After years of anticipation, Ghana’s Parliament has finally passed the Affirmative Action Bill, which has been under deliberation since 2011. The bill, now awaiting presidential assent, has generated significant discussion, with calls from civil society organisations (CSOs), gender activists, and other stakeholders who have long advocated for its passage. Why has this bill received so […] The post Gender
Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has launched Fashion Express 2024 with a call on students not to wait for jobs to come to them, but to try and find jobs, since they have the capacity to establish their own businesses. This year’s Fashion Show, a special edition carefully planned to showcase the talents and creativity of […] The post KsTU launches Fashion Express 2024 appeared first on The
Ghanaian soccer fans would follow the fortunes of FC Samartex and Nsoatreman with keen interest as they attempt to skip the first hurdles in Africa club competitions this weekend. Both sides kick-started their respective campaigns in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup competitions on impressive notes – Samartex won 1-0 away against Victoria United … The post Samartex, Nsoatreman
A rescue team from the Ashaiman Ghana National Fire Service,Ghana Police Service and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)saved 48-year-old Yehowa Nagbeh from attempted suicide after he climbed a 33kV transmission pylon at Adjei Kojo, near Ashaiman, in the Greater Accra Region. According to Yehowa, he wanted to end his life because of his inability […] The post GNFS rescues kidney
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc is marking a milestone as it celebrates 15 years of pioneering achievements in the Ghanaian banking sector. According to a statement issued by the Bank in Accra yesterday, the year-long celebrations underscored the bank’s journey of growth, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. “Since it establishment in August 2009, Access … The post Access Bank
Smith Gyekyi, a 25-year-old police officer, appeared before the Kaneshie Magistrate Court on charges of murder and was remanded into police custody after the case details were presented by Chief Inspector Achana. He is scheduled to reappear in court on September 9. The case is being overseen by Magistrate Ama Adomako Kwakye, who remanded Gyekyi, […] The post Police Officer Remanded for Allegedly
In a surprise twist, 19 individuals have expressed interest in running as independent presidential candidates in the upcoming 2024 election. However, some of the aspirants have dodgy character, including Read More... The post 19 Independent Aspirants Eye Presidency appeared
The year-on-year Producer Price Inflation edged up to 29.1 per cent in July 2024 from 25.6 per cent in June, data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has revealed. The month-to-month rose to 3.7 per cent in July from 2.5 percent in June. A statement issued by the GSS on the July 2024 Producer … The post Producer Price Inflation hits 29.1 % appeared first on Ghanaian
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), Dr SulemanuKoney, has stated that the Human Resources (HR) Departments of the mining companies must play leading roles in driving sustainability initiatives within the mining sector. He said aside addressing workforce-related challenges, sustainability issues must occupy the attention of the HR departments of … The post Sustainability
The policeman, who allegedly shot a man to death at Koans Estate, Kuntunse Satellite, in the Greater Accra Region, has appeared before the Adabraka District Court, charged with provisional murder. Constable Smith Gyekyi, 25, allegedly killed the victim, Stanley Ahadzi, at about 3:00 am, on August 18, following a disagreement over a ride-hailing fare. Constable … The post Policeman
Electoral Area, said a misunderstanding ensued between the two brothers the previous day, and in the night, Amuzu went to the suspect’s house to have a discussion with him. The assembly member said in the process, the suspect, still angry with his brother, pulled his single barrel gun and shot Amuzu without any provocation. Mr … The post Launderer granted GH¢800,000 bail
Women in Human Resources (HR) management have been urged to harness the power of Humility, Empathy, and Resolve (HER) to redefine the profession within organisations. HER is a contemporary concept in HR practice in Ghana designed to elevate and advance the profession through key principles. An HR Consultant, Dr Hazel Berrard Amuah, who gave the … The post ‘Harness
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region has come out in strong support of Asuomhene, Osabarima Ofosuhene Apenteng, reaffirming his legitimacy as the rightful chief of Asuom. Read More... The post Asuomhene Is Legitimate Chief- Okyenhene appeared first
If efforts to address record global public debt are to leave no stone unturned, then weak disclosure laws warrant deep scrutiny. Hidden debt is borrowing for which a government is liable, but which is not disclosed to its citizens or to other creditors. And while this debt—by its nature—is often kept off the official government […] The post Hidden debt hurts economies.
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of the University of Ghana is investigating 60 suspected cases of dengue fever from the Kadjebi District in the Oti Region. The district has already recorded two confirmed cases of the disease. As a result, the Kadjebi District Rapid Health Response Unit (RHRU) and the Oti Regional … The post Kadjebi
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged all universities in Ghana to strengthen their ties with industry and government to ensure that their research and teaching align with our nation’s development goals. President Akufo-Addo said this on Thursday, 22nd August 2024 after he commissioned the Silver Jubilee Building at the University for Development Studies (UDS) […] The post Akufo-Addo
“Peace is not an absence of war; it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.”—Baruch Spinoza, Dutch philosopher. Executive Summary Ghana’s electoral “Peace Pact,” introduced in 1996 and formalised in 2012, aims to prevent violence and ensure credible elections. Despite its noble intentions, this policy brief critically examines […] The post Col
CEO of Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPPG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor has said that Trafigura judgment debt calls for certain actions to be taken by the governments of Ghana in order to forestall such payments. First, he said, Ghana must adopt a more strategic and disciplined approach to its contractual engagements. This should include a […] The post Trafigura
The second-largest diamond ever found – a rough 2,492-carat stone – has been unearthed in Botswana at a mine owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond. It is the biggest find since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, found in South Africa in 1905 and cut into nine separate stones, many of which are in the British Crown … The post World’s second-largest diamond found in Botswana
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS