held on March 26, 2024, “the 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council took a decision to halt the implementation of the newly approved … The post Nursing and Midwifery Council suspends Verification
Team CSR Ghana, a non-profit organisation as part of its second annual Easter Health fair last Saturday, organised a free medical screening for residents of the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The beneficiaries were screened for health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure,ear,nose and throat infections, malaria as well as eye … The post Nkwantanang
The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, Prof Peter Quartey,has cautioned the country against excessive spending this year to avoid putting the economy out of gear. The nation, according to him, during every election year spend beyond reasonable limit and then use the next to … The post Let’s guard against
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Francis Asenso Boakye, has given the assurance that the Kenyasi-Acherensua road project in the Ahafo Region will be completed this year. The 8.9-kilometre road project, which was delayed due to funding, has now been provided with money worth of $ 4.5 million by the government for the completion … The post 8.9km Kenyasi-Acherensua
The Minister-designate for The Interior, Henry Quartey, has cautioned immigration personnel against the practice of escorting their families and associates through security check points at the Kotoka International Airport. He said certain personnel, sometimes off-duty or stationed outside Accra, assist their family and friends through immigration processes, thereby jeopardising the laid down travel procedures. Mr … The post Stop
The escalation in fuel, fertiliser, and food prices is having a notable impact on food security in Ghana. Starting from 2020, the compounding factors of the COVID-19 pandemic, droughts impacting agricultural output, and the recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine have caused substantial worldwide price fluctuations, particularly in essential inputs like fertiliser. Ghana, being a … The post Support
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia Palmer, on Thursday sworn-in 20 new Peace Corps Volunteers to support agriculture and quality health delivery in Ghana. She was joined by the Deputy Minister of Communications, Charles Acheampong, and traditional leaders to swear-in the volunteers, after the new cohorts were taken through eleven weeks of language … The post Ghana
The Minister of Finance Designate, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has appealed to chief directors and heads of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict compliance with their stated budgets for the year in order to curtail overruns. To achieve this, he said, it was imperative that they engaged their political heads and not … The post Don’t overrun
The President of Kenya, Dr William Ruto, says the African Union (AU) is working to ratify all financial institutions within the Union as part of efforts to enhance intra-trade and commerce among African countries. According to him, this would go a long way in developing the needed financial architecture to provide the needed support to … The post Rally
A six-week Support for West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) training in maritime affairs and security opened at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra on Tuesday. Sponsored by the European Union (EU), the ongoing training which is the fourth edition forms part of efforts to build capacity and competencies of staff and personnel of … The post 6-week EU-SWAIMS training begins
Budgets overruns constitute one huge public financial management problem in Ghana. In spite of budgets prepared for various state projects, the problem recurs and is worst in election years when politicians want to complete particular projects to attract votes. Since overrun occurs when the actual cost of a project exceeds the estimated or budgeted cost, … The post Embrace measures to avoid budget
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) last Friday destroyed 500 bales of substandard baby diapers valued at GH¢3 million, at its recycle plant at Ashiaman, near Tema. The destruction of the two 40-footer containers diapers, which were seized from the markets at Kasoa, in the Central Region, Tema in Greater Accra and the Central Business District … The post FDA destroys 500 bales of
The Islamic Republic of Iran has reminded the international community and world governments, especially of Muslim countries, of their responsibility to provide all-out support for the oppressed Palestinian people. The support must help to end the brutal crimes of the Zionists in the Holy al-Quds, and other occupied regions in Palestine, and in putting an … The post International
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