The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says payment of pensions to members are not funded by its reserves as reported by some media houses. This follows media reports that SSNIT reserves are being depleted. In responding to the publications, SSNIT assured members that the fund can meet its benefits payment obligations beyond 20236. […] The post Pension payments are not funded
Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […] The post Your fines to
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has dismissed the existence of a group purportedly led by Stephenson Anane Boateng. This response follows Mr Anane Boateng’s rejection of COCOBOD’s announcement of a 58.26 percent increase in cocoa prices, which has been set at GH¢33,120 cedis per ton for the 2023/2024 […] The post Cocoa
A member of the communication team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Osei Yaw Akoto, has been reported dead. The wife of the deceased has admitted to stabbing her husband but not with the intention to kill, according to a Police source. Osei Yaw Akoto was found in a pool of blood at his residence […] The post Wife of deceased NDC communications team
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Deputy Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This followed the resignation of Keli Gadzekpo, who has chaired the electricity distribution company since 2017. Mr. Gadzekpo resigned from the role on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in a […] The post Deputy Minister for Energy appointed
Keli Gadzekpo, the Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has resigned from his role, effective April 9. In his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, March 27, Mr. Gadzekpo cited personal reasons as his motive behind the move. He went on to wish ECG and the government continued success in their […] The post ‘It’s personal’ – Keli Gadzekpo
A member of Council of State, Mr. Sam Okudzeto, has charged African engineering practitioners to be bold and courageous in the discharge of their engineering duties. He said when he looked at the profiles and various groups within the various engineering fields and the specialisation involved, it looks like there is nothing that we can […] The post Be
Some Assembly members in Awutu Senya West have described the confirmation of the District Chief Executive for Awutu Senya West, Moses Arhinful Acquah, as illegal. They claimed the confirmation took place in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024. The DCE nominee had earlier failed to meet the two-thirds majority needed in his two […] The post Awutu
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) branch at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has officially called off its indefinite strike. The strike, which commenced on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, was initiated in response to the government’s failure to disburse the Online Teaching Support Allowance. Efforts were made to resolve the issue […] The post UTAG-UESD
Haruna Iddrisu, the immediate past Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of breaching the constitution regarding the re-composition of the Parliamentary Service Board. According to the Tamale South MP, Bagbin failed to comply with Article 124 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the formation of a committee to advise […] The post Haruna
Gifty Oware-Mensah The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been the subject of wide public backlash after her comments about the Black Queens in an Read More... The post GFA EXCO Member Clarifies Black Queens Comments
Some of the newly elected assembly members The newly elected assembly members of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) have been reminded that their work as Assembly Members is sacrificial. Read More... The post Assembly Work Is Sacrificial – MCE appeared first on
The late Manasseh Addison Sackey Mourners who thronged Adiyie in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality on Saturday for the funeral rites of the former assembly member for Tabrebe were unable to Read More... The post Tarkwa-Nsuaem Residents Mourn Assembly Member appeared
In a strategic move to enhance economic ties between East and West Africa, Kenya is extending a warm welcome to Ghanaian tourists – aiming to boost inter-Africa trade. The Kenyan government, recognising the potential for collaboration, commenced the implementation initiatives to showcase the country’s diverse attractions and foster a deeper cultural exchange. Against this backdrop, […] The post
Ghana is set to import 2,500 tonnes of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire and 1,000 tonnes from Nigeria. Delivery is expected to be done through the Tema Port. This was contained in a letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, sighted by citinewsroom.com, and addressed to […] The post Ghana
The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI), Airport View Chapter (AVC) has inducted into office a seven-member executive to spearhead the chapter into a new future. Swearing the new executives into office, Eric Asah-Addo, Field Representative of FGBMFI, Greater Accra Zone Three and CEO of Bista Solutions, urged them to be diligent in the […] The post
Oman Investments Company has introduced its advisory board to the public—a pivotal move to fortify governance and embark on purposeful expansion into its existing markets. The Advisory Board brings together a notable and accomplished group of Capital Raising, Legal, Technology, and ESG experts, with complementary experiences and viewpoints on technology, all united by their shared […] The post
William Ntim-Boadu, a seasoned and well-respected energy finance professional, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of PETROSOL Ghana Limited, a leading Oil Marketing Company (OMC). His appointment took effect on January 1, 2024. With about 14 years’ senior leadership experience in the energy sector, Mr. Ntim-Boadu is currently Chief Executive Officer-HFields Limited, an […] The post
The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding the late ET Mensah’s position on the Council of State. ET Mensah was unanimously elected as the Greater Accra Regional representative on the Council of State on February 12, 2021. Although some members of […] The post Asiedu
The National Conference of Muslim Kings, Muslim Paramount Chiefs, and Imams (NACOKINGS) has expressed its unwavering support for the private member’s bill currently before Parliament, advocating for the extension of Muslim holidays. The bill contrasts with the current practice of only observing one day each for the two Eids. Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament […] The post NACOKINGS
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