Louisa Atta-Agyemang PRESIDENT Akufo-Addo has appointed Mrs. Louisa Atta-Agyemang as the Deputy Chief Executive (Operations) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The appointment letter, dated December 13, 2023, Read More... The post Louisa Atta- Agyemang Is
The former president of Ghana and the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. John Dramani Mahama, recently announced his intention to run a 24-hour economy if elected president. This proposal has generated a lot of economic and political discourse on electronic and print media in Ghana and beyond on its realism and […] The post A 24-hour economy:
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial Ghana-Barari Lithium deal, assuring Ghanaians that the government meticulously considered all options before choosing the current path. Speaking on Point of View on Citi TV, Mr Jinapor emphasized that the chosen option addresses concerns about green minerals while remaining […] The post Lithium
Mr Samuel Pyne, the Mayor of Kumasi, has visited the French Line section of the Kumasi Central Market, which was gutted by fire last Sunday night. The raging fire caused significant damage to shops which deal in clothes, phones, locally-made sandals, medicinal products and wholesale salt outlets. The fire is reported to have started around […] The post Kumasi Mayor Sympathises With Central
The decapitated body of Ghanaian fisheries observer Samuel Abayitey has been discovered a month after his disappearance aboard the tuna vessel “Marine 707” stationed at Tema Harbour. Details surrounding his death remain unclear, prompting calls for a thorough investigation from his family. A brother of the deceased, Emmanuel Eugene Dorpumor told Citi News that the […] The post Missing
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has pledged substantial support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the coming year. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Finance and Operations at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Samuel Dentu, indicated that the Association is committed to driving the continuous development of Made-in-Ghana products and services […] The post GEPA
With Africa’s increasing adoption and use of new technologies, and recent interest in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), experts at the 2023 Data Protection Africa Summit have stressed the need for more efficient data protection and privacy regimes. They joined voices in calling on data controllers, users and processors of personal data to be prudent in […] The post
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial mining lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV for lithium exploration in Ewoyaa, Central Region. Addressing concerns from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and stakeholders about perceived unfavourable terms, Jinapor assured that the agreement prioritizes value addition to Ghana’s green […] The post Jinapor
One of the British Army’s first Rastafarian guardsmen has won a claim of race discrimination and harassment against the Ministry of Defence. Dwight Pile-Gray says his 16-year Army career was brought to an end following a row at a guardroom, in which a white guard didn’t believe he was a soldier. When he challenged the […] The post UK Rastafarian soldier wins racism case against
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has presented a dummy cheque for GH¢125,000 to victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage at a ceremony in Accra. The Chief Justice presented the cheque on behalf of the Judiciary and Staff of the Judicial Service of Ghana (JUSAG). Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Justice said the donation was […] The post CJ donates cheque for GH¢125k to
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that mental healthcare will now be absorbed under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana by next year. Speaking at a Read More... The post NHIS To Absorb
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he will initiate processes to summon the Finance and Energy Ministers, as well as the Attorney General in Parliament over the release of some GH¢230 million to clear a judgment debt owed to Trafigura. Trafigura, the majority owner of the power company Ghana Power […] The post Ablakwa
The Akatsi-North District Director of Food and Agriculture, Madam Bridget Yayra Sah, says her outfit is promoting agriculture in the district. She, has, therefore, advised farmers to embrace innovative practices being introduced to enhance their farming activities. According to her, farmers in 12 communities had already been educated on how to do modern agriculture and […] The post Farmers
Ghanaian actor, Samuel Yaw Dabo, has shared insights into his conversation with colleague Don Little following an incident where his colleague accidentally hit a motor rider with his car. Contrary to media reports suggesting Don Little’s arrest, Yaw Dabo clarified, stating, “I spoke to Don Little after the incident, but he was not in police […] The post Yaw Dabo
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 government is committed to evaluating the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), Deputy Chief of Staff, Emmanuel Adumua-Bossman has said. The evaluation will assess the action plan from 2009, as the ten-year document, approved by Parliament in 2015, expires next year, 2024. On Friday, December 8, 2023 the High-Level Implementation Committee (HiLIC) of the NACAP, […] The post Gov’t
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
As Ghana concludes its participation in the 28th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has emphasised the need for global leaders to take decisive, urgent, and crucial measures in addressing the repercussions of climate change. Addressing a team of local […] The post Ghana demands
Kumasi Mayor, Samuel Pyne, has expressed concern about the evidence tampered with by affected traders in the aftermath of the fire outbreak at the French Line section of the Kumasi Central market. Some of the affected traders trooped to the fire scene to clear the area to begin their business. With this development, the Kumasi […] The post Kumasi market
A day’s symposium on Gender-based Violence, under the theme: “Invest to Prevent Violence against Women”, has taken place at Obuasi in the Ashanti region. Organised by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mines, the Programme, which was heavily attended by women in particular, sought to bring out the many problems women go through and how to address them. […] The post AngloGold Moves To Address
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