The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is currently on a working visit to both the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State. This information was disclosed in a press release issued by the Vice President’s Spokesperson, Dr Gideon Boako, on Tuesday April 23, 2024. He’s expected to return to Ghana on Thursday, April 25, 2024. […] The post Bawumia to meet Pope Francis in Vatican
The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has finally commenced hearings into the case brought against a medical doctor at the 37 Military Hospital on charges of extortion and medical negligence four years after a complaint was filed. The doctor, recently promoted, Brigadier-General G.A. O. Appiah was responsible for managing the case of Solomon Asare-Kumah who […] The post Medical
Kofi Kapito, CEO of the Consumer Protection Agency, has stated that the current energy crisis makes it difficult for the Electricity Company of Ghana to issue a load-shedding timetable. Speaking on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda on Tuesday, April 23, Mr. Kapito said unlike previous instances where power outages stemmed primarily from generation capacity limitations, […] The post Releasing
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, has uncovered 74 illegal connections during the first quarter of 2024. The illegal connections were discovered during day and night monitoring exercise which saw the Revenue Protection team visit hotels, households, hostels, cold stores, restaurants and some institutions to fish out customers who had connected to […] The post ECG
Datamaker Ghana Limited, a data annotation firm with its headquarters based in South Korea plans to expand its training programmes by introducing online modules starting May 2024. The Datamaker- KOICA IBS ICT Training programme has equipped over 500 Ghanaian youth with ICT Training scholarships since its inception in 2021. The maiden online ICT Scholarship training […] The post Datamaker
Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has declared that the decision to publish a load-shedding timetable rests with the Energy Minister. He emphasised that only the energy minister has the authority to order the publication, as he oversees the generation. He added that a load-shedding timetable can be implemented. “To publish the rationing of the power, […] The post Only
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has strongly criticised the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for its failure to issue a load-shedding timetable amid the escalating power outages known as ‘dumsor’. In a press briefing, Kodzo Yaotse, ACEP’s Policy Lead for Petroleum and Conventional Energy, condemned ECG’s apparent incompetence, attributing it to the company’s […] The post ACEP
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, has praised the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy for its inclusivity, which guarantees educational opportunities for all students. At an event named “The Free SHS Story” in Accra on Tuesday, he underscored the policy’s role in providing educational support to enhance student learning. Dr Adutwum stressed […] The post Adutwum
Three individuals have tragically lost their lives following an accident in Asseseso, a community located in the Okere district of the Eastern Region. Reports indicate that the driver of a Toyota minibus, registered as GT 5990-21 and traveling from Accra to Somanya, began to doze off while behind the wheel. Concerned passengers noted the driver’s […] The post Eastern
DreamChild Foundation in collaboration with Otumfuo Silver Jubilee will this Thursday host the Kumasi edition of the HoodTalk Music Festival dubbed ‘Asantehene Jubilee Edition’ at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi. The free event is being organised to celebrate the 25th Silver Jubilee of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Artistes billed to rock the event […] The post Yaw
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has described the current Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government as the worst administration in Ghana’s history. Her remarks come amidst an ongoing economic crisis, marked by power outages that are adversely impacting both businesses and individuals. In a social media post […] The post Akufo-Addo/Bawumia
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye, has refuted claims linking recent infrastructure developments in the Ejisu constituency to the impending by-election. Following the passing of the Member of Parliament, Dr. John Kumah, the Electoral Commission has scheduled a by-election for April 30. Amid accusations levelled against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of […] The post Construction
The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, has reported a notable decrease in the mortality rate among children to approximately 32% nationwide in 2024. Dr. Aboagye attributed this improvement to a holistic health intervention implemented by the Ghana Health Service, encompassing initiatives such as vaccination campaigns and counselling services, […] The post Child
Africa Law Practice NG & Company (ALP NG & Co) from Nigeria and Africa Legal Associates (ALA) from Ghana have joined forces to create a strategic alliance. This collaboration strengthens the existing Pan-African legal network, the ALP International Practice Group. The alliance broadens the Group’s reach across Africa, adding to the expertise already offered by […] The post Africa
Senior Presidential Advisor Yaw Osafo-Maafo is advocating for increased transparency in the declaration of assets owned by public officials, emphasising its critical role in bolstering accountability within Ghana’s governance framework. Osafo-Maafo pointed out that while current regulations mandate public officials, including ministers of state and select public sector personnel, to declare their assets to the […] The post Declaration
Ghana’s textile industry, renowned for its rich history and cultural significance, is currently facing challenges due to a surge in counterfeit products flooding the market, particularly those originating from China. The influx of these counterfeit imports has led to a decline in sales and a threat to the viability of local manufacturers. For decades, Ghana’s […] The post Ghana’s
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Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a military parade, killing all 10 crew on board. One of the aircraft clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground, footage published on local media showed. The incident took place at 09:30 local […] The post Ten dead as navy helicopters collide
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ms. Kathleen Addy, has paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The visit was to congratulate His Royal Majesty on his Silver Jubilee Anniversary, inform him about NCCE’s presence in his Kingdom to […] The post NCCE chair calls on Otumfuo
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