The Ghana Association of University Administrators’ (GAUA) decision to embark on a strike action in demand for better conditions of service (CoS) has taken effect unabatedly, as the University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Ghana chapter (UTAG-UG) has expressed solidarity with all sister-unions seeking to embark on strike. Among other issues, it has cited […] The post GAUA
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music executive, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known in the entertainment industry as Mr. Eazi, has won the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2024 African Prosperity Champions Award held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. The award recognises Mr. Eazi's drive to set up businesses on the continent and project […] The post African
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their 8-month pension arrears. The two unions bemoaned the deductions of their two-tier pensions from their salaries, which had not been paid into the necessary accounts. President of the Ghana Registered Nurses […] The post Health
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are making a strong call for the government to take serious measures to address various migration challenges in Ghana. With climate change identified as one of the key factors causing disruptions and influencing migration-related issues, there is an urgent call for relevant authorities to […] The post Address
Fifty 50 Club, an Obuasi-based Non-Profit Making Association has donated an amount of GH¢10,000 to support the medical bill of Stephen Aboagye, a 8-year old boy suffering from congenital disorder, that causes the skull to grow abnormally large and heavy. The condition affects the patient’s vision, hearing, speech and mobility and puts him at risk of serious […] The post Fifty
The GaDangme Association over the weekend awarded scholarships to 11 Level 100 students who gained admission to Accra College of Education. Additionally, the association has pledged scholarships to nine other continuing students at the same College. J. Ayikoi Otoo, President of the GaDangme Council, in a statement said the ceremony marked the culmination of the […] The post GaDangme
A cybersecurity expert who doubles as president of the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana (CSEAG), Abubakar Isaaka, has called on the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) to collectively work with accredited professionals within the sector to apprehend all individuals behind evolving job scams. He indicated that with a joint effort in conducting “a comprehensive reconnaissance”, they will […] The post
The German Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Daniel Krull has called on the Mayor of Kumasi during his first visit last Tuesday, since he assumed office as the German Ambassador to Ghana in July, 2021. The visit was occasioned by the realisation that a partnership agreement existed between the City of Dortmund in Germany and Kumasi in Ghana, […] The post German
The Greater Accra Regional Poultry Farmers Association is calling on the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for support in reducing maize prices. During an award ceremony of the Association, the Chief Executive Officer for the Association, Isaac Awuaah, revealed that there has been a price increase in the feeding of poultry, making it a challenge […] The post Poultry
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning, declaring its intention to cease accepting Private Health Insurance soon. This decision stems from the National Health Insurance Authority’s failure to regulate Private Insurance Companies, resulting in arrears owed to its members. According to the association, this has resulted in their inability to […] The post Private
Leaders of the Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association have announced the group’s intention to embark on a strike if the government fails to pay their allowances. According to the association, the government’s silence on the payment of the allowances is a cause for concern. Speaking to Citi News, the National President of the Rotational Nurses […] The post Rotational
Kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental institutions for assistance in acquiring additional dialysis machines and consumables for the facility. The outpatient department of the renal unit was forced to close down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, resulting in the tragic death […] The post Korle
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has renewed calls for the inclusion of renal treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This follows growing concerns about the inability of many patients to afford the cost of treatment, prompting calls for tax waivers on dialysis consumables. Speaking to Citi News, the president of the association, […] The post Renal
The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has suspended its intended nationwide strike scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024. TUSAAG had threatened to strike, demanding the government and the management of various technical universities fully comply with their retirement roll-over date. In a statement issued on January 1, TUSAAG cited the failure of […] The post TUSAAG
The Ada East District Assembly has refuted claims made by the local miners association of Songor that the assembly would render its members homeless if they were relocated from the Songor lagoon concession. These salt miners were instructed to vacate the Ada East sector of the Songor lagoon concession following a December 31 eviction deadline […] The post Ada
The Ghana Gas Senior Staff Association (GGSSA) has raised concerns about the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) overdue debt to the company, urging the government to take immediate action. This outstanding payment, the association warns, poses a significant threat to the stability and operations of Ghana Gas, a vital pillar of the nation’s energy sector. […] The post ECG
Properties estimated at hundreds of thousands of Ghana Cedis have been destroyed after fire gutted the home of the Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Professor Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi at Techiman, in the Bono East Region. The Chronicle was informed that his daughter, in her 30s, who sustained severe burn injuries, has since […] The post Fire guts home of Prof Ameyaw Akumfi;
Following the blueprint of many successful nations, the Government of Ghana looks to shore up the consumption of locally produced goods and services by restricting imports of selected 22 strategic items. This move is also intended to empower local industries, bolster the cedi’s performance, create employment, increase domestic revenue among other positive economic outcomes. A […] The post Right
AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine has long been recognized as the bedrock and financial pillar of the Obuasi economy over the years. The mining company stands as the largest employer and a primary source of livelihood for most households in Obuasi. Efforts have been made by stakeholders, including the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, to reduce the economy’s […] The post Obuasi
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei North, Theresa Lardi Awuni, has asserted that she remains unfazed by the prospects of two incumbent legislators slugging it out for the seat in the 2024 elections. Akuapem North MP, Nana Ama Dokua-Asiamah-Adjei, recently emerged victorious in the New Patriotic Party’s orphan constituency elections in Okaikwei North, securing her […] The post 2024
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