The Ministry of Works and Housing has announced a call for investors to submit proposals to revive the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project, an initiative to deliver 1,506 housing units in the Greater Accra Region. This move seeks to engage experienced and reputable local and international entities, or investors to efficiently complete, and operationalise the project … The post Works
President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, yesterday inaugurated two key energy projects in the Ashanti Region to enhance energy supply to the middle and northern belts. The projects are the 110- kilometre natural gas pipelines constructed by Genser Energy in the Ejisu Municipality and the 250 megawatts (MW) Africa and Middle … The post President
Nine political groups have allied to contest the 2024 presidential election to break the dominant duopoly in Ghana politics from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC). The alliance, spearheaded by the Movement for Change, a political movement founded by Mr Alan Kyerematen, a former Minister of Trade and Industry and a … The post 9-party
The Adentan District Court has sentenced a 31-year-old cleaner to 13 months imprisonment for stealing mobile phones belonging to a pensioner. Oliver Kwose, accused, who previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of unlawful entry and stealing when he first appeared beforethe court on September 15, 2023, was granted GH¢20,000 bail with three sureties to … The post Cleaner jailed
The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Sir Sam Jonah, has expressed concern over what he perceives as a decline in media coverage of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. The senior statesman lamented the lack of attention from the media, despite the significant harm and destruction caused by illegal mining activities […] The post It’s
A witness, Dr Francis Baah, told the Accra High Court yesterday that he does not recall a meeting at the behest of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni to compel scientists to shorten the testing time of lithovit fertiliser. He was testifying in the ongoing trial of Dr Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD … The post I don’t recall meeting
The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Sir Sam Jonah, has issued a solemn challenge to Ghanaian journalists, reminding them of their indispensable role in the country's democracy.
As Ghana’s cocoa sector is diminishing at a faster rate as well as coconut, the citrus and juice industry are likely to be the next game-changer of the country’ economic woes as it currently stands to rake in over US$300million per annum through the exports of these local fruits to the international market. This could […] The post Ekumfi
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has cited the absence of Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam as a reason for the government’s delay in addressing the concerns raised by three aggrieved pre-tertiary teacher unions. This delay persists even after the unions failed to reach a resolution with the government within a week following the suspension […] The post NLC
A Public Sector Analyst Harry Yamson says the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Board of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) cannot be left off the hook in the case of misappropriated funds and financial loss caused to the state. His concerns follow the sentencing of former MASLOC Boss, Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, and Daniel […] The post MoF, MASLOC
The implementation of the One Student, One Tablet initiative by the government has sparked criticism from the Minority in Parliament. They allege that the authorities responsible for the rollout have bypassed and sidelined the Education Committee, neglecting its role and input in the process. President Akufo-Addo revealed plans to distribute smart tablets to 1.3 million […] The post Govt’s
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Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek asylum.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that 40 percent of the global workforce will be affected by the introduction of Artificial Intelligence. According to the IMF, though AI has improved productivity, it is likely to render many jobless in the coming years. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 IMF-World Bank Spring […] The post Artificial
By Juliet ETEFE Amid the ongoing economic struggles, Chief Alhassan Andani, the Executive Chairman of LVSafrica, has advocated a deliberate transition from a procurement-driven to a productive economy. Key to his proposal is the crucial need for long-term patient capital, tax breaks and other incentives to enable domestic producers to enhance efficiency locally and eventually […] The post
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has openly acknowledged the recent power supply challenges, assuring the nation of the government’s unwavering commitment to resolving the issues at hand. Expressing gratitude for the patience exhibited by Ghanaians during the recent power cuts, the president reassured citizens of ongoing efforts to mitigate the challenges. During the inauguration of […] The post Dumsor:
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