Thirteen public universities connected to free internet service
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday commissioned the Free Wi-fi service for 13 public tertiary education institutions in the country, to enhance teaching, learning and research. The project, executed at a cost of over US$ 11 million, was facilitated and implemented by the Electricity of Ghana (ECG) leveraging on 650 kilometres of its Fibre Optic […]
Koo Kumi set to release epic album ‘The Griot’
Award-winning poet Koo Kumi is set to release his new album ‘The Griot’ on Saturday, 28th November 2020. The album is set for a hearing on Friday, 27th November at the Nubuke. The album ‘The Griot’ comprises 10 poems and skits which tackles politics, urbanization and movement, culture, age of youth, and gender-related issues. The […]
Commercial buildings: No Insurance cover No operating permit – NIC
Commercial buildings including outlets and structures for markets will henceforth only be granted operating permits if they are given the needed clearance from the National Insurance Commission. According to the Commission, such a move is necessary to reduce to the barest minimum the occurrence of fire outbreaks at commercial centres. For years, the country has […]
Love for awards kills careers – Shatta Wale
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale says the inability of most musicians to win awards at awards schemes has killed their careers. According to Shatta Wale, musicians love awards and depend on them so much that if they don’t get them, they have difficulty doing hit songs again. “Medikal has a strong spirit to bounce back after […]
Nissan appoints Japan Motors as vehicle assembly partner in Ghana
Nissan has appointed longtime partner Japan Motors Trading Co. as its local partner in an all-new vehicle assembly facility in Accra, Ghana. The appointment is a result of the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding between Nissan and the government of Ghana to lay the foundation for a sustainable automotive manufacturing industry in the country. The first […]
World bank approves funding to establish Development Bank of Ghana
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$250 million funding package for a new development bank in Ghana, as part of the Ghana Development Finance Project, aimed at increasing access to long-term finance in the country. A press release by the World Bank said once established, the Development Bank of Ghana (DBG) […]
COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer says it’s ‘94% effective in over 65 years old
The coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech appears to protect 94% of adults over 65 years old. More data released from their ongoing phase three trial suggests it works equally well in people of all ages, races and ethnicities. The companies say they will now apply for authorisation for emergency use of the jab […]
Tecno Mobile wins best “Phone Brand of the Decade
One of the world’s leading mobile phone brands, TECNO Mobile proved its dominance in the Ghanaian mobile phone market by winning the best “Phone Brand of the decade” at the 10th edition of the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom (GITTA) 2020 Awards. The annual awards, which celebrate Telecommunications and ICT excellence, rewarded organisations, and individuals […]
PTA/SMC raise concern over lack of furniture at school
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the School Management Committee (SMC) at the Dorimon Basic School in the Wa West District have expressed worry over the inadequate furniture at the school as schools resume in January 2021. Mr Amadu Karim, the PTA Organiser in an interview at Dorimon said that the school children had to lie […]
Central, Western Region remember world war fallen heroes
A wreath-laying ceremony and a parade was held to mark the celebration of this year’s Central region Remembrance Day Anniversary at the cenotaph of the Cape Coast Castle in honour of all veterans who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars. Western Region observed the day at the Takoradi Cenotaph. The annual […]
