The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development (MLGDRD) has issued a directive to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) overseeing GARID projects to ensure that proper flood mitigation measures are implemented ahead of the rainy season. The Ministry disclosed that funds have been allocated for the desilting of drains as part of these […] The post Local
For the tens of thousands of asylum seekers in Britain, a new law brings the possibility of deportation to central Africa closer. We asked how it was affecting them.
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
An outspoken member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Patrick Kwarteng Sarpong, popularly called P.K. Sarpong, has described the outbursts of the Host of Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, Dr. Randy Abbey, over Danquah Institute’s debt analysis as borne out of ignorance and emptiness of sentiments. This follows Randy Abbey’s response to the […]
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
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:
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 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
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
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
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 Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has dismissed the existence of a group purportedly led by Stephenson Anane Boateng. This response follows Mr Anane Boateng’s rejection of COCOBOD’s announcement of a 58.26 percent increase in cocoa prices, which has been set at GH¢33,120 cedis per ton for the 2023/2024 […] The post Cocoa
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
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report. The post 8 band members arrested for ‘insulting’ Ugandan President, Museveni first appeared on 3News.
Thirty years after a devastating genocide, Rwanda has made impressive gains. But ethnic divisions persist under an iron-fisted president who has ruled for just as long.
By Emmanuel AKOMEA The Chief Executive Officer of DCG Consulting Group, Dzibordi K. Dosoo, emphasizes the significance of prioritizing skill development and effective communication to thrive in today’s competitive business environment. According to her, regardless of the product or service offered, refining one’s abilities and communicating effectively with customers are pivotal for success. Dosoo further […] The post
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