President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted executive approval for the transitioning of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) to a full-fledged university. The University will operate as a specialised public degree awarding, research, and professional training institution whose mandate shall be of “strategic national importance for local government.” The Minister of Local Government, … The post President
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has unveiled a new Maritime Code of Practice to enhance the role, and welfare of women in the maritime industry within the Gulf of Guinea. This launch marks the conclusion of a series of similar events held across a number of West and Central African nations, including … The post KAIPTC unveils maritime
The Wildcats basketball team of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Braves of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over the weekend stormed to victory at the 2024 Cowbell Fetu Afahye Invitational Basketball tournament held at the University of Cape-Coast indoor arena. The two-day basketball championship put together by the Ghana Basketball Federation (GBF), … The post UCC
C-Class Playing Cards Club beat Bisagoma Playing Cards Club by 1,720 points to 1,500 to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing RAD Homowo Unity Card Competition at the La Manjaanor last Sunday. The competition returned after a month’s break for the observation of the ban on drumming and noise-making in the La Traditional Area. … The post La Homowo playing cards thrills appeared first on
Mr Fred Acheampong, an Executive Council (ExCo) member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), says the FA terminated the broadcast partnership with StarTimes due to outstanding monetary obligations. According to the GFA Executive Member, the Chinese Media company owed the GFA close to a million dollars, which resulted in the termination of the broadcast rights. … The post FA explains
Critical Ideas Limited (CIL) has been granted a broker-dealer licence by Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Trading as Chipper Cash, a cross-border payments application, CIL serves over five million users across Africa and its diaspora. This new license would allow the fintech company to operate in the country’s financial markets, significantly expanding its range … The post Critical
The stock performance on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in August dipped in spite of the recovery in the Ghanaian economy. The GSE Composite Index ( GSE-CI) which tracks the performance of all companies traded in the GSE, saw a 2.98 per cent drop in August, closing at 4,359.85 points, reducing the year-to-date gain to … The post GSE performance in August dipped despite
The country’s year-on-year inflation rate slowed to 20.4 per cent in August from 20.9 per cent in July, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has announced. This is the fifth consecutive time the country’s inflation rate has declined after the consumer price rate fell to 25.0 per cent in April this year. Data provided by the … The post August inflation rate slows to 20.4% appeared first on
The dream of John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, a former Minister of Trade and Industry, to feature on the presidential ballot paper and ultimately occupy the topmost office of the land is nearing reality as he successfully filed his nomination to contest as president in the December 7, 2024 election. Mr Kyerematen’s first shot at the … The post Alan, 2 others file nominations
The government has directed regional ministers and their respective Regional Security Councils (REGSEC) to intensify enforcement actions to contain incidents of illegal small scale mining within their respective jurisdictions. Additionally, the Minerals Commission is to enhance reformative efforts, particularly, through ramping up of responsible and legal community mining schemes to preserve the environment and landscape. … The post Illegal
As December approaches, the world’s attention turns to Ghana, a country whose vibrant culture, festive spirit, and breathtaking landscapes make it the ultimate destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable holiday experience. From traditional festivals and lively street celebrations to pristine beaches and lush rainforests, Ghana offers a kaleidoscope of experiences that captivate the senses and … The post Ghana:
Politicians and their parties in Ghana have been enjoying for far too long a period in which no individual, groups or institutions in the country have made any serious attempt publicly to question them about campaign spending, abuse of incumbency, and campaign financing. In the circumstances, the politicians and their parties have had a field … The post Can GII monitoring system
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