Winneba Sports College will be modernised into a sports university – Kofi Adams
By Kwame Bediako Hon. Kofi Adams, the Minister-designate for Sports & Recreation, has revealed his plans to upgrade the Winneba Sports College and transform it into a sports university. During his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 30, 2025, Adams emphasized the urgent need to improve the quality of pitches at the […]
We will do a proper SIM re-registration again – Sam George
By Ashiadey Dotse Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced plans for a new SIM card re-registration exercise under the Mahama administration. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, Mr. George assured Ghanaians that the upcoming re-registration process would be easier and stress-free compared to the previous one. […]
I will work with FWSC to Boost Productivity and Employment-Dr. Rashid Pelpuo
By Doreen Ampofo Dr. Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, the Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, has indicated his commitment to work with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to ensure that the productivity of workers matches with their earnings. The Minister designate said this when he appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament today, January 30, […]
Plane Crash in South Sudan Claims 20 Lives
By Sarah Baafi A tragic plane crash in South Sudan has claimed the lives of 20 oil workers, with only one survivor reported. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from an oilfield airstrip in Unity State on January 29, 2025, as the aircraft was en route to the capital, Juba. The Beechcraft 1900D aircraft, operated […]
Anas to Testify Unmasked in Nyantakyi’s Trial
By Sarah Baafi In a landmark ruling delivered on January 30, 2025, the Court of Appeal has ordered investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas to testify without his trademark mask in the ongoing corruption trial involving former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kwesi Nyantakyi. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the high-profile case that has gripped the nation since […]
American Airlines Flight Collides with U.S. Army Helicopter
By Sarah Baafi A devastating accident unfolded on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines regional jet collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The crash resulted in both aircraft plummeting into the icy waters of the Potomac River, leading to a massive search and rescue operation. […]
Labour Minister Designate Pledges Calm, Collaborative Approach to Labour Disputes
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has outlined his vision for addressing the persistent labour disputes and agitations that have long plagued Ghana’s labour sector. During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30, Dr. Pelpuo emphasized the need for a calm, […]
Congo’s President Snubs Peace Talks as Goma Crisis Intensify
By Sarah Baafi The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi has decided to skip peace talks aimed at addressing the escalating crisis in Goma, a city under siege by M23 rebels. This decision comes amidst intense fighting that has resulted in significant casualties and displacement. The talks, initiated by Kenyan President William Ruto, were […]
Appointments Committee to Vet Sam George, Ablakwa, Kofi Adams and Five Others
By Rebecca Ampah The Appointments Committee of Ghana’s parliament is set to vet ministerial nominees today, 30th January,2025. Among those scheduled for vetting are Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, MP and Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment; Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP and Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology; Samuel Nartey George, […]
President Mahama to swear in Constitutional Review Committee today
By Seth Eyiah President Mahama will this afternoon swear-in the eight-member Constitutional Review Committee announced 11 days ago at the Jubilee House in Accra. This is in fulfilment of President Mahama’s promise to see through the implementation of the Constitutional Review Process. Members of the committee are Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh – Chairman, Justice Sophia […]
Government proposes a new approach for the construction of Pwalugu Dam, existing contract to be terminated
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans to terminate the existing contract for the construction of the Pwalugu Dam. According to the Food and Agriculture Minister, there is an urgent need for a fresh approach to be adopted to ensure the project’s completion. The Pwalugu multipurpose dam project, initiated […]
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Tighten Grip on Goma
By Sarah Baafi The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing a dramatic rise in violence as the March 23 rebel which is known as the M23 has captured Goma, a city in the region . This takeover, which occurred on January 26, marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict, with M23 asserting control […]
Vanuatu Trade Commission Delegation Engages with Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament.
By Rukayatu Musah A delegation from the Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana, led by the Trade Commissioner to Ghana, Prof. Hugh Keku Aryee, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, at the Speaker’s Conference Hall. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Ghana and Vanuatu, with discussions revolving […]
Ghana’s Rice sector receives boost as Ghanaian Stakeholders Study Advanced Rice Technology in Côte d’Ivoire
Issued By:Carl Makafui AcolatseNational Project Coordinator,UNIDO TCS-DAI,Accra, Ghana A delegation of Ghanaian rice value chain stakeholders have successfully completed a study tour to the Africa Rice Research Center in M’bé, Côte d’Ivoire, aimed at strengthening technological innovation and quality control systems in Ghana’s rice sector.This is an initiative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), […]
