Some Cocoa farmers have warned Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to stay away from Licensing Buying Companies across the country following a directive by COCOBOD to LBCs to desist from providing some incentives to farmers. Days ago, COCOBOD announced it has noted with concern that some LBCs are engaged in unethical …
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Minority to haul Finance Minister, BoG Governor over new currency notes
The Minority Caucus in Parliament on Wednesday served notice to haul Finance Minster Ken Ofori-Atta, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to clarify issues surrounding the issue of higher denomination Ghana Cedi notes. The two are also to clarify government position on Ghana’s commitment to adopt the new …
Read More »Stop asking foolish questions about my personal life – A Plus fires
Musician Kwame A Plus has revealed the reason behind his difficulty with honoring interviews. He believes the more pertinent issues which should be focused on by journalists are shoved aside while questions about the personal lives of the individuals being interviewed are put on the spot. A Plus is certain …
Read More »GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT declare strike over delay in releasing their arrears
Three Teacher Unions — the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) have declared a strike. The nationwide industrial action is expected to take effect from Monday, December 9, 2019. According to them, checks have revealed that …
Read More »E/R: Rainstorm rips off classrooms, one dead in Asene Manso
One person has died at Nyame Nti, a farming community in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern region after a heavy rainstorm. The rainstorm also ripped off three classrooms of Nyame Nti M/A School displacing dozens of school children and their teachers now studying under trees. Also affected …
Read More »Woman jailed for stabbing boyfriend, arson
The Bekwai Circuit Court has slapped a jail term on a jealous woman who stabbed her boyfriend with a broken bottle and then set his room ablaze. Rose Antwiwaa, 24, hairdresser, was convicted of unlawfully causing harm to Patrick Opoku, with the use of a weapon, contrary to section 69 …
Read More »Teachers declare strike
Ghana’s major teacher unions – GNAT, NAGRAT and CCT-G – have declared a nationwide strike, beginning Monday, December 9. This was made known to journalists at a joint press conference held on Thursday, December 5. More to follow. . . Source: 3news.com
Read More »I want a tall man like John Dumelo – Adwoa Smart
Adwoa Smart has told the world the kind of man she wants to be with. The diminutive Ghanaian actress during an interview on Okay FM has stated that she has an eye for tall men who are fair in complexion. Adwoa Smart explained that because of her stature, she prefers …
Read More »Man, 22, drowns in 1D1F dam
A 22-year-old Fulani herdsman identified as Garba Mamadu has reportedly drowned in an uncompleted one village, one dam project site at Sori No1, a community in the West Gonja district of the Savannah region. Reports indicate that, the deceased drowned in an attempt to swim to the other side of …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan entertains NorthEast United teammates with Bob Marley’s song
Black Stars general captain, Asamoah Gyan has taken his joyful social lifestyle to his new club in India as he was seen in a video composing a remix version of one of Bob Marley’s song. In a video, Baby Jet as affectionately called can be seen doing a remix of …
Read More »Man, 22, drowns in 1D1F dam
A 22-year-old Fulani herdsman identified as Garba Mamadu has reportedly drowned in an uncompleted one village, one dam project site at Sori No1, a community in the West Gonja district of the Savannah region. Reports indicate that, the deceased drowned in an attempt to swim to the other side of …
Read More »Bullshit, Foolish man – Abu Jinapor openly insults former Minister
Deputy Chief of Staff, Samuel Abu Jinapor last weekend lost his cool and openly insulted the former Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru-Limuna at the Damba Festival in Buipe in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region. Abu Jinapor according to MyNewsGh.com’s reporters who covered the event was quoted …
Read More »Kuwait bans the hiring of Ghanaian domestic workers
The Kuwaiti has banned the hiring of domestic workers from Ghana and 24 other African countries including Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Gambia among others. This is according to a list issued by the Interior Ministry’s General Directorate of Residency, Kuwaiti news outlet Mubasher reported. In 2016, Kuwait’s Interior Ministry had reportedly …
