Author: Richmond Mortty Bediako

Government to train 30,000 SMEs in tourism – Dr Awal

Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal says government will soon train about 30,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector. He said the Ministry would also allocate GH¢120 million as seed capital to equip and help them grow. Dr Awal was addressing the 3rd edition of the Africa Youth […]

NSRA debunks reports Accra-Cape Coast Road deadliest Highway in Africa

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has debunked reports in the media that the Accra-Cape Coast highway is the deadliest highway in Africa. It said available national data on road traffic crashes updated since 1991 did not mirror the Accra-Cape Coast Road or the Central Region as the most accident-prone road/region in Ghana. The Authority […]

Ghana Stock Exchange posts solid performance despite COVID-19

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) posted solid financial performance in 2020 despite the devastating effects of COVID-19 that disrupted many economies around the world. The Exchange recorded a net profit of GH¢23.46 million, the highest in the history of the Exchange, compared to GH¢8.43 million in 2019. The Chairman of the GSE Council, Mr Anselm […]

25 Districts get priority in census mop up exercise

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has named 25 districts for priority interventions in its mop-up exercise following the extension of the 2021 Population and Housing Census to July 30, this year. The districts are in the Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern and Volta regions. “In view of the uncompromising goal of counting everyone, the data […]

Reduce salaries of the Article 71 officeholders

Some Public sector workers in Tema on have called for rapid review downward of the salaries and emoluments of Article 71 Office Holders to reflect the current economic situation in the country. They argued that “the current state of the economy given COVID-19 challenges makes it appropriate to call on Article 71 Office Holders to […]

Majority Leader urges bipartisan review of Petroleum Act

The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called for a bipartisan review of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2011 (Act 815). He said the PRMA, which was passed in 2011, had not been able to effectively serve its purpose, and it was therefore important for Parliament to carry out a review of the […]

Leaders of the country urged to pray

The chief of Amanase zongo community in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, has urged those appointed to high positions to go on their knees to enable Allah to shower blessings on the country. Chief Allassan Hudu said those elected or appointed to responsible positions, needed prayers and peace to enable them focus their […]

FDA embarks on blood donation exercise to restock the National Blood Bank

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has embarked on a national voluntary blood donation exercise to help restock the National Blood Bank. The exercise, which was undertaken in collaboration with the National Blood Donation Association, Ghana (NABDAG), was on the theme: “Donate blood, Save a Life,” and part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.Mrs Delese Mimi […]

Police embark on project to enforce discipline on roads

The Police have launched a project seeking to ensure strict adherence to motor traffic rules and regulations in the Ashanti Region. Dubbed ‘Operation discipline on our roads’, the project is in line with efforts by the Regional Police Command to minimise road accidents, resulting from indiscipline on the part of drivers, motor riders, pedestrians and […]

South Africa to destroy recovered looted goods

The South African authorities will destroy all recovered looted goods once they have been used as evidence in criminal cases, a minister has said. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the acting minister in the presidency, said the police were conducting home searches in a bid to recover stolen items. People have also been asked to voluntarily surrender them. […]

Ghana’s Economy expected to grow by 4.7 percent in 2021 – IMF

The International Monetary Fund IMF has projected 4.7 percent economic growth rebound in 2021 for Ghana in its 2021 Executive Board Consultation with Ghana. In an article publish on July, 19, 2021, IMF indicates that, the government response helped contain the pandemic and support the economy. According to IMF “An economic recovery is underway. Growth […]

Referee and MC for Hearts Of Oak VS Liberty week 33 game charge for misconduct

For delaying the start of Premier League Matchday 33 game between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Liberty Professionals FC at the Accra Sports Stadium, Referee Obed Kwegyah Danquah and Match Commissioner, Onesimus Nii Adjiri Barnor, have been charged by the Prosecutor of the Association. In the said game, the Match Officials failed to start […]

AfCFTA to honour former Niger President with a statue

The former President of Niger, His Excellency Mahamadou Issoufou is to be honoured for his contributions to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with a statue at the AfCFTA Secretariat on Friday (July 16, 2021) in Accra. Mr Issoufou, an African Union Champion of the AfCFTA Secretariat is to be recognised for ensuring that the […]

NDC to commemorate Ninth Anniversary of Prof Mills’ passing on July 24

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will on Saturday, July 24, commemorate the ninth anniversary of the demise of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, the third President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at his resting place, Asomdwee Park, near the Osu Castle, in Accra at 0700 hours. A statement […]

Ejura MCE drops interest in seeking for re-nomination to promote peace

Mr Salisu Bamba, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ejura, has announced his decision to withdraw from seeking re-nomination. The MCE said the decision was borne out of his resolve to let peace prevail in the Municipality. It was also to promote general unity and growth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), he noted, and expressed […]

CAF women champions league – Hasacas Ladies open campaign on July 17

Hasaacas Ladies will kick start the 2020/21 CAF Women’s Champions League on Saturday, July 17, against Rivers Angels FC from Nigeria. The Ghanaian champions who are housed in Group B – will later take on AS Police de Niamey from Niger on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Stad Champoux in Marcony, Abidjan. The first two […]

COVID-19: Achimota school partially locked down for two weeks

The Ghana Education Service GES and the Ghana Health Service GHS have partially locked down the Achimota School after 135 students tested positive for the new strain of COVID-19 on campus. Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Professor Kwesi Opoku Amankwa, says, “I want to assure the entire country, especially for parents who have their […]

Ghana must put premium on early childhood education – GNAT

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has underscored the need for early childhood educators to be resourced to discharge their duties effectively. It was important that the right opportunities were created for them to upgrade their knowledge, skills and teaching methodologies, Ms Phillipa Larsen, President of the Association, advocated. According to the Ghana Living […]

Bill Cosby freed after top court overturns sexual assault conviction

US comedian Bill Cosby has left prison hours after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The judges said there had been a “process violation” by the prosecution, but admitted their ruling was unusual. Mr Cosby, 83, served more than two years of a three to 10-year sentence at a state prison […]

Hollard Ghana wins SABRE Africa Financial Communication Award

Hollard Ghana, Insurance Group, with subsidiaries – Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance, has been adjudged best in Financial Communications in Africa at the 2021 Africa SABRE Awards. The Insurance Group also received Certificates of Excellence for Employee Communications and Regional Excellence at just ended awards. The SABRE Awards, the world’s largest Public Relations awards […]

Anthony Baffoe resigns as CAF Deputy General Secretary

The Confederation of African Football CAF Deputy General Secretary Anthony Baffoe has resigned from the continental football body effective Wednesday, June 30 2021. Anthony Baffoe has been the Deputy General Secretary since 2017, and has been in charge of Football and Development at CAF. He said, “This was a decision I took three months ago […]

Ghana set for better development after exit from money laundering list – Ken Ofori-Atta

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says, the removal of Ghana from the global list of high-risk money laundering and terrorist financing countries has positioned the country for a stronger recovery in the coming months. According to The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the initiative set up to tackle money laundering globally, grey lists a country […]

Takoradi Technical University dismisses one Student and suspends 61

The Takoradi Technical University (TTU),has dismissed one student and suspended 61 others for various academic offenses. The dismissed and suspended students numbered 62 were punished for examination malpractices, misconduct and unacceptable behaviours. Mr Richardson Panyin, the Public Relations Officer of the school who made this known to the GNA, said four were for unacceptable conduct, […]

GNFS investigates fire outbreak at Zenith University

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of fire outbreak, which destroyed some property at the Zenith University in the early hours of Wednesday. The school authorities say they are baffled by the outbreak, which completely destroyed offices, a store, two recreational centres, and stationery. Divisional Officer II, […]

Ejurahene calls for calm over death of two residents

Barima Osei Hwedie II, Chief of Ejura in the Ashanti Region, has appealed to the youth in the area to remain calm in the wake of Tuesday’s shooting incident, which claimed two lives and injured four. “It is unfortunate we have lost two precious lives, however, it is incumbent on our youth to exercise restraint,” […]

Mozambican children traumatised by violence – report

Children in northern Mozambique displaced by the Islamist insurgency have been traumatised by their experiences, an international charity says. Save the Children, which has been collecting the testimonies of Mozambican children, says some have experienced extreme violence, including the killing of their parents by militants. More than a third of a million children have been […]

Kenya announces plan to set up vaccine plant

Kenya will set up a “fill and finish” vaccine plant where the last process of filling vials and packaging them for distribution will be done to increase supply in the country. President Uhuru Kenyatta says this will reduce the level of dependency that Kenya has on getting vaccines from donors. “It is now clear that […]

Sudan protests planned amid tough economic reforms

Two years after a popular uprising in Sudan led to the end of a 30-year old dictatorship, protests are expected on Wednesday in the capital Khartoum. The transitional government has introduced tough economic reforms and has won support from international lending institutions. On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $2.5bn (£1.8bn) loan for […]

Calm restored at Ejura as police beefs up security

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has beefed up security at Ejura, in the Ashanti Region, to restore calm and order after the area was thrown into turmoil on Tuesday, June 29. The confusion was sparked by the resultant death of two young men, both residents of Dagomba-Line, from bullets fired by security officers to disperse […]

We have 13 passport application centers – Director of Passports

Director of passports at the ministry of foreign affairs and regional integration, Mr. Louis Kweme Obeng has indicated, his agency is currently operating 13 application centers across the country. In an interview with, Accra based radio station on Tuesday 29, June 2021, Mr. Obeng indicated that the passport service have a system where, currently, 13 […]

All Ghanaians must be part of the census- Kufuor

Ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor has described the ongoing enumeration exercises as very important as it will help provide accurate statistics for national development He has, therefore, urged all citizens to get involved and be counted, saying, the Population and Housing Census transcended all tribal, gender and religious persuasions. “Knowing the number of a population is […]

South Africa’s top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months by the highest court in the country. This came after the Constitutional Court found him guilty of contempt after defying the court’s order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president. Mr Zuma’s time in power, which ended in 2018, […]

President Buhari postpones medical trip to London

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has had to put off a medical trip to London planned to begin on Friday, his office has said. On Thursday, a statement from one of his aides said he was leaving for the UK capital “for a scheduled medical follow-up”. It would have been the 78-year-old’s second trip to see doctors in […]

Car bomb targets UN peacekeepers in Mali

Fifteen UN peacekeepers, including several from Germany, have been wounded during an attack in northern Mali. The target was a temporary base set up by the peacekeepers near the village of Ichagara in northern Gao, the UN mission said in a tweet. Ce matin, une base opérationnelle temporaire de la Force de la MINUSMA près […]

We’re working on a law to halt LGBTQI activities in Ghana – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that crucial steps are being taken to make clear  laws against LGBTQI activities in Ghana. As stated by the Speaker, there are constant stakeholder discussions to feed into a bill for that resolution. Alban Bagbin revealed this while answering a letter from a political activist who had […]

