By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) jurisdiction has been chosen as the pilot project location for a sports and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) cities initiative in Africa. The project, a collaboration between the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), aims to promote physical activity within urban […] The post
The Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Freddie Blay has clarified that allowance increases for GNPC management were reasonable and approved by the corporation. The former NPP National Chairman refuted the notion that the increases were exorbitant, emphasizing that they were implemented two years ago, not in 2024 as suggested by North […] The post Freddie
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) staunchly rejects the unfounded allegations circulating in various media outlets, asserting internal dissent against its leadership. Contrary to rumors, GNPC notes that there is no dissent or demonstrations against the leadership. Both staff and management remain united, fostering a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and unwavering dedication to the […] The post
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […] The post
The management of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has dismissed allegations of dissent against the organization’s leadership describing them as unfounded. Reports had surfaced claiming a potential demonstration against management following alleged efforts by the Chief Executive Officer, A-O Danquah, to increase his salary. However, in a statement jointly issued on Tuesday, March 12, […] The post GNPC
Construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing facility has commenced in Savelugu in the Northern Region to create over 1,600 jobs for women and youth in Northern Ghana. Students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf will be among the vulnerable to benefit from jobs to be created by the company. The project is spearheaded by […] The post German
A taskforce comprising the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, embarked on an exercise to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil on the Ghanaian market. During a swoop, eight shops were ordered to cease […] The post Taskforce
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana’s electoral process. This call comes in response to recent revelations by Zebilla’s […] The post Delegate
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has reiterated the government’s commitment to the Eastern Region, particularly its first share of infrastructural development. “In this year’s budget we allocated about GH¢4 billion to the Ministry of Roads in order for us to be able to make payments to contractors so […] The post Gov’t
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku Ahweneeh Danquah, has explained that the overarching measure of the Corporation’s success is the degree to which its activities accrue benefits to Ghanaians. Speaking at the graduation ceremony organized by the GNPC Foundation for 166 artisans trained and certified under its ‘Skilled […] The post GNPC
…Group CEO Jeremy Awori presents Ecobank Best Goalkeeper Trophy As the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 drew to a thrilling close on Sunday, Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, celebrates the remarkable achievements and spirit of unity witnessed throughout the tournament. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank […] The post Ecobank
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, has been invited to be a “distinguished panelist” at Harvard’s Africa Development Conference (ADC), set to take place on the 12th and 13th of April 2024 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ADC stands as the premier global platform for meaningful discourse on Africa’s development and facilitates crucial […] The post
Groups in the Eastern Region have condemned the killing and shooting of individuals in Bepong Kwahu. The groups comprise the Kwahu One Alliance for Development, Unit Committee, and Assembly members in the area. Two people were reported dead after allegedly being hit by stray bullets fired by the police during the melee to disperse the […] The post Groups condemn Bepong Kwahu shooting
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, says the management of the school has embarked on several infrastructure developments to augment the infrastructure deficit the school faces. The Vice-Chancellor, who was speaking at the 56th congregation of the University, noted that the school has embarked on the construction of lecture […] The post UCC
The government of Italy unveiled a near US$6 billion plan to support African development at a one-day Italy-Africa plan in Rome last week. African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina joined 25 African leaders and European Union officials at the summit. The summit–which took place as Italy assumes the Presidency of the G7 this […] The post Italy
To facilitate the resumption of schools in the Mepe traditional area, the epicentre of the Akosombo Dam flood disaster, the Mepe Development Association (MDA) has relocated over 400 displaced persons from various safe havens, including St. Kizito Senior Technical School. The displaced persons, most of whose homes were destroyed by the flood, have been moved […] The post Mepe
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has reached a partnership deal with Mytilineos Energy and Metals toward building an alumina refinery in the country. The agreement pertains to Project 3A, one of four projects under the Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) projects at Nyinahin-Mpasaaso in the Ashanti Region. Under terms of the agreement, Mytilineos – a Greek company – will spearhead the development of a […] The post
With over 60% of Ghana’s population living in rural areas, developing rural education to propel national development should be a reason d’ȇtre. Ghana’s rural development requires critical attention. The usual pittance thrown to rural dwellers particularly during electioneering periods are cardinal sins that political parties must desist from and rather pursue lasting solutions to the […] The post
The Ekumfi Traditional Council has expressed disappointment in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over comments he made, indicating that he intentionally sidelined Ekumfi residents from benefiting from the national cake because they voted against the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary candidate Kingsley Ato Cudjoe in the 2020 elections. The Traditional Authority is also demanding scientific data […] The post Ekumfi
The Development Bank Ghana has injected more than GH¢1billion into the private sector since its inception in June 2022, its Chief Executive Officer, Kwamina Duker, has revealed. This investment, he noted, has played a pivotal role in fortifying over 80 businesses, resulting in the creation of over 6,000 jobs. Thirty-eight percent of these jobs have […] The post DBG
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