United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has won several prestigious international awards in view of the bank’s continuous contributions to the economic development of Africa. The recognition of the bank’s outstanding performance reaffirms its status as a leading player in the financial industry. A statement issued by the bank and copied to … The post UBA wins international awards
Six out of nine persons, who attempted to overthrow the government in 2019, have been sentenced to death by hanging by the Accra High Court on Wednesday. The convicts, including three soldiers and three civilian employees of the Ghana Armed Forces, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit treason and high treason by a three-member … The post Attempted coup plot: 6
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has called on political actors to take up leading roles in the preservation of the country’s peace and unity in the upcoming general elections. According to him, as people with large following, it was incumbent on political actors to promote peaceful elections through their “words … The post Preserve country’s
The World Bank yesterday approved a $300 million facility to support Ghana to help strengthen the country’s macroeconomic stability and promote economic growth. The facility under the Development Policy Operation for Ghana, a concessional loan to support the country’s budget execution, is a contribution by the World Bank’s International Development Association to help Ghana’s economic … The post WB
In an apparent response to a rallying call for the sack of Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton, following the team’s dismal performance at the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has relieved the coach of his duties. The action was contained in an FA statement issued late Monday. The Executive Council … The post Hughton sacked after Ghana AFCON group stage
18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anaemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of the 49 […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59
A police Constable stationed at the Enchi District Police Command, has died in an accident on the Kwahu-Omanpe Road in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. The body of Constable Prince Amoah, had since been deposited at the Agyapa funeral home for autopsy and preservation. Three police personnel who survived are currently receiving … The post Policeman dies in road
18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59 months anemic – GSS
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the government to withdraw the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity on residential customers within seven days. “We are giving government up to January 31, 2024 to withdraw the letter, if by that time the Minister of Finance has not given the directive to Electricity Company of Ghana … The post TUC kicks against 15%
The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton, has taken responsibility for Ghana’s woeful showing at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. The Stars needed a win to secure qualification and took a 2-0 lead through two penalties converted by Jordan Ayew in each half. But two stoppage time … The post AFCON 2023: Hughton takes responsibility
The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a driver to eight years imprisonment in hard labour for attempting to kidnap a father and his daughter. Godfred Ayittey, convict, denied conspiring with Wang Liang in preparation to kidnap the father and daughter, for ransom. Wang is currently at large. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye said … The post Driver jailed
Mr Francis Agodzie, a businessman, has disagreed with the counsel for Nana Appiah Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, that he had different signatures on documents available to the court. Agodzie, the third prosecution witness, said that he had two signatures and if he were prompted on the exact signature he signed on … The post NAM1 trial: I didn’t have
Alhaji Collins Dauda, former minster for Works and Housing, according to a Prosecution Witness, Rev. Stephen Yaw Osei, did not issue an interim payment certificate, regarding the Saglemi Housing Project. He said this in court last week during cross examination. Mr Collins Dauda and others have been accused of causing financial loss to the state […] The post Colins Dauda Did Not Issue Interim
The ninth defence witness in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana COCOBOD, has been subpoenaed to testify. The witness, Mr Reginald Aduakwa, is a staff of the Standard Chartered Bank, Accra. Counsel for Dr Opuni, Mr Samuel Codjoe, told the court presided over by Justice … The post GH¢271m COCOBOD financial
A man and his girlfriend were killed when fire gutted their four-bedroom apartment at Fiapre-Notre, in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region. The deceased, who have been identified as Alex Antwi, 35, and the female partner, only named Hanifer, 22, have been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy and preservation. The Bono Regional … The post Man, lover killed in fire
The National Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the protocols governing the conduct of its parliamentary primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024. In a press statement signed and issued in Accra yesterday by the General Secretary, Justin Kondua Frimpong, the party indicated that the protocols had been formulated to ensure the … The post NPP
The world we live in today has become increasingly reliant on technology. It has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, and the clamour for comprehensive digitization across all sectors of the economy has grown louder than ever. The education sector is not immune to this wave of digital transformation. Indeed, the Ghana Education Service […] The post Digitising
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday launched the Business in a Box (Biz Box) project with about 250,000 youth set to benefit from it. An initiative of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the project aims at addressing the root cause of unemployment in the country and focuses on sectors such as agriculture, agribusiness, … The post Addressing
The renovated Ghana Military Police Two Provost Detachment office and accommodation at the Tommy Barracks has been inaugurated in Takoradi, in the Western Region. Undertaken by the Ghana Gas Company (GNGC) at the cost of GH¢1.2 million, the facility now has an office for the commander, a workstation for the general office, assorted furniture, surveillance … The post GH¢1.2m
The Upper West Region is to receive GH¢107 million for the implementation of the second phase of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Region Social Cohesion Project (SOCO) in the eleven municipal and district assemblies (MDAs) of the region. The participants after the forum The five-year $150 million project is being implemented in 48 MDAs in … The post UW/R to receive GH¢107m for 2nd phase
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