file Cautioned photo A Local Governance Expert Dr Eric Oduro Osae has stated that it is not out of place for the country to pay ‘mouth watering’ salaries to ministers and other government appointees if they are able to perform to the satisfaction of tax payers by changing the fortunes of the country. Government appointees have in […]
Logs loaded on an articular truck on Tuesday fell on moving vehicles on the Sofoline interchange in Kumasi. The vehicle which was traveling from Abuakwa-Tanoso to Sokoban wood village had its logs fell off mangling the cars. According to eyewitnesses, the heavy logs landed on about five cars which were moving in the same direction. The injured persons who were rushed to […]
file image The Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, has assured the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of his bank’s support for the growth and development of the critical sectors of Ghana’s economy, as government seeks to return the nation back onto the path of progress and prosperity. According to Tonly Elumelu, […]
Gavel The case involving the ‘Separatist’ called Homeland study group foundation which is seeking a rename of Volta region to Western Togoland state has been adjourned to Tuesday April 11, 2017. The State prosecutor pleaded for more time to enable the police conclude investigations into the case. The prosecutor earlier prayed the court to ban the wearing […]
file image Two Hundred Ghanaians joined the elite class of dollar millionaires in 2016, raising the tally of the High Net worth Individuals (HNWI) with US$1million or more to 2,900 people from 2,700 in 2015. According to the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2017, of these, 10 individuals joined the ranks of those worth US$10M+. There […]
A former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffuor has advised the government to focus on stabilizing the economy this year rather than pursuing growth, since the economic fundamentals are weak. Although he lauded the government’s initiatives introduced in this year’s budget, he said it was necessary for care to be taken in ensuring that the fiscal […]
file photo The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed the former General Secretary of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie popularly called Sir John as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Forestry Commission (GFC). Sir John who takes over from Mr. Samuel Afari Dartey was previously tipped to head the Ghana Ports and Harbours. He and some […]
Goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes, who was sent to prison for killing his ex-girlfriend and feeding her to his dogs, has signed for Brazilian second division club Boa Esporte. Fernandes, known in Brazil as Bruno, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the 2010 murder of Eliza Samudio. The former Flamengo player was released last month […]
Energy experts here Tuesday urged the Ghanaian government to conduct due diligence before deciding to hedge the country’s crude oil, to forestall a situation where the country could lose huge sums of its oil revenue. The country’s Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), the body charged with monitoring the proper utilization of oil revenue, in […]
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday said he is keen on recreating a pro-business climate in the west African country to spur development. Speaking to a delegation from the United Bank for Africa (UBA), President Akufo-Addo said his administration came into office because the country’s economy had taken a nosedive, and there was the need […]
The Central Regional Minister, Kwamina Duncan, has stated that training the younger generation today to become responsible citizens for national development tomorrow, is a collective responsibility of both the home and the school. He thus appealed to traditional authorities, opinion leaders, parents and guardians to lead exemplary lives in society for the young ones to emulate so […]
Tanzania’s semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar on Tuesday launched special aircraft that will be used in exploring oil and gas in the Indian Ocean Islands. UK-based Bell Geospace will use the aircraft for the exploration of oil and gas in all areas of land and sea including large and small islands of the archipelago. Ambassador Seif […]
The Burundian government has declared malaria an epidemic as the number of deaths from the disease passed 700 in the first three months of the year. “On the basis of conclusions made by a team of experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) and updates made by the national epidemiological surveillance system, the ministry confirms […]
Musician, Eugene Ashe, also known as Wisa Greid, has further delayed the hearing of his ongoing case after failing again to appear in court today [Monday]. Wisa, who is facing a charge of indecent exposure according to his lawyer, is out of the jurisdiction hence his unavailability in court. The embattled musician of ‘Ekikimi’ fame, […]
Ghanaian hip-hop artiste Edem has constructively criticized Obour’s administration, pointing out his achievements and shortfalls. The rapper in an interview with Patrice Amegashie on TV Africa’s Maakye, stated that the MUSICA president needs to be commended for some works done in the music industry. Edem sighted MUSICA Grand Ball, an initiative to mobilize funds for […]
The Ghanaian rap scene has remained very dynamic, as new talents enter the industry every now-and-then. Each new entrant, backed by a record label or music group, usually looks to make impact, but nearly a fraction, live up to the hype. SarpMusik, has announced they are ready to push new rap sensation, Quachie towards the […]
Thirty people have so far called the helplines 050 991 4046 and 020 681 4666 four days after it was set up by the Mental Health Authority for persons in need of psychological help or contemplating suicide. According to the head of communications of the Authority, Kweku Brobbey, all those who called for help have been […]
Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance, has announced that government will add a total of 1,227MW of installed power capacity to the national grid to meet the growing demand for electricity.This would be outside of the 880MW total installed generation capacity facilitated by the previous administration last year.Mr. Ofori-Atta said the projects to be carried out […]
General Electric (GE) the world’s premier digital industrial company, on Monday said it had ordered 200MW new cycle power plant to be operated by Amandi Energy Limited at Aboadze in the Western Region. The plant would help to add reliable and efficient capacity to the grid to tackle Ghana’s increasing demand for power. A statement […]
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has urged government to focus on investment attraction in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector to support its development agenda. According to the energy think tank, there were non-performing contracts which should be reviewed as a matter of urgency to get the contractors to be either active or vacate the […]
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