The activities of illegal mining commonly known as ‘galamsey’ has been linked to the increase in birth defects among newborns and infants in the country. Accordingly, health experts have stressed the need for urgent steps to curb the menace, and other environmental degradation activities that pose health risks to the population. “We do know that … The post Birth
The Ashanti and Eastern Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) have distributed road improvement equipment to their respective assemblies (MMDA) in line with the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). This initiative, launched by the President, aims to enhance road infrastructure across the region, thereby increasing accessibility, fostering economic growth, creating employment opportunities, and improving the livelihoods of … The post Don’t
The Head Coach of Samartex FC, Nurudeen Amadu, says the club is not scared of Moroccan side, Raja Casablanca, the side they face in the second round of the preliminary stage of the ongoing CAF Champions League in September. Coach Amadu said this after guiding his side to a 2-0 aggregate victory over Cameroonian champions, … The post Samartex not scared of Raja – Coach Amadu appeared first
Ghana and West African golf sensation, Vincent Torgah, put up another spirited display to clinch the West Coast PGA Championship at the Celebrity Golf Club at Sakumono on Saturday. Torgah overcame the windy weather conditions with slight accompanying rainstow in the three-day championship, beating 41 regular professionals after playing 71, 69 and 71 points. The … The post Torgah shines in
The President of Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, will address the 30th Ordinary Session of Congress of the association today. He would be expected to provide an update on strategic initiatives being implemented and new ideas to be discussed and affirmed for execution during the main convocation today. He will discuss, amongst others, … The post FA President to address
Mercy Dawn Akude, the General Manager of Commercial Operations at Telecel Ghana, has emphasised the importance of prioritising authenticity in leadership as an essential factor for business growth during the 10th Women in Human Resources (HR) Conference held in Accra Speaking on a panel at the conference organised by the Ghana Employers’ Association on the … The post Authentic leadership
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has stated that the forthcoming government, following this year’s election, must establish and execute trade-friendly policies in order to stimulate the expansion of the private sector. “Increasing the economy’s competitiveness by easing the business regulatory burden, lowering taxes, lowering the cost of credit, implementing supportive trade policies, promoting research … The post Execute
A small scale miner, Mohammed Razak, 18, who stole mining equipment worth GH¢13,400 has been jailed five years in hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. Razak pleaded guilty to the offence and prayed the court, presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu, for forgiveness. Prosecuting, Superintendent of Police Juliana Essel-Dadzie, told the court that … The post Man jailed 5 years for stealing
The Management of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has issued a stern warning to foreign nationals resident in the country, to desist from attempting to acquire Ghanaian Citizenship through false declaration. This warning follows the arrest and prosecution of two foreigners, Nwachen Edwin Ndum, also known as Mensah Edwin, Cameroonian, and Samuel Sagbo, a Togolese. … The post GIS
Mason, who appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court for unlawfully entering the Elim Glorious Church at Wassa Dompim near Bawdie in Wassa Amenfi East, has been fined GH¢3,600. Thomas Bukuro, alias Paa Kwesi, 22, was charged for causing unlawful damage and unlawful entry, and in default of the fine, he would serve a five-year jail … The post Mason fined GH¢3,600 for unlawfully entering
At least five persons are reported dead in a tragic road crash that occurred at Ataabadze Junction, near Elmina in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of the Central Region, last Sunday. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call at 6.49 am alerting them about the incident, prompting the dispatch of a rescue team from … The post 5 die in road crash at Ataabadze Junction
After last week’s five-goal thriller in Switzerland, Galatasaray and Young Boys reconvene in Istanbul today, as they fight for a place in the new Champions’ League group stage. Both national champions, the two sides played out an entertaining first leg, in which a late penalty earned the Swiss side a precious lead to take to … The post Galatasaray dare Young Boys in Champions
There is no gainsaying the fact that chiefs in the country generally lost their original powers at the advent of colonialism and subsequent political developments, including the so-called democracy, which came with appendages some of which can be described as being troublesome. There was a time when chiefs wielded authority that made them shakers and … The post Emulate Tongu chiefs! appeared first on Ghanaian
The government has made available GH¢200 million for the resettlement of households in the Tongu areas of the Volta Region affected by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam. Totalling 2803 houses, the construction and resettlement of the affected persons in the North (1218), South (650) and Central (935) Districts is the first phase of the … The post Akosombo Dam spillage: GH¢200m
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