Ghana has made a significant improvement in the fight against Malaria prevalence among children under-5 years, as it records 67% reduction, thus over 26% in 2014 to 8.6% in 2022. This was revealed during the launch of 7th Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ghana […] The post Ghana records over 60% reduction in Malaria
It is essential for policymakers to carefully assess the broader economic consequences of the 21% VAT imposition on end-user electricity tariffs and consider a more balanced approach that protects the sustainability of the power sector and supports economic recovery, stability and industrialization. In line with the efforts being made towards economic recovery, imposing a 21% […] The post Elikplim
“Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” — Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our pause for self-reflection that we […] The post Risk
Some delegates of the New Patriotic Party in the Atiwa East constituency are calling on their colleagues, constituency, and regional executives of the party to ensure that the Member of Parliament for the area, who doubles as the Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei-Asare, is re-elected as the party’s parliamentary candidate for the area in […] The post NPP
Sheela Oppong Sakyi, a legal practitioner and strategist at the office of the First Lady, says she has what it takes to defeat incumbent MP for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, in the upcoming NPP Parliamentary primaries. Confident in her ability to secure victory, Sheela asserts that she is the ideal candidate to help the NPP […] The post NPP Primaries: Dome-Kwabenya
This weekend marks exactly five years when Mrs Josephine Asante was murdered in cold blood in her home at the Emefs Hillview Estates, near Afienya, in the Ningo Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region. Intensive police investigation led to the apprehension of a number of suspects, some of who are assisting the inquisition. However, […] The post Who killed Josephine Asante 5 years ago? appeared
Oliver Barker-Vormawor A High Court in Accra has given the convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, another opportunity to file a defence to a suit filed against him Read More... The post Barker-Vormawor To Respond To Kan-Dapaah Suit
Everton have been successful in their appeal against the red card shown to Dominic Calvert-Lewin in their FA Cup third-round draw at Crystal Palace. The striker, 26, was facing a three-match ban for a challenge on Palace defender Nathaniel Clyne which led to the first red card of his career. But the Football Association (FA) has […] The post Everton successful in Calvert-Lewin red card appeal
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng has disclosed that his office’s decision to investigate the source of the missing huge sums of money belonging to former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah was a result of the case brought against her domestic staff by the Attorney General. Speaking on The Point of View on Citi TV on Monday, […] The post OSP justifies
The Western Regional Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Mumin Issah and EffiaKwesimintim Municipal Chief Executive, Kojo Acquah on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 officially opened the city up for all Christmas activities to begin. In 2019, Sekondi-Takoradi was declared a Christmas City by the city […] The post City
The World Bank has appointed Mr Robert Taliercio O’Brien as Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in the Western and Central Africa Region. His appointment takes effect from January 2nd, 2024, and he will be based in the World Bank’s Accra Office. Mr. Taliercio, an American national, joined the World Bank in 2000 as […] The post World Bank appoints
The Ghana Journalists Association has launched the 3rd African Media Convention (AMC), which is scheduled to take place in Accra, in May 2024. The African Media Convention is currently the largest gathering of media stakeholders and policymakers on the continent. The Convention, an initiative of The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF), is designed to safeguard the […] The post Ghana to host 3rd
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has submitted to the House of Parliament to consider, as a matter of priority, the creation of Assembly Members’ Common Fund.He made the suggestion during a debate in the House on December 7, 2023. The MP, who is also the Western Regional Minister, argued that […] The post T’di MP calls for creation of
In recognition of excellence and volunteerism, Dr. Abena N. Asomaning, Founder of the Angel-Zoe Foundation, has been awarded for her commitment to the work of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Ghana as a Trustee representing the President of the Republic. The award also recognises her philanthropic work and immense contributions to youth empowerment […] The post
The 2023 edition of Ghana’s Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has commenced.The program, aimed at equipping journalists with essential skills and knowledge, was opened by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, at a ceremony organised by the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) in Accra yesterday. In his keynote address, Minister Oppong Nkrumah […] The post 2023
The National Ambulance Service has decried the insufficient fuel supply, coupled with frequent fluctuations in fuel prices, affecting the smooth delivery of its service. The Ambulance Service is appealing to the government to consider providing a dedicated source of funding to enable the effective delivery of its service. The institution made this known to the […] The post Ambulance
In recognition of excellence and volunteerism, Dr. Abena N. Asomaning, Founder of the Angel-Zoe Foundation, has been awarded for her commitment to the work of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Ghana as a Trustee representing the President of the Republic. The award also recognizes her philanthropic work and immense contributions to youth empowerment […] The post Akufo-Addo
Ghanaian highlife maestro, Kwabena Kwabena, has voiced his reservations about the feasibility of the Play Ghana initiative, expressing skepticism regarding its practicality in light of what he perceives as financial challenges within the music industry. At the press conference, the Creative Arts Agency explained that the initiative was aimed at getting the general public and […] The post Kwabena
Dr Joseph Albert Quarm, aka Prof Quarm, the former Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta Constituency, in the Ashanti region, has single handedly embarked on the reconstruction of about 60 kilometers of roads within the constituency, in a comeback bid. Roads that would benefit from the proposed construction include; the Antoakrom-Nsianan-Moseaso-Wiowsostretch. Dr. Joseph Albert Quarm […] The post Prof
The Health Committee of Parliament has revealed that an amount of $1.4 billion would be required to complete all ongoing Agenda 111 projects. The committee says that as of November 2023, over $251 million had been spent on the hospital projects, with 90 out of 102 at various stages of construction. The Ranking Member on […] The post About $1.4bn needed to complete
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