Ghana handed major injury boost ahead of Mozambique match
By Michael Okuley Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton has watered down the fear of Ghanaians regarding the injury of midfielder Majeed Ashimeru. The Anderlecht playmaker was subbed out of the game after picking up an injury against Egypt. Majeed Ashimeru has breathed life into his national team activities with a flamboyant performance in the ongoing […]
Ghana’s long-term low carbon emission strategy to enhance ecosystem restoration
Dr Kwaku Afriyie, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), says Ghana’s long-term low carbon emission strategy will enhance ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation. He said the strategy would also be a vital planning tool for guiding the Ghana energy system to a clean, sustainable, and increasingly renewable-based future, boost recycling of plastics and […]
Savings and loans scheme to the rescue of rural women in Northern Ghana
The introduction of the Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) in some parts of Northern Ghana is contributing significantly to empowering women and improving livelihoods in rural communities. The community banking system, VSLA, is helping to reduce poverty, over dependence, curbing rural-urban migration and empowering many rural women and young girls to take charge of […]
IMF commends Ghana for meeting almost all targets under bailout programme
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Ghana for successfully achieving almost all targets set for the $3 billion three-year extended credit facility. In a statement issued on Friday, January 19, 2024, the IMF highlighted that “Ghana’s performance under the programme has been strong. It said all quantitative performance criteria for the […]
IMF approves second $600m for immediate disbursement to Ghana
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second tranche of US$600 million for Ghana. The IMF Ghana Country Director announced this during a joint press conference held on Friday, January 19, 2024. “The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the First review of the $3 billion, 36-month […]
OSP Report: More than 150 corrupt cases at various stages of investigation
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says it is investigating over 152 cases of corruption at various stages. They include an investigation into contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, a company registered in Ghana, and the Ghana Revenue Authority, as well as investigations into the appropriation, sale, and lease of state-owned lands and properties […]
AFCON23: Chris Hughton calls for re-focus on match against Mozambique
Ghana’s Head Coach, Chris Hughton, has indicated that his team is disappointed after the draw with Egypt, just like every Ghanaian. Facing questions about his decision to substitute Osman Bukari after his error leading to the equaliser, Coach Hughton stressed that the decision was not based on a lack of appreciation for his character and […]
Power outages: Government pays $10m to West African Gas Pipeline
The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGPCo) has confirmed receipt of ten million dollars from government to restore gas supply. Most parts of the country have been plunged into darkness, with many, especially businesses, expressing concern about what they consider subtle load shedding, popularly known as ‘’dumsor’’. Authorities have fallen short of declaring an official load […]
75th Annual New Year School, an attempt to nurturing resilience and adopting Technology for Sustainable Development in Ghana
By Rebecca Ekpe The 75th Annual New Year School and Conference is taking place at the University of Ghana, under the theme ‘’Nurturing Resilience: Adopting Technology and Embracing Humanism for Sustainable Development’’. The three-day conference, organized by the School of Continuing and Distance Education, in collaboration with the Ministries of Communications and Digitalization, Finance and […]
Accra: You are not lawyers; stop preparing legal documents – Chief Justice warns court staff
By: Barbara Kuma The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has cautioned court staff against the practice of preparing legal documents for court users as they do not have the legal authority or are not lawyers for the job. Justice Torkornoo, emphasized that, court officials who pretend to know how to prepare these legal processes, cause […]
