The Minority in Parliament has come by indisputable evidence that exposes a blatant lie peddled by the Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, about Ghana’s 2023/24 cocoa forward sales. Read the full statement below; PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release 21st November, 2023. COCOBOD CEO LIED OVER COCOA …
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UBA Cements Leadership Status, Crowned African Champion of the Year 2023
Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the African Champion of the Year 2023 at the just concluded Africa Financial Industry Summit, held in Lome, Togo. The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS), organized by Jeune Media Group, publishers of pan-African publications, Jeune Afrique …
Read More »Fintech for Good: New Innovative Payments Platform Fils to Transform the World of ESG
Nameer Khan, Founder Fils is a first of its kind infrastructure that is powering sustainable action with an API that seamlessly connects digital payments infrastructure, bringing individual, corporates and impact projects together. This is a B2B2C which will make it easier for businesses to act on the core values …
Read More »UBA offers a massive 10% Interest in Super Savings Promo – A Novel Initiative in the Industry
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd has taken a groundbreaking step in the banking industry by launching the Super Savings Promo, an initiative that offers an impressive 10% interest rate on savings. The promo will run from November 2023 through to February 2024. The …
Read More »KATH Breast cancer treatment department has no mammogram machine for the past 18 years – CEO
The Chief Executive Officer for the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Professor Addai Mensah has revealed that the referral facility has had no functioning mammogram machine in the last 18 years. “Breast cancer, as common as it is so far as the cancers are concerned, over …
Read More »Solar Africa Condenms Detractors of Africas Largest Salt Mine, Electrochem Ghana Limited
Solar Africa, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) has learnt with dismay, the absolute machinations and sheer sabotage of all efforts of McDan Group of Companies and its subsidiary, Electrochem Gh. salt mining company who have been legally authorized for the mining of salt in the Ada Songhor Lagoon for …
Read More »United Bank for Africa and Saudi EXIM Bank Partner to Enhance Business Relations and Export Growth
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM), a premier export credit agency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have announced a partnership aimed at strengthening business growth and enhancing economic cooperation between their economies. To this end, both institutions …
Read More »LETS BE ABREAST WITH POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATIC CHANGE TO SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT
Minister of employment and labour relations Hon Ignatius Baafour Awuah has said it is critical for Ghanaians to become abreast of happenings in climatic change, associated policy and measures, so that we will be well informed about implications with some of the choices we made particularly with the …
Read More »Mahama Promises to Cancel Teacher Licensure exams in the Next NDC Administration
Former President and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), H.E John Dramani Mahama, has promised to scrap the teacher licensure exams if elected as President again. According to him, the teacher certification programme is entirely needless,adding that the rationale behind its introduction was an attempt to deny most …
Read More »CEO of GIFEC Commends Government for Unprecedented Investment in Information Technology
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication, Prince Owusu Sefa, has expressed his commendations to the Akufo-Addo government for making massive financial investments in ensuring the proliferation of Information and Communications Technology education across all communities in Ghana. Speaking at the commissioning of an …
Read More »A provision of GH¢4 billion was made in the 2024 Budget to address the National Investment Bank
A provision of GH¢4 billion was made in the 2024 Budget to address the National Investment Bank (NIB), GH¢4 billion provision has been made by the government in the 2024 Budget to address the National Investment Bank (NIB), “Mr. Speaker, in addition, a provision of GH¢4 billion has been made …
Read More »Akosombo Dam spillage, GH¢220m allocated to provide relief support to victims in the 2024 budget
The government, as part of the 2024 budget, has earmarked GH¢220 million to aid relief efforts for communities impacted by the Akosombo Dam spillage floods. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta disclosed this information during the budget presentation on Wednesday, November 15. He further mentioned that additional resources would be allocated …
Read More »Solar Africa Condenms Detractors of Africas Largest Salt Mine, Electrochem Ghana Limited
Solar Africa, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) has learnt with dismay, the absolute machinations and sheer sabotage of all efforts of McDan Group of Companies and its subsidiary, Electrochem Gh. salt mining company who have been legally authorized for the mining of salt in the Ada Songhor Lagoon for …
Read More »GMA called on the government to improve working conditions for doctors in the country
The government has been encouraged to improve the working conditions of its members by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA). When this is finished, the GMA claims that it will meet the standards for their position. Additionally, it has demanded that the government guarantee their safety and well-being both before …
Read More »CSOs appeals to the government to scrap taxes on sanitary pads in the 2024 budget
The Ghana Civil Society Organisation (CSO) platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has appealed to the government to remove taxes on sanitary pads to enhance menstrual hygiene and quality of life for all women in Ghana, especially young girls in schools. This would eliminate school absenteeism associated with the …
