The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the Electoral Commission’s (EC) conduct in the retirement and disposal of some election-related equipment. The centre has also directed a possible referral of the matter to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for a […] The post IMANI
Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has described the proposed policies by the flagbearer of the party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as a game-changer and visionary. Mr Ahiagbah, on his X page, formerly Twitter, said a vote for Dr Bawumia and the NPP in the upcoming December 7 elections would offer […] The post Bawumia’s policies
Authorities at the Manhyia District Hospital in the Ashanti Region have expressed concern over the state of the facility. They are appealing to stakeholders and benevolent individuals for support to improve healthcare delivery. Manhyia District Hospital is one of the busiest hospitals in the Ashanti Region, apart from Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Despite its massive […] The post Manhyia
Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed disappointment with Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng over the handling of the case involving former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. Mr Gyamfi criticised the decision to refer the case to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) for […] The post Stop
Jeffery Peprah, the Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen Ghana, has stated that the six local vehicle assembling companies have the production capacity to supply the country’s vehicle needs. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM on Monday, May 6, Mr Peprah said the total number of vehicles that came onto the market in […] The post All
The leadership of the three pre-tertiary teacher unions in the Greater Accra Region has issued a deadline to the government, demanding a resolution to their conditions of service by May 13, 2024. These unions, comprising the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers […] The post Three
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Training Centre has announced an innovative Youth Apprenticeship Programme aimed at empowering young Ghanaians with skills in electrical engineering and energy management. The programme, which commences in June 2024, is a weekend training initiative which will be held at the ECG Training Centre in Tema – Community 10 Junction. Designed […] The post ECG
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has refuted claims that it cleared former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, before transferring her case to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). The OSP investigated Cecilia Dapaah for alleged corruption and corruption-related offences after news reports broke that their domestic staff stole millions of local and foreign […] The post We
Following a torrential downpour on Monday morning, Accra, Ghana’s capital, experienced yet another bout of flooding. The deluge led to severe congestion on roads, leaving numerous corporate workers, traders, students, and motorists stranded and soaked. In areas like Pokuase, Achimota, Odawna, Tesano, and Alajo, motorists were compelled to pull over along the roadside, seeking refuge […] The post Parts
Serene Insurance, a member of the First Sky Group and a leading general insurance company has unveiled its corporate cloth to reinforce its strategic brand influence and identity. The corporate cloth is part of the renewed tactical measures to project and deepen a top-of-mind awareness of Serene’s brand as the New Face of Insurance. The […] The post Serene insurance unveils corporate
Heads of anti-corruption agencies in Commonwealth Africa have started converging in Accra, Ghana ahead of the 14th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies Representatives of over 21 African countries’ anti-corruption agencies within Commonwealth Africa have therefore started arriving in Accra, Ghana ahead of the event. The four-day event from 6th -10th May 2024 under […] The post Anti-corruption
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has stated that the intermittent power outages, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor’ were effectively addressed by former President John Dramani Mahama before the conclusion of his term. The Caucus claims that Mahama’s administration left office with an excess capacity of power, leaving the country with about 83 percent of generational […] The post Only
Jaundice in newborns has been reported to be on the rise in the Volta Region of the country. Data on the level of jaundice reveals an increase in the incidence of newborns, with a total of 720 cases reported in 2019, 879 cases in 2020, 997 cases in 2021, and 1238 cases in 2022. The […] The post Jaundice in newborn babies on the rise in Volta Region appeared first on
Israel’s government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing. Police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on […] The post Al Jazeera
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Europe in five years, which is likely to be dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as economic strains between Beijing and Brussels. The first stop will be France, with Xi due to hold talks in Paris on May 6 with French President Emmanuel […] The post China’s President begins first Europe tour in
Some trader associations in Kumasi have vowed to campaign against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming 2024 general election “if the government fails to complete all the abandoned markets in the Ashanti Region.” The associations, including the Second-hand Cloth Sellers Association, Santasi Traders Union, Suame Magazine Workers Union, Mamponteng Traders Association, Central Market […] The post A/R:
Fire has destroyed multiple structures at Saban Park in Chorkor. Many residents who were affected by the fire were attending church services when the incident occurred. On-site eyewitnesses attributed the cause of the fire to an electrical malfunction, adding to the community’s distress. Reports indicate that the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly, arriving on […] The post Fire
James Klutse Avedzi, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC), has attributed the depletion of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) reserves to unprofitable investments. The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) recent report predicts that SSNIT’s reserves will be completely depleted by 2036. Mr Avedzi finds this disclosure unsurprising and advocates […] The post ILO’s
The Ashanti Regional Security Council has warned that it will begin taking custody of stray cattle left unconfined by their owners. The council expressed concerns about how stray animals continue to destroy trees planted along streets and other vantage locations in parts of the region. On some major streets in parts of the Ashanti Region, […] The post Ashanti
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has destroyed seized tobacco products from Pulmakom and Tamale in the Upper East and Northern Regions, respectively. The tobacco products were impounded after they illegally entered the country, evading taxes to the detriment of national revenue. In a coordinated effort with the military command and other […] The post Millions
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