In a crucial encounter on Wednesday, Medeama showcased their resilience as they stunned Hearts of Oak in matchday 25 of the Ghana Premier League, continuing the latter’s poor form in the competition. The Yellow and Mauves, determined to reclaim their dominance in the league after recent struggles, put on a stellar performance at the Akoon […] The post Hearts of Oak
The World Bank has identified deep-rooted inequalities as a major obstacle to Africa’s economic progress, according to its chief economist for the region. Andrew Dabalen in an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View, pointed to a lack of essential infrastructure and limited intra-African trade as key factors limiting growth. “The speed at which […] The post Structural
Andrew Dabalen, the Chief Economist for the Africa Region at the World Bank, has expressed optimism regarding the forecasted 3.8% growth in Sub-Saharan African countries by 2025. The World Bank’s Africa Pulse Report for April 2024 anticipates growth in Africa in the coming years. The report also suggests that domestic resource mobilization and international support […] The post Africa’s
The Ghana Tertiary Education Committee (GTEC) has directed all universities to cease the operation of satellite campuses situated on Senior High School (SHS) premises and other unauthorized locations. This decision stems from GTEC’s assessment of such activities as unlawful, given that these universities are operating beyond their accredited facilities. In an interview with Citi News, […] The post GTEC
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
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
Israel’s military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza. • Ruins of Gaza “This is another stage in the war effort”, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman, Lt Col Peter Lerner, told … The post Israel’s military confirms
Rwandan President Paul Kagame blamed the inaction of the international community for allowing the 1994 genocide to happen as Rwandans on Sunday commemorated 30 years since an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists. Rwanda has shown strong recovery and economic growth in the years since, but scars remain and there are questions about … The post Kagame
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
The Executive Secretary of the Institute for Education Studies (IFEST-Ghana), Dr Peter Partey Anti, has told President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to set up a commission of inquiry to have a second look into the operations of the Scholarship Secretariat. In his view, the commission will make far-reaching recommendations that will make the Scholarship Secretariat work for its […] The post Set
The founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga, has stated that the sample of 6,123 out of about 18 million Ghanaian voters used by Global InfoAnalytics favoured the two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In the recent polls, the flagbearer of […] The post Global InfoAnalytics poll:
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,
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