In his 6 March 2023 Independence Day Address at Ho, it was extremely refreshing and comforting to note that H.E. the President boldly referred to the British Togoland. What he said was brief but significant. Some of us had to pinch ourselves to believe what he said. “I am referring, of course, to the 1956 … The post H.E. the President has spoken about British
A (UN) United Nations-backed panel of investigators have alleged in a new report that several officials in South Sudan have perpetrated serious human rights violations and should be held accountable for their crimes. Top government and military leaders were identified on Monday in a new report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South … The post Senior South
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) and three other quasi-governmental organisations have resolved to build synergies to enhance the country’s land reform agenda. They are the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA), the Lands Commission and the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL). At separate meetings in Accra last Friday, which focused … The post GhIS,
The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mark OkrakuMantey, has assured Melcom Group of Companies of an enabling environment for the business to thrive. He stated that the company’s increasing investments across the country had made it one of the biggest shopping centres in the country. Mr Mantey said this on Thursday at … The post Deputy Tourism
Customers in Tema alone owe the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) a total of GH¢140 million out of the about GH¢800 million owed by customers across the country. Out of the GH¢800 million, Accra and Tema alone share 60 per cent while the 40 per cent is owed by the remaining regions. The GH¢800 million … The post Tema customers owe GWCL GH¢140m appeared first on
The trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, is set to start afresh after the docket on the case was assigned to a new judge. Justice Kwasi Anokye Gyimah, the presiding judge of the High Court, Accra, Land Division ‘2’ is the new judge. The first trial was conducted … The post COCOBOD GH¢271.3m financial loss case to start
Fifty-One suspects, who allegedly attacked employees of Golden Star Wassa Limited (GSWL) and destroyed properties belonging to the company have been remanded by the District Court B in Tarkwa. The pleas of the suspects have not been taken, and Superintendent of Police Juliana Essel-Dadzie, prayed the court to remand them (accused) to enable police complete … The post Farmer
Ex-Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston has advised newly appointed Black Stars coach Chris Hughton to keep at least 70% of the current squad. Laryea argues that a massive replacement of players will hurt the team’s progress. The former Great Olympics player believes there was a lot of quality in the current squad, and that bringing in … The post Hughton urged to maintain majority
The Black Meteors Assistant Coach, Godwin Attram, has revealed that the technical team and playing body are relishing the test of facing stiffer opposition, highlighting the North Africans as major threats in the upcoming U-23 AFCON slated for June this year in Morocco. Ghana is set to participate in the tournament for the second time … The post Meteors focused
Aiming to snap a three-game run without a win or goal in the Premier League, Manchester United welcome Brentford to Old Trafford this evening. The Red Devils were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United at the weekend, while the Bees were pegged back three times in a 3-3 thriller with Brighton & Hove Albion. In … The post Man United seek Brentford revenge
The US military says a senior leader of the jihadist group, Islamic State (IS), who was responsible for planning attacks in Europe, has been killed in a strike in Syria. Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri died in an undisclosed location on Monday. No civilians were said to have been killed or injured in the attack. First … The post IS Europe attack planner killed in Syria appeared first
Arsenal fans across the globe are eyeing their 14th English Premier League (EPL) silverware as the 2022/23 season nears completion. The Gunners, with 72 points on the league log, are nine matches away from realising their title dream, depending on the outcome of the rest of the games between them and second-placed Manchester City. And … The post Arsenal fans back club for EPL title
Finland has become the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) security alliance, doubling the length of member states’ borders with Russia. The Finnish foreign minister handed the accession document to the US secretary of state who declared Finland a member. Then in bright sunshine in front of NATO’s gleaming new headquarters, Finland’s … The post NATO’s
Patricia Obo-Nai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vodafone Ghana, has been recognised as the Outstanding Woman in Telecommunications at the African Women Awards 2023. The awards ceremony, held in Ethiopia under the theme “The Role of Women in Business: Propelling Africa’s Socio-Economic Renaissance,” celebrates the achievements of exceptional African women leaders in various industries. Her … The post Patricia
No nation can truly achieve a genuine economic growth and development without Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills, the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), has stated. It said the government, private sector and GhIE should harmonise efforts to facilitate the training and development of engineering practitioners. Additionally, GhIE suggested that Ghana needed to create, implement … The post Let’s
Kenya will launch its first operational satellite next week in a landmark achievement for the country’s space programme, the government said on Monday. Taifa-1, or one nation in Swahili, is scheduled to be launched on April 10 on board the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. “The mission is … The post Kenya to launch first
A three-day workshop is underway in Accra towards the establishment of an office to coordinate the country’s efforts to tackle human trafficking, gender-based violence, exploitation, forced labour and other human protection issues. The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Protection and Human Security Integration Coordination Mechanism (ECO-PHSICM), would work with both state and non-state … The post ECOWAS
Since the discovery and domestication of fire, humans have come to accept, through painful experiences, that much as fire is a friend, it could also a foe if not handled with care. From the stone ages to the era of artificial intelligence, fire has brought light, warmth to mankind and aided in cooking, manufacturing, and … The post Easter fire safety campaign laudable appeared first
Some trade unions in the country have expressed their discontent with the three revenue tax bills recently passed into law by parliament last Friday The Income Tax Amendment Act, Excise Duty Amendment Act, and Growth and Sustainability Amendment Act are expected to generate approximately GH¢4 billion per year to supplement domestic revenue. However, in separate … The post Trade
Amir Khan has been banned from all sport for two years following anti-doping rule violations for the presence and use of a prohibited substance – before bizarrely claiming the positive test could have been down to “shaking people’s hands.” A urine sample collected by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) from the 36-year-old after his fight against Kell … The post Former world
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