Ivorian ex-PM rejects life sentence

Former Ivorian prime minister Guillaume Soro has rejected a verdict that sent him to prison for life. “I totally reject these unfair verdicts, which have been handed down in violation of all the rules of law, and which are solely based on political reasons,” he said, in a statement published on Twitter. He also said the […]

Egypt and Suez ship owners agree on compensation

A preliminary compensation deal has been reached between Egyptian authorities and the owners and insurers of the giant ship that blocked the Suez canal earlier this year. The owners and insurers of the Ever Given ship and the Suez canal authority have been in dispute over compensation that has seen the container ship detained for […]

Fresh attack by insurgents in Mozambique – report

Islamist insurgents have been involved in renewed clashes near Mozambique’s northern town of Palma, military sources have told the AFP news agency. It came as southern African countries approved the deployment of a standby force to help Mozambique fight the Islamists. “Insurgents tried to attack government forces position in Patacua, near Afungi LNG site and […]

CJ’s complaint against Dominic Ayine proper – Ndebugre

There is no problem with the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah filing a disciplinary complaint against legal practitioner and Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga East, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine at the General Legal Council (GLC). According to private legal practitioner and former Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Mr John Ndebugre, the arguments being made […]

Namibia president explains his vaccine delay

The Namibian president Hage Geingob has said he delayed getting a Covid-19 vaccine because doctors had advised him against taking the AstraZeneca jab that was available locally. He said he had to request for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from neighbouring South Africa. “They tested me and said given my age and also my conditions […]

Ex-Mauritanian president facing graft charges jailed

The former president of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been jailed by a judge in charge of a corruption investigation. He’d previously been under house arrest. Mr Aziz, who led the West African state from 2008 to 2019, has been under investigation on charges including money laundering since March this year. He denies the […]

Sudan asks for UN meeting over Nile dam row

Sudan’s foreign minister has written to the UN Security Council to intervene on the row over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam (Gerd) on the Nile River. Sudan wants the council to meet and discuss the dam’s “impact on the safety and security of millions of people”. Minister Mariam al-Mahdi’s letter to the council head asks him […]

Fight against malaria disease at crossroad- Prof Ansah

Director of Centre for Malaria Research, IHR- University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Professor Evelyn Korkor Ansah,  says the fight against malaria demands rethinking to undertake things differently for acceleration in progress towards ending it. “It begins with a change in our mindset and attitude towards malaria. We cannot continue to do the same […]

Ghana needs strategies to improve on remittance flows

Director, Financial Sector Division, Ministry of Finance, Mr Sampson Akilgoh, says it has become necessary for the Government to develop strategies to improve remittance flows into the country. He said those strategies would also enhance the economic development of the country as a whole. Mr Akilgoh made these remarks at the GIZ- Ghana Programme Migration […]

Spousal Murder case: Police await AG’s advice

Prosecution in the case of Prince Charles Dedjoe, a business executive who is being held over his wife’s death, says they are waiting for the Attorney General’s (AG) advice. According to Police Chief Inspector Sophia Adumwaa, the Police were yet to receive the AG’s advice for committal proceedings to begin. Captain Retired Nkrabeah Effah Dartey, […]

Rights go with responsibilities-NCCE

Principal Field Officer (PFO) with the Keta Municipal office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Raymond Siameh-Carr, has asked pupils of Dzelukope E.P. Basic School to balance their rights with responsibilities. He said rights and responsibilities which could best be said to be two sides of the same coin must go hand […]

Achraf Hakimi: Chelsea and Paris St-Germain interested in Inter Milan defender

Inter Milan wing-back Achraf Hakimi is at the centre of a transfer battle between Chelsea and Paris St-Germain. It is understood Chelsea have made a bid in the region of 60m euros with full-back Marcus Alonso potentially included as part of the deal. However, the Serie A champions would prefer a cash-only transfer. Inter are […]

Police arrest hit and run driver

A 42-year-old hit and run driver has been arrested by the Police for allegedly causing the death of a female teacher, aged 27. Emeka Adams was in charge of Hyundai saloon car with the registration number GB 2126-20 when he knocked down Alice Adamtey, pretended to be sending her to the hospital, apparently to escape […]

Kiir: creating unified South Sudan army not easy

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Myardit has said that it was “not easy” to form a unified army between former foes, national broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) has reported. “For you to organise the army made up of soldiers who used to fight one another, you need time,” President Kiir told army generals during […]

BoG directs banks to abolish unfair fees

The Bank of Ghana has directed all Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs) to cease the imposition of certain unauthorized fees and charges on customers. In a statement “The Bank of Ghana has observed with concern, a trend where some Banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs) impose certain fees and charges on customers. These practices […]

GPHA starts E-payment for business transaction

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has introduced an e-payment portal system to its existing payment methods to enable clients transact business with the Authority more conveniently through a protected system. Mr Francis Donkoh, Corporate IT Manager at the GPHA stated in a document in Tema, which stated clients could access the portal by […]

Ghana resolving EU threats over illegal fishing

The Fisheries Commission says with the help of the European Union, it is strategising to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Ghana’s territorial waters. Mr Emmanuel Kwame Dovlo, Deputy Director of Fisheries at the Fisheries Commission in an interaction with the media at Tema said over the past four weeks, the Commission had […]

KNUST establishes centre to deal with global pandemics

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with the support of the German Academic Exchange Service has established a centre dedicated to addressing the threat of global pandemics to health. It is known as the German-West African Centre for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention (G-WAC). It is expected to be officially launched soon. […]

Ethiopian looted artefacts withdrawn from UK auction

Two artefacts looted from Ethiopia by colonial-era British troops have been withdrawn from auction. The Ethiopian bible with a leather satchel and a cross, and a set of horn beakers had been due to be auctioned today by Busby auctioneers in the UK. The items were taken away during the battle of Maqdala in 1868 […]

Mozambique: Prison managers suspended after prostitution exposé

Mozambique’s justice ministry has suspended the entire management of a women’s prison after the country’s anti-corruption body found that inmates were being forced into prostitution. The Centre for Public Integrity (CIP) had revealed that for years prisoners from Ndlavela Women’s Penitentiary in the capital, Maputo, had been taken to nearby guest houses to work as prostitutes […]

Mozambique prison prostitution exposé prompts inquiry

Mozambique’s justice minister is to investigate reports that staff at a women’s prison have been forcing inmates into prostitution. Anti-corruption organisation the Centre for Public Integrity (CIP) has revealed that for years prisoners from Ndlavela Women’s Penitentiary in the capital, Maputo, have been taken to nearby guest houses to work as prostitutes for wealthy clients. […]

We’ll comply with IGP directives on use of fortified bullion vans – Ghana Association of Bankers

The Ghana Association of Bankers is extremely saddened to learn about the events of Monday June 14, 2021, which led to the tragic loss of General Constable Emmanuel Osei of the National SWAT Unit, Police Headquarters Accra and a trader. According to a statement, jointly signed by the Chief Executive Officer, John Awuah and President […]

President launches Ghana’s financing roadmap for SDG’s implementation

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Tuesday launched Ghana’s Financing Roadmap for the realization of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). The roadmap, a partnership with the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Investment Partnership (SDIP), seeks to forge a more effective public-private engagement for sustainable financing to ensure the successful implementation of the UN’s […]

UPSA investigates video of kneeling students

The management of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) says it is investigating an audio-visual material captioned “Only in UPSA” circulating on social media in which a group of students are seen kneeling in front of a lecture room. A statement issued and signed by the Registrar of the university, Dr Koryoe Anim-Wright on […]

Namibia tightens restrictions amid Covid spike

Namibian has announced tight measures to limit the spread of coronavirus after a recent spike in infections and deaths. President Hage Geingob on Tuesday evening announced a two-week lockdown of the capital Windhoek, which has recorded more than half of the Covid infections in the country. He said no movement would be allowed in and […]

Murder of wife of GNPC Boss’ aide: Police requests CCTV footage

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has requested CCTV footage to facilitate its investigations into the murder of Madam Pokuaa Sarpong, also known as Nana Achiaa, at the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi on Saturday. “We are liaising with the National Security to sample through the CCTV images captured around the crime scene,” Assistant Superintendent of Police […]

Sudan leader warns of civil war and defends reforms

Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has warned that there’s a risk of the country descending into chaos and civil war and blamed loyalists of the former administration. He said the reforms he has been implementing were meant to improve the economy. The latest removal of subsidies on fuel sparked protests in the country. “The deterioration […]

Nigeria ‘won’t prosecute citizens still tweeting’

Nigeria’s Justice Minister has told the Vanguard newspaper that the government never intended to prosecute citizens still using Twitter after the micro-blogging site was banned in the country last week. Abubakar Malami, who is also the country’s attorney general, told the newspaper that the government would only go after “anyone, whether individual or corporate institution that […]

Ten kidnapped from Nigerian college – reports

At least 10 people have been kidnapped and one person killed in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, after an armed gang attacked a polytechnic on Thursday night, reports from the area say. The news comes after at least 60 women were abducted in neighbouring Zamfara state earlier this week. Eyewitnesses say the gunmen invaded the Nuhu […]

Green Ghana Project: Forestry Research Institute facilitates 2,500 trees

The Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG), has facilitated the planting of 2,500 trees in support of the Green Ghana Project. Ghana is today planting five million trees across the country under the Project as part of efforts to restore the country’s depleted forest cover.FORIG, which is mandated to undertake forest, forest products and related […]

Marine fishing: Closed season starts in July, August

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission has announced July and August as the dates for the 2021 Closed Season for both artisanal and industrial fishing fleets in Ghana. A statement signed and issued by the Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, Mr Michael Arthur-Dadzie, dated June 10, 2021, […]

Former President Kufuor participates in Planting Five Million trees

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor on Friday planted a seedling of the tree of life at Peduase in the Eastern Region as part of a national tree planting exercise. The Government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, embarked on planting five million tree seedlings countrywide on June 11, as part of the Green […]

Police probe breach of COVID-19 protocols at Sir John’s funeral

The Ashanti Regional Police Command is investigating the circumstances that led to the abuse of the COVID-19 safety protocols during the recent final funeral rites of Mr Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as ‘Sir John’. The funeral, held from June 3 to 5, at Sakora-Wonoo in the Kwabre-East District of the Ashanti Region, saw a […]

Farmer remanded into police custody for unlawful damage

A 54-year-old farmer, William Ocloo, has been remanded into police custody by a Ho Circuit Court for allegedly setting ablaze a business centre, belonging to Mr Daniel Esigie. Ocloo was charged for causing unlawful damage and pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Court presided over by Mr Felix Datsomor remanded him into police custody […]

EC pays Election 2020 field officers

The Electoral Commission (EC) has paid in full, all 236,000 field officers who assisted in the conduct of the 2020 general election. Dr Bossman Eric Asare, the Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of Corporate Services, who disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said the last payment was made on […]

