Businesses and financial institutions have been implored to institute robust security systems and surveillance in order to be fraud-protected. The call by the Country Chief Inspector of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Chiedu Okonta, has become necessary, due to the increasing cases of fraud recorded in the financial sector. A 2014 PWC report showed […]
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has given government up till the end of September to complete the payment of last academic year’s Book and Research Allowances. Members of UTAG threatened to withdraw their services on Monday, September 14 if government failed to show commitment to pay the Allowances due them two months ago, […]
The Executive Director of the National Board for Small Scale industries (NBSSI), Kosi Antiwaaa Yankey-Ayeh, has disclosed that GH¢400 million out of the earmarked GH¢600 million Covid-19 stimulus package has been disbursed to small and medium-scale enterprises (SME) that applied for the government package. The government earmarked GH¢600million to support SMEs deal with the ravages […]
Young boxer Joseph Awinongya Jr. has donated $500 to the Motherly Love Foundation, a non-governmental organisation which caters for orphans who by no fault of theirs have contracted HIV. The donation took place at the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly office. The MCE, Albert Okyere, commended the America-based boxer and his parents for their wonderful gesture. He […]
Two Ghanaian citizens – Deborah Mensah and Maxwell Peter – have been extradited to the United States of America to face charges to do with cyber fraud. Deborah Mensah, 33, is said to have been arrested on January 16, 2020 in Accra but charged in the US “with one count of conspiracy to commit wire […]
Professor Opoku-Agyemang has an insatiable desire for service. Her work ethic is in itself leadership elevated to an art. And I’ve witnessed this distinct quality she possesses, in abundance, from a front-row seat. The Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress — John Mahama’s seasoned co-pilot — has this profound ability to instantly establish an […]
Presidential candidates for this year’s elections are required to pay GH¢100,000 as filing fees to enable them qualify to take part in the elections. Parliamentary candidates are also required to pay GH¢10,000. This was revealed by the Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, at a press conference in Accra on Monday, […]
The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) has announced that filing of nomination forms for presidential and parliamentary candidates for this year’s general elections will begin on Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9. Addressing journalists at the EC’s headquarters on Monday, September 14, Chair of the Commission Jean Mensa announced that the nomination forms will be […]
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has said it is going to undertake major replacement of transmission pipelines in Accra. The exercise will affect the whole of the capital city, a statement said. The project, according to the company, will affect the flow of water for four consecutive days from Tuesday, September 15 to Saturday, […]
The Northern Region’s representative in this year’s Ghana Most Beautiful (GMB), Zuzu Abdul Wahab, says that fistula cases in the Northern Region is her motivation for chasing the GMB crown. Fistula is an abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow or tubular organ and the body surface, or between two hollow or tubular organs. […]
Volta Region’s representative in the ongoing edition of the Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB), Kafui Freeman, has stated that winning the competition would give her the needed support to make a mark in her community. The Region has already won the competition in the past, via Emefa, and a win for Kafui would be the second […]
The Chief Executive Officer for Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Nana Kwaku Agyei Yeboah, has welcomed manifesto promises by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to abolish guarantorship for student loans. He has described the move by the parties as brave and laudable which would go a […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked residents of the newly-created Ahafo Region to renew his mandate in the December 7 elections, so his government can consolidate the gains chalked since his assumption of office in January 2017. Rounding up his 2-day tour of the Region, on Sunday, September 13, with visits to Hwidiem, Goaso, […]
Award-winning broadcast journalist Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin has received massive endorsement from political and religious leaders as he takes over as morning show host of Akoma FM in Kumasi. Ashanti Region Minister Simon Osei Mensah and Member of Parliament for Asunafo South Eric Opoku are among a section of politicians who called into the maiden […]
The Upper East Region’s representative in the ongoing 2020 edition of the Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) reality show, Talata Mmabil Dobi, has promised to use the show to promote her region. The graduate from the Koforidua Technical University says that winning the competition would bring some needed elevation to her region. “The Upper East Region […]
A Marriage Consultant, Kelly Daniels, has said persons desiring to marry must first of all be financially independent before making the vow. He noted that engaging in a trade before marrying will help both partners support each other and achieve greater in life. Mr Daniels, who was speaking on TV3‘s New Day on Friday, September 11, […]
Agriculture has remained the mainstay of the Ghanaian economy for many decades. The contribution of the agricultural sector to the development of the country in job creation, export earnings, income and food for domestic consumption, has been been very immense. In terms of Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth, the sector alone contributes more than 50%. Foreign exchange […]
We see them as too loud, and abrasive and chaotic and we believe they think they can outsmart everybody, especially Ghanaians. They think we are too submissive, not very smart, always punching above our weight and nothing upsets them more than Ghana defeating Nigeria, in anything. The Ghana-Nigeria rivalry has been around for as long […]
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has said it was wrong for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to have asked the Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo, to proceed on leave. Former President Mahama said he will not do such things if he wins this year’s elections to become president again. Mr Domelevo […]
An Accra High Court has issued a Substituted Service for the Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to appear before the court over a contempt charge leveled against him. The Member of Parliament was summoned by High Court Judge Amos Wuntah Wuni for contempt ast week after he allegedly insulted and […]
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