13 female graduate entrepreneurs mainly from the country’s colleges of agriculture have received mentorship and coaching to start their agribusiness venture as part of a collaboration between the Technical Education Development for Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (TEDMAG) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Global Community Service Fund (GCSF). The workshop supported by the Colleges of […] The post Women
In a surprising turn of events, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for La DADEKOTOPON Solomon Kotey Niko has lost the race to become the NPP parliamentary candidate for the area in a closely contested race. Joseph Kwashie Addo, who serves as the personal driver of President Akufo-Addo defeated Solomon Kotey Niko in a landslide victory […] The post Akufo-Addo’s driver
‘Dumsor’ Vigil to hit Accra After what organizers and patrons described as a successful Kumasi edition, plans are underway to bring the ‘Dumsor’ Vigil to the capital city, Accra. Explaining the reason behind the decision to replicate the same vigil that took place in Kumasi on April 17, 2024, Henry Osei Akoto, one of the […] The post ‘Dumsor’ vigil to hit Accra appeared first
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the publication of the KPMG audit report on Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) contract. President Akufo-Addo has stated that the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will have to renegotiate the fee […] The post Minority
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Tarkwa, has jointly celebrated 2024 World Malaria Day on Thursday, at the Tarkwa Senior High School (TARSCO) in the Western Region. Held on the theme “Health equity, gender and human rights”, the event, celebrated on April 25, every year, sought to boost … The post GFGF, GHS mark World Malaria Day at
Mr Nkoo Joseph, an officer of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has been elected as the Representative of Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs on the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA). Mr Joseph, the National Coordinator of the SSNIT Footballers Registration processes, replaces Mr Edmund Ackah, the General … The post Nkoo
The 51st Constrction Sector Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, (CoST) International Board Meeting has opened in Sekondi in the Western Region. It is on the theme: “Enhancing infrastructure transparency through the CoST Approach- Achievements and Lessons from Sekondi/Takoradi and across the Globe.” It aimed to take stock of their past activities both at the sub and national … The post 51ST CoST confab
The High Court in Accra has directed a former Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Anthony Kwaku Boahen to be ready to open his defense on May 30 should Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo remain absent. Ofosu-Ampofo (1st Accused) the former National Chairman of the NDC was expected in Court on Thursday, April 25, to […] The post Leaked
Let’s Swing for Autism- Play With Stephen officially announces the dates for the 5th Edition of its Annual Golf Tournament to support Autism in Africa as they celebrate World Autism Month. In commemoration of Autism Awareness Month, a marketing communication expert, Stephen Oluwatoyin Onaivi, has stressed the need to foster acceptance of autism spectrum disorder […] The post 2024 Play
How can humanity raise awareness of the invaluable contribution of trees to society? 23-year-old Abdul Hakim Awal jumps on the Guinness World Record fever that has engulfed Ghana since December 2023, to hug a tree for 48 hours. “We know how trees, an essential resource on which the entire human race depends are becoming scarce […] The post Ghanaian attempts longest time to hug a tree appeared
The Majority in Parliament has justified the decision by 24 vetted ministerial nominees to start performing their duties despite outstanding parliamentary approval. The 24 had their fate frozen when the speaker of Parliament adjourned the house indefinitely following an impasse with the Presidency over the Anti-gay bill. The designated ministers and deputies have however started […] The post Majority
Former first lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama has shared time-tested advice with young ladies attending a singles camp meeting and inspired them to make the most of their singleness while striving for personal and spiritual growth. Mrs Mahama was speaking as the special guest of honour at the 2024 Young Singles Camp Meeting of the […] The post Lordina Mahama interacts with
‘Leaders in Worship’, is an initiative of Eric Kwapong Ministries, intended to enrich leaders across various spectra, is set to launch on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Physicians and Surgeons Hall, Accra, at 6:00 pm. According to Eric Oduro Kwapong, the Founding President and Christian leader, who is also a life coach, entrepreneur and […] The post Leaders in Worship: Set for Friday, April 19
The Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, together with some Senior Executives of the bank recently met with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Lu Kun, to promote deeper trade and investment ties between Chinese and Ghanaian businesses. During the meeting, Mr. Asomaning underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between Standard Bank, […] The post Stanbic
The three teacher unions in the country say they are disappointed about the lacklustre attitude of the government towards the negotiation with teachers for better conditions of service. A statement issued by the three teacher unions namely Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana and signed … The post Govt
An estimated GH¢1.6bn agricultural livelihoods were lost due to the Akosombo/ Kpong dams spillage that affected eight districts in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions in September and October last year. This represents an estimated 1.2 per cent in Gross Domestic Product of Ghana, a Consultant at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of … The post Assessment
Ghana has made “significant progress” in debt-restructuring negotiations and the latest snag that sent its eurobonds tumbling on Monday will be ironed out in further talks with bondholders, Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam said. Negotiations that started mid-March resulted in an interim deal last week, with international investors holding about 40 per cent of Ghana’s … The post We
The Management of the Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) says the GH¢1.2 billion debt owed by customers is having a negative impact on the operations of the company. “ As a utility company mandated by law to ensure access to clean water, the company is committed to providing reliable services, however, the GWCL is persistently … The post Customers’ GH¢1.2 billion
The OmniBSIC Bank, thought to be the fastest growing bank in the country, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 per cent to GH¢150.6 million in … The post OmniBSIC Bank posts historic GH¢150m
Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reports that as part of the festival, the groups on the evening of last Friday, went on their usual annual procession throughout the … The post 2 dead, 3 injured in Navy, Kplejoo appeared first on Ghanaian
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