The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has encouraged small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in Ghana to welcome investments from investors as they strive to expand their operations. SEC believes that investments can help Small and Medium-scale enterprises (SMEs ) realize their full potential and tackle unemployment challenges in the country. Director General of […] The post SEC
Ghana and Ivory Coast have set up a Cocoa Office here in Accra to push for common reforms in the industry for the benefit of both countries. The Ghana-Ivory Coast Cocoa Secretariat will ensure cocoa farmers in both countries are given the support and benefits they deserve. The Secretariat will also advocate for better payment […] The post Ghana, Ivory
Burkina Faso has accused three French diplomats of “subversive activities” and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours, according to a foreign ministry letter viewed by Reuters and Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agencies. Burkina Faso’s government did not provide details of the allegations against the expelled diplomats, who it named as Gwenaelle Habouzit, […] The post Burkina
Google has fired 28 employees following a sit-down protest over the tech giant’s contract to provide cloud computing and artificial intelligence services to the Israeli government The terminations come after the group No Tech for Apartheid on Tuesday occupied Google offices in California and New York to protest the $1.2bn contract known as Project Nimbus. […] The post Google
Kenya’s military chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, has died after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country, the president said. Ogolla – Kenya’s highest ranking military officer – was in the helicopter alongside 11 other military personnel. Only two people survived. In a news conference, President William Ruto said it was a […] The post Kenya helicopter crash kills country’s
The Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has stated that his office is currently investigating to determine the validity of the marriage ceremony between Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. This follows the release of the minor to her parents on Thursday, April 18, after being in the custody of the Department of Social Welfare under the […] The post We’re probing
The government has announced plans to collaborate with the National House of Chiefs to revise some customs and traditions in the country. This follows the alleged marriage that took place between the 63-year-old Nungua Gborbu Wulomo and a 16-year-old girl, Naa Okromo. Speaking to the press, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious […] The post Underage
Organised Labour has warned of a potential strike on May 2, 2024, if the government fails to fulfil its obligation to pay the tier-2 pensions of its members. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its associated unions assert that despite numerous appeals, the government has disregarded their demands. Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, Secretary-General of the […] The post Organised
In demonstrating bilateral collaboration and commitment to strengthening the UK-Ghana defence and security partnership, the British High Commission in Accra has made the donation of £260,000 worth of Military Protective Equipment (MPE) to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB). The 150 set of MPE, which includes essential protective equipment such as […] The post British
The government has commenced the rehabilitation of major roads within communities in the Ejisu Municipality, pledging to ensure the completion of the projects. Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso Boakye, who led officials of the Ministry to inspect the ongoing projects on Thursday, April 18, dismissed assertions that the projects were being done because of […] The post Govt
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has raised concerns over the establishment of new medical schools by tertiary institutions in the country. The president of the GMA, Dr. Frank Serebour, speaking to Citi News warned that this practice could lead to a reduction in the standards and quality of medical training and practice. Instead, he urged […] The post GMA opposes establishment
Some economic watchers have expressed scepticism about the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projection that Ghana’s inflation will retreat to single digits by the end of 2025. In its Economic Outlook Report, the IMF forecasts an end-of-year inflation rate of 8 per cent for Ghana, aligning with the government’s goals outlined in the 2024 budget. The […] The post Economic
Ghana’s Parliament has dismissed accusations that Speaker Alban Bagbin is delaying the recall of Members of Parliament (MPs) due to his political affiliation. A statement released on Thursday, April 18, 2024, by the Parliamentary Service clarified that the House is currently in recess with MPs attending to constituents, while Bagbin is on assignment in Dubai. […] The post Allegations
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has condemned the recent offensive comments made by Shatta Wale towards fellow dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy. A recent viral video shows Shatta Wale ridiculing Stonebwoy’s disability. Shatta Wale is alleged to have taunted Stonebwoy, insinuating that his disability is a consequence of being morally corrupt in God’s sight. On […] The post Federation
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to developing a resilient cocoa industry that prioritises the welfare of cocoa farmers. He made the comments during the official opening of the permanent office of the Cote d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Accra. Underlining his government’s accomplishments President Akufo-Addo stressed that his administration has instituted the […] The post I’ll
The Minister of Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has confirmed the safety of all passengers and crew members on board the newly imported train from Poland, which was involved in an accident during a test run. The train, recently acquired by Ghana and intended for operation on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, was involved in an […] The post No injuries reported in
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is donating 100,000 doses of the anthrax vaccine in support of the Government of Ghana and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) anthrax vaccination campaign. The campaign is expected to cover about one million animals across the five regions of the […] The post U.S.
The U.S. Embassy and Emerging Public Leaders have begun training public servants working in Ghana’s public safety sector. The Professionals Engaged Against Conflict & Endangerment (PEACE) programme, implemented by Ghana-based Emerging Public Leaders, will provide professional development and leadership training for 25 public servants over one year. As part of the United States Strategy to […] The post U.S.
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The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, acting on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument has imposed a Curfew on Sampa Township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region following some chieftaincy disputes in the area. The curfew time is from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am each day effective […] The post Curfew imposed on Sampa over chieftaincy
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