Read More »ROPEC GHANA Private Schools to hold 2023 Summit in Kumasi
The Royal Priesthood Educational Consult (ROPEC GHANA), a private organisation that runs special consultation services for private schools in Ghana is set to hold the 2023 Summit in the Ashanti region of Ghana. ROPEC Ghana this year’s forthcoming Summit is dubbed ” Transformation of Private Schools, through National Dialogue; The …
Read More »Public Sector Workers to enjoy 23% Salary Increment Effective 2024, Govt announced
The government has approved a 23% increment in the base pay within the Single Spine Salary Structure for all public sector workers. This decision follows extensive negotiations with Organized Labour. Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, announced that the adjustment will be effective from January 1, …
Read More »Midwives and Nurses urged to provide patients with improved quality healthcare – ODA CHNTS’S PRINCIPAL
The Principal of the Akim Oda Community Health Nurses Training School in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern region, Mr. Jones Abeka-Baah, has urged nurses to show empathy for the sick to aid their speedy recovery. According to him, nurses needed to treat patients with dignity and respect, …
Read More »Navigating the Crypto Waters, a Beginner’s Guide to Signing Up
You’ve heard the terms so many times: “Bitcoin”, “Blockchain”, “Crypto”. And maybe you’ve wondered, how can you begin your journey into understanding cryptocurrencies with the aim of becoming well-versed in the field without feeling too overwhelmed? Here are a few steps to follow as you make your entrance …
Read More »2024 budget must include provision of textbooks in basic schools- Kofi Asare
Mr Kofi Asare who is the Executive Director of the Africa Education Watch, has indicated that, 2024 budget statement to be read by the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta must see the need providing textbook in junior high schools. Mr Asare disclosed that some basic schools in the country are lacking textbooks to make teaching and learning profitable, …
Read More »Financing of Basic Education is not the responsibility of government alone- Prof.Fletcher
A Professor at the University of Ghana, Jonathan Fletcher, has said that he disclosed that financing of education should be all hands on deck affairs and not the responsibility of government alone. He adds that in order to achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goal (SGD) which states that “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and …
Read More »GH¢4m has been Approved by the Government To Clear Korle-Bu Renal Unit’s Debt
The government has announced that the Finance Ministry has approved GH¢4 million to help clear the outstanding debt of the renal unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The outpatient department of the renal unit was closed down in May 2023 due to debt, leading to the death of 19 …
Read More »Free SHS policy without basic infrastructure is bogus-Dr Adu Sarkodie
A renowned Lecturer at the Department of Economics of the University of Ghana has said the flagship SHS policy without adequate infrastructure is not free education. Dr Sarkodie proposed that the current Free SHS education policy ought be reviewed to cater the need of quality, equity, inclusivity, among others. In his view.without the aforementioned ingredients,one cannot say …
Read More »John Mahama is now a Saint due to Akufo-Addo’s bad governance- Arthur K
A stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Kobina Arthur Kennedy has indicated that the party has alot do going into 2024 general elections. According to him, it has been a normal thread in the fourth Republic of Ghana to change government every 8 years. He said, John Mahama’s dead political …
Read More »Dr Bawumia is a theoretical Economist- Ricketts-Hagan
The Cape Coast South Member of Parliament for the National Democratic Congress Patriotic Party (NDC),Hon.Kweku Rickette Hagan has slammed the Vice President of Ghana ,Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his failure to manage the economy of Ghana,describing him as a “theoretical economist.” In his view, Dr Bawumia who was seen in …
Read More »Babdaman Islamic School gets Desktop Computers from their DCE.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Banda, in the Bono region, Hon. Akone Emmanuel, has presented 10 desktop computers, a projector, and 2 ceiling fans to the Bandaman Islamic School at Banda Kanka Saase, a suburb of Banda Ahenkro. The gesture was to enhance teaching and learning of ICT …
Read More »GBfoods Celebrates 50 Years of Impactful Growth in Africa
GBfoods, Africa’ a major player in culinary solutions and producers of tasty, nutritious and healthy brands like Gino, Pomo, Bama, Jumbo, and Jago have marked a significant milestone with the celebration of their 50th anniversary in Africa. The celebration held in Accra showcased GBfoods deep-rooted commitment to the continent, …
Read More »Cassava Network CEO Mouloukou Sanoh Steps Down to Launch Mansa – a Financing Fintech for African Businesses
Cassava Network, one of Africa’s most progressive Web3 platforms specialising in rewards, entertainment, and arts, today announced that CEO Mouloukou Sanoh has stepped down to launch Mansa, a new fintech for African businesses. Mouloukou’s departure comes after a transformative year leading the company. His leadership laid …
Read More »Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital reopens renal Unit but authorities threatens to close it again if….
Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has finally heed to the cry of the public to reopened the Renal Dialysis Unit to out-patients following the Health minister’s directive. The Unit was closed down in May for partial rehabilitation only to be reopened to patients at a very exorbitant price. …
Read More »Bawumia, Mahama, 2024 Contest: Residents of Dormaa Central Municipality Shared Opinion
Residents within Dormaa Central municipality in the Bono region have expressed concern over who win the 2024 general elections between NPP’s Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia and the presidential candidate for NDC John Dramani Mahama as they battle each other on Dec 7, 2023. In an interview with the residents, …
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