Trade and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, has described as troubling the decision of cement producers and importers to increase prices. The Adansi Asokwa MP says the development is a “conspiracy of a cabal of cement producers and importers,” which should be condemned. According to him, the government has provided the necessary enabling environment for cement […] The post KT
In a bid to celebrate Ghanaian culture and heritage, the Adinkra Poetry Prize has announced its call for submissions for the 2024 edition. This year, the competition focuses on three selected Adinkra symbols, including Fihankra, Nkyinkyim, and Mate Masie. The esteemed panel of preliminary judges includes Emma Ofosua, Apiorkor, and Ko-jo Cue, with Professor Esi […] The post Adinkra
Acclaimed Nigerian musician Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly referred to as Mr Eazi has become the first Nigerian celebrity to openly show support for Ghanaian Afua Asantewaa in her bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. The record is held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who earned the milestone after singing for […] The post Mr Eazi
An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, the longest known wrongful sentence in the US. Glynn Simmons, 70, was freed in July after a district court found that crucial evidence in his case was not turned over to his defence lawyers. On Monday, […] The post US judge exonerates inmate after 48 years in prison appeared first on
France’s powerful CGT trade union has called for nationwide “civil disobedience” following the adoption by parliament of an immigration law designed to toughen conditions for foreigners living in or moving to France. CGT chief Sophie Binet on Thursday made the call for civil disobedience against the legislation, which she says calls into question France’s “republican principles”. Speaking […] The post French
Stakeholders in Ghana’s media sector have provided valuable input into a draft National Action Plan designed to tackle the growing issues of mis/disinformation. This comes on the back of a recent National Conference on Disinformation and Misinformation, where a 7-point communique was collectively agreed upon by political parties, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), media representatives, and […] The post Stakeholders
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged Startups and Young Entrepreneurs to be tenacious in their business operations. Addressing the Summit at the Ghana Startup Week 2023, on Thursday, 14th December, 2023 at Accra Digital Center, the Minister, who doubles as the MP for Ofoase Ayirebi, charged the youth and Startup entrepreneurs to […] The post Be tenacious, KON advises Startup
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 50 per cent cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake who announced the development on Wednesday, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also […] The post Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state
Tackling corruption in the country requires concerted and multifaceted approach, Mr Raphael Godlove, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Sunyani-based Global Media Foundation, a human rights and media advocate Non-Governmental Organisation has said. The nation must also do more and strengthen anti-corruption laws and institutions, foster a culture of integrity and ethical leadership. […] The post Ghana
Mrs Ophelia Wiredu of the State Experimental School has been adjudged the Overall Best Teacher by the Kumasi Metropolitan Directorate of Education. Mrs Wiredu takes home a plague and double deck fridge for her excellent performance and commitment to get the best out of students. Mrs Ophelia Wiredu received the Award at the Teachers and Schools Awards […] The post Ophelia Wiredu
The World Bank has appointed Mr Robert Taliercio O’Brien as Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in the Western and Central Africa Region. His appointment takes effect from January 2nd, 2024, and he will be based in the World Bank’s Accra Office. Mr. Taliercio, an American national, joined the World Bank in 2000 as […] The post World Bank appoints
The French parliament has passed legislation toughening France’s immigration policy after months of political wrangling. The amended bill was backed by both President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN). The vote divided Mr Macron’s party, and the health minister Aurélien Rousseau announced he was going to resign. Left-wing […] The post French
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine has held a Durbar and free mini clinic for the people of Amamom and surrounding communities in the Amansie Central District of Ashanti. The day was also used to create awareness about HIV/AIDS. Supported by AGA Health Foundation, GIZ, AGA Malaria Control and the Ghana Health Service, the programme screened over […] The post AngloGold and partners organise
An ultra-modern police station has been constructed for the people for Manso-Nkran to augment security in the area and beyond. Funded by the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), a fund set up to provide development initiatives in mining communities, the new police station has Seven (7) offices, with two of them having washrooms. It also has one […] The post Ultra-modern police station commissioned
Dr Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh, the Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, has filed her nomination forms to seek re-election in the January NPP primaries. It is the fourth bid to get the mandate of the Constituents to represent them as the Member of Parliament since 2013. Constituency Secretary, Stephen Ntiamoah […] The post Freda Prempeh files
The family of popular Nigerian actor, Mr Ibu, known in private life as John Okafor, has denied claims that his two legs have been amputated. In a statement, the family explained that he went for another surgery on the first leg when doctors realised that the initial surgery was insufficient. According to them, the second […] The post Two legs of Mr Ibu have not been amputated – Family
Mr David Thorton, the Managing Director, Newmont Africa, has inaugurated the Asutifi Processing and Services Center (APSC), at $4 million to boost the income earnings of more than 1,000 farmers within the Ahafo South project of the mine. Besides the processing of chilli pepper and ginger, the facility, situated at Subriso, a community along the […] The post Newmont inaugurates $4m processing
Mr Peter K. Asuah, Nwabiagya South Municipal Director for the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has stated that corruption has become a major derailment of the developmental agenda and progress in the 21st century, where most countries are continually and persistently striving to achieve excellence in development. He noted that corruption continues […] The post CHRAJ
The Programmes Manager in charge of Local and Urban Governance at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has attributed the low turnout in the District Level Election (DLE) to insufficient publicity. In an interview on Joy FM yesterday, Mr. Paul Aborampah Mensah said that media and civil society organisations did not put in enough effort, […] The post Editorial:
In its desire to become the cleanest city in the Western Region and probably the nation at large, the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly through an EU funded Twin Cities in Sustainable Partnership (TCSPP), has launched a sanitation campaign dubbed: “Operation Clean Your Surroundings”. Given the rate at which filth has engulfed the city, the campaign is […] The post STMA launches operation
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