The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has underscored the importance of value addition to the successful and responsible exploitation of natural resources, urging African countries to follow the blueprint being implemented by Ghana. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2024 at Aburi in the Eastern Region, Mr. Jinapor gave prominence to […] The post
Yemen’s rebel Houthi movement claims it launched a missile at a US warship in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday evening. Military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement that the Iran-backed group’s naval forces targeted the USS Lewis B Puller, an expeditionary mobile base platform ship deployed in the region to support the US […] The post Yemen’s Houthis say they fired
A United Nations peacekeeper from Ghana has been killed alongside some civilians after clashes between rival local groups in the Abyei region on South Sudan’s border with Sudan, a U.N. statement said. According to the statement by the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), the clashes occurred in three locations in the Abyei […] The post Ghanaian
Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, the Controller and Accountant General, on Monday, January 29, opted to avoid facing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) following his recent defeat in the parliamentary primary. Scheduled to appear before the Committee on Monday to address pertinent questions, Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem was notably absent when proceedings started. Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, […] The post Controller
In an age dominated by digital interactions and the incessant flow of information, the significance of safeguarding personal and organizational data has never been more pronounced. Recognizing the importance of data protection, Data Protection Day, observed annually on January 28th, serves as a poignant reminder of the collective responsibility to uphold privacy standards. In this […] The post
China has tightened its financial industry rules as the government tries to halt a deepening sell-off in the world’s second-largest economy. Nearly $6tn (£4.7tn) has been wiped off Chinese and Hong Kong stocks since their most recent peak three years ago. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) says the measures will create “a fairer market […] The post China
After defending the former South African president and party leader during a slew of corruption scandals, the country’s powerful governing party punished Mr. Zuma for endorsing the opposition.
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt budgeted
Dr. Promise Sefogah, General Secretary of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana, has expressed concern about the increasing loss of many young women to cervical cancer in the country. Dr. Sefogah told the Ghana News Agency in an interview that most cases are diagnosed at late stages, where very little can be done […] The post Ghana losing too many young
Three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their decision to break away from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with immediate effect. These countries are currently led by militaries that seized power from civilian leaders. “After 49 years, the valiant peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger regretfully and with […] The post ECOWAS
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The hopes of the Controller and Accountant General, Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, have been dashed as he has lost the Akim Swedru in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary. He secured 94 votes against the incumbent MP Kennedy Osei, who had 194, whereas Okyere Jerome Kwame polled 10. The race in the constituency became topical […] The post #NPPDecides: Controller
Maternal and child health is a cornerstone of societal well-being, reflecting the strength and resilience of communities. In many parts of the world, including Ghana, challenges persist, making the role of effective health education in bridging gaps and improving outcomes for mothers and children paramount. Let us delve into the multi-faceted dimensions of maternal and […] The post
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their 8-month pension arrears. The two unions bemoaned the deductions of their two-tier pensions from their salaries, which had not been paid into the necessary accounts. President of the Ghana Registered Nurses […] The post Health
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The controversy over South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee allegedly accepting a luxury bag gift has thrown its ruling People Power Party (PPP) into disarray. Spy camera footage released late last year appeared to show a pastor presenting a Dior bag to her. Some analysts say the scandal threatens the prospects of President Yoon […] The post South Korea: First Lady’s
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