In a sobering analysis of government’s 2024 budget, WaterAid Ghana highlights a concerning 68% reduction in allocation for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) compared to the previous year. The total budget for MSWR plummeted from GH¢1,847,454,545 in 2023 to a mere GH¢591,052,380 in 2024. This drastic reduction is primarily attributed to a […] The post
Multi-award-winning photojournalist and team lead at Foto4change Foundation, Geoffrey Buta, has presented camera equipment to the Savelugu School for the Deaf in the Northern region. The items donated include a camera, speedlite, tripod, and other accessories for the students at the school. Mr. Buta said the gesture formed part of efforts to support and educate […] The post Photojournalist
The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has demonstrated its commitment to the fight against breast cancer by generously donating GH¢200,000 to the Breast Cancer Units at both Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital. This commendable initiative, spearheaded by the dedicated staff at DBG, aligns with the ongoing efforts to make a substantial impact […] The post DBG
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 CHAJ
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has rejected claims that the government has abandoned hospital projects in the region. He insisted that the projects, including those inherited from the previous administration, are at various stages of completion, while others are operational. The Minister says some of the projects have been commissioned and are currently in […] The post Govt
For 17 years, Mrs. Sarah Djabaki Annan has been the heartbeat of Delta Air Lines in Ghana. Her journey began in 2006 has evolved into unwavering dedication that has left an indelible mark on not only her colleague but the company at large. As Delta Air Lines marks 17 years of operations in Ghana, Mrs. […] The post I’ll choose Delta again after 17 years
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
Senior Program Officer for Africa at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Dennis Gyeyir, has suggested that Ghana should not overly fixate on gas for power generation amid the country’s energy transition towards achieving Net Zero emissions. Following Ghana’s decision on energy transition, some key players in the energy sector have responded to this transition. […] The post Ghana
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia with officials of the two organisations AMERICAN RESOURCES Corporation’s cutting-edge subsidiary, ReElement Technologies Corporation, has joined forces with TECHGULF Ghana Limited, a prominent technology firm, Read More... The post ReElement
Papa Bills The organisers of the Ghana Music Awards USA (GMA-USA) have appointed four new board members to help strengthen the organisation’s commitment to excellence. The appointees include Mr. Bills Read More... The post GMA-USA Appoints 4 New Board Members appeared first
Eunice Lasi, the New Patriotic Party’s former parliamentary candidate for the Sege Constituency, has left the party and officially declared her intention to contest the Sege seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections. She has also instructed her supporters to deface all her posters that have NPP backgrounds. Madam Eunice Lasi disclosed her […] The post NPP’s
Health Minister Dr. Kwaku Agyeman Manu has emphasised the need for strategic partnerships in vaccine manufacturing, stressing the importance of collaboration among facilitators and stakeholders in the industry. Dr. Manu noted that vaccine production requires the involvement of various parties to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing processes. These, he said, could be pharmaceutical companies, research […] The post
Ecobank, the leading pan-African Banking Group, is proud to announce that Ecobank Zimbabwe has won the ‘Global Award for Financial Inclusion’ in The Bankers’ Awards 2023. In addition, Ecobank Benin, Ecobank Guinea, Ecobank Liberia, Ecobank Mali and Ecobank Togo were all named ‘Bank of the Year 2023’ in their respective countries. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive […] The post
The Head of the Local Government Service, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, has asked that all local government staff aspiring for assembly positions in the upcoming District Assembly Elections, scheduled for December 19, should immediately resign from their positions if they emerge victorious. Nana Ato Arthur, who urged all Ghanaians to participate in the District […] The post Resign
Aston Villa moved to within two points of the summit of the Premier League with a narrow win over Arsenal, who missed out on a chance to go top. Villa took the lead at Villa Park through skipper John McGinn, who brought Leon Bailey’s cross under control before hammering the ball into the net. Arsenal […] The post Aston Villa in narrow win over Arsenal appeared first on The
The Vodafone Ghana Foundation has concluded the Northern Belt edition of its Homecoming programme, marking the culmination of the 2023 edition of the initiative nationwide. Spanning four weeks, the programme settled medical bills and ancillary costs for financially challenged patients, underscoring its steadfast commitment to community well-being. The Northern Belt edition commenced in the final […] The post Vodafone
Mayur Patel (L) in a group photograph with M-KOPA’s members M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, has announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana Read More... The post M-KOPA Expands To Ghana
Africa’s Global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again demonstrated its prowess on the international stage as it clinched nine prestigious awards at The Bankers Awards 2023, organized by The Banker Magazine – a publication of Financial Times of London, the world’s leading business newspaper. The prestigious awards presented to the Bank at a ceremony in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, included the highly coveted […] The post UBA
The Futurize HealthTech Summit – a joint initiative by Futurize and AstraZeneca under the A. Catalyst Network – concluded this week, signalling a new era in African health technology. Hosted at Strathmore University Business School in Nairobi, the exclusive event welcomed over 120 attendees – each dedicated to enhancing the industry. Experts engaged in critical […] The post
Former Trade Minister and one of the leading contenders for the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kyerematen, has acknowledged the delegates of the Special Electoral College for selecting him as one of the presidential aspirants to contest the November 4th elections. In a press statement released on Sunday, August 27, 2023, Alan […]
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