The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has urged civil servants to remain vigilant in light of digital threats amidst the country’s ongoing digital transformation. While acknowledging the government’s efforts in implementing various digital initiatives over the years, Dr. Antwi-Boasiako cautioned about potential threats if not managed effectively. Speaking at a public […] The post Beware
In a significant move towards promoting mental health well-being, the Mental Health Authority of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and various stakeholders, has designated May as “Purple Month,” dedicated to mental health awareness. This initiative places Ghana in line with other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, which also […] The post MHA
A Police Officer – Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523k gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei […] The post Police
The Board of Directors of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNI), must be people who sufficiently represent the interest of contributors, a labour expert, Austin Gamey, has said. This also calls for a careful watch on the Fund Managers who are managing the contributions. Commenting on a prediction by the International Labour Organisation […] The post SSNIT
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […] The post NDA
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […] The post Court
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has addressed public concerns regarding the tax status of Ghanaians earning income abroad. The clarification centres on who qualifies as a “resident individual” for tax purposes according to the Income Tax Act 2015. Who qualifies as a Resident Taxpayer in Ghana? According to the Income Tax Act 2015 (Act 896), […] The post Ghanaians
The Ashanti regional minister Simon Osei Mensah has threatened to sue the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) management in the Ashanti region over what he described as false publication against him. He also accused the Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of acting without wisdom by threatening to withdraw their […] The post Ashanti
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Agyenim Boateng Adjei has pleaded not guilty to fresh charges by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This comes barely an hour after the OSP dropped charges against him and his brother-in-law Francis Kwaku Arhin in the previous charge sheet filed on […] The post Former PPA CEO pleads
Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […] The post Your fines to
Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders, Nana Prempeh, has raised serious concerns, traders at the Kejetia Market particularly those at the ground floor are exposed to poisonous vehicular fumes. He made the disturbing observation in an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM. According to Nana Prempeh, the extractors installed to absorb these […] The post Kejetia
A request filed by political activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor to the High Court for the GHc10 million defamation suit filed against him by the National Security Minister to be struck out has been dismissed. The High Court presided over by Justice Rev Joseph Owusu-Adu Agyemang held that the application lacks merit. The court also awarded a […] The post Kan Dapaah’s defamation
Source: GNA Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has cautioned members of the public to desist from dealing in pre-registered SIM cards since it is illegal and an offence liable for prosecution. She explained that “Dealing in this context comprises the individual, who sells the pre-registered SIM as well as the buyer or […]
In a collaborative effort to address the pressing healthcare needs of the nation, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Ministry of Health (MOH) have joined forces to expedite the clearance of crucial pharmaceuticals supplied through the Global Fund, from the Tema port. Amidst concerns over the delay in releasing medical supplies, […] The post MOF,
The nation’s march toward improved food security has received a boost with the arrival of 330 tonnes of high-yielding rice seeds, courtesy of the K-Ricebelt project, a South Korean initiative spearheaded by the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). This project signifies a new sphere in agricultural development, providing an additional window amid escalating […] The post
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA), the body responsible for the regulation of genetically modified (GM) and its related products, has said that it has not granted approval for the seeds of 14 GM products to be cultivated in Ghana. The country recently granted approval for the commercialisation of 14 novel genetically modified (GM) products, consisting […] The post We
Founding President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe has said the failure of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuo-Addo to give a reason for removing some directors of state institutions including the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is disturbing. President Akufo-Addo has sacked the Director-General of SSNIT, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang with effect from Monday, April […] The post Removal
Coordinator for the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Isaac Dwamena, has stated that a major action that has plunged the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) into its current debt is that they engage in activities other than their constitutional mandate. He stated that the current situation sees GNPC shouldering responsibilities that traditionally fall under […] The post GNPC
Service standard concerns Freight rates standardisation Transparency and predictability By Mohammed AWAL The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has requested that shipping line charges in the sector be predictable, competitive, transparent and uniform. In his opening remarks during a meeting with the Ship Owners and Agents Association […] The post
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to importers, manufacturers and distributors of substandard and unhygienic baby diapers (known as bale diapers) into the country, which will result in their seizure. The FDA said the safe disposal of the susbstandard product would be at a cost to the importer. The Authority, in […] The post FDA warns against importation of unhygienic baby
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