Personnel of the Ghana National Fire service (GNFS) have been cau­tioned against online practices that expose them to fraudulent schemes and other cyber threats. According to the Chief Fire Officer, Julius A. Kuunuor, despite the immense opportunities brought by digital advancement, it had also become a tool for criminal activi­ties by unscrupulous persons. To this … The post GNFS

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association will today, Friday, November 9, 2023, decide on whether to sack Black Stars coach Chris Hughton.

A two-day capacity devel­opment training work­shop for organisations responsible for quality assurance in education from Africa is underway in Accra. The workshop which is co-hosted by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the management team of the African Qualifications Framework (ACQF-II) brought together participants from 18 countries across the continent and Europe. It was … The post GTEC,

 The Chairman of the Christian Coun­cil, Rt. Rev. Dr Hilliard has charged religious and tradi­tional leaders in the country to lead the peace processes towards the 2024 general elections. According to him, the 2024 general elections presented different dynamics compared with all previous elections and everything must been done to safeguard and deepen the atmosphere … The post Religions,

 The Executive Director of Protector of Sentiments (POS) Foundation, Jona­than Osei Owusu, has called on government to prioritise disability issues and pay more attention to it to ensure that the human rights of such persons were respected. He noted that much had not been done after the establishment of the Disability Act 2006 to improve … The post ‘Let’s respect human rights

 A project aimed at improving accountability in Ghana’s educa­tion system for improved learning outcomes has been launched at Wa in the Upper West Region. Dubbed, ‘Strengthening Accountability in Ghana’s Education System (SAGES)’, it is being funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at a cost of US$60 million. It will be implemented … The post SOEs launch

 The Ghana Co-operative Susu Collectors Association (GCSCA) is to build a soft­ware to help its members improve record keeping, services delivery to spur the growth of the business. According to GCSCA, techno­logical advancements were shaping the course of businesses in the current era, hence the need for Susu Enterprises to reinvent them­selves by infusing innovation … The post GCSCA holds 14th AGM

 A former member and presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has opened regis­tration for Ghanaians to become volunteer members for his “Move­ment for Change” ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. Mr Kyerematen who was a Min­ister of Trade and Industry, and resigned from the party to contest as an … The post Alan

 Ghana Premier League sponsor, bet­Pawa, has announced a huge increase to the novelty Locker Room Bonus (LRB), the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced. The initiative which directly benefit players by giving them a cash payment for every match they win, has been more than doubled from GH¢150 last season to GH¢400. The adjustment means … The post Premier

 Over 1,000 female students across various disciplines, including engineering, science, business management, fashion design and catering, are set to get hands-on experience and valuable insights for their future careers. This follows the launch on Tues­day at the Accra Technical University, “SheUnimpeded” initiative, by Empow­ering Upcoming Women (EmpUW), a non-governmental organisation. It seeks to empower younger … The post NGO

The Sekondi-Ta­koradi Metropol­itan Assembly (STMA) in the Western Region, has launched two new digital platforms, to help improve revenue collection. Under the urban governance project of the Twin Cities in Sustainable Partnership Project, STMA hopes to ensure a seamless revenue collection for both busi­nesses and the assembly. Speaking at a media briefing at Sekondi yesterday, … The post STMA

 An expert conference to discuss proposals aimed at improving the legislation on unfair contract terms in the country has been held in Accra. An unfair contract term is any term in a consumer or commercial contract that creates a significant imbalance in rights and obligations of the parties arising out of the contract and is … The post Law Reform C’ssion organises

 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has appealed to Parliament to expedite action on the amendment of the EPA Act 490 to enable it effectively regulate the country’s environmental space. The Act, according to the Exec­utive Director, Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, when passed, will not only transform the EPA into a more modern institution with a … The post EPA

The Women Entrepreneur­ship for Africa (WE4A) project in Ghana has ended with a call on government to create the needed environment for women-led businesses to thrive. The two-year project aimed at empowering African women entrepreneurs to foster econom­ic growth and promote gender equality in the entrepreneurship space provided targeted training to 40 women-led businesses selected … The post WE4A ends project

The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday presented tons of medical supplies to support commu­nities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in the Volta Region. The Regional Director for the African Region, Dr Matshidi­so Moeti, at a courtesy call on the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, handed over supplies including antibiotics, in­travenous fluids, pain medications, anti-hypertensives … The post WHO

I posed this question in my article published on August 31 this year. The long-awaited presidential primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was held over the weekend with Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, elected as the flagbearer of the party for the 2024 general elections. By extension, he becomes the new leader of the … The post NPP flagbearer race, whose turn is it?   appeared first on

The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has lambasted the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George, over a religion-tainted attack on Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

 A man has been shot dead in Nigeria’s north-eastern Bau­chi state while a so-called bullet-proof charm – or “gun medicine” – was being tested on him by a traditional healer, police spokes­man, Ahmed Wakil, has said. The healer – who allegedly fired the shot with a locally made gun – has been arrested, along with … The post Nigerian man killed

 The European Commis­sion has recommended that formal talks should begin with Ukraine on joining the European Union. The step takes Kyiv closer to the coveted prize of EU membership, five months after the 27 member states gave it candidate status. Commission chief, Ursu­la von der Leyen, praised its “excellent progress, even as it’s fighting an … The post Ukraine gets

A police operation has been sparked at a school in the German city of Hamburg after two armed youths reportedly threatened a teacher with a gun before fleeing the scene. Police blocked roads in the Blankenese area and sent armed officers inside the school. Some students had to be evacu­ated, police said, and were taken … The post Hamburg alert after armed youths threaten teacher appeared