Assin North petition: Case adjourned to June 21

Proceedings in the case of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Assin North Member of Parliament (MP) have been halted pending the directive of the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah. The presiding judge, Justice Kwasi Boakye, told the parties in court yesterday that he had been served a copy of the petition seeking to remove […]

Govt to renovate old, dilapidated basic schools- Education Minister

The Ministry of Education will this year begin the rehabilitation of old and dilapidated basic schools that have not seen any renovation or facelift in decades. The exercise, the sector minister explained, was to ensure that the schools were safe, attractive and conducive for effective teaching and learning. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum stated this in […]

Call off the industrial action and appear before Commission – Labour Commission

The National Labour Commission has directed the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana to call of their industrial action and appear before the Commission on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 1500 hours. The Commission in the exercise of its powers under Section 139 (d) of the Labour Act, 2003, (Act 651) wished to draw […]

Health Minister inaugurates Governing Board of NHIA

Minister of Health Mr. Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 17-Member Governing Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), with a call on them to address the shortcomings of the scheme to achieve Universal Health Coverage. The Board, chaired by Dr. Ernest K.P. Kwarko, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and a Health Officer at Komfo […]

Dozens of Mozambican children ‘seized by jihadists’

Dozens of children, most of them girls, have been abducted by jihadist groups over the year, British charity Save the Children says. The charity says at least 51 children have been abducted amid violence and insecurity that has displaced hundreds of thousands of people. It notes that the number of children abductions is likely to […]

Ghana LGBT activists denied bail for the fourth time

A court in Ghana has denied bail to 21 lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender-diverse (LGBT+) activists for the fourth time, two weeks after they were arrested. The 21 were arrested in Volta Region’s Ho town at a meeting to discuss LGBT rights. They were accused of unlawful assembly. The UN called for their release […]

Namibian MPs slam government over genocide deal

Opposition MPs in Namibia have attacked the government for its recent settlement with the former colonial power, Germany. The deal saw Berlin acknowledge that it committed genocide against the Herero and Nama ethnic groups and pledge 1.1bn euros ($1.3bn; £940m) for their welfare today. In a rowdy parliamentary session on Tuesday one opposition legislator said […]

Disregard any call to “Fix-The-Country” demonstration- Police to the public

The Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, advises the public to disregard any call to demonstrate by the conveners of the “fix-the-country” after the supreme court ruling on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. In the release, the Police indicate, “The Supreme Court quashed Order granted ex parte by the High court on May 6, […]

Ghana Cares Programme to expand Youth Entrepreneurship – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the government is undertaking deliberate interventions such as the launch of the Capital Market Master Plan, to ensure the availability of long-term investment capital for entrepreneurial ventures and productivity-enhancing investments by young people. He was speaking in Tamale as the Special Guest Mentor at the maiden edition of the Springboard […]

UN fears repeat of 1984 Ethiopian famine

The United Nations is warning of a repeat of Ethiopia’s devastating 1984 famine and is calling for an immediate ceasefire in the northern region of Tigray. Mark Lowcock, the world body’s humanitarian chief, told the BBC that hundreds of thousands of people were already experiencing famine conditions in Tigray after months of conflict. Mr Lowcock […]

COCOBOD adopts green technologies for seedlings production

Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has adopted the use of cocopeat and receptacles as new technologies for raising cocoa seedlings at nursery sites. The initiative is part of the Board’s moves to streamline its core activities to align with best practices that protect and conserve the environment. Cocopeat is a soilless organic medium produced from coconut […]

Amaliba’s withdrawal application to be heard on June 8

The Cape Coast High Court has adjourned the suit against James Gyekye Quayson, the embattled Assin North Member of Parliament’s (MP) to Tuesday, June 8, because the Court was yet to serve first Respondent with a motion filed by his Counsel, Mr Abraham Amaliba to withdraw his services. The Court presided over by Justice Kwasi […]

Nigerian lecturers fired after sex-for-grades scandal

Two lecturers at Nigeria’s University of Lagos (Unilag) have been dismissed following an investigation into sex-for-grades allegations sparked by a BBC Africa Eye documentary. Boniface Igbeneghu and Samuel Oladipo were both dismissed by the university’s governing council for misconduct. They had been suspended shortly after the documentary was released in 2019. In the film Dr […]

Over 15 road projects were initiated and completed in Akufo-Addo’s 1st term – Roads Ministry

The Ministry for Roads and Highways indicates it has completed at least 15 road projects that were initiated and completed between 2017 and 2020. The Ministry indicated this in response to some claims that the government had not completed any road project throughout Akufo-Addo’s first term. In a press release on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, […]

Good sanitation is a necessity for disease prevention – Environmental Officer

Mr Robert Amewuda, Asene Manso Akroso District Officer of Environmental Health Sanitation, has called on Ghanaians to see good sanitation practice as a basic necessity to prevent and control diseases. He said keeping places free from dirt by removing waste, trash and garbage as well as cleaning the streets improved health.“Ghanaians should acknowledge sanitation as […]

Dozens charged after arrest in Uganda LGBT shelter

Forty-two people have been charged after they were arrested in a raid on an LGBTI+ youth shelter in Kampala, Uganda. The Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum said officers raided the Happy Family Youth shelter on Monday while a party was being held on the premises. The 42 were charged with “negligent act likely to […]

Nigeria school attack: Two parents ‘die of trauma’

Two parents of kidnapped schoolchildren in Tegina in Nigeria’s central Niger state have died of trauma, local media report. They had been in shock after armed gangs kidnapped the students from their school on Sunday. The parents were said to have suddenly fallen sick and became unconscious. The kidnappers are said to be demanding ransom […]

GAF signs MOU with UPSA to strengthen academic excellence

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Professional Studies to restructure the Forces Pay Corps Technical Courses. Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, the Chief of Defense Staff, GAF signed on behalf of the Armed Forces, while Professor Abednego Amartey signed for the UPSA. This would enable the […]

UN seeks solution for 18 Africa states on Covid jabs

The United Nations children agency, Unicef, is urging the world’s richest countries to donate a fifth of their Covid vaccines to 18 African nations who are running out of supplies. Vaccine manufacturers have been unable to keep up with demand, mainly because of the sharp increase in infections in India. Doses from the main supplier, […]

I don’t run Black Star Brokerage – Charles Adu Boahen tells Appointment Committee

The Minister of State-designate for Finance, Mr Charles Adu-Boahen, has stated that the government’s solid management of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it a victim of its own success. “Under the exceptional leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, we managed to tackle the pandemic so well that people do not realise how devastating it […]

Assin North case: MP petitions Chief Justice to remove judge

Lawyers for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, Mr James Gyekye Quayson, have petitioned the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, to remove the judge hearing the petition challenging the election of the MP. A member of the NDC legal team, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, told the media after yesterday’s […]

Threat to press freedom anywhere, a threat everywhere

Mr Roland Affail Monney, a Steering Committee Member for the African Journalists Leaders Conference, has asked journalists to rise and fight against the harsh conditions, which inhibited their work and imperiled their lives. Speaking at the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) conference in Accra, Mr Monney said, “a threat to press freedom anywhere in the […]

‘Cement Ambulance’ was on test drive – Ambulance Service

The National Ambulance Service in a press release says, it’s has completed preliminary investigations into the circumstances surrounding an incident in which an ambulance belonging to the Ambulance service is observed in a viral video carting cement bags. The release indicates, “The incident occurred on or around March 26, 2021 while the said vehicle was […]

Buhari vows to ‘shock’ those involved in attacks

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that his government would not tolerate any action promoting crime and insurrection in the country. In a major reaction to the rising wave of attacks, especially on government facilities in the south-eastern part of the country, Mr Buhari vowed to shock those working to destroy the system. He also […]

African Union suspends Mali and warns of sanctions

Mali has been suspended from the African Union following last week’s military coup – for the second time in nine months. The first was last August following a military coup – but the country was reinstated after the heads of a civilian-led transitional government were announced. Now that administration has been overthrown, and so once […]

June 11 mass tree planting exercise: 5 Million seedlings ready

The Forestry Commission has nursed more than five million seedlings of different tree species for the tree planting exercise on Friday, June 11, 2021. The seedlings, including mahogany, acacia and rosewood, will be distributed to various faith-based organisations, traditional authorities, youth groups, state agencies, private entities and individuals to be planted in their various localities. […]

Minerals Commission begins probe into Breman mining pit collapse

The Minerals Commission has begun investigations into the mining accident that occurred on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Denkyira Breman/Brofoyedu in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region. Dozens of miners are reported trapped in the illegal mining pit. At least three of the people pulled out of the wreckage have been confirmed dead, […]

AGI commends government for revamping Astek fruits processing company

The Eastern, Volta and Oti branch of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has commended the government for resuscitating distressed Astek fruits processing company limited. Mr Dela Gadzanku, Chairman of the Eastern, Volta and Oti branch, who made the commendation in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the factory would help boost […]

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Biden urges ceasefire and end to abuses

US President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in Ethiopia’s conflict in the northern region of Tigray. Mr Biden demanded an end to “large-scale human rights abuses”. The fighting, now in its seventh month, has killed thousands and forced two million from their homes. The US president also highlighted the possibility of famine. The […]

Fresh Congo volcano warning prompts evacuation order

The authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo have ordered compulsory evacuation in parts of Goma, a city of two million just south of Mount Nyiragongo that erupted on Saturday. The order comes after a warning of further volcanic eruptions on land and under the nearby Lake Kivu. “This could happen with very little, or even […]

Telecom giant MTN applauds decision to re-register SIM cards

Government’s decision to cause a re-registration of all Mobile Phone SIM Cards has been applauded by some giant players in the telecommunication industry. Government through the Ministry of Communication and Digitisation has given mobile phone users up to the 31st of December this year to re-register their sim cards or lose them permanently. During a […]

1,317 persons apply for MMDCE positions

The President, Nana Akufo-Addo, is expected to appoint eligible persons to fill the vacancies at the 216 metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, following the expiration of the chief executives. 1,317 persons have applied for the 216 vacancies, amid claims that successive chief executives have done little to improve on what exists in the communities. The […]

Central Region: Dozens trapped, others feared dead in collapsed mining pit

Dozens of miners are reported trapped in an illegal mining pit that collapsed on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The incident occurred at Denkyira Breman/Brofoyedur, a community in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region. At least three of the people pulled out of the wreckage are feared dead, including a victim believed to […]

2020: MTN Ghana declares GH¢1.4bn profit, approves GH¢615m dividend payout

MTN Ghana has declared a profit after tax of GH¢1.4 billion for the 2020 financial year. Subsequently, the biggest and most successful telecoms company in the country announced an amount of 8Gp per share after approving a dividend payout of GH¢614.5 million. This represents 70.49 per cent of its profit for the year in review. […]

Gunmen kill Nigerian policemen in wave of violence

At least four police officers have been killed in the latest attack on police stations in Nigeria’s south-east after gunmen struck in Enugu State. In neighbouring Ebonyi state, a police officer died after a hand grenade strapped on his belt accidentally detonated. So far around 20 police officers have been killed in recent weeks in […]

