The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative in Ghana, Baba Gana Wakil, has urged member states to consider digitalisation in the socio-political and security landscapes. At the 49th ECOWAS day celebration in Accra yesterday, he said digital tools such as cybersecurity and data analytics in these two areas had become vital components … The post ECOWAS
This year’s Ghana Horticulture Expo was launched on Monday with a call for investment in the horticulture sector by the government and policymakers. This includes adequate investment in research, infrastructure, and capacity building to reduce post-harvest losses, ensure food safety, and enhance the competitiveness of the country’s export. Launched by the Federation of Associations of … The post Foster
Members of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) held a walk in some principal streets of Accra to dispel misconceptions surrounding the profession. The exercise also formed part of activities to climax IIA Ghana’s International Internal Audit Awareness Month celebrations. Placards displayed during the walk on Friday had inscriptions like “Internal Auditors empower informed decision-making”, … The post Auditors
The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, is advocating increased investments in rural communities to drive the country’s development. According to him, for Ghana to realise its development objectives, there was the need for enhanced investments in rural communities to create opportunities for the dwellers. He argued that currently, the absence of such investments was the … The post Okyenhene
I had run into Mr Joe Appiah in Col Acheampong’s house shortly after the Colonel seized power from the Busia regime. Joe Appiah greeted me heartily. To my surprise, he said, “Cameron, it is ‘BACK TO BATAAN!’ right?” This was a politically-coded message and understood it. He was suggesting that I should go and take … The post History has ‘absolved me’ appeared first on Ghanaian
State agencies, civil society groups and non-governmental organisations, yesterday gathered at various venues across the country to commemorate this year’s World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The day, which is commemorated on May 28, every year is an annual awareness creation drive and advocacy that highlights the importance of good menstrual hygiene and management at a global … The post Ghana
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) yesterday launched a long-term national development framework, Vision 2057, aim at elevating the country to upper middle-income status by 2057. Professor George Gyan-Baffour, Chairman of the NDPC, speaking at an event in Accra yesterday to unveil the plan, highlighted its foundational elements and overarching objectives. Dr Abrampah (left) with … The post Ghana
Discussions with the government for the recapitalisation of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is on course, the Governor of BoG, Dr Ernest Addison, has said. He said the agreement for the recapitalisation of the bank had already been signed and the frameworks on the exercise had been agreed upon by the BoG, International Monetary Fund … The post Recapitalisation
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding the immediate resignation or dismissal of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, over his alleged secret engagements with the third accused in the ambulance case, Richard Jakpa. The opposition party also wants President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the General Legal Council to institute criminal … The post Ambulance
Yesterday, the country’s National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) launched a long-term national development framework, Vision 2057, whose collective objective is to elevate the country to upper middle-income status by 2057. (See our story on page 8). The contents are generally lofty and what we can describe as its features and objectives are superb. For instance, … The post Let
The Accra Circuit Court has granted GH¢10,000 bail with a surety to a palace guard, accused of illegally possessing police uniform and other property. Julius Aryee, also known as Julius Nketia Boateng, denied the offence, and he would reappear before court on June 19. Police Inspector Edna Aninga told the court presided over by Mr … The post Guard
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