Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that Ghana now has the highest food inflation in the world, pegging the figure at 122%. He made the claim on his Facebook page on Friday, November 4, 2022, and used the opportunity to take a dig at President Nana Akufo-Addo and his much-hyped Planting for Food and […] The post Mahama claims Ghana’s
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has been convicted of reckless and inconsiderate driving. The lawmaker was arrested on Thursday, November 3, 2022, after he was seen driving in the middle of the road around the Airport by-pass in his V8 vehicle with no regard for law-abiding pedestrians and other road users. The […] The post Xavier Sosu
One of the organisers of ‘Ku me preko’, Mr. Martin Kpebu, has stated that the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, must tender in their resignation letters over the country’s economic woes, adding that they lack the competencies to steer the affairs of the country. According to him, the first […] The post Akufo-Addo,
Ogilvy Africa has appointed internationally experienced communications expert Howard Gregory as Managing Partner, to head up its Public Relations and Influence (PR&I) offering for its Nairobi office. He starts on 14th November and will report to Vikas Mehta, CEO – Ogilvy Africa Howard has more than 25 years of experience in communications and joins Ogilvy […] The post Ogilvy
The Ghana Blind Union (GBU) has bemoaned the lack of white canes for persons with visual impairment, appealing to the government to as a matter of urgency come to the aid of its members. The Executive Director of the union, Dr. Peter Obeng-Asamoah, complained that the majority of their members do not have access to […] The post Ghana Blind Union cry for more whites canes appeared
A Chairman hopeful of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Joseph Ade-Coker has boldly stated that he can match his opponent in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) boot for boot to win massively in the next general elections in 2024. He said the NDC needs a courageous person […] The post I can fight NPP boot for boot; vote for
Pleasant Medical Centre (PMC) is celebrating its first anniversary. This medical institution with its very unusual name also has an equally interesting philosophy; expressed by its tag line “healthcare the pleasant way”. Located in Ashaiman, PMC has literally changed the delivery of healthcare in the area by offering digital x-ray services, fully automated laboratory services […] The post Pleasant
The German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, has praised Ghana for embracing digital innovation as a tool to transform the economy. “Digital innovation has become an essential catalyst and the driving force of an economic transformation, and I commend Ghana for the tremendous development over the last years,” he said. The ambassador also commended Ghana […] The post Digital
On November 1, 2022, 21 employees of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, successfully graduated from the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) after completing a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Organisational Development. The Post Graduate Diploma programme is a specialized programme jointly designed by the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) and AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi Mine) […] The post Anglogold
Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in an effort to bring tangibility to what students are taught and also encourage them to create real solutions to everyday societal problems has launched a maiden Technology and Innovation Fair. The Technology and Innovation Fair is scheduled to start from the 13th through the 16th of December 2022. Speaking at […] The post TTU’s maiden
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has urged stakeholders in the sector to collectively work to reduce the challenges confronting Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. Describing the challenges as a major hurdle for local businesses, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Hebert Krapa said it will require collaborated efforts from […] The post Ministry
The Minority in Parliament has served notice that it will move its vote of censure motion against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The Minority filed the vote on censure against the Minister on grounds of conflict of interest and financial recklessness leading to the current economic crisis. Addressing the media, […] The post Minority
The Minority in Parliament has served notice that it will move its vote of censure motion against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The Minority filed the vote on censure against the Minister on grounds of conflict of interest and financial recklessness leading to the current economic crisis. Addressing the media, […] The post Minority
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Thomas Nyarko Ampem is calling on the leadership of Parliament to consider two sittings in a week due to the recent increases in fuel prices. The MP says the House should consider sitting for about 8 hours a day for the proposed two days to save cost on fuel […] The post MP proposes reduction in Parliamentary sitting
The Minority in Parliament wants the government to probe allegations of the training of some mercenaries at Asutsuare. The group’s call follows an exposé by social media commentator, Kelvin Taylor, which disclosed the alleged training of some mercenaries by a top security officer at the Jubilee House. Speaking to journalists, the Ranking Member on the […] The post Minority
Organisers of the ‘Ku me preko’ demonstration have disclosed their readiness to hit the streets of Accra on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The protest is to demand better conditions from the Akufo-Addo-led government and also call on the President to resign over what they described as bad governance. Ghana’s economy has been saddled with hardships […] The post ‘Ku
A meeting between the Employment Ministry and teacher unions over their opposition to the appointment of Dr. Eric Nkansah as Director-General of the Ghana Education Service has ended inconclusively. The meeting followed a declaration of a strike by teacher unions in protest of the appointment by the government. After hours of engagements for the unions […] The post Meeting
Public Health Officers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) have arrested sixteen (16) persons for defecating in the open. The 16 persons were arrested during the early hours of Wednesday, November 2, when the Sanitation Task Force of the Assembly, led by Environmental Health Officers, embarked on a special operation within the Okaikoi South Sub-Metropolitan District. The […] The post AMA
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, says his outfit has budgeted over $8 million for Ghana’s group stage campaign at the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. According to the minister, the amount will increase if the team progresses to the next level of the tournament. Ghana is also expected to receive […] The post Qatar 2022: Sports
The Central Regional Minister, Mrs. Justina Marigold Assan, has stated that efforts are underway to make the Central Region a rice-producing hub. The move, the Minister said, will enable the region to unleash its full agricultural potential in rice production. She revealed that a strong collaboration was being forged with Korea International Corporation, an expert […] The post Central
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