Govt consoles bereaved families of fuel tanker accident victims

The Government has commiserated with the families of the three persons who perished in the Monday accident at Onyinanumfo in the Ahafo-Ano South-West District of the Ashanti Region. “We are deeply saddened by what has befallen this community, and would continue to stand solidly behind all those affected in the calamity,” Mr. Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, […]

Country needs fishing research vessel – Prof. Wiafe

The Director of the Regional Maritime Centre, Professor George Wiafe, has stressed the need for the country to acquire an enhanced fishing research vessel for fishery management to ensure the long-term conservation of its water and marine stock. He said even though fish constituted a substantial portion of the diet and was, therefore, essential for […]

We must retrieve stolen treasures, artifacts – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said Africa must intensify efforts to retrieve all looted artifacts and cultural treasures housed in museums in countries that stole them from the continent. He said those countries were making money out of the stolen treasures, for which reason they must be retrieved for the benefit of the people […]

Tema Oil Refinery not on the verge of collapse – Management

The management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), in a news release, has rebutted claims that it is on the brink of a shutdown due to debts owed by some utility providers in the country. TOR in a statement claims the company is currently taking some measures to ensure its strategic turnaround. “We wish to refute […]

Kenya to get Covid vaccines from South Sudan

Kenya will receive 72,000 of Covid-19 vaccines from the Covax facility this week. The vaccines were re-distributed from South Sudan after the country’s health officials said they could not use the jabs before their expiry date. South Sudan received 132,000 Astra Zeneca doses from Covax in late March. The country’s Health Minister Mayen Machout told […]

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 […]

Malawi to destroy 19,000 expired Covid vaccines

Health authorities in Malawi are expected to destroy more than 19,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines later on Wednesday. They say the vaccines have expired and there is no sufficient data to know if they are safe for use, following guidance from the World Health Organization. It will become the first African country to […]

Court adjourns Assin North MP’s case over hearing of applications

A Cape Coast High Court has adjourned the dual citizenship case of James Gyakye Quayson, the Assin North Member of Parliament (MP) for the hearing of two applications filed by him. The legal team of Gyakye Quayson, the first respondent, led by Mr Abraham Amaliba, had filed a ‘stay of motion’ and ‘statement of appeal’ […]

Peace Council begins process to resolve Wesley Girls’ “No Fasting policy”

The National Peace Council (NPC) says it has commenced series of engagements with relevant institutions to resolve the “No Fasting” policy in Wesley Girls’ Senior High School. The Council has therefore reiterated its earlier call on all affected persons and organisations to remain calm and commit to the age-old peaceful coexistence among all the various […]

Ex-first lady accused of ‘improper’ Mugabe burial

Former Zimbabwe’s first lady, Grace Mugabe, has been summoned to appear before a traditional court over the “improper” burial of the late President Robert Mugabe. The former first lady is being accused of having broken taboo by burying her husband at the family homestead, instead of a place “chosen by his relatives and mother”. In […]

Set up enforcement unit -Stakeholders urge EC

Stakeholders at a high-level post-elections review workshop to assess the conduct of Ghana’s 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections have reiterated the need for the Electoral Commission (EC) to set up an enforcement unit to enforce laws regarding the conditions for maintaining a registered political party and accounting for political party campaign finances. “If setting up […]

Be calm over probe into alleged diversion of food supplies – CHASS

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary School (CHASS), has asked its members to remain calm as investigations begin into allegations of diversions in food supplies in some Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region. The Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is probing some 53 SHSs in the Region over alleged corruption in the implementation of the […]

Adutwum gathers 8 former Education Ministers to share knowledge

Eight former Ministers of Education in Ghana have called for the use of accumulated knowledge of all to help get the best for Ghana’s education. The former Ministers who spoke in turns said, bringing people with diverse expertise to bear would go a long way in getting the best strategies and ideas which when harnessed […]

Illegal Mining: Court declines to remand or bail alleged security operatives

The Kaneshie District Court, on Monday, refused to remand or grant bail to eleven alleged armed self-acclaimed operatives of National Security picked up for undertaking illegal mining in the Eastern Region. The court presided over by Ms Ama Adomako Kwakye, ruled that the State had not provided before it, any written consent from the Attorney […]

South Sudan leader reconstitutes parliament

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has reconstituted the national parliament after dissolving it on Saturday, to pave way for the appointment of new MPs. The names of the appointed MPs were announced on the national broadcaster, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), on Monday night. The expanded parliament now includes legislators from the former rebel group, […]

COVID-19 vaccination: We’ll prioritize persons due for second jab – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said the AstraZeneca vaccines brought into the country last week will be administered to individuals who are due for their second jabs. According to the GHS however, not every person who got the first jab qualifies for the second jab. In an interview, Director General of the Ghana Health […]

A/R: 30 wooden structures destroyed by fire at Krofrom

About 30 wooden structures have been destroyed in a fire at a slum at Krofrom, in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi. Fire officers have begun investigations into the fire which started at about 2:00am on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The exact cause of the fire is not yet known. The Manhyia District Commander of the […]

Nigeria confirms attack on Buhari aide’s residence

The Nigerian presidency has confirmed an attempted break-in by burglars into the official residence of the president’s chief of staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari. President Muhammadu Buhari’s chief of staff’s residence is located next to the heavily fortified presidential villa in the capital Abuja. The presidency’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, said Prof Gambari had confirmed the “‘foolish […]

744 applicants undergo screening for Population census in Kadjebi

The Kadjebi District Census Implementation Committee (DCIC) in the Oti Region has started the screening of 744 applicants for the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) in the District. The three-group member panel is expected to screen 41 applicants per day for six days.Speaking in an interview, acting Kadjebi District Census Officer, Mr. Joseph Agbeko-Yadogla, […]

No prison inmate contracts COVID-19 since the outbreak – VEEP

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has lauded the management of the Ghana Prisons Service for ensuring the safety of prison inmates to prevent any infection among inmates since the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease in Ghana last year. He said since the COVID-19 mass vaccination exercise started on March 2, 2021, 2,161 prison officers and […]

Somalia restoring ties with Kenya after nearly six months

Somalia says ties cut after dispute will resume on the basis of ‘non-interference in each other’s affairs’. Somalia has said it is restoring diplomatic ties with neighbouring Kenya after it severed relations in December, accusing Nairobi of meddling in its affairs. Relations between the countries have also been tense over the ownership of potential oil and gas […]

Court stops #FixTheCountryGhana demo

The Accra Regional Police Command has obtained a restraining order from the Accra High Court to stop the “#FixTheCountryGhana” demonstration. The demonstration slated for Sunday, May 9, 2021, was to protest what the organizers described as the lack of development, corruption and retrogression of the county. In an order issued Thursday, May 6, 2021, the […]

French journalist kidnapped in Mali pleads for help in video

Olivier Dubois appeals to French authorities “to do everything” in their power to free him from rebel fighters. A French journalist kidnapped by rebels in Mali’s northern city of Gao last month has appeared in a video appealing to French authorities to do everything they can to free him. “I’m Olivier Dubois. I’m French. I’m […]

Kumasi: Govt, private sector partner to build affordable houses

The Ministry of Works and Housing is partnering the private sector to develop the Kumasi Affordable Housing Project. Already, the ministry has acquired a 200-acre plot at Dedesua in the Bosomtwe District in the region to start the project. The Kumasi Affordable Housing Project is part of the government’s action to build affordable housing units […]

JB’s murder: Judge issues stern warning to jurors to stop delaying the trial

Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, the judge presiding over the murder trial of Daniel Asiedu, the man accused of killing J.B Dankwa-Adu, has issued a stern warning to the jurors to stop delaying the trial. The presiding judge threatened to dissolve the jury for holding the case to ransom. The prosecution was expected to call its […]

Malian woman gives birth to nine babies

Halima Cisse, 25, was expected to have seven babies but health officials said ultrasound tests missed two of the siblings. A Malian woman has given birth to nine babies, joining a small group of mothers of nonuplets, according to Mali’s government. The pregnancy of Halima Cisse, 25, fascinated the country and attracted the attention of […]

Office opened for journalists to file complaints of attacks

The government has commissioned the office for the Coordinated Mechanism on the safety of Journalists. The office operated by the National Media Commission (NMC) was opened by Minister of Information, Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in commemoration of the 2021 World Press Freedom on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The office becomes the official source for filing […]

COPEC slams NPA for not engaging stakeholders prior to fuel price hikes

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has slammed the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for consistently failing to engage key stakeholders such as Parliament on increments in prices of petroleum products. The Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, on Eyewitness News said the NPA’s lack of engagement is inappropriate and unfair. His concerns come in the wake of […]

‘No fasting on campus’ – Methodist Church rejects GES directive to Wesley Girls

The Methodist Church Ghana has rejected a directive by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to allow Muslim students to fast during Ramadan on campus at the Wesley Girls’ High School in Cape Coast. In a statement, the church held its stands to the directive stressing that it “cannot agree to the unilateral directive issued by […]

President deploys 200 soldiers to flush out illegal miners destroying water bodies

President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed The Ghana Armed Forces to deploy 200 military personnel to flush out illegal miners destroying water bodies in the country. In a statement release from the Information Ministry, which made the announcement, indicates the team begun the operation on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, on the River Pra in […]

Protests against Chad’s new military leadership turn deadly

At least five people killed in Chad as thousands demand a return to civilian rule. Demonstrations turned deadly as thousands protested in Chad against the rule of a transitional military council headed by the son of late President Idriss Deby who was killed last week by rebels. The military-led government said on Wednesday at least […]

$25 million allocated to all national teams, not just Black Stars – Sports Minister

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, says the $25 million his ministry is seeking from the state and corporate bodies will not be allocated to just the men’s senior national team, the Black Stars, as is being speculated. President Akufo-Addo, at a meeting with Chief Executive Officers from various corporate institutions, revealed that […]

Western Regional Security Council goes tough on ‘galamsayers’

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has charged the Western Regional Security Council, REGSEC to deal with all persons involved in illegal mining irrespective of political affiliation or position. Mr. Jinapor who is touring the region said government will ensure that galamsey is a thing of the past. He announced that […]

High number of COVID-19 cases at KIA a reflection of global surge – GHS Boss

The Ghana Health Service says the high number of COVID-19 cases being recorded at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is a reflection of the surge in cases in many parts of the world. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, insists that several measures have been put in place to reduce the […]

President Akufo-Addo nominates 39 for Deputy Ministers

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has nominated 39 Deputy Ministers for 24 Ministries. In a communiqué signed by the Director of Communications at the Office of the President, Eugene Arhin, submitted the names to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for consideration and approval subject to public vetting in line with Standing […]

