Organised Labour has warned of a potential strike on May 2, 2024, if the government fails to fulfil its obligation to pay the tier-2 pensions of its members. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its associated unions assert that despite numerous appeals, the government has disregarded their demands. Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, Secretary-General of the […] The post Organised
In demonstrating bilateral collaboration and commitment to strengthening the UK-Ghana defence and security partnership, the British High Commission in Accra has made the donation of £260,000 worth of Military Protective Equipment (MPE) to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB). The 150 set of MPE, which includes essential protective equipment such as […] The post British
By Dr. Christoph KAPP Anansi Green Energy The Swiss renewable energy company NEK Umwelttechnik AG (NEK) has been developing in the past years six large-scale onshore wind farms in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, which are ready for implementation. The total capacity to be installed is approximately 1,300 MW through the six projects. These […] The post
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
A United States-based Economist, Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu, is questioning the developmental projects listed in NPP’s recently launched performance tracker. In a press release issued on Thursday, April 18, Dr. Iddrisu “Despite borrowing over GHc600 billion in the last eight (8) years, the NPP government seems to only boast about the number of completed toilet projects […] The post NPP
The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck in connection with Thursday’s accident involving a newly acquired train from Poland on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. According to a statement released by the Police, their preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, whose truck bore the registration number GS 9018-20, allegedly left the […]
The Ministry of Interior has announced the imposition of a curfew on Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region effective Thursday, April 18, 2024 due to ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the area. According to a press release, the curfew will run from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am daily until further notice. […]
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
Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has called on global leaders to take decisive actions in addressing urban challenges and climate change at the ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York. Highlighting Ghana’s rapid urbanization rate, Hon Mustapha Ussif stressed the urgency of adopting innovative solutions to combat pollution and emissions. He emphasized Ghana’s […] The post Ghana
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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