The World Bank has appointed Hafez Ghanem as the new World Bank Vice President for Africa, effective July 1. A statement from the World Bank said a development expert with over 30 years of experience, Ghanem would lead an active regional portfolio consisting of over 600 projects totalling more than $71 billion. Under Ghanem’s leadership, the World Bank will continue [...] The post Hafez
Ghana defender Harrison Afful has reflected on facing Portugal ace Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.Afful, after watching the Black Stars' tournament opener from the substitute bench, was handed starting role against Germany and Portugal.It was in the final games that the former Asante Kotoko defender came up against the reigning world's best.“Coming from Tunisia, nobody knowing me and then I went straight to the World Cup — it was something
The world's best-known ski slopes might be in Europe and North America, but Africa is now vying for attention.
Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko have observed the one year anniversary of the fatal accident the team suffered at Nkawkaw on their return from a premier league game. Following their 1-0 lost to Inter Allies in a Premier League fixture, the Porcupine Warriors on their way back to Kumasi had an accident.The accident claimed the life of their assistant equipment officer Thomas Obeng Asare and scores suffered different injuries.In marking the 1st anniversary of the tragic accident,
Government must focus on non-tax revenue in the mid-year budget review to shore up her revenue, an Economist, Dr Frank Agyire-Tettey has suggested. He explained that fines and penalties were avenues government could raise additional funds to meet her revenue target. Government is reported to be seeking to raise additional GH?2.9 billion through the introduction of new taxes in the [...] The post Mid-year
Public sector accountants must strictly adhere to the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), the new financial reform scheme for improved financial transparency Mr. Eugene Ofosuhene, the Controller and Accountant General has said. He said GIFMIS sought to promote transparency, efficiency and accountability in public financial management and that it was illegal for accountants of MMDAs and MDAs to [...] The post “It’s
Government must introduce innovative tax and revenue strategies in the mid-year budget review to shore up its revenue, A Senior Lecturer at the Economics Department of the University of Ghana, Dr Eric Osei-Assibey has said. Speaking in an interview with the Ghanaian Times yesterday he said the development of the country was a dual responsibility of government and the citizenry. [...] The post Adopt
Premier League newcomers Fulham sign Nice duo Jean Michael Seri and Maxime le Marchand.
Kweku Baako The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has dragged the Attorney-General, Gloria Afua Akuffo, to the Supreme Court over the removal of the Read More... The post Kweku Baako Sues AG Over EC Boss Removal appeared first on
Officials of Ekomyeya Cooperative Small Scale Mining Centre (ECSSMC) at Donkoto-Lineso, near Bibiani in the Western Region, have debunked reports that Chinese illegal miners have taken over the town. Chairman Read More... The post No Chinese Galamseyers At Bibiani appeared first on
Ghana defender Samuel Sarfo has began preseason training with Iranian giants Saipa FC ahead of the upcoming season. The former Liberty Professionals Captain enjoyed a stellar debut campaign with Saipa FC helping the club finish fourth in the Persian Gulf Pro League.Sarfo joined Saipa last season on a three year deal after impressing in the Ghana Premier League and the WAFU Cup of nations.The tough tackling defender's performance saw him earn national team call ups and made
An Accra High Court has granted an injunction against officials of the GFA, thereby paving the way for the Registrar General to be appointed the official liquidator of the Association.
Fulham have signed Ivory Coast midfielder Jean Michael Seri from Nice on a four-year deal.
Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has met one of his trolls, Jon Benjamin in London. Dumelo in tweet announced that he stopped
Dortmund have completed the signing of Morocco international Achraf Hakimi from Real Madrid on a two-year loan deal.
Charlotte Osei The sacked Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, awarded contracts far in excess of the approved amount by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), the committee that recommended her Read More... The post Charlotte Osei Blows $14m On Offices appeared first on
Queen mothers from the Oti area welcoming President Akufo-Addo yesterday Activities in the northern part of the Volta Region virtually came to a standstill when President Akufo-Addo took his three-day Read More... The post Oti Region Promises 100% Yes appeared first on Daily
Opener Dimuth Karunaratne hit an unbeaten 37 as Sri Lanka made a solid start against South Africa on the opening day of the first Test in Galle on Thursday. Sri Lanka were 93 for two at lunch with Karunaratne partnering Kusal Mendis, on 19, after the hosts elected to bat at the start of the two-match series. Paceman Kagiso Rabada and left-arm ...
The Minister of Information, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has advocated the development of a digital library for all academic and research books from tertiary institutions across the country. He said leveraging advancement in technology to make libraries more open would facilitate access to information for research which is a key to national policy formulation. Underscoring the significance of research, he noted [...] The post Let’s
The Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Audit Service are to collaborate to combat financial crime in the country. The two are to work together to prosecute all fraudulent practices and suspicions that lead to the state losing money to fraudsters. The Special Prosecutor, Mr Martin Amidu said the new arrangement was a departure from previous practices [...] The post Special
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