Pokuase Bulk Power Supply point to be ready in July 2021

The Bulk Power Supply Point (BPS) being constructed at Pokuase in the Greater Accra Region is 95 per cent complete and on schedule for handover to the government at the end of July 2021. According to the site engineers, all other ancillary facilities to support its full function have also been completed. The Technical Controller […]

ECG releases 8-days ‘dumsor’ timetable for Accra

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has released timetable for power outages for certain parts of Greater Accra from Monday May 10 to Monday May 17, 2021 due to ongoing construction works in the power sector. The outages will rotate between day and night from 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am for eight days. […]

High court to hear Akuapem Poloo’s appeal today

The Criminal Court 2 Division of the High Court will today, April 21, 2021, hear the appeal filed by the lawyer of social media personality, Rosemond Brown, against her 90-day jail sentence. Known in show business as Akuapem Poloo, the socialite was sentenced for publishing obscene material and for undermining the dignity and integrity of […]

Police to begin operation to clear children, beggars off Accra streets

The Accra Police Command has warned that it will soon commence a series of operations to clear child beggars off the streets of the capital, Accra. Streets in the major parts of Accra like Madina, Osu, Ridge, Achimota and Lapaz, among others, are inundated with child beggars, most of whom are believed to be nationals […]

72-bed Housing project inaugurated for western Naval Command

The Chief of the Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has inaugurated a fully furnished 72-bed Sailors’ Transit Quarters at the Western Naval Command in Takoradi. The project was designed to temporally cater for the accommodation needs of both senior and junior ratings drafted to the Western Naval Command. At the ceremony, Vice Admiral Amoama […]

Poor weather forced Kumasi-bound plane to land in Abidjan- PassionAir clarifies

The management of PassionAir has clarified that their Kumasi-bound flight from Accra had to land in neighbouring Abidjan airport due to deteriorating weather conditions in Kumasi airport. The local airline in a release indicates the diversion was “necessary as the safety of our passengers, crew and equipment is paramount”. On Saturday, April 17, 2021, it […]

Techiman South: EC finally provides original collation sheets to NDC candidate for inspection

The Electoral Commission (EC) has provided the original pink sheets on the 2020 parliamentary elections held in the Techiman South constituency to the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Christopher Beyere Baasongti for inspection. This is in compliance with a court order given at the last sitting last week. The court had ruled that the […]

There is an urgent need to regulate the media – Yeboah Dame

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, says the efforts to regulate the media is cast in law and falls within international best practices, saying” regulating the media is not unconstitutional”. He said the 1992 Constitution architecture anticipated the need to regulate the media landscape, to protect the reputation and rights of […]

Lands Ministry calls for calm between Military and La Youth

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, on Friday, called for calm as it engages the Ghana Armed Forces and the La Youth Association over disputed land adjoining the Burma Camp Cemetery. “The attention of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been drawn to current agitation leading to a confrontation between the youth […]

Government must intervene in Kpone-Prampram boundary dispute – MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive of Kpone-Katamanso, Mr Solomon Tetteh Appiah has appealed to government to help resolve a protracted boundary dispute between Kpone and Prampram in the Greater Accra Region. He said failure to act swiftly and urgently could lead to a clash between agents of the areas who were claiming lands they believed fell […]

EU Election Observer Mission proposes fixed timeline for parliamentary election petitions

The European Union Election Observer Mission for the 2020 elections is proposing a fixed timelines for resolving parliamentary election petitions. The EU Observers recommended that “parliamentary election petitions be commenced 21 days after the declaration of results just like presidential election petitions.” According to a report released by the Mission, such a mechanism will enhance […]

There’ll be systematic power outages in May – Energy Minister

Ghanaians would have to to brace up themselves for more power outages in May 2021. According to the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, there will be erratic power supply in May due to the ongoing upgrade of the Kasoa and Pokuase substations. Speaking at a forum in Accra on Thursday, April 8, 2021, […]

13 different species of fish washed ashore – Dr. Peter Zedah

The Fisheries Commission’s preliminary investigations into the dead fish washed ashore on parts of Ghana’s coast indicate that 13 different species died out of stress. In an interview on an Accra-based radio station, Dr. Peter Zedah said, “the unit couldn’t have done the headcount of the fishes rather restored to the headcount of the species”. […]

Crime rate in Kasoa is on a time-bomb waiting to explode – Criminologist

Criminologist and crime researcher, Dr. Jones Opoku Ware in an interview with an Accra based radio station says the crime rate in Kasoa is on a time-bomb waiting to explode. Dr. Jones Opoku Ware outlined high population density and residential instability as some major factors of high crime rate in Kasoa. According to Dr. Opoku […]

Government has no intention to embark on load shedding

The government has released enough funds to ensure that the country generates enough electricity to sustain demand. Speaking with journalists on a number of issues, the MP, who is also a member of the Foreign Affairs, Special Budget and Poverty Reduction Strategy committees, Mr Twum Barimah, assured the public that the government had no intention […]

E-waste disposal; environment ministry engages stakeholders in Kumasi

The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has engaged key stakeholders within the electronic waste (e-waste) value chain on the implementation of a project aimed at managing the disposal of e-waste in a sound environment, in Kumasi. The project, which is also seeking to minimize negative environmental and human health impacts from improper management […]

MMDAs undergo training to promote Ghanaian culture

The Kumasi Centre for National Culture (CNC) has launched a programme to train all cultural officers and directorate staff from the metropolitan, municipal and districts assemblies in the Ashanti Region to bring them up to speed with the history and “cultural effectiveness” of the organisation. It is aimed at “polishing up cultural officers to let […]

Parliament approves Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister

Parliament has approved the nomination of Mr Ken Ofori-Atta for appointment as Minister of Finance. The Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday presented its report where members had by consensus, approved Mr Ofori-Atta for appointment as the Minister of Finance. The committee had recommended to the House to approve Mr Ofori-Atta’s appointment. Parliament, as a […]

Two hospitalised after attack by bees in Nsuta

A primary six pupil of Nsuta Municipal Assembly Basic School, Master Joshua Bentil, who was attacked by swarm of bees at Nsuta in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality is receiving medical attention. The 54-year-old father of the victim, Mr John Bentil who attempted to rescue his 12-year-old son while on his way to pick him from school […]

VEEP Bawumia holds talks with former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has held talks with former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, at the Jubilee House, the seat of government. In a tweet on his social media platforms on Wednesday, Vice President Bawumia said the discussions centred on far-reaching public policy matters including: digital technology, COVID-19 vaccine accessibility, telemedicine and greenhouse technology. “Ghana […]

Kente – the Ghanaian cloth that’s on the catwalk

In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene considers the global popularity of her country’s fabric in the wake of it appearing in a Louis Vuitton fashion show. We in Ghana have absolute confidence in our fashion sense. We also happen to believe that the most beautiful and most dramatic fabric […]

UT, uniBank case already in court, Parliament can’t intervene – Patrick Boamah

The Member of Parliament for Okaikoi Central, Patrick Boamoah says the petition before Parliament on the collapse of uniBank and UT Bank will achieve no result as the house has no power to intervene in the issue. Speaking on Eyewitness News, he said Parliament per its standing orders is unable to take action on matters that […]

Minister calls for collaborative action to protect water bodies

The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Mr Cecilia Abena Daapah, has called for a collaborative intervention to protect and conserve the country’s water bodies She said government’s policy response to safeguard the water bodies was a shared responsibility, urging all and sundry to support the enforcement of existing laws and other appropriate regulatory and […]

State Funeral: African leaders mourn former Tanzania president

African heads of state have paid tribute to former Tanzanian President John Magufuli at a state funeral in the capital Dodoma. The continent was “saddened by the death of a revolutionary,” said Democratic Republic of Congo’s Felix Tshisekedi. Mr Magufuli died last week following heart complications at the age of 61. His successor President Samia […]

Three people burnt, two rescued in Spintex Road accident

Three occupants of a Mercedes Benz saloon car got burnt beyong recognition whilst two others were rescued when it rammed into a stationary truck on the Spintex Road. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, Head of Public Affairs Unit of the Accra Regional Police Command, told the Ghana News Agency in Accra. She explained […]

Federation of Labour demands emergency tripartite committee meeting over new taxes

The Ghana Federation of Labour has expressed reservations about the government’s newly proposed taxes outlined in the 2021 Budget Statement and Economic Policy. The government in delivering the 2021 budget announced the government’s proposal of introducing six new taxes. These taxes include a COVID-19 Health Levy; 1% increase in National Health Insurance Levy and 1% increase in […]

ARB Apex Bank admitted to Ghana-Sweden Chamber of Commerce.

The ARB Apex Bank has been admitted to the Ghana-Sweden Chamber of Commerce. The President of the Ghana-Sweden Chamber of Commerce (GSCC), Ms Pearl Delali Dorledzi, who led a delegation to present the certificate of membership at a ceremony in Accra revealed that “ARB Apex Bank has been admitted to the Platinum membership, which confers […]

UN calls for greater investment into water as resource

The United Nations has called for greater investment into “the vital resource of water” in its World Water Development Report 2021 published on Monday. Recognizing, measuring and expressing the worth of water, and incorporating it into decision-making, are fundamental to achieving sustainable and equitable water resource management as well as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, […]

EU agency says AstraZeneca vaccine is ‘safe and effective’

A review by the EU’s medicines regulator has concluded the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is “safe and effective”. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) investigated after 13 EU states suspended use of the vaccine over fears of a link to blood clots. It found the jab was “not associated” with a higher risk of clots. Italy has […]

Bagbin launches Ghana Year Book

After over forty years off the shelves, the Graphic Communications Group, has officially launched the first Ghana Year Book in Accra. The book chronicles happenings in the past year, with comprehensive information on politics, government institutions, academia, and security among others. First introduced in the 1950’s by the Graphic Corporation, the Ghana Year Book (GYB) […]

Finance Minister-nominee justifies yet to be approved new taxes

Finance Minister-designate, Ken Ofori-Atta says the 1 percent COVID-19 levy introduced in the 2021 budget statement will among other things help pay for the COVID-19 vaccines imported into Ghana. The government has announced the introduction of a COVID-19 levy to cater for the increasing state expenditure brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The newly proposed […]

AfDB named the World’s Best Multilateral Financial Institution 2021 by Global Finance

The African Development Bank has been named as the “Best Multilateral Financial Institution in the world for 2021,” by Global Finance, the prestigious U.S. magazine, specialising in financial markets and investment banking. The award is a global recognition for the path-breaking efforts of the African Development Bank as it transforms itself into a solutions bank […]

Open your eyes, you’ll see my achievements— Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked members of the opposition and those who doubt his government’s achievements to pay close attention to happenings around them. Speaking in Parliament yesterday in his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, he reiterated his government’s commitment to industrialisation by stating some of the progress […]

“I will give sports the maximum support” – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has said the government will continue to invest in sports especially football. “It is obvious what my responsibility is and that is to give sports in our country especially football the maximum support it deserves and I want to assure you that we are going to do our best to […]

Nigeria state plans pump-action guns for vigilantes

Officials in Niger State in north-central Nigeria have announced that they are going to arm vigilante groups with pump-action rifles. They say they want to improve local security in a state where attacks by bandits armed with AK-47 assault rifles have been on the rise. There is no police presence across much of the state, […]

UK to return $5.8m to Nigeria from politician’s stolen assets

Nigeria says funds recovered from former Delta state Governor James Ibori will be used to help complete infrastructure projects. The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed a deal to return to the latter 4.2 million pounds ($5.84m) recovered from a former state governor who was jailed in London for money laundering. James Ibori, who was […]

NDC remains united despite recent disagreements – Hannah Bissiw

The National Women’s Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Hannah Bissiw says the party remains united despite recent misunderstandings. She said just like every other political body, misunderstandings are bound to happen, adding that, the leadership of the party will take significant steps to resolve them. Dr. Bissiw in an interview on […]

2021 SONA bold attempt to consolidate gains – Analysts

Three experts on the economy, industry and trade have described the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a bold blueprint to build on the successes chalked up in the last four years. They told the Daily Graphic yesterday that the address sought to set the stage for the consolidation of the gains and […]

SHS Placement progresses smoothly: 90,040 Candidates complete self-placement

A total of 90,040 out of the 151,266 students who have been directed to do self-placements into senior high, technical and vocational schools have successfully completed the process in the first two days. That brings the number of successfully placed candidates to 422,701. Already, 377,221 candidates have checked their placement status, while 156,472 others are […]

Don’t stifle media freedom — IDEG

The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has said that no attempt should be made to stifle media freedom in the country. That was because attempts to consistently put limitations on the media could affect the country’s ranking on the media landscape world wide. A Senior Research Fellow at IDEG, Mr Kwesi Jonah, said that in […]

Police arrest 39 suspects in separate swoops in Accra

The Madina Divisional Police and James Town District Police Commands, have arrested 39 suspects in separate swoops to clamp down on crime in the national capital. The police retrieved cannabis, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp among other things from the suspects. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Effia Tenge, Head of Public Affairs Unit, […]

Review laws to criminalise homosexuality – Chief Imam

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Usumanu Nuhu Sharubutu has urged the Government to consider the immediate review of the country’s laws to criminalise homosexuality. This was contained in a statement signed by Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, on Tuesday. Homosexuality is broadly defined […]

President Akufo-Addo hints at expansion of Council of State

President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has hinted at an amendment to the Constitution that will allow the President to appoint 17 people to the Council of State instead of the current 11 required. Speaking at the swearing-in of the new Council of State, the President said the creation of new Regions has necessitated a change in […]

Abu Jinapor, Peter Amewu and Asensu Okyere face Appointments Committee

Parliaments Appointment Committee would continue its hearing to consider three more of President Akufo-Addo’s nominees for ministerial roles. Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, Mr John Peter Amewu and Mr Samuel Asensu Okyere Ministers Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Railway Development and Works and Housing respectively are expected to appear before the Committee for vetting. The […]

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital maternity block to be demolished

The Maternity and Baby Unit (MBU) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi is to be pulled down to pave way for a new structure that is fit for the purpose. The 45-year-old structure, meant to accommodate 750 beds, lecture halls, restaurants, operation theaters among others, has been found to be too weak […]

S Africa: Zuma could face jail after corruption inquiry snub

Former South African President Jacob Zuma did not comply with a court order to appear before the panel probing corruption. A South African inquiry into corruption during Jacob Zuma’s time as president will ask the Constitutional Court to impose a jail term on the former leader after he defied an order to appear before the […]

Ebola: DR Congo launches Butembo vaccination campaign

An Ebola vaccination campaign has been launched in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after an outbreak earlier this month, the WHO has said. DR Congo has confirmed four cases of Ebola since a resurgence of the virus was announced on 7 February in Butembo. Health workers at a medical centre, where the […]

DRC confirms two Ebola deaths in resurgence of outbreak

The WHO is working with the DRC gov’t to control the outbreak, with more than 100 contacts of the deceased traced so far. A second person has died of Ebola this week in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s North Kivu province, the health ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. […]

Five contestants vie for Bono slot of Council of State

Five illustrious sons of the Bono Region have filed their respective nominations to contest the membership of the Council of State. The election being organised by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 16 Regions is slated for Friday, February 12, 2021. The contestants include a traditional ruler, Okokyeredom Sakyi Ako II, aged 66, an Economist […]

Our witnesses won’t testify – EC, Akufo-Addo

The witness for the Electoral Commission (EC) in the 2020 election petition (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, who is also the Chairperson of the EC, will not give any evidence, lawyers for the EC have indicated to the Supreme Court. Lead counsel for the EC, Mr Justin Amenuvor, told the apex court that his client, (EC), […]

Covid: South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine rollout over new variant

South Africa has put its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed “disappointing” results against its new Covid variant. Scientists say the variant accounts for 90% of new Covid cases in South Africa. The trial, involving some 2,000 people, found that the vaccine offered “minimal protection” against mild and moderate cases. […]

CAF appoints Tunisian referees for Kotoko and Setif game

The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has appointed Tunisian referees for the Confederation Cup 2nd leg final round qualifier between ES Setif from Algeria and Ghana’s Asante Kotoko. The quartet is led by 35-year-old Haythem Guirat. The experience Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) referee would be assisted by Mohamed Bakir (Assistant I), Amine Barkallah […]

Ghana makes advance market commitment for 2.4 million doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine

Ghana has made an Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for 2.4 million doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine, licensed to Serum Institute of India (SII), according to the COVAX Facility indicative distribution plan. The Plan made available by the British High Commission in Accra to the Ghana News Agency said the COVAX Facility, a global risk-sharing mechanism for […]

Economic recovery will be prolonged — BoG

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has expressed fears that economic recovery from the havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic will take longer than initially anticipated. It said although economic activities had picked up quite well following contraction in the second and the third quarters of last year, the resurgence in the pandemic earlier this year […]

Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea

A US pharmacist has agreed to plead guilty to tampering with Covid vaccine vials because he believed the jabs could harm people, prosecutors say Steven Brandenburg, 46, is accused of removing from cold storage 57 vials with 570 doses of the Moderna vaccine in Grafton, Wisconsin, in December. Without refrigeration, the vaccine becomes ineffective. Mr […]

COVID-19: Ghana records nearly 2,000 new infections in three days

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has for the third straight update announced that the country has recorded more than 600 new daily infections of the Coronavirus. The country’s health management body on Friday, January 23, confirmed 635 new cases of infections barely 24 hours after it had announced 658 new infections across eight regions on […]

Ministry of Aviation to engage BA on flights to London

Government says it has engaged the British Airways (BA) authorities to rescind their decision on changes in the London- Accra- London flight to Gatwick Airport. A statement from the Ministry of Aviation on Tuesday said the government of Ghana was not in support of the BA decision to operate “BA Ghana Services from the London […]

Election 2020 petition hearing enters Day 2 on Tuesday

Supreme Court’s hearing of former President John Dramani Mahama’s Election Petition, challenging the validity of the winner of December 7, Presidential election enters day two, with the commencement of a pretrial. On January 14, 2021, (day one) the Court granted President Mahama’s motion for leave to amend his petition. The court presided over by Chief […]

COVID-19: Ghana’s active cases rise to 1,404

Ghana’s COVID-19 active cases have risen to 1,404 from 1,330, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced via its website. This follows the confirmation of 175 new cases of infection, bringing the country’s cumulative cases to 56,981. The new infections are from tests conducted on January 11, 2021. Additionally, the country’s health management body announced […]

Malawi declares state of disaster as two ministers die of COVID-19

Transport Minister Sidik Mia and Local Government Minister Lingson Berekanyama passed away after contracting disease, government says. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared a state of disaster in an address to the nation delivered hours after two cabinet ministers died from COVID-19 amid a spike in coronavirus infections. Transport Minister Sidik Mia and Local Government […]

Speaker meets leadership of parliament to resolve issues

The leadership of Parliament is waiting for an official communication from the Second Deputy Speaker, Mr Andrews Asiamah Amoako, in order to resolve some outstanding issues in the House before Friday. Although the content of the communication is still unknown, the Daily Graphic has gathered that it has to do with which side of the […]

NPP, NDC ‘battle’ ready as they litigate over 16 Parliamentary seats

Election 2020 is over, but the legal battles surrounding the parliamentary election have just begun.  The two major political parties — the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) — have crossed swords in courtrooms across the country in a bid to increase their seats in Parliament. So far, 16 parliamentary election […]

Supreme Court will decide validity of our election petition – NDC responds to Akufo-Addo

A member of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) legal team, Abraham Amaliba says the Supreme Court will decide the fate of the Presidential Election Petition pending before it. He has, therefore, downplayed President Akufo-Addo’s response that the petition should be dismissed because it is frivolous and vexatious. Mr. Amaliba said this on Monday in an […]

Cocoa farmers urged to embrace mass spraying exercise

The Nsawam–Adoagyiri Municipal Chief Farmer in the Eastern Region, Nana Kumi Abiesi, says COCOBOD has increased spraying machines in the various cocoa growing areas to enable the spraying gangs reach every farm to combat the capsid virus. Speaking at a meeting with cocoa farmers at Nsawam, he said embracing the mass cocoa spraying exercise would […]

Impeachment article formally introduced to Congress

A resolution to impeach Trump for his role in last week’s violence was formally introduced by Democrats during the brief pro forma session that took place this morning. The document accuses Trump of “incitement of insurrection,” and claims that Trump actively encouraged violence at the US Capitol. The article points to several false claims Trump […]

CAR elections: 800 polling stations failed to operate: Commission

Attacks by armed rebels closed more than 14 percent of polling stations during Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections. More than 14 percent of polling stations in the Central African Republic (CAR) failed to operate during Sunday’s presidential and legislative election due to armed rebels who attacked voters and barred electoral staff, the electoral commission said. […]

Ghana records expansion in exports

Dr. Afuah Asabea Asare, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), said Ghana has recorded substantial expansion in exports, which has enhanced her stature in international trade. However, she said, the recent relatively weak performance of the non-traditional exports (NTEs) sector and other externalities in the international trading environment had revealed […]

GJA reiterates commitment to stand by Journalists

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has reiterated its unwavering, unshakable, and irrevocable commitment to stand by all media practitioners in the aftermath of the 2020 elections. The GJA in a statement signed by its President, Mr. Affail Monney, said the election had been one with heightened tension, tremendous challenges, and enormous risks occasioned by gunshots. […]

Ivory Coast’s Alassane Ouattara sworn in for third term

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has taken the oath of office for a third term, urging his political opponents to help “defuse tensions” following the deaths of dozens of people in election-related violence and the arrest of opposition figures. Final results last month showed the 78-year-old winning re-election with more than 94 percent of the October […]

Israel, Morocco agree to normalise relations in US-brokered deal

Israel and Morocco agreed on Thursday to normalise relations in a deal brokered with the help of the United States, making Morocco the fourth Arab country to set aside hostilities with Israel in the past four months. As part of the agreement, US President Donald Trump agreed to recognise Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara, […]

Liberia votes on George Weah’s bid to cut presidential terms

Liberians are also choosing whether to repeal a 1973 ban on dual nationality, a move some hope will be an economic boon. Liberians are voting on Tuesday on President George Weah’s plan to shorten presidential terms, with critics fearing he could use the change to cling to power. Former football star Weah has told supporters […]

Cancel our debts- Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament to development partners

Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye, the Speaker of Parliament, has held deliberations with 21 international partners, including; ambassadors and development partners as part of the Debt Cancellation Campaign Initiative (DCCI). DCCI is an initiative by the Conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliament (COSAP) to advocate Africa’s debt to be forgiven due to the huge […]

Election 2020: Police announce WhatsApp line for violence-related information

The Ghana Police Service has announced a WhatsApp number for people to report any form of election related violence on December 7. The mobile phone number 020 663 9121, will be available for persons to send videos, audios and photographs of any disturbance on Election Day. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Chairman of […]

COVID-19 will increase humanitarian needs in 2021: UN

One in 33 people will need aid to meet basic needs like food, water and sanitation in 2021, the UN reports. The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance to new highs, according to the United Nations, dramatically increasing the ranks of extreme poverty in just one year. One […]

Nigeria police rescue 10 people after ‘baby factory’ raid

Rescued women said the owner hired men to impregnate them and then sell the newborns for profit. Ten people were rescued by police from an illegal maternity home – a so-called “baby factory” – in the Mowe area of the southwestern Nigerian state of Ogun on Tuesday. “Acting on a tip-off, our men stormed the […]

Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire cancel cocoa sustainability schemes run by Hershey

Ghana and  Côte d’Ivoire are canceling all cocoa sustainability schemes that U.S.-based Hershey runs in their countries, accusing the chocolate maker of trying to avoid paying a cocoa premium aimed at combating farmer poverty. In a letter addressed to Hershey and seen by Reuters, the Ivorian and Ghanaian cocoa regulators accuse Hershey of sourcing unusually […]

Uganda: Bobi Wine suspends election campaign over violence

Uganda’s singer-politician seeking to end decades-long rule of 76-year-old President Museveni in January 14 election. Bobi Wine, the Ugandan singer and presidential candidate, suspended his campaign on Tuesday after members of his campaign team were injured and his car shot at during clashes between security personnel and his supporters. The developments were the latest in […]

Hohoe records 91% special voting turn-out

A total of 405 out of 446 total voters on Tuesday cast their ballots in the special voting exercise in the Hohoe Constituency. The number, representing 91 percent, voted at the end of polls at 1700 hours.Mr. Enoch Danso Agyekum, Hohoe Municipal Electoral Officer told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the process was successful. […]

FDA sensitises public to ban smoking in public places

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has sensitized traders, drivers and consumers on the law banning smoking in public places such as the market centers, lorry stations, hospitals, schools, restaurants and hotels among others. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has sensitized traders, drivers and consumers on the law banning smoking in public places such […]

All eyes on Ghana: Honour Rawlings with peaceful polls – Chambas

The Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has said the eyes of the world are fixated on Ghana because the December 7 elections hold immense importance to the continent. He said the world held Ghana in high esteem as a beacon of peace and […]

Do not despise your humble beginnings – young entrepreneurs urged

The Chief Executive Officer of Digicast Properties, and Office Bureau, Martin Kwabena Quaidoo Osei has shared what he says are four principles to guide youthful entrepreneurs aiming to go far in their careers. He says they must not despise their humble beginnings as it serves as their foundation and roots and determines how far they […]

US election 2020: Biden says White House co-operation ‘sincere’

US President-elect Joe Biden has said outreach from the White House over the transition has been “sincere”. “It has not been begrudging so far, and I don’t expect it to be,” he told NBC News in an interview. He spoke as he unveiled his choice of top officials for when he takes over from Donald […]

Greenstreet promises to revive over 50 collapsed factories if elected President

The flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Mr. Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, has indicated that his administration will revive over 50 collapsed factories established by Dr Kwame Nkrumah, to drive an aggressive job creation agenda. He said, the CPP under the leadership of Dr. Nkrumah, first President of Ghana, established many manufacturing factories to power […]

Burkina Faso holds elections amid fear of attacks

President Kabore has promised to secure the country and is vying for another five years against 12 other candidates. Voters have gone to the polls in Burkina Faso for presidential and legislative elections held against the background of a spiralling conflict and one of the world’s fastest growing humanitarian crises. Insecurity, caused by the devastating […]

BNI changes name to National Intelligence Bureau (NIB)

The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has changed its name to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). This is in line with Section 12 of the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (ACT 1030). The Director-General of the National Intelligence Bureau asked the public to take note of the change in name which is with “immediate […]

EC ordered to file response to Marricke Gane’s suit challenging disqualification

The High Court has ordered the Electoral Commission to file its responses to a suit challenging the disqualification of an independent Presidential aspirant, Marricke Kofi Gane, by Tuesday November 24, 2020. Mr. Gane, who is one of the five disqualified presidential aspirants, sued to challenge the EC’s decision to disqualify him. The EC’s technical team […]

Turning the iconic “Ghana Must Go” bag into high fashion

Recognized around the world in either its blue-white and red-white varieties, this once-nameless bag in West Africa has long been especially popular in markets across the region. But when in the 1980s hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants, most of them Ghanaians, hurriedly stuffed their belongings into them after being given short notice to leave […]

EPA, police arrest acting MD of D&Y Industries Ltd for using fake certificate

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a joint operation with the Ghana Police Service has apprehended  Mohammed Yousif, acting Managing Director of D&Y Industries Limited, for allegedly using a forged EPA certificate. D&Y Industries Limited, located in Accra, is a dealer in Aluminium Glass Doors and Accessories. The Executive Director of EPA, Mr. Henry Kwabena […]

Coronavirus cases in Africa cross two million mark – AU tally

With 2,013,388 cases reported on Thursday, the continent represents less than 4 percent of the world’s total cases. Total coronavirus cases in Africa have surpassed the two million mark despite a slow addition of reported infections compared with other regions around the world, the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. With the African […]

Deadly Uganda protests over Bobi Wine’s arrest

Three dead and dozens injured in protests that erupted after police arrest pop star and presidential candidate. Three people have died and dozens have been injured, including gunshot wounds, in protests that erupted after police arrested Ugandan presidential candidate and pop star Bobi Wine, Ugandan police and the Red Cross said. Wine, whose real name […]

Odawna fire: About 300 containers burnt down

The PRO of the Ghana National Fire Service, Ellis Robinson Okoe says about 300 containers have been destroyed in the fire that gutted the Odawna market at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra Wednesday dawn. In his account, he said the Fire Station had a distress call around 2:20 a.m. and in response, the Station deployed […]

COCOBOD debunks Nepotism accusation in the Agri-Plus deal

The Head of Public Affairs of COCOBOD, Mr. Fiifi Boafo, has debunked the accusation of engaging in nepotism in the Agri-Plus deal in a press release on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. According to Mr. Boafo, a document is circulating on several online and social media platforms purported to emanate from the Financial Intelligence Centre, Ghana, […]

Guinea arrests opposition leaders after disputed election

Vice president of Guinea’s leading opposition party, the UFDG, and others held as President Alpha Conde wins a controversial third term. Guinean police have launched a sweeping operation against opposition politicians and activists following deadly post-election violence in the West African country. Officers on Wednesday arrested the vice president of Guinea’s leading opposition party, the […]

Rawlings’ family request privacy following his death

The family of former President Jerry John Rawlings has requested the public to give them some privacy even as the nation mourns his death. A statement issued Thursday and signed by the daughter and Member of Parliament for the Korle Klottey Constituency, Zenator Agyemang-Rawlings, announced the passing of Ghana’s first president for the fourth republic. […]

Gov’t, Vice-Chancellors to release COVID-19 report for policy making  

The Ministry of Health and Vice Chancellors of Public Universities in Ghana, will soon disseminate findings from research conducted on the COVID-19 pandemic to contribute to decision making in fighting the respiratory disease. Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Minister of Health, who engaged the Vice Chancellors at a meeting he dubbed: “Bringing the Academic Gowns to […]

Black Stars receive support ahead of Sudan match

The senior national team, the Black Stars, has received support of 400 packs of X Natural Mineral Water from JRV Manufacturing Company Limited ahead of their match against Sudan on Thursday, November 12. The donation forms part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Mr. Stephen Appiah, Manager of the Company, said water was important […]

Police commander calls for healthy police-media relationship  

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Asumadu Okyere-Darko, the Acting Bono East Regional Police Commander has called for a healthy police-media relationship towards national development. “The Police and the Media personnel must be seen working as family members providing care, love, and security for one another. By doing so, we will be able to promote […]

Ivory Coast Constitutional Council confirms Ouattara re-election

Despite opposition objections, President Alassane Ouattara’s win of a third term after disputed October 31 polls officially validated. Ivory Coast’s Constitutional Council has formally ratified President Alassane Ouattara’s re-election to a third term after a tense election that was marred by clashes and an opposition boycott. “Alassane Ouattara is proclaimed elected in the first round,” […]

Covid vaccine: First ‘milestone’ vaccine offers 90% protection

The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows. The developers – Pfizer and BioNTech – described it as a “great day for science and humanity”. Their vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised. The […]

US Election 2020: Tighter than expected vote may take days to resolve

The outcome of the US presidential election is on a knife-edge, with Donald Trump and his rival Joe Biden neck and neck in key swing states. Mr. Trump, a Republican, claimed to have won and vowed to launch a Supreme Court challenge, baselessly alleging fraud. Earlier Mr. Biden, a Democrat, said he was “on track” […]

Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia resume Nile mega-dam talks

Ministers from the three African nations engaged in week-long talks brokered by the African Union, the European Union and the World Bank. Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia have resumed their talks over Addis Ababa’s controversial dam on the Blue Nile river, just over a week after US President Donald Trump warned that Cairo may “blow it […]

Early voting figures continue to skyrocket

More than 94 million votes have already been cast, according to the US Election Project. This site is run by Michael McDonald, a professor at the University of Florida who specialises in early voting, and tracks the number of votes cast by state and overall. According to his estimates, California has cast the most votes, […]

Political parties pledge commitment to peaceful elections

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Hohoe Constituency have pledged to ensure peace in the general elections. The Parties also promised to conduct their political activities devoid of abuse and to ensure their supporters do the same. The parties made the pledge at the Second Edition of the Volta […]

STC gets 100 new buses to boost operations

The Intercity STC Coaches Limited on Tuesday received 100 new buses from the government for it to be added to its fleet. This makes it one of the largest supply of buses to the company since its establishment. President Akufo-Addo presented the 100 buses to the management of the company at its head office in […]

