Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has taken a firm stance against individuals who spread hate and fear through their online posts in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections. During a working visit to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, April 8, Henry Quartey highlighted the importance of maintaining public […] The post 2024
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
A group of unemployed graduate nurses and midwives from the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, took to the streets on Monday to demand postings and protest against the government’s delay in granting financial clearance for their permanent job placements. The protesters, comprising graduates from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 batches, hail from various public universities and […] The post Kumasi:
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
but faster and more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters and escalating conflict and violence, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse […] The post
The Sharaf Mahama Foundation last Friday supported some Muslims in the Okaikwei Central Constituency of the Greater Accra Region to observe the Ramadan ‘Iftar’. The event was preceded by a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu at his residence to ask for his blessings and prayers. Mr. Sharaf […] The post Sharaf
David Ocloo, assistant coach of Asante Kotoko, has reached out to the club’s supporters, urging them to maintain their unwavering support during a challenging period for the team. Despite a recent string of disappointing results, Ocloo remains confident that Kotoko will soon return to winning ways. The Porcupine Warriors have endured a difficult spell, failing […] The post We
Electronic learning (E-learning) has become an increasingly popular method of education in the digital age. With the advancement of technology and the widespread use of the internet, E-learning offers a more flexible and convenient way for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills without the constraints of traditional classroom settings. One of the key advantages of […] The post Electronic
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has lauded the achievements of the Akufo-Addo government in the cocoa sector amidst criticism from the minority in Parliament. During an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, Fiifi Boafo defended the government against accusations of shortchanging cocoa farmers despite a […] The post Ghanaian
Absa Bank Ghana has announced the winners of its Assist Card Campaign at a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Accra. The hallmark campaign is designed to encourage and reward the use of Absa’s contactless debit and credit cards. Launched in December 2023, the campaign underscores Absa’s strategic partnership with the English Premier […] The post Absa rewards Assist
Chief Justice (CJ) Getrude Sackey Torkornoo has vowed to change the tag of corruption, ineptitude and inefficiency that had become an albatross around the neck of the Judiciary and Judicial Service. In order to shake off these tags, she noted, training needed to be supplemented with consistent culture changing strategies to deepen ethical models of […] The post CJ vows to change corruption tag on
President Akufo-Addo with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo The governments of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau have announced the inauguration of a permanent joint commission for cooperation and development for the two Read More... The post Ghana,
The Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) has expressed a firm conviction that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) does not need a special upward tariff adjustment to resolve its challenges especially with forex losses. The power distribution company, ECG is seeking a 34% increment on the current tariff. Key among the reasons given for the […] The post ECG
Ghana Christian High International School (GCHIS) demonstrated brilliance in the just-ended Dunkfest at the Association International School (AIS), Airport in Accra. The school emerged tops in both the boys and girls categories in an event which saw boxing greats professor Azumah Nelson, Joseph King Kong Agbeko, former IBF Bantamweight champion, Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana and […] The post Ghana
American rapper and producer, Ja Rule is set to visit Ghana this week to commence the construction of a classroom block project. The post American rapper Ja Rule to visit Ghana this week first appeared on 3News.
Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says. The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was initially suspended in January over the alleged diversion of $640,000 of public […] The post Betta
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government. In his address to GUTA members, Mahama stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr […] The post Tell
Osman Abdulai Ayariga, the Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Special Prosecutor to probe all instances of suspected corruption and related offences revealed by The Fourth Estate’s recent investigation into the Scholarship Secretariat’s awarding of scholarships. The Fourth Estate’s investigation found that scholarships were granted to influential […] The post Abdulai
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has assured that the security services and all relevant stakeholders will ensure free and fair elections in December. Henry Quartey gave the assurance during a working visit to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, April 8, 2024. He assured the Ghana Police Service that the […] The post We’ll
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that he cautioned President Akufo-Addo against tampering with the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), expressing concerns that such actions could lead Ghana back into the era of ‘dumsor,’ referring to the country’s previous power crisis. Mahama made this disclosure during a meeting with […] The post Dumsor:
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