The 2024 edition of the G.T Oddoye Memorial tennis championships ended successfully on Saturday at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club with an impressive final matches from the youngsters. It attracted over 300 children drawn from Techiman, Tema, Ashaiman, Winneba, Akropong-Akuapim, Takoradi and Accra, and competed in U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-19 categories. A member of … The post 2024 G.T
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are projecting some marginal reduction in fuel prices from this month if the Ghana cedi remains stable against the US dollar. The Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong, in an interview on Joy News in Accra yesterday stated that, “All the variables that influence prices … The post OMCs project marginal drop in
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has expressed concern about the government’s aggressive borrowing in the domestic debt market, especially from the short end of the market, where investor appetite is high. According to its July-August 2024 Economic Outlook, the domestic component of the debt has increased by as much as GH¢32.7 billion or 12.7 … The post Govt’s
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned the public against open flames during this period of low or insufficient rainfall in order to prevent fire outbreaks and their potential consequences. According to the head of Public Relations of the GNFS, Divisional Officer Grade Two (DOII), Desmond Ackah, emphasised that during this period, items becomes … The post GNFS cautions public against
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday annulled the Walewale Constituency New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries. The ballot papers, belonging to EC, were vandalised by the aggrieved party supporters of the two candidates. The North East Regional Director of the EC, Mr Gabriel Manu, announced this to the journalist in Walwale after the counting was … The post EC annuls re-run
The Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has launched the Local Economic Development (LED) Policy (2024-2029) and implementation plan. The revised LED Policy is aimed at promoting a conducive environment at the district level for sustained local business growth, decent employment opportunities and economic empowerment for all Ghanaians. The policy … The post Local
Pressure is mounting on the government to immediately combat illegal mining (galamsey) as the devastating impact of the practice on river bodies, water supply, environment, health and agriculture, worsens. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) are the latest to add their voices … The post Galamsey
A Forum to foster dialogue to drive educational innovation and sustainable development across the Africa was opened in Accra yesterday. The forum dubbed Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is on theme ‘Africa’s Youth: Integrating Entrepreneurship, Future Skills, and AI/Technology in Education for a Sustainable Future.’ In his opening remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional … The post Dialogue
Ghana exited yet another FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWC) despite a 3-1 win over New Zealand in Group E on Sunday. The Black Princesses were in contention for a place in the next round as one of the best third placed finishers, but Argentina’s win earlier in the day meant that both New Zealand … The post Ghana end U-20 WWC campaign with win over New Zealand appeared first on
The Black Stars of Ghana recorded another disappointing result in the Morocco 2025 AFCON qualifiers, drawing 1-1 with Niger at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco, yesterday. Ghana opened the scores from an unlikely source, Alidu Seidu, who rifled home from over 25-yards to put behind the disappointment of the loss to Angola on … The post Black Stars fail to shine against Niger appeared
Accra Hearts of Oak fans are calling for the head of Coach Aboubakar Ouattara, following the team’s poor start to the season. Under his guidance, the Phobians escaped relegation narrowly on the last day after a 3-2 victory over Bechem United. But it appears the poor run has not ended as Hearts commenced the 2024/25 … The post Hearts fans want Coach Ouattara out appeared first on Ghanaian
Team Greater Accra defeated Tema 12-9 in the finals of the inaugural Ghana Koshien baseball championship, played at the baseball field of the Labone Senior High School. The Greater Accra team, consisting of players from the SOTA and Kongo Basic Schools in the Shai Osudoku district of the region, proved too strong for their opponent … The post Greater Accra Region excel in baseball championship
Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana LTD, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII) in the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced its investment in Fido Micro Credit LTD (Fido), a leading digital lender in Ghana. This investment will support Fido to further enhance financial inclusion, empowering many Ghanaians, particularly the … The post GIP
The country recorded a trade surplus of $1.81 billion in the first half of the year, higher than the surplus of $1.60 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2023, the Bank of Ghana has revealed. It said the improved trade surplus resulted from a higher increase in exports relative to imports. The BoG stated … The post Ghana’s trade surplus hits $1.81bn appeared first on Ghanaian
A 37-year-old man, Uwombornyi Bado, has met his untimely death after he was stabbed with a stick in his stomach by a friend, Alhassan Merasa. This happened at Zongo-Machire, a farming community near Chinderi, in the District capital of Krachi Nchumuru of the Oti Region. The victim was rushed to a clinic at Chinderi and … The post Man stabs friend to death appeared first on Ghanaian
A barber, who allegedly stole 44,208 kilowatts (kws) of electricity power valued at GH¢28, 218.18, from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has been arraigned at the Accra Circuit Court. Mr Kamal Adam, 20, who was charged with stealing and interference with the supplier’s distribution system, meters or equipment, pleaded not guilty. The court presided … The post Barber in court
Edward Worwornyo, 60, and his son, Senyo Augustus Worwornyo, 30, both herbalists, have been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by the Hohoe Circuit Court for conspiracy to commit crime, trespass and stealing of teak trees. The convicts, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, are also to pay for the teak trees’ value to the … The post Father, son jailed 4 years for stealing teak trees
A businessman, who allegedly took $13,500 from two persons under the pretext of securing them Nicaragua and Mexican visas, but failed to honour his promise, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. Mr Nganyu Billy Nfor, 36, accused, pleaded not guilty to defrauding by false pretence. The court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo granted Nfor … The post Businessman in court over alleged $13,500
The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Mr Kennedy Agyapong, has urged delegates at Essikado-Ketan to avoid complacency in the lead-up to the elections on December 7. He said “Victory will not be easily attained. In 2020, Joe Ghartey secured approximately 26,000 votes, while the NDC candidate garnered around 24,000 votes. Therefore, it is crucial … The post Avoid
The Smile Again Campaign, an initiative by Shafik Mahama, the son of former President John Dramani Mahama is collaborating with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto Committee and the NDC Communication Bureau to pilot the NDC Manifesto Desk. The desk is to provide a platform for direct, face-to-face engagement with the electorate. It was launched … The post Shafik Mahama,
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