The World Drug Report 2024 has revealed that the alarming diversification of local drug markets in Africa poses a growing public health crisis and serious challenges to law enforcement. According to the report, which was launched on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the local drug markets in […] The post Law enforcement
North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said he is prepared to meet the former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Freddie Blay in court. Freddie Blay had threatened to sue Ablakwa over claims that his family had acquired a beachfront belonging to the Labadi Beach Hotel. The Polo Beach Club which belongs […] The post I’m not one who shies away from the
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has had his say on transfer speculations linking Mohammed Kudus with a move to Saudi Arabia.
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has disclosed that some members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) are tired of the rampant corruption in the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government.
Afrobeats songstress Wendy Shay has announced that she has resolved her disagreement with Bullet and Ruff Town records weeks after the disagreement. The post ‘I’m working with Bullet again’ – Wendy Shay confirms dispute with Ruff Town records settled first appeared on 3News.
Most businesses are closed in central Nairobi amid a tense environment.
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has said the move to regulate cement prices in Ghana with a Legislative Instrument (L.I) speaks of how far the country has come with the management of the economy. In a post on his X platform, he said “Welcome to the 1983 pre-ERP/SAP world. After 40 plus years, we are […] The post L.I to regulate cement
Ghana and West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has named his ultimate World XI, with compatriot Thomas Partey included in his list.
The informal sector has maintained its dominance in Ghana’s labour market, employing a significant 75% of the country’s workforce. However, this sector often provides unstable and low-income jobs, making it a major contributor to widespread underemployment. The 2023 Ghana Human Development Report, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ghana […] The post Informal
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM The German Development Cooperation and International Labour Organisation (ILO) have signed a joint work plan to tackle underemployment, high youth unemployment and address bottlenecks in Ghana’s informal sector. The cooperation, according to Wilhelm Hugo, Coordinator-Sustainable Economic Development Cluster at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), aims to better position Ghana’s growing […] The post
Kenya has recently been a focal point of political turmoil, as mass protests erupted in response to a new finance bill. These protests, driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the government, have brought significant changes and highlighted the power of the people. Ghana, currently grappling with its socio-economic issues, can draw valuable lessons from Kenya's experience.
North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of state capture. He supported his accusation with the failure of the president to stop the sale of the hotels belonging to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Agric Minister Bryan Acheampong. In a post on his X platform, […] The post Sale of SSNIT hotels:
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] Banks in the country reached a 62.5 percent compliance rate with the Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles by the close of 2023. This was disclosed by the Second Deputy Governor-Bank of Ghana (BoG), Elsie Addo Awadzi, who described it as a significant milestone in the country’s push for a more […] The post
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has stated that it is committed to the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy and would support any efforts geared at bettering the pro-poor education programme. The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, described as “desperation” attempts by the majority caucus to project the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and … The post Minority
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Nkroful The Nzema youth, in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, have praised Ms. Angela List, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adamus Resources Limited for her exquisite role in championing development in communities in the area. According to them, the CEO has worked hard to transform the lives of the youth, […] The post
Dr Robert Anthony recounts that about 700 years ago, a great teacher ripe with years and honours lay dying. His students and disciples asked if he was afraid to die. “Yes,” he said, “I am afraid to meet my Maker.” “But how can that be?” the students and disciples responded. “You have lived such an … The post Be You appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
African parliamentarians have been tasked to lobby their governments to allocate one per cent of Gross Domestic Product to science and technology to meet global standard for better education outcome. According to Professor Saidou Madougou, Director, Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the Africa Union (AU) adequate financing and investment in education was … The post Lobby
Reports from Kenya have it that mainly youth-led rallies which started last week protesting a bill proposing various tax hikes turned violent on Tuesday as the protesters stormed that country’s parliament and burnt part of it. Consequently, the government ordered the police and the military to quell the violence from the protesters as a result … The post Be guided by Kenya protests!! appeared first on
Auxerre midfielder Elisha Owusu has signed a contract extension, committing to the club until 2027. Owusu, who joined Auxerre in January 2023, has quickly become a key player for the team. Despite Auxerre’s demotion at the end of the 2022/23 season, Owusu played a pivotal role in helping the team regain its French Ligue 1 […] The post Black Stars midfielder Elisha Owusu
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS