Coach Akonnor backs youngster Jamie Leweling to succeed at Black Stars
C.K Akonnor Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars has described Jamie Leweling as a fine talent who has the potential to grow into a big player, hence his invitation to the team. The Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars has described Jamie Leweling as a fine talent […]
Energy Awards: CEO of Bui Power Authority adjudged Energy Personality of the Year as Goil top petroleum sector
The 4th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) has honoured deserving personalities and companies in the country’s energy sector in Accra. At the climax of the event, the Chief Executive of the Bui Power Authority, Mr Fred Oware, took home the prestigious title of Energy Personality of the Year, with Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s Mami Dufie-Ofori claiming […]
Reward systems for information on smuggled fertilizers instituted
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana findings has led to the government initiating a reward system for communities to provide key informant information on smuggled fertilizers. This system is to combat the issues on smuggling that were rampant in the distribution of subsidized fertilizers. Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) in its Monthly Update on […]
Vice President Bawumia to embark on 2-day tour of Western North Region
The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is to embark on a two-day tour of three constituencies in the Western North Region, beginning from Monday, November 2, to Tuesday, November 3. The Vice President would begin his tour by meeting the Regional Executives and Regional communicators at Bibiani in the Bibiani Anwhiaso Bekwai constituency. Information from […]
Two more suspects arrested over MP Ekow Quansah Hayford’s death
Two new arrests have been made in connection with the death of the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman, Mr Ekow Quansah Hayford. This brings the total number of suspects arrested to eight. The two new arrests were disclosed by the prosecution when the case came up for hearing on Friday at an Accra Circuit Court […]
Government cuts 2021 deficit target to 8.3% of GDP
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says government will scale down the earlier projected 2021 fiscal deficit from 9.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 8.3 percent of GDP. This, according to the Minister, reflects expected improved revenues from the anticipated pick-up of economic activities and a more rationalised public expenditure programme in 2021. Mr. Ofori-Atta […]
Government rejects CHASS’ request to review Free SHS Policy
The Ministry of Education has rejected a proposal by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) for a review of the Free SHS policy and allow parents to be levied. At a meeting in Cape Coast Thursday, CHASS proposed a review of the Free SHS policy after three years of its implementation. […]
Ivory Coast Choose Country’s Next President Saturday
Ivory Coast voters will decide Saturday whether President Alassane Ouattara will claim a controversial third term. During his final campaign rally Thursday, Ouattara told thousands of supporters to vote and not allow themselves to be prevented from voting, telling them to protect polling stations. Concerns about election violence have grown in recent weeks following demonstrations […]
Government of Ghana to operate AirtelTigo after transfer of ownership
Discussions for the transfer of AirtelTigo shares to the government of Ghana along with all customers, assets and agreed liabilities are in its advanced stages. The transaction will be concluded by the execution of definitive agreements shortly. The government of Ghana through this transaction, will temporarily operate the national asset in the best interest of […]
Ahmad Ahmad declares intention to seek for another term
Mr. Ahmad Ahmad President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared his intention to vie for another term in the next elections. Mr. Ahmed made his decision known on his official Twitter account on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The 61-year-old extolled his achievements over his four-year-reign and concluded that he would vie for […]
Traditional council for Anum appeals for heroes memorial centre
Acting President of the Anum Traditional Council, Okogyeaman Nenye Anyane, has appealed to government to build a well-equipped memorial centre to honour the memory of the nation’s heroes. He mentioned heroes such as Mrs Theodosia Salome Okoh, the designer of Ghana’s National flag and first female President of the Ghana Hockey Federation and other gallant […]
PPP Flagbearer Brigitte Dzogbenuku tours Accra
The Presidential Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Brigitte Dzogbenuku, is on a campaign tour of the Greater Accra Region. The campaign took her to the Nima, Adabraka and the Kaneshie markets. The traders were excited to see her visiting them to appreciate their daily hustles and share her message with them. Traders at […]
Minister commends President Akufo-Addo for prevailing peace in Northern Region
The Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed has commended the Akufo-Addo led government for measures put in place to ensure that peace prevails in the region. Taking his turn at the Weekly Nation Building Updates held at the Academy of Arts and Sciences in Accra, the Regional Minister said the Northern region has in the past […]
Farmers express interest in cultivation of new soybean variety
Some farmers in the Karaga District of the Northern Region have expressed interest in the cultivation of Favour, a new soybean variety, to enable them to enhance productivity. They said the ‘Favour’ variety would help boost production, improve incomes and ensure food security. The farmers expressed the interest after a tour of an 80-acre soybean […]
