Pentecost University and five distinguished world-class Universities (Warwick, UNIBO, LULEA, BIUST, ILMENAU) have been awarded a total of €2.69 million (equivalent of approximately GH¢35.3 million) for its premium research into the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber-Physical Systems, Robotics, Laser technologies and Life Cycle modelling for eco-efficient manufacturing of electric vehicle components. This award from […] The post Pentecost
The business community in the country has expressed anger over news that President Nana Akufo-Addo has assented to three new tax levies approved by Parliament, despite resistance from Ghanaians. The business groups made up of GUTA, AGI and the importers and exporters association petitioned the president on the matter after Parliament passed the revenue mobilization […] The post Importers
The New York Times has a big piece detailing Google’s “shock” and “panic” when Samsung recently floated the idea of switching its smartphones from Google Search to Bing. After being the butt of jokes for years, Bing has been seen as a rising threat to Google thanks to Microsoft’s deal with OpenAI and the integration of the red-hot […] The post Panic
The Member of Parliament for the Tamale South constituency, Haruna Iddrisu is unhappy that toilet cubicles have been converted into accommodation facilities for students at Ghana Senior High School in Tamale. The former Minority Leader in an April 17 statement described the development as unfortunate and called for further investigations to ascertain the truth of […] The post Toilets
The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo-Dampare, on Monday, met with the leadership of the New Patriotic Party and the opposition National Democratic Congress over recent happenings on the political front. The meeting which was called at the instance of the Inspector-General of Police was necessitated by press statements issued by both parties and subsequently […] The post IGP
Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster, tourism consultant and Brand Strategist, Abeiku Santana received an invitation from the Cidade da Praia (Camara Municipal da Praia), to the much-anticipated Kriol Jazz Festival 2023, held in the beautiful island nation of Cabo Verde. It was truly an unforgettable trip that left him mesmerized by the exceptional performances, immersed in the […] The post An
The District Chief Executive of Bole, Veronica Alele Heming and the people of Sonyo have launched the 2023 annual Deng Festival in the Sonyo community. The launch is a result of collaboration between the district assembly, the Savannah Regional Coordinating Council and the Vagla Youth Association to promote the annual three-day festival in a bit […] The post Bole: 2023 Deng Festival
A policy to enhance the health of humans, animals and the environment is being implemented by A Rocha Ghana and its partners in the Mole Ecological Landscape. The policy dubbed ‘One Health’ is being implemented under phase two of the Stabilising Land Use Project. In 2017 A Rocha Ghana in partnership with the International Union […] The post A Rocha and partners
Globally, about one million children are held in police custody annually; 410,000 of them are held in detention and remand centres. On any day, it is estimated, remand homes around the world hold about 160,000 to 250,000 children. Time in prison can have lasting impacts on the lives of young offenders. It can affect social, emotional and other […] The post Juvenile
The revenue mobilization task force from the Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected the Accra Technical University for non-payment of debt amounting to GH¢1.37 million. The task force as part of efforts to recover monies visited five residential and non-residential facilities including the telecommunication company, AirtelTigo. AirtelTigo paid GH¢1 […] The post ECG
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed its opposition to government’s newly proposed alternative offer to include pension funds in the ongoing debt restructuring. Government has said, the decision to include pension funds in the programme is aimed at alleviating the cash constraints on the government in the coming years, while fully compensating […] The post UTAG
Accomplished Ghanaian poet, Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey, has been selected to lead a highly-anticipated TED Discovery Session at the prestigious TED2023 Conference, to be held at the Vancouver Convention Center, Canada, from April 17th to 21st, 2023. Apiorkor, Head of Programmes (Production) at Citi TV and Citi FM, and an outstanding public speaker, recognised for her […] The post Citi
25 passengers sustained minor injuries after an STC bus with registration number GB 107-09 hit the back of a tipper truck with registration GW 7932-22 after losing control of the bus resulting in both vehicles veering off the road and entering into a ditch by the roadside. The accident happened at Gomoa Buduaatta junction on […] The post STC bus involved in accident
The Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL), USAID Ghana Trade and Investment Activity, VegPro Kenya, and other partners have initiated a pilot project to grow and export chili pepper using net house technology to meet the phytosanitary requirements of the EU market. This move is part of GIRSAL’s 5-year strategic plan to […] The post How
Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces on Saturday 15th April 2023 seized approximately 10,000 Kg of ammonium nitrate and about 20,000 pieces of explosive charges in the form of dynamite which had been prepared from ammonium nitrate. Most of the ammonium nitrate was concealed in flour and rice sacks. The ammonium nitrate and explosives were […] The post GAF seizes over
The Kaneshie District Court has discharged the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu. The MP was on trial for allegedly obstructing a highway and causing damage to properties but has been discharged for want of prosecution. The Ghana Police Service launched criminal procedures against the lawmaker after he led a demonstration in his constituency […] The post ‘Fix
Triplets Ghetto Kids, Uganda’s dance group are all smiles and raising the Uganda Flag high after securing Golden Buzzer mid-performance at Britain’s Got Talent 2023 on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Ghetto Kids who have performed on several big stages across the world including 2022 FIFA World Cup were performing at Britain’s Got Talent for the […] The post Uganda’s
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of Tema Region and Krobo District has assured consumers within the Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo municipalities in the Eastern Region that its technicians are working assiduously to restore power to the areas in question. A rainstorm which occurred on Saturday, April 15, affected power supply to these areas […] The post ECG
After two years of not paying for electricity consumed, the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has paid GH¢2 million out of its GH¢17.5 million indebtedness to the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Volta Region. The last time the GWCL paid for electricity consumed was in 2021 and this led to the company becoming the […] The post Volta Region: GWCL begins settling debt owed
Ghana, under the leadership of the Ministry of Health on Friday 14 April 2023 commemorated the 2023 World Health Day and launched the yearlong celebration of the 75 anniversaries of the World Health Organization (WHO), with a commitment from all stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with WHO to achieve Health For All Ghanaians. Performing the launch […] The post Ghana launches
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