The first batch of broiler fowls reared under the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) are now ready for sale and consumption. The programme, aimed at boosting local poultry production, is run under the ‘FSRP Poultry Intensification Scheme’ which commenced in June this year under MOFA’s … The post 1st batch
A bruising selloff in U.S. stocks is putting a sharper focus on valuations of the tech names such as Nvidia and Microsoft that have driven markets higher for most of this year. Despite a recent pullback, the S&P 500 tech sector (.SPLRCT), is trading at 29.5 times 12-month earnings estimates, near a two-decade high reached earlier this … The post US stock turbulence throws spotlight
At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Trump told crypto enthusiasts exactly what they want to hear. People line up to take their picture next to a cardboard cutout of former President Donald Trump; fist in the air, blood on his face post assassination attempt. Above them a second copy of the cutout rotates atop … The post Bitcoin Bros Go Wild for Donald Trump appeared first on Ghanaian
Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee has endorsed the three leases granted Electrochem Ghana Limited to mine salt in the Ada Songor area. According to the committee, the leases are valid and issued in consonance with Article 257(6) which stated that “every mineral in its natural state in, under or upon any land in Ghana, rivers, … The post Ada Songor salt mining: Parliament ratifies
Makers and Partners (MAP), an audit firm, has announced the induction of Wilfred Neneh-Addico as its new advisory partner. This move comes as part of the firm’s strategic expansion plans and commitment to providing top-notch services to its clients. Mr Alfred Aryee, a partner at MAP, in an interview with the Ghanaian Times, stated, “We … The post MAP inducts Wilfred Neneh-Addico as new partner
More than 30 midwives in the Ga Central Municipal Health Directorate on Friday received training in mother-to-child Hepatitis B transmission, organised by the Municipal Health Directorate and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi. The midwives, coming from about 15 facilities in the Ga Central Municipal Health Directorate, were … The post 30
The Greater Accra Region emerged winners of the 14th edition of the Korea Cup taekwondo championship held at the Trust Emporium in Accra on Saturday. They won nine gold medals, eight silver and 12 bronze medals to garner 185 points ahead of Volta region in second place with four gold, two silver and two bronze … The post Gt. Accra Region crowned 14th Korean Ambassador’s
The Ho Sector Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has destroyed 274 bags of various expired goods and marijuana worth GH¢9.2 million at Akrofu in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. The confiscated items, which comprised of coffee, cigarettes, and cosmetics, were seized at different border posts in the Ho Collection area … The post GRA destroys GH¢9.2m expired
The Accra Circuit Court Two on Friday refused bail to two persons who allegedly stole money, electrical gadgets, others from Mr John Kumah’s widow. Adams Sanogo, trader, and Kwame Dunga, at large, allegedly conspired to steal US$50,000, GH¢50,000.00, iPhone 15 Pro Max cellular phone valued at GH¢15,000.00 from Reverend Lillian Kumah, widow of Mr Kumah, … The post 2 alleged John Kuma’s
The Ashale Botwe Family have filed a suit before High Court in Accra (Land Division 8) asking the court to imprison Captain Edmund Kojo Koda and two others for contempt of court. The family, being represented by Nii Afutu Kotey Gbomase II, initiated the instant action against Captain Koda, Eugene Sowah Odamtey and Hares Muda … The post Borteyman land dispute: Family asks
Thousands of enthusiastic members and sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday thronged the Jubilee Park in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital, for the launch of the party’s campaign for the 2024 general election. Branded in NDC colours, the Jubilee Park beamed with myriads of activities ahead of the arrival of the flagbearer … The post Thousands
FLAGBEARER of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has charged Ghanaians to vote to change the trajectory of the country in December because the country is headed in the wrong direction. Citing the latest Afrobarometer democracy risk report which says 87 per cent of Ghanaians thought the country was headed in the wrong direction, … The post Election
A Wreath-Laying ceremony was yesterday held in Accra to honour individuals who played key roles in the abolition of the slave trade in British colonies. The ceremony,which forms part of the activities to commemorate this year’s Emancipation Day celebrations, took place at the W. E. B Dubois Centre, the George Padmore Library, and the Kwame … The post Wreath-laying in
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Francis Asenso Boakye, has embarked on a two-day tour to the Volta and Oti Regions to inspect the progress of ongoing road projects. The first day of the minister’s tour took him to Atimpoku, where he inspected work on the 26 kilometre Atimpoku- Juapong -Asikuma road. Mr Asenso … The post Road Minister inspects projects in Volta, Oti Regions
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) says it has received cabinet approval to convert the Borteyman Sports Complex facility into a University of Sports for Development. This follows an announcement of intent made at the commissioning of the facility by the sector minister that government would convert the Complex built for the hosting of … The post Cabinet gives approval
Reigning Malta Guinness Women’s League Champions, Hasaacas Ladies, have been drawn in group B of the WAFU-B Zonal qualifiers for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League (WCL) competition alongside Edo Queens of Nigeria, Omnisports Etincelle of Burkina Faso and AS Garde National of Niger. The draw, conducted on Wednesday at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo … The post Hasaacas
The best U-17 players from the 10 Regional Football Associations (RFAs) have converged on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Technical Centre at Prampram to battle for honours at this year’s KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Championship. This year’s edition, the fourth,was launched on Wednesday at the offices of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and kicked … The post 4th
Newmont Corporation has appointed its first Ghanaian Managing Director, Abdul-Rahman Amoadu, to lead the company’s business operations in Africa. A statement issued by the mining firm said the appointment would take effect on August 1, 2024. The appointment marked a significant milestone in Newmont’s history on the continent, where the company has two operating mines, … The post Newmont
Ghanaian diplomat and Former Ambassador to China, Edward Boateng, has expressed the need for Africans, particularly Public Relations practitioners on the continent, to highlight the positive African narrative for global attention. Ambassador Boateng, who once served as Africa Head of CNN, noted that unlike in the past when it was challenging to counter the negative … The post Africa’s
Prudential Bank Ltd (PBL), an indigenous financial institution, has organised its first church financial and digital banking seminar aimed at promoting the adoption of digital banking solutions among churches and their employees. The event, held in Accra, attracted a cross-section of church leaders and administrators in Accra and Tema across several denominations. Speaking at the … The post Prudential
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