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The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […] The post NDA
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […] The post Court
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has addressed public concerns regarding the tax status of Ghanaians earning income abroad. The clarification centres on who qualifies as a “resident individual” for tax purposes according to the Income Tax Act 2015. Who qualifies as a Resident Taxpayer in Ghana? According to the Income Tax Act 2015 (Act 896), […] The post Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has chided the government for failing to undertake proper community sensitization in communities along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ahead of Thursday’s test run which ended in a disaster. The North Tongu MP is of the view that the accident could have been avoided if the government […] The post Train accident:
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Agyenim Boateng Adjei has pleaded not guilty to fresh charges by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This comes barely an hour after the OSP dropped charges against him and his brother-in-law Francis Kwaku Arhin in the previous charge sheet filed on […] The post Former PPA CEO pleads
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman and the District Chief Executive for North Tongu, along with the owner of the Hyundai Gold 5-tonne vehicle involved in the rail accident, have collectively debunked claims of political sabotage as the cause of the train crash on the Tema-Mpakadan road. The incident took place on Thursday, April 18, […] The post MP, DCE debunk political sabotage
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong and Patience Nawang Vaccines teach the immune systems of humans and animals how to create antibodies that protect them from diseases. Vaccines have proven to be effective, safe and reduce disease burden while increasing survival rates. For this reason, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a donation […]
Abel Dzidotor, a 41-year-old truck driver who abandoned his vehicle on the Tema-Mpakadan rail lines, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Juapong Circuit Court. This was after he pleaded guilty to three out of four charges namely – careless and inconsiderate driving, unauthorized stopping, and causing harm. He was convicted on […] The post Driver who caused accident
Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […] The post Your fines to
A United States-based Economist, Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu, is questioning the developmental projects listed in NPP’s recently launched performance tracker. In a press release issued on Thursday, April 18, Dr. Iddrisu “Despite borrowing over GHc600 billion in the last eight (8) years, the NPP government seems to only boast about the number of completed toilet projects […] The post NPP
Source: GNA Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has cautioned members of the public to desist from dealing in pre-registered SIM cards since it is illegal and an offence liable for prosecution. She explained that “Dealing in this context comprises the individual, who sells the pre-registered SIM as well as the buyer or […]
By: Vivian Akua Amoah ABANTU for Development with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has launched a project with theme “Strengthening Activism for a Gender-Responsive Elections 2024 in Ghana”, launched on the 18th of April 2024 in Accra. The project is intended to increase the effectiveness of citizens actions for an inclusive, credible […]
One of the newly imported trains, a Polish manufacturer of the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train designated for the Tema-Mpakadan railway route has been involved in an accident during a test run. A statement by the Ministry of Railway Development also indicated that there were no injuries sustained by the passengers. The post Newly imported train crashes into stationary truck
In a collaborative effort to address the pressing healthcare needs of the nation, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Ministry of Health (MOH) have joined forces to expedite the clearance of crucial pharmaceuticals supplied through the Global Fund, from the Tema port. Amidst concerns over the delay in releasing medical supplies, […] The post MOF,
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa bears […] The post
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA), the body responsible for the regulation of genetically modified (GM) and its related products, has said that it has not granted approval for the seeds of 14 GM products to be cultivated in Ghana. The country recently granted approval for the commercialisation of 14 novel genetically modified (GM) products, consisting […] The post We
Coordinator for the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Isaac Dwamena, has stated that a major action that has plunged the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) into its current debt is that they engage in activities other than their constitutional mandate. He stated that the current situation sees GNPC shouldering responsibilities that traditionally fall under […] The post GNPC
Service standard concerns Freight rates standardisation Transparency and predictability By Mohammed AWAL The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has requested that shipping line charges in the sector be predictable, competitive, transparent and uniform. In his opening remarks during a meeting with the Ship Owners and Agents Association […] The post
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM An economist and advisor on South-South Cooperation and Development Finance at the South Centre, a Geneva-based intergovernmental organisation, Yuefen Li, has urged African countries to enforce regulations that require multinational corporations to contribute a greater share of taxes for their operations within these nations. She noted that implementing such measures would serve […] The post
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to importers, manufacturers and distributors of substandard and unhygienic baby diapers (known as bale diapers) into the country, which will result in their seizure. The FDA said the safe disposal of the susbstandard product would be at a cost to the importer. The Authority, in […] The post FDA warns against importation of unhygienic baby
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