The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has unveiled a statue of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The statue, gold-plated shows the Asantehene who is also the Chancellor of the school, in a traditional Kente cloth, with what appears to be royal jewelry on his arms and wrists. …
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Be transparent with Ghanaians over true state of the economy – Otumfuo to government
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has implored the government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to be transparent with citizens on issues to do with the economy. According to him, there is a need for the government to come clean on the current state of Ghana’s economy including the recently conducted Domestic Debt …
Read More »Bank of Ghana, Ghana Air Force commission helipad to airlift currencies to Sefwi Boako
Following the accident of a Bank of Ghana Bullion Van in November 2019 at Techiman, in the Bono East Region of Ghana, the Management of the Bank of Ghana established a committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the accident and make recommendations to improve currency movement operations in the country. Amongst other recommendations, …
Read More »I had sleepless nights over exchange rate hikes – Dr Bawumia
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that he suffered sleepless nights when Ghana went through a phase of persistent hikes in exchange rates leading to a rise in the pricing of fuel products. According to the vice president, the situation and the quest to find a workable solution around it left …
Read More »ECG closes down offices nationwide for a month beginning March 20
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that beginning Monday, March 20, 2023, it shall close down all of its offices across the country as it seeks to embark on a nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise. The power distribution company said the exercise which will last for one month period …
Read More »You are practicing investigative terrorism, not journalism – Judge tells Anas Aremeyaw Anas
An Accra High Court has told undercover investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas that what he practices is not investigative journalism, but “investigative terrorism.’’ This was after the court dismissed a GHC25 million defamatory suit the journalist brought against the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong. According to a report by …
Read More »UBA Ruby Account: Enabling Women’s Economic Empowerment
The celebration of women’s month presents yet another opportune time to spark conversations on womens economic empowerment. When women are economically empowered, they are equipped with the education, training, and skills they need to get a job, earn an income and become a life support within their various communities. …
Read More »Roads Committee of Parliament threatens to reject reintroduction of road tolls
Parliament’s Select Committee has issued a number of conditions under which government’s decision to reintroduce road tolls will be accepted. Minister of finance Ken Ofori-Atta in a letter to the Roads Minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta has proposed about 85% increment in previous rates before the suspension of tolling. Speaking to Starr …
Read More »Pay us our 8 months arrears – Rotational Nurses to government
The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association (RNMA) in Ghana are calling on government to pay them their allowances. Rotational Nurses and Midwives are newly qualified health professionals who are obliged do a mandatory one-year national service within the various hospitals across the country. The Rotational Nurses and Midwives number about …
Read More »Private power producers give government 3-week ultimatum to clear about $1.5bn arrears
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has asserted that private power producers who supply more than 50% of the country’s electricity have given government a 3-week ultimatum to start paying its arrears of about $1.5 billion. He noted that the failure of the government to settle its debt will lead …
Read More »Here’s how much you will pay when road and bridge tolls are reintroduced
The Ministry of Finance has made a proposal for new road and bridge tolls across the country. This is ahead of the reintroduction of tolls in the country. In a statement made available via UTV, the Ministry of Finance stated that this is based on Section 6 of Act 1080. …
Read More »US Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Ghana
As part of its efforts to strengthen relations with African nations, US Vice President, Kamala Harris is scheduled to embark on a tour of the continent at the end of March. As contained in a statement by the Press Secretary of the US government, Kirsten Allen, Harris and her husband, …
Read More »No Form 1 student should be turned away for inability to procure items on prospectus – Adutwum
The Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Adutwum, has cautioned the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) and Principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions, against preventing students from reporting to school for their studies due to their inability to procure items on the various prospectus …
Read More »Global Chamber of Business Leaders Enters Into Strategic Partnership with IEFS
Prof. Ho Quoc Nam, Chairman of IEFS (left) and Dejan Stancer, Chairman of GCBL (right) The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) has as part of efforts to open up the world to trade and economic partnerships, entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with one of the leading …
Read More »GRA to complete E-VAT implementation in December 2024
Philip Acquah, an Assistant Commissioner in Charge of VAT Administration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has remarked that migration of businesses unto the E-VAT system is scheduled to end on 31st December 2024. The pilot phase, which started with 50 taxpayers across different sectors, was completed …
