Black Satellites will play Uganda in the final Black Satellites head trainer, Desmond Offei, has stated that his side has targeted winning gold at the African Games after reaching Read More... The post Satellites Target African Games Gold…
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has clarified recent media reports concerning its flight AW160 which travelled from Accra to Tamale on March 13th, 2024. Some media outlets had claimed that the aircraft in question carried additional fuel in its baggage compartment. However, in a press release signed by Captain Kwasi Oteng, Chief Operating Officer of AWA, […] The post AWA
By Jayati GHOSH While the technical details of international agreements may seem arcane or even trivial, they often commit governments to policies that have major economic consequences. This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries, which have long been on the receiving end of unfair treaties. International tax agreements are a case in point. […] The post For
Sammi Awuku Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, has been elected the Vice President at the African Lotteries Association (ALA) General Meeting in Casablanca, Morocco. His Read More... The post NLA Boss Elected ALA Vice President appeared first
Samuel Eto’o, FECAFOOT Boss The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended 62 players, including Wilfried Nathan Douala, for falsifying their ages. The players were found to have lied about Read More... The post Cameroon Football
A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had either hypertension, diabetes or were obese. Particularly, for diabetes, the study found that the prevalence was 8.2 per cent while hypertension prevalence increased by 19 per cent between 2013 and 2023. […] The post 60% Ga Mashie residents
Participants of the Citi FM/TV 2024 Heritage Caravan are continuing their exploration of nature and culture as they reach the fifth day of their journey at the Paga Crocodile Pond. On March 7, the participants had an extraordinary experience of catching a glimpse of live crocodiles and other reptiles. Some of the ‘Caravanites’ even touched […] The post Heritage
Inhabitants of Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South Municipality of the Ashanti Region have intensified demands for the government to register the area under its Community Mining Scheme. The youth and opinion leaders in the area believe this will reduce rising unemployment and also save the environment and water bodies from the threats of illegal […] The post Manso-Tontokrom
By Roselyn Fosuah ADJEI Over the past few years, intense media scrutiny has prompted a growing number of companies to pursue high-quality carbon credits. Seeking to avoid accusations of ‘greenwashing’, many of these firms are no longer content with merely offsetting their emissions and have been actively seeking credits that deliver tangible benefits to local […] The post Carbon
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Executive Director of COMSEC Technology Solutions, Boaz Alon has stressed the critical need for addressing Ghana’s energy sector challenges, through backup power solutions. Speaking at during a press conference in Accra marking COMSEC Technology Solutions’ 10th anniversary, he stressed the role of reliable backup power in mitigating the impact of […] The post
The Independent Power Producers Ghana (IPPs) have issued a stark warning that the country’s power sector challenges are on the brink of exacerbation. According to the Chamber, the sector is at risk of incurring an increased debt of approximately USD$1.8 billion to the IPPs alone by the close of 2024. This escalation is attributed to […] The post Power
The Executive Director of Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has disclosed that plans are far advanced to turn the Agency into an Authority. He was speaking during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce’s (UKGCC) webinar on ‘Navigating Environmental Regulations: Ensuring Compliance with EPA Guidelines in Ghana’. “The Environmental Protection Law is being amended to change the EPA […] The post
Four people have been arrested following a clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and private security personnel deployed to protect the concession of Asanko Gold Mines in the Ashanti Region. The arrests follow the altercation, which occurred on Saturday, March 2, 2024, when the security personnel reportedly fired gunshots, resulting in the death of […] The post Manso
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated that it has commenced a probe into the clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and security personnel of Asanko Gold Mine Limited, in collaboration with the appropriate security authorities. An altercation between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Asanko Gold Mine security personnel on Saturday, March […] The post Perpetrators
Some Ga Kenkey vendors in Accra are now considering charging customers for the previously complimentary pepper as economic challenges in Ghana worsen, contributing to a broader increase in the cost of living. The latest economic data indicates a marginal rise in the year-on-year inflation rate for January 2024, with the current inflation rate reaching 23.5%. […] The post No more free
Four communities in the Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality, impacted by the operations of Gold Fields Ghana Limited, have benefited from US$1.53 million healthcare and other social infrastructure legacy projects through the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. The projects include a renovated maternity block with modern delivery facilities and other amenities at the Abosso Health Centre, accommodation for doctors […] The post Gold
Assemblies of God Ghana, in partnership with Convoy of Hope, a US-based NGO, has extended a helping hand to flood victims in North Tongu, in the Volta Region, by donating relief items valued at $20,000. These donations aim to provide assistance to individuals affected by the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong […] The post Assemblies
By Prof. Samuel Lartey In the annals of human progress, each epoch witnesses the emergence of tools and technologies that redefine societal structures, from transportation and agriculture to administration and education. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this evolutionary march, particularly in the domains of education, research, and development. While some view […] The post
The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, says the government does not regard the safety and well-being of citizens, hence the several malfunctioning streetlights in Accra. This comes on the back of recent reports of multiple non-functioning streetlights dotted across major streets of the capital. Parts of the La Beach Road […] The post Kofi
Barbara Okai-Tettey, Senior Compliance Manager at Stanbic Bank Ghana has emphasized the need for collaboration between the financial service industry and regulators to enhance the evolving use of AI in transaction monitoring. She made this statement at ‘The Fintech & Banking Event’ hosted by fintech software company, ThetaRay, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, […] The post
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