The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has achieved notable success in its efforts to improve road safety. Between January and October 2023, the MTTD secured convictions for nearly 3,000 traffic offenders, contributing to a significant decline in road accidents and fatalities. Notable interventions, including Operation PAILES (Police Anti-Insecure Loading […] The post MTTD
King Misuzulu’s claim to the throne in a storied monarchy has been the subject of a bitter family feud. The drama has captivated a nation that is home to about 14 million Zulus.
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHRAJ
Ten illegal miners including three foreign nationals have been arrested by officers of the Forest Services Division(Bekwai District), Forestry Commission for operating in the Oda River Forest Reserve. The three-day exercise was undertaken by the district as part of the ongoing efforts by the Forestry Commission to clamp down on illegal mining in Forest Reserves … The post 10
A Belgian woman and spokesperson for ‘The New Force,’ a new political movement, Shalimar Abbiusi has pleaded not guilty to obtaining student permit by false declaration when she appeared before the Kaneshie District Court yesterday. Consequently, the court granted her GH¢20,000 bail with two sureties whose residences should be known to the Ghana Immigration Service … The post Court
A Circuit Court at Gbetsile near Tema has sentenced a driver’s mate, Ibrahim Abu, to four years imprisonment with hard labour for crossing one Samuel Aquah with a motorcycle and robbing him of an iPhone 7. The court, presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, sentenced the accused after he had pleaded guilty to … The post Driver’s mate jailed 4 years over phone theft appeared
A reliving judge has taken over the Special Prosecutor’s application seeking confirmation of the freezing and seizure of properties of former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Read More... The post New Judge Takes Over OSP, Cecilia Dapaah
In a recent parliamentary session, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, expressed his disregard to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) describing it as useless in the fight against Read More... The post Office Of Special Prosecutor Is ‘Useless’
Kissi Agyebeng The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is calling for the prevention of corrupt officers from operating with impunity in a statement released to mark World Anti-Corruption Read More... The post OSP Calls For Support To Block Corrupt Officials
The government states that discussions are well advanced on plans to cater to physically challenged individuals across the country. This follows recent protests at the Ministry of Roads and Highways by some physically challenged toll workers, demanding their withheld salaries after the cessation of toll collection. The government, however, has since denied owing the group. […] The post Plans
Hollistar Duah-Yentumi (Esq.) The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has announced the appointment of Hollistar Duah-Yentumi (Esq.) as its new Ag. Director-General. A release issued by the corporate Read More... The post Duah-Yentumi Is SIGA New Director-General
Introduction In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the Minister for Finance presented the budget statement on behalf of the President on Wednesday, 15th November 2023. The 2024 budget is critical for the country as it tries to navigate the desire […] The post The 2024 budget and
Despite recent progress on restructuring the country’s debt, short-term interest rates exceeding 30 percent are undermining the savings achieved according to Leslie Dwight Mensah, an economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). With domestic markets as the sole financing source, he said, government remains vulnerable. “If stronger fiscal consolidation isn’t achieved, including on the […] The post
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a Traditional Priest to one-day imprisonment for causing harm to an unemployed woman at Teshie in Accra. Michael Martey Mamah charged with causing harm, pleaded guilty. Mamah, together with some of his relations, apologised to the court and the complainant. The court presided over by Mr Kwabena Kodua Obiri … The post Traditional
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a sales representative to 12 months imprisonment in hard labour for stealing GH¢50,900 belonging to his employer. Louis Oppong Asamoah pleaded guilty, and he was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to three months each on four counts of stealing. Sentences will run consecutively. The court presided over … The post Court jails man 12 months
My favourite definition of economics is that by Lionel Robbins. According to Robbins, economics is “a science that studies human behaviour as a relationship between ends and scarce means that have alternative uses”. Microeconomics on the other hand relates to the study of choices made by individuals and households (consumers) or firms (producers) with respect […] The post Economics
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has called for a dialogue between Mobile Money (MoMo) stakeholders to address the current impasse and arrive at fair and sustainable compensation for MoMo agents. ISSER emphasises the critical role of MoMo agents in driving financial inclusion in the country, and urges all parties to consider […] The post
Emmanuel Adumua Bossman Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) joins rest of the world to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on Friday. The commission dedicated the NACAP. Read More... The post CHRAJ Marks International Anti-Corruption
Following the successful staging of the maiden Western Regional Oil and Gas Excellence Awards ceremony last year, the 2nd Western Regional Oil and Gas Excellence Awards Dinner is due to be held in Takoradi on Friday, December 15, 2023. The Western Regional Minister, Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, will grace the occasion as the Guest of […] The post 2nd
The 2023 edition of the prestigious Ghana Oil and Gas Awards (GOGA) has recognised a total of 38 individuals and companies with various honours for their outstanding roles and contributions towards the growth of the country’s oil and gas sector in a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra last Friday night. […] The post 10th Ghana Oil
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