Tertiary institutions warned against transactions outside GIFMIS
The Acting Controller and Accountant General Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, has cautioned that, it is an offence against the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (PFM Act 926) for any Tertiary Institution in the country to continue to undertake any financial transaction outside the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). He said the time has therefore come […]
Ashaiman NDC parliamentary candidate dies 2weeks into primaries
A National Democratic Congress. (NDC), parliamentary aspirant in the Ashaiman Constituency, Emmanuel Max-Voy, is reported dead on Sunday, bearly two weeks to the party’s parliamentary primaries. The late Max-Voy, also known as Martin Luther, was the proprietor of the Martin Luther King School in Ashaiman and a business man. He was the only contender of […]
News Commentary entreats present generation to serve Ghana dispassionately
News Commentary celebrates the founding fathers of Ghana and entreats present generation to serve the country passionately with great selflessness and devotion to national duty. The nation Ghana as known today was established and guided by past national leaders whose patriotic spirit encouraged them to fight for the good of the country. Political independence did […]
05-08-19 EDITORIALS
The two national dailies, the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times both discuss the celebration of August 4 as Founders Day. The Graphic backs the message by President Akuffo Addo on the rational behind the Founders Day celebrations saying the day is not meant for a certain political party or a section of society. The paper […]
“Teknokrats” must help government to arrive at viable factories of 1D1F Policy
“Teknokrats” have been urged to bring their research expertise, knowledge and support to bear on the government’s flagship industrialisation policy of One District, One Factory (1D1F) to accelerate industrial growth in the country. “Tecknocrat” is the name given to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) alumni. According to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]
African Governors commit to pursuing macroeconomic frameworks
African Governors at the end of a two-day meeting have committed to pursuing appropriate macroeconomic frameworks, policies and reforms that support a conducive environment for private investment, women empowerment and inclusive sustainable growth. They called on the Bretton Woods Institutions (BWIs) to support reforms and investments to foster private sector development and facilitate entrepreneurship and […]
Armenia and ECA sign MoU to advance Africa’s smart development
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Armenia recently signed a memorandum that seeks to unite efforts of the ECA and the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) in advancing the smart development concept to help Africa in implementing Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and Africa’s Agenda 2063. Acting Director of the Publication, Conference, Knowledge […]
Youth critical to attainment of SDGs says ECA’s Chinganya
Africa’s youth are an important vehicle that should be harnessed to ensure the continent achieves sustainable development, says Director of the Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) African Centre for Statistics, Oliver Chinganya. Speaking at the beginning of a life skills training program for the youth in Ethiopia, Mr. Chinganya, who is also Officer in Charge […]
UN rolls out Zimbabwe road safety performance review in bid to reduce carnage
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is working with Zimbabwe to see how they can significantly reduce road casualties in the southern African nation so it can serve as an example for the rest of the region. A team from the UN is in the country to review and assess the country’s performance […]
President Trump condemns US mass shooting amid criticism
President Donald Trump has said “hate has no place” in the US after 29 people were killed in two mass shootings over the weekend, amid accusations that he bears some responsibility. An attack on a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, left 20 dead, while nine died in a shooting in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Trump […]
