Court discharges Policeman who assaulted a woman in banking hall
The Policeman who allegedly beat up a woman at the Shiashie branch of Midland Savings and Loans Limited, Lance Corporal Frederick Amanor Godzi, has been discharged by an Accra Circuit court. Godzi was charged with assault for allegedly beating Patience Osafo, a customer of Midland, on its premises on July 19, 2018 when she went there […]
Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has denied any wrongdoing after US prosecutors filed a host of criminal charges against the firm. Huawei has also rejected criminal claims against its chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada last month. The charges filed against Huawei in the US include bank fraud, obstruction of justice and […]
Ghanaian Physicians abroad return home to support health care system
Ghanaian Physicians living abroad are returning home to help transform the health care system. Under the umbrella of the Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Foundation of North America, the group, will bring their expertise learnt over the years to bear on Ghana`s health care system, said to be the most attractive on the African continent. Leader […]
Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa 'appalled' by attack on protester
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa says he is appalled by an attack by security officials on a protester that was featured in a TV news report. His statement comes after widespread criticism of the way security forces have handled recent protests. Mr Mnangagwa says he has ordered the arrest of those behind the attack. His condemnation […]
Work to resume on UHAS Fodome campus project
Construction work on the first phase of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, UHAS, Fodome Campus in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region will soon resume after it was halted in 2014. The Fodome Campus will serve as the permanent site for UHAS School of Public Health which presently operates in temporary facilities […]
Rethink decision to allow only Phd holders as university lecturers – Most Rev. Sarpong
The Archbishop of the Kumasi Archdiocese of the Catholic Church, Most Rev. Peter Kwasi Sarpong, has questioned the Ministry of Education’s decision to employ only PhD holders as lecturers for the country’s universities. He asked government to rethink the decision as it would deprive the institutions of experienced lecturers needed to train the human resource […]
Chelsea beat Tottenham to book a final with Manchester City
Chelsea won a penalty shootout on a night of high drama at Stamford Bridge, overcoming Tottenham to secure a Carabao Cup final meeting with Manchester City. After an enthralling 90 minutes which saw the tie end 2-2 on aggregate, the tie was settled when David Luiz scored the winning kick after Kepa Arrizabalaga’s fine save […]
25th January, 2019
The Daily Heritage raises concerns about the security situation in the country following the recent murder of an investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale and the kidnapping of three girls in Takoradi. The Heritage is of the view that, the Police Service ought to seek collaboration from established intelligence bodies such as the Federal Bureau of […]
Government urged to ensure equity in public spending-George Osei Bimpeh
The Convenor of CSO platform on SDG Goal 10, George Osei Bimpeh, has asked government to ensure equity in public spending. Mr. Bimpeh indicated that in 2017, 42 percent of government revenue was allocated for debt servicing to the neglect of essential sectors such as health and education. Speaking at a news conference in Accra, Mr. […]
Venezuela crisis: US vows to 'disconnect' Maduro's funding
The US National Security Adviser John Bolton says the Trump administration is trying to cut Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s revenue streams. The comments come one day after Mr Maduro cut diplomatic ties with the US. He was angry after the US recognised an opposition figure, Juan Guaidó, as interim president. Mr Bolton told reporters outside […]
Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's new far-right president urges unity
Brazililian President Jair Bolsonaro has promised to build a “society without discrimination or division”. The former army captain told Congress during his inaugural speech that he wants a “national pact” to free Brazil of corruption, crime and economic mismanagement. In a swipe at the left, he vowed to free Brazil of “ideology”. Among the foreign […]
Gbane mine explosion death toll rises to 17
The death toll in the mine explosion at Gbane in the Talensi District of the Upper East region has risen to 17. Community members have accused, Shaanxi Mining Company,a Chinese mining firm for the death of their relatives, saying the company deliberately engineered the blast to sabotage the small scale miners. It will be recalled […]
Awomefia of Anlo Togbi Sri, congratulates newly elected Overlord of Dagbon
The Awomefia of Anlo and President of the traditional council, Togbi Sri, has congratulated the newly elected Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abubakari Mahama. He commended the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the past and present governments’ for leading the way toward the peaceful final funeral rites of the late Yaa-Naa Mahama Abdulai and Ya-Naa Yakubu Andani. […]
Ashaiman households given ultimatum to construct toilets
Households without toilet facilities have been given a two and a half month ultimatum by the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly to construct household toilets to prevent them from facing the wrath of the Assembly. This ultimatum which will end by the close of next month will see the rigorous enforcement of the Assembly’s by-laws on sanitation. […]
