By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Coordinator of the Women’s Wing at the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Pearl Opoku, has urged the Registrar of Companies to lower the costs associated with registering businesses led by women in the country. Ms. Opoku stressed that such action would streamline the formalisation process for numerous micro, small […] The post
The Alliance of Feminist CSOs has said that it finds the utterance made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, about the marital status and region of origin of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang completely unacceptable. The leadership of the organization has therefore called on the NPP’s leadership to call […] The post Call
The Alliance of Feminist Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership to address comments made by its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, about Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer. Chairman Wontumi, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, is […] The post Call
A prominent and leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has raised concerns over the party’s unity and strategy for the upcoming 2024 elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahammudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Race
Six elected Ashanti Regional executives of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) have lodged a formal complaint against Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as ‘Chairman Wontumi.’ The executives claim that his alleged neglect of responsibilities is adversely affecting the party’s progress in the region. The petitioners include the 1st Regional Vice Chairman, 2nd Regional […] The post NPP:
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Andrews Augustus Nana Akwasi has refuted claims that the 2024 running mate of John Dramani Mahama; Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang hails from the Northern Region and not the Central Region as she claims. He was reacting to a viral video of the Regional Chairman of […] The post Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
The African Union Commission has embarked on an expansive endeavour to empower 300 million African youth through a comprehensive initiative. This initiative was launched in Ghana to capitalize on the ongoing African Games at the Youth Pavilion, a project of the African Union Commission in partnership with UN-Habitat, UNFPA-Ghana, and IOM Ghana. The African Union’s […] The post African
Gokals Ani Ltd has partnered with Zeiss Vision to introduce cutting-edge lenses to Ghana. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the optics industry in the region, heralding a new era of unparalleled vision solutions. Gokals Ani was registered in 2020 and is the first lab in Ghana to commence Digital Freeform Lens production in […] The post Gokals
Esinam Afua Poku The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Ghana, has joined the global commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) with a call for equal opportunities for Read More... The post Provide Equal Job Opportunities For Women – ICU
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Anthony Oppong, Chairman of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in the Ashanti Region, has reiterated calls for the government to abolish the COVID-19 levy. He argues that these taxes are burdening traders’ revenue, especially since the COVID-19 has been declared by the World Health Organisation as no longer a […] The post GUTA
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed profound grief over the death of Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. Dr. Kumah, a 45-year-old MP for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, passed away on Thursday, March 7, following a short illness, according to […] The post I’m
The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. A joint press release by the two bodies explained that the decision to increase fares stems from the government’s failure to address their concerns. “As drivers’ associations, we expressed disappointment in […] The post Transport
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape Ghana’s economic landscape, Vice President Dr. Bawumia has unveiled a bold plan to revitalise the country’s mining industry, with a special focus Read More... The post Dr.
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has vehemently urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to promptly release all frozen salaries owed to its members. The Association alleged that the OSP has withheld the salaries of more than 400 teachers during its investigation of ghost names on the government’s payroll. Speaking to Citi […] The post TEWU
Participants at the Swedru Conversation. INSET: Dr. Roger Kanton Former Research Scientist with the Savannah Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Dr. Roger Kanton has lamented the increasing importation of onions, Read More... The post ‘Onions, Tomatoes Importation
The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) has described Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s envisioned development plan for the country as a “cover-up to win votes.” The Union questioned the decision by the Vice President not to “acknowledge the failures of the Government” and expressed doubt over his promise to abolish some of the taxes introduced by […] The post Osofo
The African continent is poised to reach a population of 1.1 billion people by 2040, making it the largest workforce globally. In line with the ambitious ‘Agenda 2063’, the African Union has set forth a strategy for a prosperous Africa rooted in inclusive and sustainable development. Dr. Dominic Oduru Antwi, the President of the Global […] The post Build
Abdul-Moomin Gbana General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) of the Trade Unions Congress (TUC), Abdul-Moomin Gbana, has urged the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Read More... The post Terminate FGR Lease- Mine Workers Union appeared first on
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi (left), Nana Kwaku Duah Caretakers at the Antoa Nyamaa shrine have directed the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako Read More... The post Drama At Antoa Shrine… Wontumi
Final-year students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing strike by the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG). The students lament that they are unable to access key facilities like the university’s library to proceed with their research work and other academic […] The post KNUST students
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