Kenya’s military chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, has died after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country, the president said. Ogolla – Kenya’s highest ranking military officer – was in the helicopter alongside 11 other military personnel. Only two people survived. In a news conference, President William Ruto said it was a […] The post Kenya helicopter crash kills country’s
By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has said some of its best-trained personnel are being lured away by competing state entities while others repatriate abroad upon completion of higher studies sponsored by the authority despite still under bond. According to Director-General of GSA Prof. Alex Dodoo, for instance, one of the personnel currently […] The post GSA
The government has commenced the rehabilitation of major roads within communities in the Ejisu Municipality, pledging to ensure the completion of the projects. Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso Boakye, who led officials of the Ministry to inspect the ongoing projects on Thursday, April 18, dismissed assertions that the projects were being done because of […] The post Govt
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has raised concerns over the establishment of new medical schools by tertiary institutions in the country. The president of the GMA, Dr. Frank Serebour, speaking to Citi News warned that this practice could lead to a reduction in the standards and quality of medical training and practice. Instead, he urged […] The post GMA opposes establishment
Some economic watchers have expressed scepticism about the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projection that Ghana’s inflation will retreat to single digits by the end of 2025. In its Economic Outlook Report, the IMF forecasts an end-of-year inflation rate of 8 per cent for Ghana, aligning with the government’s goals outlined in the 2024 budget. The […] The post Economic
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