A professor of governance at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, Adebayo Olukoshi, has called on African leaders to develop innovative solutions to generate revenue in order to end the cycle of debt distress on the continent. According to him, such innovations could only be possible if the leaders build the political will to lift … The post Develop
Stakeholders in the water sector have been urged to explore innovative and cutting-edge solutions to deliver improved and sustainable water services, especially in rural and peri-urban areas in the country. This, according to the Country Director of Safe Water Network, Charles Nimako, would require the urgent need to invest funding and other resources in scaling … The post Stakeholders
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the visiting Kenyan President, William Ruto, yesterday supervised the signing of a number of agreements as part of efforts to strengthen the bond of cooperation between Ghana and Kenya. In all, eight different Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed with four of them signed at the Jubilee House in … The post Ghana,
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has defended the hike in passport application fees and called on Ghanaians to support the increment to make the passport application process efficient. The Caucus said the increment was a decision by the entire House and at no point in time was there an objection to the hike. Chairman of … The post Majority caucus defends passport fee hikes appeared
Businesses in Ghana and Kenya have been urged to leverage investment opportunities in both countries offered under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost economic trade. According to speakers at the maiden Ghana-Kenya business forum, the AfCFTA and other structures, such as the establishment of a Ghana Trade House in Kenya, offered huge … The post Leveraging
Muslims on Tuesday night congregated at Parliament, to observe the 13th Night of Power, a commemorative day in the course of the month-long Ramadan fast. Hosted by the Muslim Caucus of Parliament, it was on the theme: ‘Peace, Unity and Tolerance: The Roadmap to Prosperous Ghana.’ Believed to be the night on which the Quran … The post Muslims mark Night of Power appeared first on Ghanaian
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 general election, John Dramani Mahama, has said his administration would establish Staple Crop Processing Zones in all 16 regions of the country if the party wins the pending polls. The former president explained that this initiative, which forms part of the party’s industrial policy, … The post NDC
The annual ban on drumming and noisemaking within the Ga State will begin from May 6 and ends on June 6, 2024, the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) announced at a news conference in Accra yesterday. The month-long ban prohibits clapping of hands, placement of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques, roadside evangelism, use of megaphones, … The post GTC bans noisemaking in Ga State
The increment in the cost of Ghanaian passport acquisition announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFARI) has been greeted with mixed reactions by a section of the public. In separate interviews with the Ghanaian Times over the weekend, they called on the government to reconsider the decision or make sure stringent … The post Mixed
Students under government’s Free SHS programme would not pay for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) registration fees, according to the Director General, Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr Eric Nkansah. He said the GH¢465 has been absolved by the state under the programme and therefore urged parents and guardians not to pay any … The post WASSCE
Parliament has approved GH¢6.87 billion for disbursement of the National Health Insurance Fund for 2024 to enable the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to undertake its activities for the year. The object of the fund is to pay for healthcare services of members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dr Da costa Aboagye ,Chief … The post Parliament
The Executive Director of Child Rights International (CRI), Mr Bright Appiah, has called for a total abandonment of traditions and customs that endangers the lives of children. He said no matter how effective and mandatory traditional and customary rites are, its practice should not in any way disadvantage children nor cast a snare on their … The post CRI
A businessman, Nana Ohene Djan Aggrey Bentil, was yesterday remanded in police custody by the Accra Circuit Court, for allegedly defrauding victims of GH¢1,780,000.00. Nana Bentil is accused of defrauding by false pretences and selling cars worth GH¢1,780,000.00 to his customers without the consent of the owners. The accused, who is the Director of N.O.B … The post Businessman
Nine individuals have so far picked up forms to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency since the party opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The NPP has scheduled the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following the passing of the Member […] The post Ejisu
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into police custody a 25-year-old trader, Michael Azu, for failing to appear in court. On December 7, 2023, Azu, who is being held for defrauding by false pretence, failed to turn up in court and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. When accused person appeared before the […] The post Trader remanded after court issued bench warrant
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will hold a parliamentary primary on Saturday, April 13, 2024, to elect a candidate for the Ejisu constituency by-election. This decision Read More... The post Ejisu By-Election:
A man, who defiled and impregnated a 15-year-old student, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment in hard labour, by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. The convict, Kingsley Acquah, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charge, but he was found guilty at the end of the trial. Prosecuting, Superintendent of Police Juliana Essel-Dadzie told the court, … The post Man jailed 7 years for impregnating student
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced an okada rider, Kofi Sumaila, to 10 years imprisonment for robbing a commercial tricycle rider, at Bompieso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality. The 22-year-old convict, also known as Blackman, pleaded guilty and prayed the court, presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu, for forgiveness. The judge passing judgement, said: … The post Okada rider jailed 10
The Technical Working Group tasked to oversee the completion of the Saglemi Housing Project has been given five weeks to issue the international expression of interest to pave way for private sector participation. Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who issued the directive, said, the move would enable the Ministry to commence the … The post We’ll
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) is committing a total of GH¢2.6 billion to contractors to complete the fund’s stalled projects across the country. This followed the approval by Parliament of more than GH¢3.9 billion for the financing of educational infrastructure projects for this year. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Ghanaian Times in … The post GETFund
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