BDAC Ghana Limited, an indigenous strategic consulting and advisory company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Africa Trade Council (IATC) to strengthen business relations between the two entities and to develop reciprocal cooperation between India and Ghana through BDAC Ghana Limited. The new partnership between IATC and BDAC aims to identify […] The post
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahene Aidoo, is predicting tough times for the country’s cocoa sector. Mr. Aidoo expressed concerns that shifting weather patterns could lead to significant losses in cocoa yield, potentially amounting to thousands of metric tons. He bemoaned the impact of extreme weather conditions on Ghana’s […] The post Extreme
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested four people allegedly involved in a “sophisticated mobile money and SIM swap fraud scheme.” EOCO has put the four accused, including a female, before an Accra Circuit Court for their actions, which have led to the loss of GHC113,947.57 cedis belonging to one of Ghana’s largest […] The post EOCO
The National Food Suppliers Association says it will soon issue an ultimatum to the government over unpaid arrears spanning over a year. In August 2023, members of the association staged a protest at the National Food Buffer Stock Company’s premises, seeking payment of approximately GH¢200 million owed to them for the year 2022. The spokesperson […] The post National
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, is demonstrating its commitment to a brighter future for Ghana through impactful initiatives on two key fronts: fostering sustainable development and empowering young entrepreneurs. The bank recently hosted both its inaugural Stakeholder Workshop and the Orange Summit, events that addressed critical needs in sustainability and young entrepreneur development. The […] The post Fidelity
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has tasked the Ghana Police Service to enforce electoral laws, emphasizing that offenders including EC staff, should be penalised. During a press briefing held jointly with the Police on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the EC Chairperson underscored the importance of addressing electoral violations impartially. “We also […] The post 2024
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has successfully launched the Ghana Card Number at Birth initiative. This initiative is to issue a Ghana Card number for newborns to improve service delivery nationwide. Addressing a gathering during the launch at the Ga North Hospital in Ofankor in the Greater Accra Region, the Vice President highlighted the importance […] The post Ghana
The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the readiness of the Police and other security agencies to work with the Electoral Commission (EC) and all other stakeholders for peaceful polls in December this year. He said the police will work with the EC to address all their security concerns ahead of […] The post We’ll address all
Joseph Kwame Kumah, the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of cyber fraud in his constituency. Mr Kumah lamented that despite the efforts of the police to clamp down on such fraudulent activities, about 15 of his constituents have fallen victim to acts of impersonation and other forms […] The post Kintampo
Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are set to begin an indefinite strike today, Wednesday, March 13, over accommodation concerns. The leadership of the Association has stated that its members are facing eviction from their bungalows, which have allegedly been sold. Dr. Paa Kwasi Baidoo, the Ashanti Regional President of the Ghana Medical […] The post KATH
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticised the government’s decision to engage a private company for the reclamation of encroached state lands. During a session in Parliament, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, disclosed that the government had revised its contract with Aynok Holdings Limited, granting the […] The post Govt’s
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
Telecel, a leading telecommunications brand in Africa, has officially launched in Ghana to provide innovative telecommunications solutions to connect and empower customers and communities across the country. In February 2023, Telecel Group successfully completed the acquisition of 70 per cent shares of Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (GTCL) to become its majority shareholder, with the government … The post Telecel
The campaign team of John Dramani Mahama, the 2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), asserts that Mr. Mahama can address Accra’s water challenges. The team says that his track record of significant water production across the country supports this claim. In response to Accra’s recent water shortages, which Ghana Water Limited attributes […] The post Mahama
One hundred and thirteen disabled persons who were rendered jobless by the closure of tollbooths across the country have been reengaged, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has told Parliament. According to Mr Asenso-Boakye who is also the Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency, 282 more persons were being considered for employment … The post 113
The trial of three persons accused of embezzling GH¢382,221 belonging to Christian Pentecostal Church will begin on Monday, March 18, at the Circuit Court. They are Jospeh Acheampong, a Consultant/Manager, Kenneth Osei-Ansong, Recovery Officer, and Esther Ofori, a Cashier at Christian Pentecostal Church. The three, who have been charged with conspiracy and stealing of depositors’ … The post 3
Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has described his appointment as timely, as he came in at a time when Ghana needed a vibrant minister to steer the agricultural sector to restore its glory days. The Abetifi MP likened the timing of his appointment to Joseph, the Biblical character that restored Egypt and […] The post My
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on African leaders to harness innovation, foster collaboration, and drive policy initiatives that place Africa at the helm of energy technology and sustainability. In a speech read on his behalf by Dr Kwaku Afriyie, Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, at the opening of the maiden Africa Energy … The post President
The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has promised to investigate the looting of lands in Ga Adangbe when voted into power as president. Among other things, he said he would establish a commission of inquiry to look into lands that were given to the state for … The post NDC govt will investigate
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