A 31-year-old driver has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a pump action shotgun and other heavy industrial machines worth GH¢87,000. Abu Mohammed was found guilty by an Accra Circuit Court on the charges of stealing. Mohammed, who is also a housekeeper, pleaded not guilty before the court presided over by Mr … The post Driver jailed for stealing
A major lesson from the past few years is that technology will continue to drive the growth of almost every sector of the economy. Mobile technology in particular remains a cornerstone, with mobile penetration contributing to the sector’s vibrancy. The proliferation of smartphones has opened up new opportunities for innovation, fostering the growth of mobile […] The post
A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a leadership training for some executives, and one of my questions to them was: “What do you think is the best way to beautifully end your 2023 and start your year 2024?” Some of the answers from those directors were as below: “Achieving my set targets, earning a […] The post Gratitude – the best way to end 2023 and
A Circuit Court at Gbetsile, near Tema, has sentenced a crane operator Rudy Agyemang to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbing, contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960. The court, presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, sentenced the accused after a full trial of which the court found … The post Crane operator gets 15 years in hard labour appeared
Fire has swept through over 70 shops at Racecourse Market in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region. The deadly fire according to traders, destroyed goods worth millions of cedis. Some of the fire victims in an interview with Kumasi based OTECFM revealed that the started in one shop at around 7:00 a.m on Monday … The post Fire razes down over 70 shops at Racecourse Market
As nations, businesses, communities and stakeholders grapple with devastating effects of wildfires, unprecedented heat-waves, high flooding levels and other unusual climate impact effects, there is, and has been, concerted effort by private and public interest groups and regulators to adopt sustainable and conservative practices to preserve our environment from further degradation – particularly through ESG […] The post
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A woman was killed by a stray bullet during an anti-robbery operation to arrest suspects at Pigfarm in Accra, last Saturday. The victim, who was hit, was reported to have been rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Body of the deceased had since been sent to the morgue for autopsy. A … The post Woman killed by stray bullet in police anti-robbery operations
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Save Aid has presented items to some schools and communities in the Eastern and Bono regions. The items included 1500 exercise books, 500 textbooks, 30 school uniforms, 35 shoes, 11 belts, 100 pairs of socks, 900 bags of rice, and 500 clothes. The benefiting schools and community included Nyansibu Basic School in […] The post Save
The National Ambulance Service has decried the insufficient fuel supply, coupled with frequent fluctuations in fuel prices, affecting the smooth delivery of its service. The Ambulance Service is appealing to the government to consider providing a dedicated source of funding to enable the effective delivery of its service. The institution made this known to the […] The post Ambulance
The Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that 91 out of the 307 ambulances imported and commissioned by the Nana Akufo-Addo in 2020 are not operational. According to him, whereas about 79 have completely broken down, 12 others have been involved in accidents and are thus not in […] The post 91 out of 307
To address the long-standing issues of demurrage and detention (D&D) faced by the shipping community, an exigent call has been made for a continuous conversation on the subject geared towards a plausible solution. “As a priority, feasible measures are required to reduce demurrage and detention (D&D) payments at the country’s ports”, the Tema Branch Manager […] The post Reducing
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a sales representative to 12 months imprisonment in hard labour for stealing GH¢50,900 belonging to his employer. Louis Oppong Asamoah pleaded guilty, and he was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to three months each on four counts of stealing. Sentences will run consecutively. The court presided over … The post Court jails man 12 months
Three persons who beat up a taxi driver, tied his neck with a rope, and robbed him of his vehicle at Gbawe in Accra have been jailed for 44 years. Kwabena Bandoh, a car wash attendant, who has been in lawful custody because he had no fixed place of abode, was sentenced to 14 years. … The post 3 jailed 44 years for auto robbery appeared first on Ghanaian
The National Film Authority is intensifying its drive to boost Ghanaian films with Ghana Cinema Week. Launched to celebrate Ghanaian cinema and reignite the love for going to the movies, the event drew crowds of movie enthusiasts, producers, and directors to the Silverbird Cinema. Speaking to Citi News, Kofi Adinkra, the Head of Business Development […] The post National Film
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced that six youth resource centers are prepared for commissioning, with the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre scheduled for commissioning later this month. During his address to Parliament, Minister Ussif mentioned that Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, will preside over the commissioning of the Koforidua facility on December 28. […] The post President
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced that six youth resource centers are prepared for commissioning, with the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre scheduled for commissioning later this month. During his address to Parliament, Minister Ussif mentioned that Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, will preside over the commissioning of the Koforidua facility on December 28. […] The post President
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the national executives of the party to work tirelessly to ensure the party wins the 2024 elections. Congratulating the party’s national leadership on its first anniversary, the former president commended the leadership’s commitment to the party’s development so far and urged for greater […] The post We
The Minority Caucus on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament has supported calls for the revocation of the legislative instrument L.I 2462, which is designed to protect the country’s forest reserves. A group of civil society organizations has petitioned Parliament and the President to revoke the L.I, arguing that since its passage a year […] The post Minority
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club came close to breaking a three-game winless streak but conceded a late equalizer in a disappointing manner, missing the opportunity to secure three points. The Rainbow Club ended with a 1-1 draw against Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after securing a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Hearts
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