Zuma’s corruption trial set to start after delays
The corruption trial of the former South African President Jacob Zuma is due to begin on Wednesday, following multiple delays. The once-celebrated hero of the anti-Apartheid struggle is expected to plead not guilty to charges of fraud and racketeering in a case that dates back to an arms deal in the 1990s. He claims he’s […]
Ghanaian appointed to Universal Health Coverage 2030 Advisory Group
The UN General Assembly has set an ambitious target of achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030. The goal is to ensure that all citizens of the world have access to health services including financial risk protection, access to quality essential healthcare services and access to quality and affordable essential medicines. The Civil Society Engagement Mechanism […]
We’ve packed out of our concessions to avoid harassment – Small scale miners
The Concerned Small Scale Miners Association says its members have packed out of their concessions to avoid harassment by military personnel under the government’s ‘Operation Halt’ exercise. The Association has raised concerns about government’s approach in the fight against illegal mining, claiming that the destruction of mining equipment has affected some of its members who […]
UN pushes for more Covid vaccine supply in Africa
The UN Security Council is calling for more global assistance to expand Covid vaccine access for African countries. A text unanimously adopted by the council noted that Africa had so far received only 2% of the vaccines administered worldwide. It noted that there needed to be “equitable access to quality, safe, efficacious, and affordable Covid-19 […]
Lands Ministry to present proposals for reforms in the mining industry
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources will soon table proposals before Cabinet to reform the country’s mining industry. Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the sector Minister, who said this at a media briefing in Accra on Wednesday, said the reforms would focus on amending the laws regarding the licensing, issuance of permits, sanctioning and enforcement […]
National Chief Imam presents food items, bull to Schools for the Deaf and Blind
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has donated food items to the Akuapem Schools for the Deaf and blind. The items were presented to the schools Wednesday by the National Chief Imam himself, with a powerful delegation which included the Okuapehene, Oseadeyo Kwasi Akuffo III. Before the visits to the schools for the […]
Election 2020 fully funded by government; First in 4th Republic – EC Chair
Election 2020 is the first election to be fully funded by the government since democracy was restored in the country in 1992. It is one election which had no donor funding to support the election management processes, the Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, has disclosed. Disclosing this at the opening ceremony of […]
Let’s commit to tranquility – Peace Council
The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council (NPC), Mr. George Amoh, has asked Ghanaians to commit themselves to maintain the peace of the country. “We cannot afford at this time of our history to allow anything to derail the peace that God has graciously given to us as Ghanaians,” he said. Mr Amoh said […]
Shippers want action against Gulf of Guinea pirates
Around 100 organisations involved in the shipping industry have called for a concerted effort to combat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea where vessels are routinely targeted with crew kidnapped for ransom. Amongst those calling for better cooperation between local and international naval forces are Maersk of Denmark and the Chinese transporter Cosco. It’s not […]
GRA offers tax incentives to businesses
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has rolled out a tax incentive scheme for taxpayers to help cushion businesses and people against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The scheme involves waiving the penalty and the accrued interest on tax arrears for both corporate and individual taxpayers as a motivation for them to regularise their tax obligations during […]
