Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana staged a walkout on the Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah just when he was called upon to deliver his speech at the May Day Parade in Kumasi. The ECG workers were on Wednesday, May 1, clad in red and held placards with inscriptions calling on the Regional Minister […] The post May Day: ECG workers stage walkout
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union Ghana (ICU-Ghana) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has cautioned the government that it won’t stay aloof for them to be short-changed under the guise of global economic recession. This call comes on the back of the May Day celebration on the theme Election 2024: “The Role of Workers […] The post May
Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong called for responsible media practices to ensure peaceful elections in December. Addressing the Regional May Day Celebration held at Jubilee Park in Koforidua on May 1, 2024, Seth Acheampong emphasized the media’s role as “custodians of truth,” stating that they must combat misinformation and disinformation to maintain peace and […] The post Media
Flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says adopting a 24-hour economic model will diversify our economy and empower Ghana’s workforce. According to him, a central element of his vision for Ghana’s recovery is the implementation of a 24-hour economy. “This initiative is designed to generate sustainable, decent job opportunities and promote […] The post May
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union, TEWU of TUC-Ghana has called on the Ministry of Finance to issue financial clearance for the recruitment of non-teaching staff in educational institutions to accommodate the high number of students. The union emphasizes that the current workforce in these institutions is overstretched due to the annual influx of students. […] The post Issue
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Certified Global Economist and Independent Presidential Candidate, Dr. Sam Ankrah has called for fair labour practices in the country as the nation celebrates workers today, May 1, 2024. In a speech to celebrate the hardworking Ghanaian workers who toil day and night to contribute to the economic and social development of […]
More than 40 people have been killed in Kenya after a dam burst, pushing the death toll from devastating floods to more than 120. The deaths were reported on Monday in the Mai Mahiu area, where the burst dam added to casualties from flash floods. “We have so far recovered 42 bodies, which include 17 […] The post Burst dam in Kenya pushes flood death toll past 120 appeared
More than 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst following heavy rains and flooding, officials have said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud,” Nakuru county governor […] The post Kenya dam bursts kill more than 40 appeared
Driving on the Accra-Tema Motorway and most parts of the capital at night can be a frightening experience. The road is shrouded in darkness and this makes it difficult for drivers and commuters to see the highway. The lack of streetlights along the motorway is a safety challenge that puts commuters at risk, leading to accidents and providing cover for […] The post Editorial: Darkness
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will commission the first phase of the reconstruction of the Appiatse community in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region on Thursday May 2, 2024. The project which started two years ago consists of 124 housing units ranging from two to seven-bedroom houses, kindergarten, six – unit classroom […]
Adaeze May Adaeze May, a female gospel minister, is set to premiere a live recorded worship experience of her recent concert dubbed ‘Tahor Shachcah Worship Experience’ held at the Read More... The post Adaeze May Premieres ‘Tahor Shachcah’ appeared first on
Adaeze May Adaeze May, a female gospel minister, is set to premiere a live recorded worship experience of her recent concert dubbed ‘Tahor Shachcah Worship Experience’ held at the Read More... The post Adaeze May To Premiere Tahor Shachcah Worhip
An outspoken member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Patrick Kwarteng Sarpong, popularly called P.K. Sarpong, has described the outbursts of the Host of Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, Dr. Randy Abbey, over Danquah Institute’s debt analysis as borne out of ignorance and emptiness of sentiments. This follows Randy Abbey’s response to the […]
Black Stars attacker Mohammed Kudus has snubbed all Ghanaian greats picking former Nigeria star Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha as his greatest African player. Despite missing out on the prestigious African Footballer of the Year during is playing days, Kudus believes, the former Fenerbahce and Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder. With Ghana legends like Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’ […] The post Mohammed
Former Arsenal striker Andy Cole has criticised manager Mikel Arteta for his handling of Aaron Ramsdale this season. Ramsdale was Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper last season however the arrival of David Raya on loan from Brentford saw the former shot-stopper frozen out by Arteta for almost all of the season and the former Newcastle United striker […] The post ‘It’s
West Ham star Mohammed Kudus has expressed his admiration for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. In an interview with Sky Sports, Mohammed Kudus admitted that he Idolised the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder growing up due to his creativity. “I liked Thiago Alcantara a lot. I love players that player with creativity and try to […] The post Mohammed
Ahead of their Europa League encounter with Bayer Leverkusen tonight, West Ham United manager David Moyes has lauded the importance of Mohammed Kudus to his side. Kudus moved from Ajax to join the East London club this season and has been the toast of Hammers fans across the country. After what felt like a rough […] The post West Ham boss Moyes praises Mohammed Kudus’ importance
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament and MP for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi has mounted a spirited defense for the new passport application fees arguing that acquisition of a passport is a privilege. He therefore questioned applicants as to who is supposed to pay for the difference in the processing of […] The post Who should
Member of Parliament for the Asante Akim North constituency and Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has said that passports are no longer a source document to prove one’s citizenship since the inception of the Ghana Card. His comments follow the astronomical increase in passport processing fees by Parliament, which came into effect […] The post Passport
Andy Appiah-Kubi, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, has pledged the committee’s commitment to holding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration accountable for enhancing the passport acquisition process. This declaration comes in response to public outcry regarding the recent hike in passport application fees by the government. Appiah-Kubi defended the fee […] The post Increased
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