Read More »Number Of Hours People Suffering From Diabetes Should Sleep
Given that most bodily functions need glucose for proper functioning, diabetes is a disease that has far-reaching consequences. One of the most significant challenges for a diabetic is learning to control their blood sugar levels. The terrible problems that arise from having a blood sugar level that is consistently greater …
Read More »Economic hardships pushing malnutrition cases – Paediatric Society
The Paediatric Society of Ghana is worried that the current economic hardship is leading to malnutrition in Ghana. According to the group, more people are finding it difficult to eat two square meals a day. “Already, we have an issue with malnutrition because of the current hardships in the country,” …
Read More »Snake bites student of Have Senior Tech Institute while going to prep
A final year Auto Mechanic Student of Have Senior Technical Institute in Afadjato South District of the Volta Region is battling for his life after he was bitten by a snake while going to prep in the evening. The student, named Constant, after being bitten on Saturday, March 11, 2023, …
Read More »Dr. Adutwum to close down non-performing schools
Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has challenged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) and Principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions to improve their educational outcomes or stand the risk of having their institutions closed down. He explained that a school with a …
Read More »International Women’s Day; A Futuristic Perspective on the Gains
The origin For over a century, the world has earmarked 8th March as a day to champion the rights of women and make their demands known. It was sparked by unrest among women in 1908 during which time oppression and inequality had spurred. The following year, 1909, witnessed the …
Read More »Tamale Tech Uni students kick against fees increment, shun Friday lectures
Students of the Tamale Technical University have kicked against a 15 percent increment in their tuition fees by management. According to the students, the increment was done by management without the consent of the Students Representative Council (SRC). The students, in registering their displeasure with the increment boycotted lectures, today, …
Read More »The 4 ‘killer’ reasons for wicked house prices in Ghana
Have you visited Ghanaian real estate classifieds websites Meqasa or JiJi and wondered who exactly buys those houses? You’re not alone. Many listed prices are prohibitive. Even an apartment listed at 50,000 USD is equivalent to over 376,000 Ghana Cedis. Many houses are priced over 500,000 USD which is overly …
Read More »Use of vagina-tightening chemicals is dangerous – IMaH Medical Officer
The use of vagina-tightening chemicals is dangerous and could increase the risk of contracting cervical cancer, Dr. Mrs. Anita Owusu-Afriyie, a Medical Officer at the Oncology Department, International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) has stated and cautioned women. She said most of the vagina wash chemicals were harmful and deprived the reproductive …
Read More »‘Lady Diversity Power’ Book Tops Amazon’s Best-selling List In Record Time
The book which was recently published to highlight the importance of diversity in the workplace has become an Amazon bestseller in record time, taking the number one spot on the best-selling list within just few days of its publication. Titled: ‘Lady Diversity Power: Why Diversity Is The …
Read More »Ghana has the largest Medical Drone Delivery hub in the World – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has lauded his government’s decision to introduce drones in healthcare delivery, positioning the country as the host of the world’s largest medical drone delivery network. President Akufo-Addo said this in the State of the Nation address delivered on March 8, 2023, at the Parliament House, where he …
Read More »UBA Marks Women’s Day with a Talk on Career Growth and personal branding
UBA Ghana hosted a special International Women’s Day event to celebrate and empower the women and reaffirm its mission to champion gender equality across the network of banks. The March 8 event featured two of Ghana’s powerful and renowned speakers: Rev. DR. Joyce Aryee, CEO of Salt & …
Read More »It’s Time To Give Women Top Posts In Multilateral Institutions Like UN, World Bank – Says GCBL Chairman
The Chairman of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL), Dejan Stancer, has called for women around the world to be given top posts in multilateral institutions like the United Nations (UN), the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Bank. Mr. Stancer made the call …
Read More »Most stores at Makola to go online
Makola is an iconic landmark in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. It is the largest and most popular open-air market in the city, with hundreds of vendors offering everything from fresh produce to electronics and more. Recently, the majority of these stores have made the decision to go online, …
Read More »Headmaster and USA based Ghanian present sports wears to Afedzi School
The Twifo Atti-Morkwa 2020 overall district best farmer who double as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Show Bouy’s Farms and Headmaster of Afedzi D/A Primary School in the central region, Mr. Isaac Agyiri popularly known as “Show Boy” has present a set of jerseys, football, captain hand-band etc to …
Read More »How British Airways flight attendant was raped during stopover in Barbados’
British Airways flight attendant ‘is raped during stopover in Barbados’ A flight attendant was allegedly raped in her hotel room in Barbados during a stopover. The stewardess is said to have been drinking with colleagues on the Caribbean island when a man who was known to her joined their group. …
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