The German Development Cooperation in collaboration with private sector partners, Blue Skies and Kasapreko PLC has handed over newly installed mechanised boreholes to 24 districts in the Eastern and Bono regions. It is to commemorate World Water Day which focuses on the importance of freshwater. According to the United Nations (UN) 2.2 billion people living […] The post German
By Emmanuel ACQUAH-SAM (Ph.D.) I write this article about a national cathedral for the God of Heaven and Earth with deep solemnity and humility. Since President Nana Akufo-Addo Danquah announced his intention to build it, the cathedral has been the subject of sacrilegious discussions domestically and internationally. For many, the point of contention has been […] The post The
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mustapha Gbande has said that the party has received an apology from a senior member Kwesi Ahwoi for his “anything can happen” comments at a nomination party for Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. He says although the comment is unfortunate, the apology should be enough. “I think that […] The post Kwesi
Dr. Clement Apaak, MP for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament has cautioned the government not to distribute the tablets under the government’s ‘One Tablet One Student’ initiative to pro-NPP schools. On March 24, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced the intention to provide Smart Tablets to approximately […] The post Smart
On Thursday, March 14, Ghana and other West African countries experienced a disruption in internet services, one of which has never occurred. The post Internet disruption: Check out faulty Submarine cables which have occurred in Ghana in the last 10 years first appeared on 3News.
A Tanzanian delegation was in the country to understudy the operations of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in the petroleum downstream sector. The five-day visit by officials from the Tanzanian Ministry of Energy and the fuel agency was focused on NPA”s effective regulation and administration of the petroleum downstream, which according to them, proved to […] The post Tanzanian
Flagbearer and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has made a solemn pledge to make the Eastern Region Ghana’s premier research and innovation hub if elected president in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge during his market tour of the Eastern Region on Thursday, March 21. Aimed at engaging with […] The post I’ll
The three striking teacher unions are requesting the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations to postpone their meeting with the National Labour Commission scheduled for today, March 22, to Monday, March 25. 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 Striking
The University of Northampton through its Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT) has held stakeholder discussions to engage key stakeholders on the research solutions being developed by the university and its partners to help address plastic pollution in Ghana. It is estimated that 840,000 tons of plastic waste is generated in Ghana annually, with limited recycling […] The post University
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that road crashes for the first two months of January and February 2024 saw a slight increase. The Director-General of the NRSA, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, at the launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign, disclosed that 2,260 road crashes were reported involving 3,910 vehicles, with […] The post 369
Water remains a vital global resource imperative for human existence, residential use, industrial activities, and economic development in several sectors including agriculture, energy, and health. Water demand has increased in many parts of the globe, and along with it, is the threat to human security. As at November 2023, 1,630 cases of water conflict had […] The post World Water Day:
Sixteen year old Pearl Esinam Buadu of Chemu Senior High School has emerged the winner of The Young Debaters 2024 held over the weekend. She emerged winner out of 7 national finalists who were all vying for the same title. The finalists, from Chemu SHS and Accra High Schools were made up of 6 females […] The post Pearl E. Buadu is The Young Debaters 2024 winner
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, has reiterated that ‘Okada’ operations remain illegal. This statement follows promises made by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, that he would legalise the operations of commercial motorbikes popularly known as okada when he interacted with residents of Worawora […] The post ‘Okada’
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed headteachers of junior and senior high schools to keep schools open and also ensure the safety of students, despite the ongoing strike by three teacher unions. Three teacher unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of […] The post Keep
Fire has gutted the staff common room of the Adenta Community Basic School in the Adentan Municipality in Accra. The inferno started in the late hours of Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Even though the cause of the fire is not yet known, fire officers reveal the damage to furniture, books, and school records. MCE for […] The post Parts of Adenta Community Basic School destroyed
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding an immediate audit of the electoral materials for the Electoral Commission (EC) by private audit firm KPMG. The calls from the largest opposition party come on the back of the EC’s confirmation that five laptops have been stolen after a routine check of its equipment. Speaking on […] The post NDC calls for audit of EC after 5 missing
The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has alleged that the five laptops the Electoral Commission (EC) reported missing are nothing but a decoy to declare the remaining machines compromised and set a procurement opportunity to waste money on new machines. The Minority Caucus on Tuesday, March 19, alleged that seven biometric verification machines had […] The post EC’s
Dr. Bawumia with executives of the Chamber and other government officials The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has embraced a number of policies Vice President and Flagbearer Read More... The post Chamber
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