The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says payment of pensions to members are not funded by its reserves as reported by some media houses. This follows media reports that SSNIT reserves are being depleted. In responding to the publications, SSNIT assured members that the fund can meet its benefits payment obligations beyond 20236. […] The post Pension payments are not funded
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians to avoid traveling to the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali. In a statement, the Ministry disclosed that the major highways linking Mali and Niger, particularly the Gao and Ansongo Regions of Northern regions of Mali have recorded terrorist harassment of commuters who […] The post MoFA
Dr. Kwame Antwi Oduro, a Research Scientist has been appointed as the new Director of the CSIR -Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. He takes over from Professor Daniel A. Ofori who served for about nine years at the institute. Dr. Kwame Antwi Oduro in his acceptance speech, at the investiture at Fumesua, near Kumasi, on […] The post Antwi Oduro appointed New Director of CSIR-FORIG appeared
The Ankasa Forest Reserve road in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region is receiving a reshaping by the Member of Parliament, Dorcas Affo-Toffey. The eight-kilometer road has not seen any coal tar since construction several decades ago. The reshaping of the road would serve nearby communities such as Amokwawsuazo, Fire, “Odo y3 f3“, Paradise […] The post Jomoro MP reshapes Ankasa Forest Reserve
The Government is seeking to plug the revenue gap created as a result of the abandoned VAT on electricity with a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. At the beginning of the year, the government introduced a value-added tax on electricity, however, it was forced to abandon the initiative following a public backlash. […] The post Govt
The Turkish Super Lig has announced that it will bring in foreign Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for key matches for the remainder of the season to address concerns about potential bias. This decision comes after Fenerbahce’s president accused an “underground network” within Turkey of influencing match outcomes through favouritism towards certain teams. During the recent […] The post Foreign
In 2024, the football world bids farewell one of its most intense and celebrated managerial rivalries as Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola step away from their respective helms at Liverpool and Manchester City. This end of an era marks the culmination of a dynamic competition that not only defined the Premier League but also reshaped … The post The End of an Epic Football Rivalry: Klopp
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced upward adjustments in its fees and charges for services effective Monday April 1, 2024. The Ministry in a statement clarified that this decision aligns with the 2023 fees and charges regulations, L.I.2481. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to inform its valued […] The post New
A young Ghanaian lady based in the US has taken a swipe at the Ghana Embassy in New York City for unprofessionalism in the discharge of their duty. In a thread posted on her X profile with the username Yaa Tabby, she narrated her ordeal at the Ghana embassy when she went to the embassy […] The post Ghana Embassy in New York faces backlash for unprofessionalism first appeared on
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned the travelling public to be wary of the activities of middlemen/agents who purport to have the ability to secure citizenship, resident permits and job offers in conflict areas and in countries at war. The Ministry said these journeys are perilous and often have dire consequences. […] The post Avoid travels
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […] The post
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has urged Ghanaians to move away from the misconception of foreign aid. The party asserts that actions speak louder than words, referring to the “Ghana Beyond Aid” slogan promoted by the Akufo-Addo administration. In a statement released and signed by the Spokesperson of the CPP’s Interim Council, Dr Akwasi Bosompem, […] The post Let’s
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape Ghana’s economic landscape, Vice President Dr. Bawumia has unveiled a bold plan to revitalise the country’s mining industry, with a special focus Read More... The post Dr.
Asanteman, led by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has received the royal golden artifacts which were looted during the Sagrenti War of 1874 at a grand ‘kuntukuni’ durbar at Manhyia, Kumasi. The seven items, about 400,000 ounces of gold worth £2billion, were presented to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by a five-member delegation from the […] The post Asanteman receives
Namibian President Hage Gaingob will start treatment for cancer after routine medical checkups and a follow-up biopsy led to the detection of cancerous cells, his office said. The Namibian Presidency on Friday, January 19, 2024, disclosed that the president had a colonoscopy and a gastroscopy on January 8, followed by a biopsy. “On the advice […] The post Namibian
Former champions,Algeria, conceded a second-half penalty to allow unfancied Angola to force a 1-1 draw in the opening Group D clash at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. It meant Algeria continued their winless streak at the finals since being crowned champions in 2019. Baghdad Bounedjah put the Algerians ahead in the 19th minute …
The Atlas Lions have been confirmed as the best team of the year for the period November 2022 – September 2023 at the CAF Awards 2023. Morocco’s significant rise on the continent was further recognised at the global stage when they stunned world football by impressively reaching the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in …
Everton have been charged by the Premier League for breaching the division’s Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) for a second time, having already faced a 10-point deduction this season, according to the league. Nottingham Forest have also been charged with breaches of the same policies. “Everton FC and Nottingham Forest have each confirmed to the …
Two key board members at Barcelona are in disagreement regarding the continuity of Head Coach, Xavi Hernández. That’s according to Jose Alvarez of El Chiringuito TV, who has late on Monday provided a fresh insight into developments behind the scenes in Catalunya. This comes after Barcelona were taught something of a football lesson, en route …
Lionel Messi won his third FIFA Best men’s award on Monday, beating Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappé, to the prize. The timeline for the award was between Dec. 19, 2022 — the day after Messi led Argentina to win the World Cup in Qatar — and Aug. 20, 2023. Messi …
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