Human Rights lawyer and former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has challenged stakeholders to work together to prioritize the sexual and reproductive health needs of women and youth in Africa. The call was made during the 11th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Rabat, Morocco, which […] The post Prioritize
The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. A joint press release by the two bodies explained that the decision to increase fares stems from the government’s failure to address their concerns. “As drivers’ associations, we expressed disappointment in […] The post Transport
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated that it has commenced a probe into the clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and security personnel of Asanko Gold Mine Limited, in collaboration with the appropriate security authorities. An altercation between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Asanko Gold Mine security personnel on Saturday, March […] The post Perpetrators
A gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), Dr. Amanda Odoi, has warned that the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, will worsen brain drain in the country. The bill, which prohibits LGBTQ activities and their promotion, […] The post Passage
Assemblies of God Ghana, in partnership with Convoy of Hope, a US-based NGO, has extended a helping hand to flood victims in North Tongu, in the Volta Region, by donating relief items valued at $20,000. These donations aim to provide assistance to individuals affected by the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong […] The post Assemblies
Graduate unemployed Nurses and Midwives have staged a protest on the streets of Tamale in the Northern Region, vehemently expressing frustration with their current predicament. The group is registering its dissatisfaction primarily with the government and its agencies, specifically the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF). Their discontent is centred around […] The post Tamale:
In a period of unprecedented technological advancement, harnessing the power of technology and digitalisation presents a promising solution to one of the most pressing challenges facing economies worldwide: unemployment. Ghana, like many other nations, grapples with the scourge of joblessness, but amidst the gloom, there shines a beacon of hope – the rapidly growing FinTech […] The post
A man believed to be in his 30s and identified as the official driver of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs lost his life after falling into the Volta Lake. Sources told Citi News that the driver lost his life while attempting to stop a car he was washing from running into the river when […] The post Oti Regional House of Chiefs’ driver drowns in Volta Lake appeared
By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY, Atlanta-Georgia Delta Air Lines has assured the Ghanaian travelling public that the international airline is duty-bound to ensure standards are the same across the globe irrespective of where it is flying from or where its final destination is. Rahsaan Johnson, Managing Director, International Communications at Delta, noted that recent suggestions that […] The post
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has strongly criticised the recent decision by the Bank of Ghana (BOG) to reduce the policy rate from 30% to 29%, describing it as nothing more than a “big joke.” The BOG’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced this cut on January 29, 2024, with Togbe Afede […] The post BoG’s 1% policy rate cut
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called on the government to scrap the 30% priority SHS placement system, which denies private school students placement in Category A schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking at the Ghana National […] The post Scrap 30%
By Abdallah ABDUL-MUMUNI (Dr) Ghana’s economic landscape has changed dramatically since the early 2010s, when oil reserves were discovered off its coast. However, the journey towards harnessing this newfound economic resource has been confronted with challenges, key among them being the volatile nature of international crude oil prices. In this article, we delve into the […] The post
The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima, has expressed grave concerns over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill in Ghana, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was approved on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, sparking criticism […] The post Passage
Huawei held the Green Development Summit, themed “Thrive with Green ICT”, during MWC Barcelona 2024. At the summit, guests from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), MTN Group, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Kenya’s ICT Authority, and Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology discussed how digital technology can […] The post
By Prof. Samuel Lartey In the annals of human progress, each epoch witnesses the emergence of tools and technologies that redefine societal structures, from transportation and agriculture to administration and education. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this evolutionary march, particularly in the domains of education, research, and development. While some view […] The post
By Stephen S. Roach FBI Director Christopher Wray recently upped the ante in America’s anti-China campaign. In congressional testimony on January 31, he sounded the alarm over intensified Chinese hacking activity and warned that US infrastructure – telecommunications, energy, transportation, and water – is acutely vulnerable to the Chinese state-sponsored hacker group Volt Typhoon. Front-page […] The post
Ghana Premier League giants, Accra Hearts of Oak have officially dissolved their board in anticipation of the forthcoming annual general meeting. The board, consisting of eleven members including Togbe Afede XIV, Frank Nelson, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamaloe, Prof. Kofi Kumado, Ivy Heyward-Mills, Alhaji Alhassan Andani, Thomas Kwesi Esso, Eric Barimah-Atuahene, Alhaji Imoro Briamah, Vincent Sowah Odotei, […] The post OFFICIAL:
By Emmanuel Owusu Agyei AMPEM My friend Charlotte of ENI has always been arguing; and she talks to me about climate change and its effects on modern economies. She has been so passionate about it that she tells me how her application to join the just-ended COP 28 was rejected because she works for ENI […] The post A 24-hour economy policy – celebration of mediocrity?
By Mohammed AWAL, Barcelona, Spain MTN Group and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Innovation Technology Lab, to strengthen collaboration in technological innovation. The signing ceremony took place at MWC Barcelona, Spain, and was attended by senior delegations from both MTN and Huawei. The partnership will see the creation […] The post
By Effie AMISSAH The banking industry underpins the financial services industry in the country. Regulated by the Bank of Ghana, the industry provides an avenue where cash, credit and other financial transactions for both individuals and businesses are accessed. According to the 2023 Price Water House Coopers Banking Survey Report, the banking industry contributed GHC16.21 […] The post The
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