Read More »Man arrested for calling a telecom company 24,000 times to complain
A 71-year-old man who allegedly made 24,000 toll-free calls to a telecoms provider to complain that the company had violated his contract has been arrested by police in Japan. The man, identified as Akitoshi Okamoto, was taken into police custody on November 26 on suspicion of “fraudulent obstruction of business,” …
Read More »Registrar General Department set to begin beneficial ownership data collection
The Registrar General Department (RGD) will soon communicate timelines for all companies to begin collecting beneficial ownership data of its members and subsequently submit them to the RGD for updating of its electronic registry. Currently, the upgrade of an electronic registrar system is at an advanced stage of completion to …
Read More »Parliament summons 2 ministers over sanitation off-taker agreement
Parliament has summoned two ministers to appear before the House not later than December 10 to brief members of parliament on what is accounting for delays in signing off-taker agreements with waste management companies in the country. They are Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah and Minister …
Read More »Alfred Duncan considering Sassuolo exit
Reports in Italy suggest that Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan is weighing up his options ahead of the January transfer window. The 26-year old has seen limited playing time with Italian Serie A outfit Sassuolo since his return from earlier in the season could look elsewhere for more game time given …
Read More »Ghana is proud of you- Atsu celebrates Essien
Newcastle United star Christian Atsu was on Tuesday full of praise for Ghana international Michael Essien on his birthday. As tributes and praises poured in from current and former footballers for the ex-Chelsea midfielder, Atsu could not help but heap praises on the man regarded as one of the very …
Read More »Network International Report Identifies Inflection Point for Payment Acceptance in Africa
Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has published research highlighting the key trends putting Payment Acceptance at an inflection point of growth in Africa. The report further builds on its findings by outlining strategic opportunities for banks in the region. The White …
Read More »Dong Bortey, 37, reveals signing for Great Olympics
Former Hearts of Oak star Bernard Dong Bortey has revealed that he has signed for Great Olympics ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season. “Yes, I am [Great] Olympics player and ready to play for them, watch out for New Don Bortey,” the veteran attacker is reported by Footballmadeinghana.com …
Read More »Bad news for Ghana as CAF prunes nominee lists for 2019 African Footballer of the Year awards
Ghana’s Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew and Elizabeth Addo have fallen out of contention for individual honours at the 2019 Caf Awards Gala. As Caf announced a shortlist of players in contention for awards, Black Stars duo Partey and Ayew failed to make the final 10-man shortlist for the African Footballer …
Read More »Why many Ghanaian coaches like oil and toilet
Former Asante Kotoko coach, Isaac Opeele Boateng, has admitted that some coaches in Africa and for that matter, Ghana don’t believe in football tactics. According to the CAF license ‘A’ holder, pastors, soothsayers and Malams take centre stage during football matches. “I coached a team in Ghana here; we rubbed …
Read More »Pastor’s wife stripped naked by church ushers
A pastor’s wife has reportedly been stripped naked by church ushers during an altercation over the weekend. The victim, Salomey Sweetie Bensah, was humiliated after she stormed the Penile Word Ministry and attempted to prevent her husband from marrying a prophetess. This unfortunate incident happened at Kasoa Samanhyia in the …
Read More »21 Western Togolanders arrested at FM station over planned demonstration in Ho
Twenty-One (21) Western Togolanders who converged at a local radio station at Ho in the Volta Region to demonstrate against the arrest and prosecution of their leaders have been picked up, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed. A statement from the Volta Regional Police Command confirming the arrest of the suspects who are …
Read More »Ignore Mahama’s bogus accusations – Zongo Ministry
The Ministry of Inner City and Zongo Development says it is appalled by statements made by the National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Mahama suggesting that it was misappropriating the Zongo development fund. The Ministry said the fund was being used for many developmental projects in various Zongo communities and not …
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