Economic, infrastructural and social development are pillars of growth – Dr. Nii Moi Thompson
The former Director General of the National Development Planning Commission NDPC, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has identified economic, infrastructural and social development as the pillars of growth in the local governance system. At a round-table on reformed decentralised local governance system in the post election of MMDS in Accra, Dr Nii Moi Thompson noted that […]
AG. Domelevo urges contractors to give gov't value for money
The Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo has warned contractors working on government projects to ensure contracts are executed according to specifications or risk being surcharged. He said he will not hesitate to recommend sanctions to government against contractors who try to short change the system. Mr Domelevo said this when he led a team to […]
US revokes visa of International Criminal Court prosecutor
The US has revoked the entry visa for the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda. The decision is thought to be the US response to Ms Bensouda’s investigation into possible war crimes by American forces and their allies in Afghanistan. The US secretary of state had warned the US might refuse or […]
Ghana Manganese Company ordered to mine within 5 million metric tonnes
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh has directed Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) not to mine beyond 5 million metric tonnes until ongoing audit of their operations are concluded. He said the company risk incurring the wrath of government if it goes ahead to mine beyond the 5 million metric tonnes. The Minister said […]