By Samuel SAM Ghana experiences extremely high rates of contaminated foods annually, leading to widespread food poisoning, hospitalisations and deaths. According to the Environmental Health Management and Sanitation Units (EHS) of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, the country reports over 626,000 cases of food poisoning each year. This results in approximately 298,100 […] The post
Bryan Acheampong, Minister of Food and Agriculture and owner of Rock City Hotel, has affirmed the hotel’s strong financial standing and ability to purchase the 60 percent shares of SSNIT in four hotels. The statement was made following allegations by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, regarding the hotel’s profitability. The hotels in question […] The post Rock
Private laboratory facilities are cashing in as patients have to pay extra for lab services due to the strike by the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU), which is putting a strain on major public health facilities in the Ashanti Region. Patients are lamenting the high prices of accessing laboratory services as the third day […] The post MELPWU
Professor Joshua Alabi, the campaign manager for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, says the failure of the Akufo-Addo government makes the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia less of a threat to the NDC’s victory in the upcoming general elections. Professor Alabi argues that the economic theories of Vice President […] The post Election
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, a renowned economist, is advocating for a restructuring of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). He suggests that COCOBOD’s direct involvement with cocoa farmers should be discontinued, allowing farmers to independently seek out markets to sell their cocoa beans, thereby promoting greater autonomy and profitability for the farmers. In an interview on […] The post Empower
Crop compensation is a critical mechanism designed to ensure that farmers receive fair remuneration for losses of their crops and lands due to alternative uses. In Ghana, the practice is not only a legal requirement but also a key aspect of maintaining the delicate balance between the economic benefits of mining and the sustainability of […] The post
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has weighed in on the debate over whether obtaining a Dutch passport is better than a PhD in Ghana, attributing widespread despair among citizens to the economic hardship caused by the current government. He emphasised that such a debate should not be allowed to persist, […] The post Mahama
The World Bank has downgraded Ghana’s Audit Service performance from a “C” to a “D” grade, citing deficiencies in its independence compared to international standards. The assessment, conducted to evaluate the Supreme Audit Institution’s independence, scored Ghana 6.5 out of 10, indicating moderate independence. The score marks a decline from Ghana’s previous rating of 8.0-8.5 […] The post World
The National Insurance Commission (NIC) was adjudged the overall best in the corporate blood donor category of the National Blood Service (NBS) in Ghana. The insurance industry, led by the insurance regulator NIC, has been actively engaged in blood donation campaigns over the past three years, donating a total of 5,019 pints of blood to […] The post NIC
As Ghana’s economy continues to grow, a troubling trend is emerging – a large portion of the country’s youth remain either unemployed or trapped in low-paying, informal jobs. A new digital tool called the Africa Youth Employment Clock, launched this week by World Data Lab (WDL) and the Mastercard Foundation, paints a concerning picture of […] The post Youth employment
Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances.
There are so many compelling stories in the camp of newly crowned Ghana Premier League champions Samartex FC but perhaps one of the most heartwarming is that of Francis Getuah. A local boy, Gyatua grew up in slums of Samreboi in the Aboi Nkwanta neighborhood and has helped his club become league champions. He is […] The post From the slums of Samreboi to a GPL winner:
Latif Madoi was arrested for possessing military uniforms, which may be linked to opposition leader Bobi Wine.
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