Thousands of children in Volta Region miss critical vaccinations, health officials raise alarm
By: Jones Anlimah Health officials in the Volta are alarmed about the significant number of children who missed critical vaccinations in the first half of the year. Figures from the Volta Regional Health Directorate indicate that 7,865 children did not receive the Penta 3 vaccine, while 9,459 children missed the Measles/Rubella 2 vaccination in the […]
Play your role effectively to ensure peaceful elections – EC advised
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Koforidua Area Superintendent of the Apostolic Church, Ghana, Apostle Precious Emmanuel Adade has urged politicians and the Electoral Commission to play their role effectively as it is expected of them before, during and after this year’s election. This, Apostle Adade said, will help sustain the peace that the country has […]
Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo signs Presidential Compact on WASH
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, yesterday affirmed the government’s commitment to improving public health, increasing climate resilience and ensuring that hard to reach communities have access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services by signing a Presidential Compact on Water and Sanitation. The compact seeks to enhance political prioritisation and commitment; […]
National Peace Council hopeful of transparent elections
The National Peace Council has expressed the hope that the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections this year would be transparent and successful considering the quality assurance system in place by the Electoral Commission. The Council is however urging the political parties to cooperate with the EC to clean the Voters Register to ensure credible […]
Mahama expresses concern about accuracy of voters register
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has expressed serious concerns about the accuracy of the voters register set to be used in the upcoming December 7 general election. His remarks come in the wake of the Electoral Commission’s seven-day Voter Exhibition exercise, which concluded on Tuesday, August 27th. Mr. Mahama pointed […]
CPP to elect flagbearer on September 4
The Convention People’s Party, CPP, has set Wednesday 4th September to elect its flagbearer for the December 7 general election. This decision was reached at the party’s emergency National Executive Council meeting in Kumasi. The main purpose of the emergency National Executive Council meeting of the Convention People’s Party, CPP in Kumasi was to agree […]
Media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion – Liza M. Steger
By: Joyce Adjei Tawiah The Regional Engagement Specialist at the US Embassy, Liza M. Steger, has highlighted the media’s vital role in shaping public opinion and impacting the electoral process. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement dubbed “Journalists for Peaceful Discourse” project, organized by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in collaboration with the US Embassy, on […]
2024 IDEC: President Akufo-Addo calls for comprehensive strategy to address security challenges in Africa
By: Bright Ntramah President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for a comprehensive strategy to address the diverse security challenges facing Africa. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Second International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) 2024, held at the Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters, President Nana Addo outlined seven strategies to enhance regional mechanisms for addressing contemporary security […]
GHC16.47 million Volta Regional Audit Service Office Complex Inaugurated
By: Jones Anlimah Efforts to strengthen public sector accountability and transparency in the Volta region has been given a major boost. This follows the inauguration of state-of-the-art Volta regional Audit Office Complex at a cost of 16.47 million Ghana cedis at Ho, in the Volta region. The facility is part of a broader initiative to […]
Government plans to extend Kasoa-Winneba highway project beyond its endpoint – Finance Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, says government is thinking of extending the construction of the Kasoa-Winneba highway beyond Winneba which was the original planned endpoint. The Finance Minister stressed that the potential extension of the project is being considered due to the highway’s strategic importance, as it connects to […]
Three persons arrested over East Legon robbery
The Ghana Police Service has successfully apprehended three individuals in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at East Legon in Accra on August 18, 2024. The arrests were made possible through an intelligence-led operation, which involved a series of coordinated police actions. The suspects, identified as Isaac Brena Eshun, Peter Amuzu, and Ibrahim Mohammed, […]
National transport and electric vehicle policies dissemination workshop held in Ho
By: Jones Anlimah The Ministry of Roads and Transport has organized a dissemination workshop in Ho in the Volta region to discuss and promote the revised National Transport Policy and the newly introduced National Electric Vehicle Policy. The event, which brought together key stakeholders from various sectors, focused on implementation strategies for the two policy […]
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister pays working visit to Pacific Islands
By Hannah Dadzie The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, is on an official visit to the Pacific Islands where she is participating in the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (53PIFLM) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga which is being held from 26th to 30th August, 2024. The 53PIFLM is being held under […]
SA billionaire Johann Rupert overtakes Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest man
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest person, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Mr Rupert controls Richemont, one of the world’s largest luxury goods firms, which owns brands like Cartier and Montblanc. His net worth has surged by $1.9bn to $14.3bn, placing him at […]
