The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to importers, manufacturers and distributors of substandard and unhygienic baby diapers (known as bale diapers) into the country, which will result in their seizure. The FDA said the safe disposal of the susbstandard product would be at a cost to the importer. The Authority, in […] The post FDA warns against importation of unhygienic baby
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that it has reduced the scale of certain facilities in its controversial new head office, currently under construction. The BoG faced significant criticism over the construction of the new headquarters, with the Minority in Parliament demanding the removal or resignation of Governor Dr. Ernest Addison. Speaking before the […] The post Facilities
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report. The post 8 band members arrested for ‘insulting’ Ugandan President, Museveni first appeared on 3News.
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Stuck
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Global
The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama has said that requests from the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) for load management have become an irritation to customers. He explained that the requests have become so frequent that they are now a source of disturbance to customers. This is contained in […] The post GRIDCo’s
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the African Games has decided to compensate volunteers for the just-ended African Games held in Accra with an allowance of GHS1,000.00. This follows protests by the volunteers over unpaid stipends allegedly promised to them by the organizers. Some of the volunteers reportedly have to hold the Minister for Youth […] The post African
The Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has tasked the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to fast-track processes to ensure that consumers receive a load-shedding timetable in the coming days. At a crunch meeting with stakeholders in the energy sectors in Accra, the Chairman of the Committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, told the media that the […] The post Energy Committee tasks ECG to
A private legal practitioner and a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Law School, Albert Quashigah, has stated that Article 14 of the Children’s Act 1998 (ACT 560) cannot be applied to the Nungua child marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. The GaDangbe Traditional Council, after receiving several backlash from […] The post Nungua
Hearts of Oak endured another setback in the Ghana Premier League as they succumbed to a defeat against Bibiani Goldstars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening, marking their second consecutive loss. Following their previous defeat against league leaders FC Samartex, Hearts of Oak aimed to rebound, but Goldstars proved to be a formidable […] The post Hearts of Oak record
Thirty years after a devastating genocide, Rwanda has made impressive gains. But ethnic divisions persist under an iron-fisted president who has ruled for just as long.
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) says the proposal by the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to implement a new flat tax regime along with a tax amnesty is a step in the right direction, which the Union says, will significantly boost their businesses to grow. As part of […] The post GUTA welcomes Bawumia’s proposal for tax amnesty &
Residents of Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region in Ghana, are demanding urgent action from the management of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to address the ongoing water rationing crisis that has persisted for four years. The residents are also requesting an increase in water production to meet the growing demand. Since 2020, GWCL […] The post Koforidua: Residents
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament and MP for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi has mounted a spirited defense for the new passport application fees arguing that acquisition of a passport is a privilege. He therefore questioned applicants as to who is supposed to pay for the difference in the processing of […] The post Who should
Women in PR Ghana (WiPR) is excited to unveil the Top 10 Women in PR for the year 2023. This prestigious recognition, which is in its 7th year, celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in the field of Public Relations, highlighting their innovative strategies, impactful campaigns and dedication to the growth of the industry. The […] The post Women in PR unveils
Member of Parliament for the Asante Akim North constituency and Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has said that passports are no longer a source document to prove one’s citizenship since the inception of the Ghana Card. His comments follow the astronomical increase in passport processing fees by Parliament, which came into effect […] The post Passport
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed dismay over the sudden reversal of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on April 4, 2024, instructed all Oil Marketing Companies and related stakeholders to impose a levy of 16 pesewas per […] The post Suspension
Kwasi Kwarteng, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, has urged for a balanced and constructive approach to the political discourse surrounding the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy. His remarks come in light of allegations made by John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, who suggested that the government’s initiative […] The post Free
The International Federation of Lawyers (FIDA-Ghana) has vehemently condemned the marriage between the Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and Naa Yoomo Ayemuede alleged to be 16 years old. The federation said that cultural child marriage is not only injurious but unlawful. FIDA stressed the fact that the mandatory age for marriage […] The post FIDA
… experts perspectives from “the dialogue“ The power sector in Ghana has been plagued by persistent challenges, including electricity crises that have had significant ramifications on the nation’s economy and livelihoods. In recognition of the urgency to address these issues, The Dialogue, a platform created by the Graduate Students Association (GRASAG) National Secretariat is dedicated […] The post
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