TUC urges PURC to reduce the cost of water and power
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to reduce the cost of water and power further, as the Commission prepares for the 2019 tariff review. The Labour Union is making this demand because it expects the key determinants of the pricing of the utilities to favour a possible tariff […]
Gov’t instituting strong Digital culture to solve Ghana's problems – Bawumia
A new technology named IBox is in the offing to enable students in the rural areas to get access to the internet. Spearheaded by some young Ghanaians, the technology when completed will help drive government’s E-education project which will entail the uploading of lecturing materials in second cycle schools for others in rural areas to […]
Nigerian student jailed 5yrs for human trafficking
An Accra Circuit court has sentenced a Nigerian student to five years in prison for human trafficking. Jennifer Chizoba Jeremiah, 22 years is said to transport girls from Nigeria to Ghana to work as sales persons, but forces them into prostitution. The Nigerian convict, resident of Roman, a suburb of Kasoa will serve in hard […]
High court sets November 19 to decide fate of convicted IGP
An Accra High court has set the 19th of this month to rule on the contempt charge brought against the IGP, David Asante Appeatu. The court has given both the complainant and plaintiff three days to file any other arguments. Deputy Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah-Dame who represented the IGP in a motion pleaded the court […]
Students prevented from writing mock exams for non-payment of school fees
GBC’s Radio Ghana has gathered that Head Masters from a number of Day Senior High Schools are preventing third year students from writing their mock examination for non-payment of school fees. Some of the third year students have also been asked to go home for not paying their WAEC registration fees although government has pledged […]
President Akufo-Addo urged to grant amnesty to prisoners
An appeal has gone to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to exercise his prerogative of mercies and grant amnesty to some prisoners. The appeal comes after it has been realised that since assuming office, President Akufo-Addo is yet to grant amnesty to prisoners considered for pardon. Checks reveal that a list of prisoners due for […]
Peasant farmers laud launch of commodities exchange market
The Co-ordinator of Ghana Trade and livelihoods coalition, Ibrahim Akalbila, says peasant farmers are happy that at long last the Ghana Commodities Exchange has started operations. This will eventually provide farmers value for money as a result of ready market. Speaking to GBC’s Radio Ghana on the establishment of the Commodities Exchange, Mr. Akalbila said […]
Microfin Rural Bank recognised
Microfin Rural Bank, in the Central Region has been recognised for its immense contribution to the growth of the small and medium enterprises in its operational area, especially women-led businesses. The bank was honoured with with the “Recognition for Support of Women in SMEs Award” at the maiden Ghana Business Awards in Accra. A Board […]
Zimbabwe Ex-Minister Supa Mandiwanzira Arrested
Zimbabwe’s former Information Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Supa Mandiwanzira, has been arrested on a corruption related charge. Reports indicate that he was accused of an offence he committed during his tenure as ICT Minister. The report said that Mandiwanzira was expected to appear in court today. His lawyer said the former minister was being held […]
Sachet water increased by 50 percent
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged water Producers in consultation with all regional associations of sachet water producers say from Monday November 12, 2018, prices of sachet water will go up. In a Statement signed by the National Director, Corporate Affairs Kwame Agyapon Ntra, a bag of sachet water will increase to GH¢3.50 from […]
'Ghana can maximise benefits of local content policy'
A Petroleum Engineer, Professor Wumi Iledare says Ghana can maximize the benefits of its local content policy, by developing competent workforce, transparency and accountability as well as institutional empowerment. He said a long term local content has the potential to stimulate inclusive socio-economic development. He noted that Ghana can effectively implement its local content by […]
Governing Council of KNUST to be reconstituted today
The Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is to be reconstituted today Friday November 2. Government last week asked the Chancellor of the University, Otumfuor Osei Tutu, to lead the next steps in reconstituting the University Council in accordance with the University’s statute and relevant laws. The reconstituted Council […]
Cyril Ramaphosa expresses frustration at corruption
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed frustration at the corruption that has infected the country before his predecessor, Jacob Zuma, was ousted as head of state earlier this year. He said corruption is now being tackled, but people still need to see senior government officials tried and sent to prison. Mr Ramaphosa acknowledged that […]
Ghana AIDS Commission express worry in rate of HIV rise increase
The Acting Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission Mr Kyeremeh Atuahene says it is very worrying the rate at which HIV infection among the Youth in Ghana has increased by 45 percent. Mr Kyeremeh attributed the rapid increase of the virus from the ages of 15 to 24 years to careless living, lack of […]
