The Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to combating the circulation of counterfeit currency. The Central Bank emphasizes its progress toward achieving a zero-counterfeit regime. Counterfeiting and possession of counterfeit banknotes are punishable by law. During a press conference held during a tour of the currency processing centre as part of Ghana Heritage Month, […] The post BoG
Water remains a vital global resource imperative for human existence, residential use, industrial activities, and economic development in several sectors including agriculture, energy, and health. Water demand has increased in many parts of the globe, and along with it, is the threat to human security. As at November 2023, 1,630 cases of water conflict had […] The post World Water Day:
As part of efforts to deal with internal threats within state institutions, Makers and Partners (MAP), an accountancy firm has organized a one-day capacity building workshop for 10 internal auditors of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The forensic investigation training being spearheaded by MAP aims at equipping the Internal Audit function with the requisite skills […] The post Makers
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has underscored the need for banks to remain committed to their critical role of bridging trade financing in both the primary and secondary markets. According to the governor, this will help strengthen the country’s financial systems. Speaking at the Ghana International Bank cocktail event to […] The post BoG
Dr. Bawumia with executives of the Chamber and other government officials The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has embraced a number of policies Vice President and Flagbearer Read More... The post Chamber
President Nana Akufo-Addo On Monday, March 25, 2024, the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will unveil the ‘Ghana Smart Schools Project’, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing e-learning and Read More... The post President
Andy Ikechukwu Nnadi Popular Nollywood producer, Andy Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is reportedly dead. According Nigeria’s Dailymail, he passed away on Tuesday after battling with a prolonged Read More... The post Nollywood Producer Andy Best Passes On appeared
By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a strict directive aimed at the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) to ensure the financial stability and operational integrity of the energy sector. The directive, issued under Sections 3 and 24 of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Act, 1997 (Act 538), follows ECG’s […] The post
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has served notice to embark on a series of actions to demand the review of what they describe as the astronomical increment in the Verification Fee paid by nurses and midwives to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana for verification of licenses. They say that from […] The post Ghana Registered Nurses and
Dr Eric Obutey, the Head of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has stated that the commission has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to distribute funds from the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) by March 25, 2024. He clarified that the CWM is a system designed to distribute the revenues […] The post PURC
The fallen towers EIGHT HIGH tension towers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at Ejisu, have, reportedly, fallen to the ground, causing fear and panic in the community. Read More... The post Bolts, Nuts Thieves Collapse ECG Towers appeared first on
…significance of technology in education Education has since time immemorial been present. Well, how did this even come about? In prehistoric times, education happened informally through oral communication. The ancient Egyptians, for instance, traveled to study plant and animal species. However, ancient civilization led to a gradual shift from informal to formal education. History was […] The post An
By Maureen E. BANSAH A German engineering giant, Siemens AG, was rocked by a massive corruption scandal in 2006 that shocked the world. The corruption involved more than $1.4 billion in bribes to government officials worldwide to acquire market advantage. Investigations uncovered the extensive bribery network within the company’s worldwide operations, exposing a deeply ingrained […] The post
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has backed calls by the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the private sector to get involved in social infrastructure development. The NPP flagbearer in his maiden policy address to the country in February 2024, revealed plans to incentivize […] The post Chamber
The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) has addressed a recently resurfaced video clip featuring its Managing Director, Mr. Samuel Dubik Mahama Esq., circulating on social media. The clip wrongly implies insensitivity to the challenges faced by customers amid the current unstable power supply situation. Dated March 16, 2024, the statement clarifies that the video […] The post ECG
Government spokesperson on governance and security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has appealed to Ghanaians for patience as the administration addresses the ongoing power supply challenges. In recent months, Ghana has grappled with a significant power crisis, resulting in widespread outages across various regions, eliciting frustrations among citizens. Amidst calls for a structured load-shedding schedule to facilitate daily […] The post Dumsor:
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to urgently intervene to prevent the disconnection of power to 91 hospitals in the country. The Electricity Company of Ghana has threatened to disconnect the power supply to these hospitals due to their outstanding debts amounting to 261 million Ghana Cedis. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking […] The post Minority
By Cina Lawson and Rory Stewart For decades, the international community has grappled with the challenge of ending extreme poverty, which is the leading Sustainable Development Goal for 2030. Despite some progress, we remain far off track, with an estimated 700 million people still struggling to survive on less than $2.15 per day. Unlike in […] The post A
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued demand notices to hospitals with outstanding bills, warning of disconnection from the national grid if payment is not made within 72 hours. A total of 91 health facilities across the country are in debt to the ECG, with a combined outstanding amount of GH¢261 million. Several prominent […] The post ECG gives
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […] The post
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