Morocco 2022: Zambia Dig Deep to Win against Tunisia
By: Akosua Adjei Amid an avalanche of rumours surrounding the exclusion of their captain Barbara Banda from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Copper Queens of Zambia left it late to breathe a sigh of relief in injury time to record their first win in the tournament. A game full of drama, was served […]
Government declares Monday, July 11, as public holiday
By: Seli Baisie Government has declared Monday, July 11, as a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. Eid al-Adha is a ‘festival of sacrifice’ and is one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha festival is to commemorate prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered […]
Former toll workers petition President over lost jobs
The Toll Workers of Ghana on July 5 petitioned Parliament and appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to pay members their six months salary arrears and restore them to their previous jobs. The association said returning to work would restore the fundamental human right of members to decent work, enable them to live in […]
MOFA to set up food retail centers to halt rising food prices
By: Austin Agyenim Boateng The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) plans to set up food retail centers in the food hub towns across the country to mitigate the hike in food prices. According to the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, most middlemen go to the farm gates for farm produce […]
NIA sets records straight on cards left to rot in office
The National Identification Authority, NIA, says its attention has been drawn to a video in circulation on social media about some Ghana cards allegedly left to rot at its office in Sowutuom, Accra. It says the cards with 2D-Barcode were printed between 2008 and 2014, but were never issued to Ghanaians and have been kept […]
Japan International Cooperation Agency partners GES for better educational outcomes
Government has requested the Japanese government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, for technical collaboration for better educational outcomes. In response to the request, the Community Participation in Sustainable School, COMPASS, is working with the Ghana Education Service to improve students learning outcomes by Strengthening Community based school management. At a stakeholders’ workshop in […]
Economic Management Team has competencies to handle difficulties of today- Oppong Nkrumah
By Seli Baisie The Economic Management Team under the NPP Administration has the competencies to handle the difficulties of today in the midst of the twin global crisis and will help restore the country back to growth, Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said. According to him, the administration is competent in steering the country’s […]
Having a big stomach is not life-threatening- Plastic Surgeon consultant
By Nana Ama Gyapong Dr Kwame Abrokwaa- Yankyera, a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Chairman and Lead Surgeon at Graft Foundation has explained that having a big tummy is not life-threatening but some bigger ones may cause one to lose their life. He made this revelation on GTV’s Breakfast Show. “Recently, a lady who has a flat […]
IMF bailout will restore market confidence – Centre for Social Justice
By: William Owusu Boateng The Centre for Social Justice, CSJ, has welcomed government’s decision to commence formal engagements with the IMF to restore market confidence and help the country surmount current debt challenges. CSJ urged government to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the country’s existing debt, proactively approach the IMF with a realistic programme and […]
World Bank Group expresses confidence in Ghana’s economy, despite challenges
The World Bank Group has expressed confidence in the leadership of President Akufo-Addo to turn things around despite the current micro-fiscal challenges. Speaking in Accra at the Launch of SME grant, its Country Director, Pierre Laporte said Ghana holds huge potential to become the leader of effective development in Africa. Mr. Laporte said despite the […]
CPP chastises government for seeking IMF intervention
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has described government going to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support as a lazy approach. For the CPP, the move is a short-term measure that cannot redeem the county’s damaged economy. In a statement the Party says having gone to the IMF for a bailout 17 times, the current […]
Dr Bawumia to speak on IMF decision at July 14 event
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is expected to speak on Ghana’s decision to go to the International Monetary Fund, IMF, during the official launch of the collaboration between Accra Business School and South East Technological University, Ireland. The event is expected to take place in Accra on Thursday July 14. An IMF staff team, led by Carlo […]
Nurses, midwives union back teachers strike with their own demand for COLA
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, GRNMA, has also joined teacher Unions to call for payment of twenty percent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). According to the Association, the plight of Ghanaian nurses and midwives is worsening each day due to rapid increases in the prices of goods and services across the country. Speaking […]
Bishop Herman College students appeal for potable water, better toilet facilities
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi Students of the Bishop Herman College in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region have appealed to government and other relevant authorities to provide them with adequate toilet facilities and access to potable water. Some form 3 students told GBC News that they have resorted to defecating in the open since they […]
