The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has issued a sobering report on the prospects of Ghana’s Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), cautioning that the fund’s financial stability is at risk over the next 75 years. The study points to delayed government payments of workers’ contributions as a key factor exacerbating the scheme’s fiscal challenges. […]
By Gertrude Tandoh In a thrilling midweek clash at the Molineux Stadium, Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo stole the show as he fired AFC Bournemouth to a crucial 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match, which kept fans on the edge of their seats, saw Semenyo deliver a standout performance by scoring the winning goal and […]
The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo-Dampare, has assured that the by-election at the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti region, scheduled for April 30, 2024, will be more peaceful than ever. He made this statement while delivering a speech at the Organised Labour May Day Forum at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Hall […]
By Patience Bumbom The National Communications Authority (NCA) has given the green light to Space X Starlink GH LTD, the operator of Starlink Satellite Broadband, to provide satellite broadband services in Ghana. The approval of the application follows the policy approval of the Satellite Licensing Framework in Ghana by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation. […]
Professor David Dodoo-Arhin, Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) at the University of Ghana (UG), has stressed the need for reusing and recycling of plastic waste to lessen its environmental impact. He said that the manufacture and disposal of single-use plastic products such as sachets, bottles, and polybags had contributed significantly […]
The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) will commence a nation-wide voter registration exercise from May 7 to May 27, 2024. The EC has designated 1,068 centres for exercise across the country. The centres comprise the Commission’s 268 district offices, 25 public universities, and 775 difficult-to-access Electoral Areas. The centres in the difficult-to-access electoral areas have […]
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Dr. Olufunke Cofie, the West African Regional Representative of the International Water Management Infrastructure (IWMI), emphasized the importance of collaboration among the seven participating countries and regional organizations to develop a resilient agricultural system to enhance water infrastructure in the region. On Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at the MJ Grand Hotel in […]
By Tilda Acorlor The All Regional Games (AGR), aimed at unearthing talented athletes and rekindling grassroots multi-sporting events across the country, has officially announced its presence in the Volta Region. Former Black Stars Captain, Asamoah Gyan, who is the mastermind of the sporting event, was in Ho, the Volta regional capital, with his team for […]
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have agreed to work together to shape public discourse on issues that affect the environment. The two institutions expressed concern about the rate of destruction to the environment and the need for environmental issues to dominate discussions in the media to inform attitudinal change […]
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong After a successful signing of an MoU with the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority, the International Water Management Institute has laid bare its strategies for the attainment of A ‘Water Secure world’. These strategies form part of the Institute’s agenda and strategic framework set up for both the Eastern and Central African […]
By Patience Bumbom President Akufo-Addo today joined mourners at the memorial service for the former first Vice-chairperson of the New Patriotic Party, Ama Busia. The service, held at Ablemkpe in Accra, was led by the Methodist Church. President Akufo-Addo arrived at the venue with his wife, Rebecca. Other notable members of the NPP present were […]
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Ghana Mining Workers Union (GMWU) has accused the new managers of Bogoso-Prestea Mine of lacking the needed funds to run the mine successfully. They therefore, in a petition asked Parliament to intervene in this matter to save the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, protect workers’ incomes and livelihoods, and get the struggling domestic economies […]
The deputy ranking Member on the Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak says there are pressing issues at the basic schools that the Minister of Education should be more concerned about than rebranding the school. This comes on the back of the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum announcing plans to change the brown […] The post Deal with
By Nana Kwame Bediako Former Black Stars Captain Stephen Appiah has finally taken the stance to venture into politics as he prepares to contest for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 general election. This report was disclosed on social media by Fifi Tackey, who is the Spokesperson of […]
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By Francisca Amoakoa Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh has been accused by the Minority in Parliament of lack of control over his ministry, which has resulted in the delay of a load-shedding timetable. Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, stated that the responsibility for releasing a load-shedding timetable lies with the Energy Minister, given his oversight […]
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Director General of the International Water Management Infrastructure (IWMI), Dr. Mark Smith, has stated that IWMI has a global strategy in addressing water risk and gender equality issues in water management. On Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at the MJ Grand Hotel in Accra, IWMI hosted a significant workshop themed “Consultation on […]
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe The Confederation of African Football (CAF) pronounced its verdict in the case of the canceled match between the Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) and the Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger (USMA), and declared the defeat of the Algerian team by three goals to zero while maintaining the return match between […]
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ashanti Regional Division of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has written to Dreams FC to pay a whopping fee of GHc 36,070.00 to get the Baba Yara Sports Stadium ready for Sunday’s crucial Confederations Cup semi-final second leg encounter against Zamalek SC after a goalless draw from the first leg […]
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Global Communities, under the USAID-funded ‘Enhancing Water Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH, activity’, has commissioned two Small Town Water Supply Systems at Nawulugu and Nanton-Kurugu in the Gushegu municipality and Nanton districts of the Northern region. The construction of the water systems is part of a larger plan to provide potable water […]
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