Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has reiterated the government’s unwavering dedication to finishing the second phase of the 117-kilometre Bolgatanga-Bawku-Pulimakom road project. He stated that the ministry had engaged in numerous discussions with the contractor, M/S Queiroz Galvao construction Ltd, and they have committed to returning to the site to continue constructing … The post Work
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed that it has commenced investigations into the alleged abandonment of a patient in a bush at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region. Rumours of the act went rife on Thursday, June 13, with a video in circulation purportedly showing a woman wrapped in sheets and left in a […] The post We’re probing alleged abandonment
The Malian Football Federation announced on Thursday, June 13, 2024, that head coach Eric Chelle has been relieved of his duties after a series of disappointing performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This decision comes just days after Mali’s goalless draw against a 10-man Madagascar in Johannesburg, a match that saw the Eagles fail […] The post Mali coach Eric
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has revealed that mastering his emotions has been a crucial lesson learned during his first stint with the Ghanaian national team. Addo, formerly a talent coach at Borussia Dortmund, was tasked with leading Ghana in a critical 2022 World Cup qualification playoff against Nigeria. Successfully guiding the team to World […] The post I learned not to be too emotional –
The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has lashed out at the Majority Caucus over the absenteeism of its members in the House. The MP bemoaned that most members from the Majority have abandoned the business of Parliament for campaign tours with the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu […] The post Stop following
Torry Berntsen, Executive Vice-Chairman, Corporate & Investment Banking, Europe, Americas, the Middle East & Africa is in the country for a two-day working visit from 12-14 June. While in Ghana he engaged with broad range of stakeholders including the Bank’s clients, regulator and community partners. He would also interact with employees of the Bank. The […] The post
The council urges rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside El Fashir.
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has committed to implement a scheme that will benefit master craftsmen and women if he is elected in the 2024 general elections. He explained that this programme will assist craftsmen in training apprentices and provide artisans with financial support and start-up equipment. Mahama emphasised […] The post Election
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Amid the growing conversation about stringent rules to anchor fiscal policy, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is proposing, among other things, a three percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) cap on the budget deficit. If realised, it would be consistent with the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) ceiling for member-states. […] The post
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alfred Tuah-Yeboah says his outfit remains unfazed by the High Court’s decision to admit into evidence the audio recording between Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance trial and Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame. The court says the recording may come in handy in the cause of […] The post We’re
A High Court in Wa has adjourned the case of the murder of Eric Johnson, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Royal Cosy Hills Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) in Jirapa, to 12th July 2024. Justice Abdul Yusif Assibey, the supervising High Court Judge said the decision was to give room for Chief Justice Gertrude Tokornoo, to […] The post Murder case of Jirapa Dubai’s CEO adjourned
By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has reiterated its stance on the allocation of oil revenues for development purposes to be guided by a long-term national development plan. This plan, according to PIAC, should be approved by parliament in line with the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA). The PRMA 2011 (Act […] The post
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s Food System Resilience Programme (MoFA-FSRP) will place critical focus on irrigation scheme rehabilitation as a key component of the programme. FSRP Project Coordinator, Osei Owusu Agyeman, told B&FT that the FSRP will modernise irrigation schemes across the country as part of requirements in rice, maize, soya […] The post
A delegation from Kenya, in East Africa has toured key facilities of the Jospong Group of Companies in Accra and Kumasi. The delegation made up of Council of Governors, City Managers, and technical experts told newsmen they were impressed with the conglomerates exploits at various aspects of waste management and treatments. They also mentioned that […] The post Kenyan
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
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