About 60,000 persons in the informal sector, especially the self-employed have joined the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), since the inception of the Self Employed Enrollment Drive (SEED) programme. The SEED programme seeks to ensure that both workers in the formal and informal sector benefit through their monthly contribution on their retirement or […] The post 60,000 self-employed join SSNIT
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), has announced the appointment of Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. His appointment is effective February 8, 2024. Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah takes over from the outgoing Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, whose retirement is due. UniMAC in a statement dated February 15, 2024, highlighted the […] The post UniMAC
The Bui Power Authority transacts power business with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited in the United States of America Dollars, instead of the local currency, Cedi. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament expressed concerns over the issue during its public hearing in Accra yesterday. The Chairman of the PAC, James Klutse Avedzi, […] The post Bui Sells Power To
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region believes the summoning of the Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, is a cover-up to a simmering chieftaincy dispute. The Ankobeahene was summoned by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council over his alleged endorsement of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), […] The post Begoro
Associate Professor of Soil Fertility at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof Kwame Agyei Frimpong, has expressed deep concerns about the lack of investments in the agricultural sector. He further lamented the huge investments pumped into beauty pageants and musical concerts, which benefit a few, calling on Ghanaians to invest in the agricultural sector […] The post Let’s
Zoomlion Foundation, in collaboration with the Accra College of Education, has launched Agenda Zero Waste, as part of efforts to engage everyone in tackling sanitation challenges in the country. The initiative aims to involve teacher trainees as champions of environmental education across the nation. During the launch event in Accra on February 9, 2024, Robert […] The post Zoomlion’s Agenda
Kofi Bentil Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil, has endorsed Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to be the next president of Read More... The post Bawumia Better Than Mahama – Kofi Bentil appeared first on
The Lands Commission has stated that plot No. 379 at East Legon in the Greater Accra region is owned by no other person than businessman, Magnus A.L. De Souza. The Commission said this in an open court when one of its officers, Jacqueline Osarfo Dikoh, a Senior Lands Administration Officer, was subpoenaed to testify in a suit […] The post McDan Group CEO does not own the East
The Jospong Group of Companies has presented separate amounts totalling almost GH¢500,000 to three renal facilities in Accra. The money is to support the treatment of kidney patients of Korle Bu Renal Unit, University of Ghana Dialysis Centre and the Renal Unit of the Bank Hospital who, for some reasons, are unable to afford dialysis […] The post Jospong Group Supports 3 Dialysis Units
The Greater Accra Regional Office of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) can now conduct its operations in a fully-furnished and magnificent office complex, after Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in Charge of Lands and Forestry, on behalf of the Sector Minister, officially handed over the newly-constructed office to […] The post Lands ministry
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Apostle Opoku Onyinah As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) awaits the announcement of the running mate of its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, sources close to Read More... The post Bawumia Running Mate: Onyinah Sticks His Neck Out
Prof. Smart Sarpong Some experts have given the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, thumbs up for his delivery in his address Read More... The post Experts Score Veep High On Vision appeared first on DailyGuide
Associate Professor of Soil Fertility at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong, has suggested to the government to channel its energies toward developing agricultural education and not solely focus on STEM education. He expressed concerns about the lack of infrastructure in agricultural faculties and colleges, describing the facilities in these areas as […] The post Don’t
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has confidently stated that Retired Commissioner of Police (COP), George Alex Mensah, posed no challenge to him in the primaries. Despite being widely expected to secure victory with the endorsement of the incumbent MP, Joseph Osei-Owusu, COP Mensah faced defeat as Mr Poku-Adusei emerged […] The post COP
The Ranking Member of the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Eric Opoku, is calling for a probe into the Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme launched in 2018. The legislator argues that the programme, which identifies diseased farms, cuts down affected trees, and replants them with disease-resistant cocoa varieties, among other measures, has failed, as the country […] The post Govt’s
The Ghana Ports Harbours Authority continues to demonstrate its commitment to the health and physical fitness of staff. The Authority this year, has resumed its quarterly health walks with a special call on the Port Community to shun the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse in their daily activities. The regular 3km walk and […] The post GPHA Cautions against Drug & Alcohol Abuse appeared first
A former Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Nana Kofi Senyah, has called on the Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Simon Osei-Mensah, to ensure that the provisions of the Local Government Act 936 are strictly implemented to the letter and spirit of the Constitution. He said the adherence to the provisions of the Act […] The post Expert cautions Minister
Prof. Dominic Fobih and wife The legal hurdle which nearly ruined the marriage of young at heart Prof. Dominic Fobih, a former Minister of Education and Sports under the Read More... The post Forgive Them, They Don’t
Parliament has directed Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), to refund over GHc98,000 deducted from the Authority’s Account as penalty for the delayed transfer of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions. The NIA, having failed to remit SSNIT contributions promptly, covered the penalty using the Authority’s funds. […] The post PAC
The 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed concern over the mass exodus of Ghana’s youth in search of better opportunities abroad. She highlights that a significant portion of Ghana’s workforce comprises individuals leaving the country. Addressing the youth during the launch of the “Voice Out, […] The post 24-hour
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