The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has served notice to embark on a series of actions to demand the review of what they describe as the astronomical increment in the Verification Fee paid by nurses and midwives to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana for verification of licenses. They say that from […] The post Ghana Registered Nurses and
Education drives economic growth and individual well-being. Secondary education, in particular, plays a crucial role. In recent decades, this recognition has encouraged several African countries to make secondary education free. One example is Ghana’s Free Public Senior High School (FreeSHS) policy, initiated in 2017. The policy aimed to remove cost barriers to secondary education, including fees, […] The post Ghana’s
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, has criticized Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend the approval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers. Atta Akyea suggested that if he were in Bagbin’s position, he would have issued an apology for the error. At the heart of […] The post ‘I’ll
The government has announced plans to implement a law permitting organ donations by the end of the year. Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, emphasized that the legislation will also oversee organ transplants and related procedures. This move comes in response to growing demands within Ghana to facilitate organ donations, which could […] The post Law
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] Ecobank has pledged to remain a frontrunner in responsible waste disposal and conversion by promoting waste as a valuable resource. The commitment forms part of the bank’s week-long celebration themed: ‘Promoting Sustainability Through Waste Transformation: The Ecobank Way,’ launched at its Head Office in Accra. Setting the tone, Managing […] The post
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Annual Board Diversity Index Report by TheBoardroom Africa has revealed significant improvement, with female board representation climbing from 20 percent in 2019 to 25 percent in 2023. This positions Ghana among the top five African countries in terms of boardroom diversity. This disclosure came from Marcia Ashong, founder and […] The post
The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr Joe Anokye, has stated that he anticipates Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to offer compensation to subscribers for any losses incurred due to the recent internet disruptions. However, he noted that the MNOs are independent entities and will need to make this decision before the Authority […] The post Internet
The Minority in Parliament is urging swift action from the police regarding the disappearance of some seven biometric devices, fearing potential repercussions for the upcoming December polls. According to the Minority, the missing biometric devices were meant for the registration and verification of voters by the Electoral Commission ahead of its limited voter registration exercise. […] The post 2024
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll, has urged the government not to allow debts owed to road contractors to accumulate, as it would hinder timely payments. During a meeting with the new Roads and Highways Minister designate, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, on Monday, Otumfuo Osei Tutu stressed that road construction was crucial for national development. He … The post Don’t
The African Hockey Federation (AHF) has expressed disappointment in the South African decision to pull out of the hockey tournament of the ongoing 13th African Games Accra 2023, citing safety concerns on a pitch they claimed was not perfect for the competition. The President of the federation, Mr Seif Ahmed, said the South Africans did … The post South Africa didn’t follow due process
Rose Amoaniwaa Yeboah delivered Ghana’s first gold medal in track and field yesterday at the ongoing 13th African Games at the University of Ghana Sports Complex. The former University of Cape Coast (UCC) student cleared the bar at 1.90m to win the female high jump event. It fell short of her remarkable 1.94m jump that … The post Rose Yeboah grabs high jump gold for Ghana appeared
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphasized the pivotal role of traditional authorities in combating sanitation issues nationwide. Speaking to residents of Breweniase in the Oti region, Mahama asserted that empowering traditional leaders to take decisive action within their communities is key to addressing the persistent challenges of sanitation. […] The post Traditional
A cure for HIV could be on the horizon after scientists eliminated the virus from cells in a laboratory. Using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, researchers were able to target HIV DNA and remove all traces of the virus from infected cells. Working essentially as scissors, the Nobel Prize-winning technology can cut DNA at […] The post Hopes of HIV cure
The Jospong Group of Companies, Ghana’s leading multi-industry conglomerate, has concluded a new partnership with VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese electric vehicle pioneer. The agreement will enable the Jospong Group to distribute a foray of electric vehicles into the African market, positioning the Group as a leader in sustainable transportation. Under the agreement, Jospong will distribute … The post JOSPONG/
The Office of the President has told Parliament to desist from transmitting the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Families Values Bill, 2021 to the President for his assent. The Office explained in a letter dated March 18, 2024 and addressed to the Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Kwabena Nsiah, that there were two interlocutory injunction applications … The post Anti
About 90 per cent of businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have fully recovered and are in operation, a survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed.The study, titled ‘Ghana Business Tracker Wave 4’, was done in collaboration with the World Bank, European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).The Business … The post 90%
Some residents of the Bonsukrom community in the Ahanta West Municipality have contested reports of an emergency landing by the Ghana Armed Forces after one of its helicopters purportedly crash-landed near the community on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. All 21 individuals aboard the helicopter were successfully rescued. The Ghana Air Force, in a statement issued […] The post W/R:
Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, has expressed concerns about the potential threat of terrorism in the sub-region. He urged the army to undergo adequate training and be prepared to respond and protect the country effectively and promptly in the event of an attack, noting that the country is […] The post Let’s
The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers’ Union (GTPCWU) has expressed disappointment over President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision to nominate Leon Kendon Appenteng as the Board Chairman of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Company Limited. On Tuesday, March 19, President Akufo-Addo reconstituted the board of TOR, nominating Mr Appenteng as Chairman of the Board Chairman and […] The post TOR:
Dr Eric Obutey, the Head of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has stated that the commission has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to distribute funds from the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) by March 25, 2024. He clarified that the CWM is a system designed to distribute the revenues […] The post PURC
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