Regulatory certainty is crucial to attract more investments to the oil and gas sectors to add on to the country’s fossil reserves, the Co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Initiative (GHEITI), Dr Steve Manteaw, has stated. He noted that numerous oil and gas companies have expressed concerns regarding regulatory ambiguities and the unpredictable nature of … The post Regulatory

 Mr Andy Annobil, a digital marketer who works for a nonprofit organisation in education, has won the coveted GH¢30,000 weekly prize in the ongoing Telecel’s ‘More Money’ promotion. A resident of Effiakuma, Takoradi, Mr Annobil’s work performance hinges heavily on the speed and stability of his internet connection. He relies on quick access to online … The post Fibre

 Female football admin­istrators of the Regional Women’s Division One clubs have been advised to be the change agents to revolutionise women’s football in their various communi­ties and regions. “Don’t go and compete with your male counterparts; create your own space and shine through that space and the rest would take its course.” These remarks were … The post Course

 A Daycare Centre to create a sup­portive nurturing environment for children born to incarcerat­ed women and babies of female prison officers, was on Monday inaugurated at the Nsawam Medi­um Security Prisons in the Eastern Region. The facility has been put up by the Nsawam Prisons Ladies Asso­ciation (PRILAS) in collaboration with Blue Skies and Women … The post Nsawam Prisons gets daycare centre

More candi­dates from political parties and individuals who desire to represent their constituencies in parliament are filing their nomi­nations at Electoral Commission (EC) District Offices to compete in the December polls. With less than 24 hours to the close the process, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP hopefuls and … The post More parliamentary candidates

Thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, as the Red River surges to its highest level in two de­cades, flooding the streets. By Wednesday, flood waters from the swollen river reached a metre high in parts of the city, forcing some residents to navigate their neighbourhoods by boat. … The post Thousands flee Vietnam floods after typhoon hits

A small-scale farmer in northern Malawi, Emily Nkha­na used to discard over-ripe bananas or just let them rot, but she has now found a profitable use for them – banana wine. Extreme heat was causing bananas to ripen too quickly, resulting in heavy losses for Ms Nkhana and many other farmers who live in Karonga … The post Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers

Three presidential candidate hopefuls filed their nominations on day four of the five-day window offered aspirants to file their nominations to contest the 2024 presidential elections. They are Madam Akua Donkor of the Ghana Free­dom Party (GFP), Janet Asana Nabla of the People’s National Party (PNP) and Nana Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankuma, Convention People’s Party … The post 3

 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 police at Abor in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have grabbed three suspects in connection with the death of Bessah Gadah, a 42-year-old man, at Tsiame in the region. The suspects, alleged­ly beat, killed and secretly buried Gadah. Kwabla Zate, the main suspect, was arrested by the police together with two others, … The post One remanded, others granted bail for allegedly

 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: