Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who has led the country since independence from the Soviet Union, has announced his resignation. In a pre-recorded television address, he said the decision had “not been simple”. Mr Nazarbayev, 78, has been largely unchallenged since he became president of the oil-rich nation in 1990. He has focused on economic reform … The post ?Kazakh
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday received the credential letters of four envoys who are in the country to represent their respective governments. They are Meshal Hamdan Al-Rogi from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jean Claude Galea Malia from Malta, Vesselin Blagoev Delchev from Bulgaria, and Emmanuel Mpfayokurera from Burundi. President Akufo-Addo interacting with Mr … The post Four
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has invited the main opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) to meet this week to discuss ways to clamp down on political vigilantism in the country. This was contained in a letter signed by the General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadu, and addressed to the National Chairman of … The post Disbandment of political
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa may have hoped that joining the morning commute would mark him out as a man of the people ahead of elections in May. That plan has either backfired or worked, depending on how you view it. He and other passengers were stuck on a train for four hours on a … The post The president who got stuck on a train appeared first on
Decentralization has to a large extend become an indispensable tool used by many countries to promote decision making, and attain socio-economic and political development. This, basically involves the devolution or delegation by central or national government of precise functions, with all of the administrative, political and economic attributes that these entail, to local governments, which are independent of the centre and … The post
SAVANNAH Region Minister-designate, Salifu Adam Braimah, has said his administration will explore all means possible to attract investments into the area. Mr Braimah said the region, one of six created early this year has untapped resources which needed to be explored to better the lives of its residents in particular and the country as a … The post Savannah
Indian authorities are investigating a possible smuggling ring after discovering a live human embryo in a suitcase at Mumbai’s airport. A Malaysian national was allegedly found with the embryo in a canister concealed in his luggage on March 16. The man, who reportedly admitted this was not the first time he had smuggled embryos into … The post ?Man arrested at airport
At the “two sessions” – a key annual event on China’s political calendar, an even more detailed road-map for achieving the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation has emerged. The almost concurrent sessions of the top legislature and political advisory body every March are a time to gauge the country’s development and are closely followed, in … The post Leading chase
The Governing Council of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has estimated the total cost of damages to properties at the university as a result of the recent student rioting on campus, to GH¢250,000. The estimate was done by a team put together to assess the cost of damages to properties of the university and … The post UEW disturbances: Cost
A former Executive Secretary to the Emile Short Commission of Inquiry on the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence, Kofi Abotsi has cautioned that there is no ‘strategic advantage’ for the two leading political parties to set up vigilante groups whether they are in power or opposition because they have been counterproductive. “Having those groups, you undermine … The post No
Dr Steve Manteaw, Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), has cautioned that the nation’s commitment to Open Governance Partnership (OGP) is flawed by the delay in passing the Right to Information (RTI) Bill into law. According to him, “information is key in promoting transparency, accountability and active citizenry participation in governance which … The post RTI
An aerial survey of Mozambique’s cyclone-hit province shows that a 50km (30 mile) stretch of land is under water, charity Save the Children says. The flooding was caused after River Buzi burst its banks, it adds. President Filipe Nyusi said at least 1,000 people could have been killed by Cyclone Idai which made landfall near … The post Huge area submerged by Cyclone Idai appeared
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has in a swift action arrested a trotro driver and his mate for assaulting a policeman, Constable Julius Mawuli Ekpe on the Mallam-Kasoa Highway in Accra. The arrest is coming barely four days after a video in which the driver and his mate subjected the policeman to severe beatings went … The post Can Police be trusted to be fair to all? appeared first
Two persons have been confirmed killed and hundreds of people displaced, following renewed communal violent clashes between Konkombas and Chorkosis, in the Chereponi District of the North East Region. Most of the displaced, who were women and children, were said to be fleeing the area to neighbouring communities in Togo. There was report of gun … The post 2 killed,
The Safe Child Ghana, a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO), has intensified its innovative Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) board games to instil good sanitation and hygiene practices in schools. The World Bank sponsored project is part of the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area –Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA-SWP). The WASH board game is based on … The post Safe
A Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has admonished that it is early days yet for the citizenry to shoot down plans by the government to formulate a law to end activities of political militias in the country. He noted that the decision by the president might have numerous benefits hence, the citizenry is agitating to … The post Don’t shoot
Participants of this year’s AgriTech Challenge, organised by the Kosmos Innovation Centre, have donated garbage bins to the Army Recruit Training School, as part of efforts to building a healthy and clean environment. In January of this year, the “Agri-Techies” attended expert training in leadership and discipline at the Army School in Shai Hills and, … The post ?2019
Birmingham City and Aston Villa have each been fined £5,000 by the Football Association following their derby clash in the Sky Bet Championship earlier this month. Both clubs accepted a charge for failing to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. They have been punished for an incident in the fifth minute of the match at St … The post Birmingham,
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declined a request from the Liberia Football Association (LFA) to move Sunday’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Group G fixture is scheduled for Kinshasa’s Stade des Martyrs because of concerns over the Ebola epidemic. CAF says it is monitoring the situation … The post CAF
PTelecommunications service provider, Vodafone Ghana yesterday officially launched its Fourth Generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) service as it seeks to improve on growth and profitability. With the launch, Vodafone Ghana, with more than 9.8 million voice customers, becomes the second telecommunications company in the country to acquire a 4G license, after MTN Ghana. Journey … The post Vodafone
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