By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a firm rebuttal of recent media reports, which it said inaccurately suggested the Commission was solely responsible for the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) potential bankruptcy status. The reports also contained personal attacks on PURC’s leadership – particularly its Executive Secretary, which the Commission […] The post
By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU As global scrutiny over money laundering and terrorist financing intensifies, countries in West Africa are facing mounting pressure to strengthen their regulatory frameworks. However, a lack of standardisation and harmonisation across the region threatens to undermine these crucial efforts. While economic powerhouses like Ghana and Nigeria […] The post
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has cautioned commercial drivers against refueling vehicles with passengers onboard. The Authority said such a practice endangered the lives of passengers as they were exposed to harmful chemicals. Speaking at the NPA Central Regional sensitization durbar in Cape Coast, the Central Regional Manager of the NPA, Mr. Michael Opoku-Obiri, said […] The post
Citizens and residents of Accra can now apply for their Vehicle and Driver License applications at the new Ultra Centre for Licensing and Vehicle Registration Centre in the city of Accra. Operated by Bridge Direct in collaboration with VFS Global, the Centre offers applicants a convenient and comfortable environment for submitting their Vehicle and License […] The post
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
.. .Advance ICT solutions for sustainable dev’t By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY, Mombasa-Kenya The 2024 edition of the annual TICON Africa Conference has opened with a clarion call to advancing Information Communication Technology (ICT) solutions for the continent’s sustainable development. “TICON Africa Conference is an annual ICT event that brings together industry thought leaders from across […] The post TICON
The BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF.
The defender's belter from outside the box, captured attention. The post Abdul Mumin earns La Liga Goal of the Month nomination first appeared on 3News.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reported significant exam malpractices in this year’s WASSCE at various centres. John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, detailed the types of infractions observed in a press release dated September 26. “The malpractices included photocopying and distributing answers, hiding unauthorized materials, smuggling mobile phones into exam […] The post WAEC
SOME members of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) from across the regions have arrived in Accra to attend an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) of the Association at the Ghana International Press Centre in Accra, on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11am prompt. A press release signed by the General Sercretary, Kofi Yebiah said “The EGM […] The post GJA holds Emergency General Meeting on Sept 27
Following the economic crisis of 1983 and the instability of military rule, Ghana transitioned to constitutional democracy. Since the inception of the 1992 Constitution, the country has conducted multiple national elections through a multi-party system, sustaining over three decades of peaceful power transitions, establishing itself as one of Africa’s most politically stable nations. Despite being […] The post Paralyzing
The controversy surrounding the Democracy Hub demonstration near the 37 Military Hospital in Accra has taken another turn. Jennifer Queen, Deputy Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party Read More... The post Jennifer Queen Debunks Demo Pregnancy
Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), has blamed the country’s growing unemployment to what he describes as the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s poor governance during its time in office. Speaking to party supporters at Offinso in the Offinso South Constituency, Dr. Prempeh criticized the Mahama-led administration for […] The post ‘Today,
In a swift move to maintain public order, the Ghana Police Service has arrested and charged 54 demonstrators in connection with recent protests organised by the Democracy Hub group Read More... The post 54 Demonstrators Arrested, Charged
The prosecution in the ongoing case involving members of the #StopGalamseyNow protest has informed the court that the accused were well looked after by the police, who even went so far as to buy them meals from Papaye, a popular fast-food chain.
The Tema Development Corporation (TDC) is set to commence the construction of 832 affordable housing units under Phase 4 of its housing development project. This announcement came last Friday after the leadership of the TDC paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. The visit followed the corporation’s recent … The post TDC Housing Work on
The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSG), Samuel Kow Donkoh, has raised concerns over the potential impact of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, on the country’s pharmaceutical industry.
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Daboase Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that his regime will put in place measures to ensure responsible mining at the small scale level by regulating their activities and licensing them at the local level. The licensing, he explained, will involve the chiefs and […] The post Small
The latest outbreak of fighting comes as nations gathered at the U.N. General Assembly called for an end to the war and for aid to be fast-tracked to millions in need.
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