Daniel Yao Domelevo, former Auditor-General, has attributed the surge in corruption and corruption-related offenses in the country to less punitive measures and weaknesses in the system to apprehend perpetrators. He said that when there is no control mechanism to track the activities of citizens, people are likely to take advantage of the situation. The former […] The post Less
Telecel, a leading telecommunications brand in Africa, has officially launched in Ghana to provide innovative telecommunications solutions to connect and empower customers and communities across the country. In February 2023, Telecel Group successfully completed the acquisition of 70 per cent shares of Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (GTCL) to become its majority shareholder, with the government … The post Telecel
One hundred and thirteen disabled persons who were rendered jobless by the closure of tollbooths across the country have been reengaged, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has told Parliament. According to Mr Asenso-Boakye who is also the Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency, 282 more persons were being considered for employment … The post 113
The trial of three persons accused of embezzling GH¢382,221 belonging to Christian Pentecostal Church will begin on Monday, March 18, at the Circuit Court. They are Jospeh Acheampong, a Consultant/Manager, Kenneth Osei-Ansong, Recovery Officer, and Esther Ofori, a Cashier at Christian Pentecostal Church. The three, who have been charged with conspiracy and stealing of depositors’ … The post 3
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on African leaders to harness innovation, foster collaboration, and drive policy initiatives that place Africa at the helm of energy technology and sustainability. In a speech read on his behalf by Dr Kwaku Afriyie, Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, at the opening of the maiden Africa Energy … The post President
The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has promised to investigate the looting of lands in Ga Adangbe when voted into power as president. Among other things, he said he would establish a commission of inquiry to look into lands that were given to the state for … The post NDC govt will investigate
Telecel, a leading telecommunications brand in Africa, has officially launched in Ghana to provide innovative telecommunications solutions to connect and empower customers and communities across Ghana. The launch was held at the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, amid exciting performances and solidarity messages from key stakeholders, like the Member of Parliament of Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon. Lydia […] The post Telecel
Registration for Farmers and Schools participating in the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) Phase II starts today across the country. The Phase II builds on the successes of the initial PFJ campaign which is aimed to promote agricultural development, food security, increased productivity and job creation. • Dr Bryan Acheampong (behind microphone) adressing the … The post MoFA
Over 26,000 Ghanaians in need of cornea transplant risk losing their vision due to the absence of a law to back the harvesting of tissues locally. Drafted last year, the Human Organ and Tissue Bill to allow for organ and tissue donation, as well as transplantation in the country is yet to be passed into … The post Absence
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the educational sector has been identified as a major driver of economic and social development as well as education transformation. It is seen as a critical catalyst in providing up-to-date skills and competencies aligned with globally competitive industries to meet the increasing demand for workforce. Here … The post The
In a bid to prepare for the impending rainy season and mitigate the risk of flooding, the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has issued a directive urging the Ghana Hydrological Authority to expedite drainage works across the country. The directive by the Minister is to minimise the potential impact of heavy rains … The post Speed up drainage works – Oppong Nkrumah appeared
A businessman, Prince Hardi Adam, had appeared before the Circuit Court in Accra, for allegedly defrauding a woman of GH¢225,999.94 and $1,800. Adam is said to have collected the money under the pretence of supplying Charity Atim, victim, with 1,000 bags of 50 kg rice, 50 gallons of edible oil and 30 bags of sugar, … The post Businessman granted bail over alleged GH¢225,999
The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has presented what he said is the “abysmal scorecard” of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party government.According to the Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam lawmaker, the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government had reversed all the economic indicators left it by the John Mahama- led government in 2017, despite being the most … The post SONA
The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) says it is saving the company US$3 million every month and reinvesting same into other sectors of the company since 2018. This is made possible by the complete indigenisation of the company; the process of managing the operations, engineering and all other facets of the company by Ghanaians. “The … The post Indigenisation saves Ghana Gas $3m monthly
As the nation mourns the untimely death of the late Dr John Kumah, Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, a cloud of controversy has been generated over the allegations of poisoning made by Onua TV presenter, Captain Smart. But in a dramatic twist, the widow of the deceased, Apostle Mrs Lilian Kumah, … The post Captain Smart’s poison claim:
Ghana and Malta have renewed their resolve to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of their respective peoples. To that end, a joint commission has been established to facilitate progress in all areas of mutual interest, and to see to it that the numerous agreements signed between the two are negotiated in stages. The areas of … The post Ghana, Malta vow to deepen cooperation appeared first
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the opposition National Democratic Congress’ vice presidential candidate, has pledged to give her all to ensure the party’s victory at the polls in December. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang was on Thursday confirmed as former President John Mahama’s running mate; making it the second time she would complement the party’s presidential ticket. In a … The post I
The Human Rights division of the High Court has adjourned the case involving the office of the Special Prosecutor and Charles Bissue to April 17, 2024. This delay stems from the fact that the case has yet to be assigned to a new judge following the retirement of Justice Nicholas Abodakpi, who previously presided over […] The post Court adjourns Special
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) have committed to deepening their relationship to advance good governance in both countries. They stated that this would be achieved through the exchange of experiences and solutions to common challenges at the party and national levels. This, they said would improve democracy in the … The post NPP,
A total of 13,516 trained teachers from the various accredited Colleges of Education have been posted to basic and second-cycle schools across the country to undertake their one-year mandatory national service. They were deployed by the National Service Scheme (NSS) Secretariat on March 4, this year. This was contained in a statement signed and issued … The post NSS deploys 13,516
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