Tripartite Committee urged to fast-track and conclude negotiations on minimum wage by May 28
The Greater Accra Regional Branch of the Public Service Workers’ Union, PSWU has called on government and all relevant stakeholders to fast track and conclude negotiations on the Minimum Wage by the 28th of next month. Government should as well ensure the determination of realistic and enhanced increment in the Minimum Wage and Base Pay […]
Zambia footballers attacked by DR Congo team fans
Zambia’s footballer Kabaso Chongo is nursing head injuries after his TP Mazembe side were attacked by rival supporters in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Mazembe were playing FC Sanga Balende in Mbuji Mayi, central DR Congo, where they scored a late win, something that displeased the hosts’ supporters. The supporters then started stoning […]
Acute blood shortage hits Tamale Teaching Hospital
Acute blood shortage has hit the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The development has put accident victims and other patients requiring urgent blood transfusion for survival in danger. The hospital has launched an urgent appeal to the public to come out and voluntarily donate blood to save lives. The Tamale Teaching Hospital is the main referral facility […]
47 Nigerians sentenced to 90 days imprisonment for entering Ghana illegally
The Navrongo Magistrate Court has sentenced 47 Nigerians to 90 days in prison on three charges including illegal entry into the country and working without a permit. This follows a successful swoop by the Police in the Tono enclave in the Kassena Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region. It formed part of strategies to […]
Surge in iPhone sales sees Apple’s profits double
A surge in iPhone sales, especially in China, has led to a doubling of profits at Apple since the start of the pandemic. The results reflected “optimism” about the days ahead, Apple’s boss said. Rival tech firm Facebook also reported bumper revenues and profits. But the social media giant warned Apple’s latest software release could […]
Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon starts filming
Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon is believed to have started filming in Cornwall. Producer HBO confirmed this week production was underway with tweets of members of the cast reading scripts. Photos have emerged of film crews and costumed actors thought to be stars Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy, at Holywell Bay […]
W/R: 2 Chinese ‘galamsayers’ apprehended, 8 others including 2 Ghanaians escaped
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Wassa East District Security Council and the Ghana Police Service in the Western Region for illegal small scale mining. The operation executed along the Pra River is in fulfilment of the President’s directive to end the menace in water bodies. According to reports, the Chinese illegal miners […]
National Council of PTA’s demands full timetable for 2020/2021 Academic year
The National Council of Parent Teacher Associations, has called on the Ghana Education Service, GES to release the Time Table for the full Academic year. This comes after GES released an adjusted calendar for First term of the 2020/2021 Academic year. PRO of the National Council of PTA’s Felicity Ahafianyo said parents need the full […]
Information Minister asks State Media to pursue digitalisation more aggressively
Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has implored State Owned Media Organisations to take advantage of the digitalisation arena to diversify their operations to fit the current change in online media. “As I am sure you are aware, the media landscape continues to change as a result of technology and today all over the world, […]
World Bank lauds Ghana for prioritising education
The World Bank Country Director, Mr Pierre Laporte, has lauded the government for its efforts at promoting development through education. The Country Director pledged to support the government’s education transformation agenda which included the training of the right skills to meet 21st century job market requirements. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Education Minister, […]