Let’s maintain protected and accountable journalist corps ahead of polls– US Ambassador

Madam Stephanie S. Sullivan, the United States (US) Ambassador to Ghana, has underscored the need for the US and Ghana to maintain respected, protected and accountable journalist corps ahead of their national elections. She said with the election season already in full swing in the US and Ghana, both nations must be vigilant in maintaining […]

Increase telecommunication access in rural schools – Ken Ashigbey to gov’t

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunication, Mr. Kenneth Ashigbey is urging the government to increase access to telecommunication services in the educational institutions in rural communities. According to him, creating access to telecommunications tools at the educational institutions in rural communities will help students in rural areas to compete fairly with […]

Government revives affordable housing scheme; 200 Units to be delivered yearly

The government has revived the affordable housing scheme to deliver at least 200 housing units for public sector workers annually in a bid to address the country’s housing deficit. Two pilot schemes have been created under the National Housing and Mortgage Fund (NHMF) to support workers to own houses. The financing is either through the […]

Parliament passes Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill to make corruption felony

Parliament has passed the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill 2020, categorising the offence of corruption as a felony. The move is to introduce stiffer punishment to deter public officers from engaging in corrupt practices. Following the amendment, subject to presidential assent, a person found guilty of engaging in any form of corrupt act could go to […]

Coronavirus: Belgium facing ‘tsunami’ of new infections

Belgium could soon be overwhelmed by new coronavirus infections, the health minister has warned, amid soaring case numbers across the country. Frank Vandenbroucke said new cases were close to a “tsunami” where authorities “no longer control what is happening”. New measures to try to halt the spread came into force on Monday. All bars and […]

Beware! Kaneshie-Odorkor highway becoming dangerous

Portions of the Kaneshie-Odorkor highway in Accra have become dangerous, making life unbearable for motorists, pedestrians and residents along the road. This is because torrential rains have created potholes on the road, some of which have turned into pools with gutters on that stretch becoming choked. Aside from that, there is also a burst sewerage […]

WaterAid calls on government to increase investment in water and hygiene

WaterAid Ghana has called on the government to increase investment in the provision of clean water and hygiene to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. It noted that frequent hand washing with soap under running water was one of the effective ways of preventing COVID-19, however, in Ghana, 59 per cent of people – nearly […]

IDEG to setup 16 situation rooms to monitor 2020 elections

The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) in partnership with the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) and other civil society organizations, will setup 16 Election Situation Rooms (ESRs) nationwide to monitor the December 7 general election. The ESRs, which would be launched in November, would focus on data regarding the voting processes, voter turnouts, results from polling […]

New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern’s Labor Party scores landslide win

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won a landslide victory in the country’s general election. With most ballots tallied, Ms Ardern’s centre-left Labour Party has won 49% of the vote and she is projected to win a rare outright parliamentary majority. The opposition centre-right National Party, currently on 27%, has admitted defeat in Saturday’s […]

UN condemns castration for rapists in Nigeria

The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has condemned a recently signed law in Nigeria’s Kaduna state that introduced tough penalties for convicted rapists. The law says males convicted of raping a child under the age of 14 should be surgically castrated and given the death penalty. Female adults convicted of raping a […]

English football needs independent regulator – says Neville, others

English football needs an independent regulator to solve its “crisis”, says a group of key figures including Gary Neville and ex-Football Association chairman David Bernstein. Ex-Olympic gold medal list Denise Lewis and the mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, are also part of the group. They have issued a manifesto for change titled ‘Saving Our Beautiful […]

Project Big Picture: Premier League managers react after proposals rejected

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says clubs must help each other “make football more sustainable” after plans for Project Big Picture were rejected. Premier League clubs “unanimously agreed” on Wednesday that the proposals will not be “endorsed or pursued”. Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl says the plans would make the league “boring” and remove the chance of […]

US election: Trump and Biden compete with separate Q&A events

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will hold competing prime-time Q&A sessions later on Thursday, from separate locations. The events replace a cancelled second presidential debate after Mr. Trump’s refusal to participate virtually following his Covid-19 diagnosis. The twin events, both televised at 20:00EST (00:00 GMT), will see the candidates field questions from […]

GBC, Eastern Star Awards launches 3rd Nana Sir. Ofori Atta I National Energy Quiz

The national president of the World Energy Council Future Leaders in Ghana, Mr. Prosper Ahmed Amoaku Andoh and the Director-General of GBC, Prof. Amin Alhassan have launched the 3rd Nana Sir Ofori Atta I National Energy Quiz in Accra under the theme; “Achieving SDG 7 and 13, think Energy, Act Global, Start local” The National […]

Dr. Ernest Addison named Central Bank Governor of the Year

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has been named the Central Bank Governor of the Year for Sub-Saharan Africa. The Global Markets, a newspaper published digitally to cover this year’s Virtual IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting 2020 gave Dr. Addison the award in recognition of his exceptional leadership. A statement from Global […]

Some international friendly fixtures ‘irresponsible’, says Fifpro

International friendlies may cause “huge problems” during the coronavirus pandemic, says the world players’ union general secretary. Fifpro’s Jonas Baer-Hoffmann said clubs and players are concerned about having to isolate should they catch the virus. He believes “economic pressures” are the reason for some games being played. “It is very hard to fathom from a […]

FDA, GSA harmonisation processes will reduce cost- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana (PMAG) has lauded the harmonisation of the processes of the Food and Drugs Authority and the Ghana Standards Authority. It said the removal of the bottlenecks that increased cost and time of doing business, especially due to duplication of processes in the registration and certification of products was welcome […]

GWCL begins spillage of excess water from Weija Dam

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has started spilling excess water from the Weija Dam in the Ga South Municipality. This is due to the downpour in the catchment area of the Densu River basin, according to a statement issued by the GWCL on Monday.“The safe operating level of the Weija Dam is 47ft, however, […]

Nobel: US auction theorists win Economics Prize

Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson have won the 2020 Nobel Economics Prize for their work on auction theory. The Stanford University game theorists have helped in developing formats for the sale of aircraft landing slots, radio spectrums, and emissions trading. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said their work “benefitted sellers, buyers and taxpayers” worldwide. […]

French Prime Minister warns of new restrictions as coronavirus cases rise

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has called on citizens to stick to local coronavirus rules, warning the government could impose further restrictions if the statistics worsen. “We are in a very difficult situation,” Castex said in an interview with broadcaster FranceInfo on Monday. Castex said a total lockdown like the one France imposed in the […]

Ghana Gas to build LPG bottling plant at Axim

Ghana Gas is set to establish a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plant at Axim in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. Modelled on the cylinder re-circulation module, the project, situated on a 64-acre land, would produce 2,400 LPG bottles per day to tackle gas explosions which had claimed lives and properties; boost […]

President Akufo-Addo inaugurates Lawra 6.5MW solar power system

President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 6.5-megawatt (MW) solar power system at Lawra in the Upper West Region. The project inaugurated over the weekend commenced in February 2020 after the President had cut the sod. It is said to be forming part of the first phase of the Renewable Energy Policy Programme designed by the Volta […]

South Korea loosens social distance rules amid downward virus trend

In view of a downward trend in new infections with the coronavirus, South Korea has relaxed the rules put in place to reduce the amount of social contact between people. From Monday, facilities classified as high-risk such as nightclubs, karaoke bars, buffet restaurants and fitness studios have been able to reopen, provided masks are worn […]

Boris Johnson to announce new coronavirus restrictions for England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce a new round of coronavirus measures on Monday, after a jump in cases in northern England. British media reported Johnson was due to chair the government’s emergency committee Cobra in the morning to determine the new measures, followed by a briefing with health authorities. In an […]

French Open 2020: Sofia Kenin to play teenager Iga Swiatek in final

The French Open women’s final will be contested between Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin and Polish teenager Iga Swiatek after two contrasting displays in their semi-finals. Swiatek, 19, needed only 70 minutes to beat Argentine Nadia Podoroska 6-2 6-1 to reach her first major final. American Kenin, 21, overcame Czech seventh seed Petra Kvitova 6-4 […]

Mesut Ozil: Arsenal omit midfielder from Europa League squad

Midfielder Mesut Ozil has been left out of Arsenal’s Europa League squad for the forthcoming campaign. The 31-year-old’s future at the club remains uncertain after being persistently left out of the side by manager Mikel Arteta. The Germany international has not played for the Gunners since March. New £45m signing Thomas Partey has been included […]

The IMF says voluntary social distancing has partly driven the global economic downturn

A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has looked at the extent to which the global economic recession has been driven by voluntary social distancing and lockdown measures. Government restrictions on business and individuals to curb the pandemic come at an economic cost. The IMF research supports that view, but it also found […]

Make allocations to Domestic Violence Fund in 2021 Budget – CSOs

A network of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on Access to Justice in Ghana has appealed to the Government to make provisions for the Domestic Violence Fund as it seeks input for the 2021 budget. The Coalition said since the initial seed capital of GHC 50,000, eleven years ago, there was no further allocation to the […]

Bongo DCE hands over boreholes to two communities

The Bongo District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr Peter Ayamga Ayinbisa in the Upper East Region, has handed over two boreholes to two communities as part of efforts to address challenges of access to potable water. The two communities are Gantoringo-Agoobu’um, a surbub of the Balungu community and Abanga-Junction in the Lungu community. The two boreholes, […]

Woman grabbed over stolen vehicle

An unemployed woman, who bolted with a vehicle while conducting a test drive, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court charged with forgery of document and stealing. Eunice Nyarkoa, before absconding with the vehicle valued at ¢45,000.00 was said to have forged the signature of the owner of the vehicle on DVLA forms A and […]

COVID-19 halting crucial mental health services in Africa, WHO survey

Critical funding gaps are halting and disrupting crucial mental health services in Africa, as demand for these services rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new World Health Organization (WHO) survey shows. The survey of 28 African countries was undertaken as part of the first global examination of the devastating impact of COVID-19 on access to […]

President Akufo-Addo, Walker and Rev. Christian Andrew file nomination

Three Presidential Aspirants, formally submitted their nomination forms and other requirements to Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs. Jean Mensa, to signal their readiness to contest the December 7 Presidential Election when cleared. They are President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), an Independent Candidate, Mr. Alfred Kwame Asiedu […]

NDC promise to halt sale of fertilizer to cocoa farmers

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President Mr. John Dramani Mahama,  has promised to halt the sale of fertilizer to cocoa farmers. He said if NDC is voted into power December 7, 2020, his administration would revert to the free fertilizer programme for cocoa farmers they started years back. Mr. Mahama […]

Let us come together to promote development in Zongos – Chief

Tribal chiefs and leaders in Zongo communities have been urged to brainstorm and come out with a comprehensive plan to develop Zongo communities. Chief of the Fulani community in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Usman Ahmed, who made the call, said it was time tribal leaders do away with parochial and sectional interest and come together […]