Ghana lost at least 200 million cedis in revenue accruing from the operations of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) due to the impact of the power crisis on such businesses between 2012 and 2015. This is according to a new research conducted by the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) and the International ...

A police constable with the Visibility Unit of the Sekondi Police Command in the Western Region, Wilson Bossey has allegedly physically assaulted a journalist with Takoradi based Skyy Power FM, Nana Adu Kyei Danso Abeam popularly known as Akyeamehene. The Journalist was allegedly assaulted on Tuesday August 22, 2017 for questioning why the Police constable ...

The Minerals Commission has directed Exton Cubic Group Limited to halt operations at the Nyinahin bauxite concession of the Tano Offin Forest reserve. A statement from the Commission directed the company to “stop any attempt of entering the concession to undertake any mining operation.” It said Exton Cubic shall obtain the “necessary approvals and permits ...

Organized Labour has expressed worry over the management of their pensions at UT Bank and Capital Banks, following the banks’ takeover by GCB Bank. At a meeting to discuss the management of their pension funds, the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah called for closer collaboration to address all ...

The Veterinary Council of Ghana has appealed to the government to resource the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Veterinary Medicine, to improve its infrastructure and faculty to advance veterinary training, research and healthcare delivery. Dr. Jonathan Amakye-Anim, Chairman of the Council, said this was urgent since the country currently had ...

The Eastern Regional Minister, Eric Kwakye Darfour has urged parents to introduce their children to sex education. The Minister believes that lack of sex education on the part of Ghanaians is a contributing factor to unwanted pregnancies. In an interview with Citi News at the regional celebration of this year’s 2017 World Population Day held in Koforidua under ...

Black Stars Head coach Kwesi Appiah has named a 24-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming World Cup double legged qualifying games against Congo. The senior national team will host the Red Devils at the Baba Yara Stadium on September 1 before travelling to Brazzaville for the return encounter on September 5. Coach Appiah’s 24-man list includes debutants ...

Ghanaian dance hall/afropop artiste Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda popularly known in music circles as MzVee, has said she will not date any man in the showbiz fraternity. Speaking to Yvonne Okoro on the ‘Dinner With’ show on GH One television, the silky–voiced singer disclosed why she is not interested in dating any man in the arts and ...

WAFA kept its unbeaten home run in the Ghana Premier League going following a 2-0 win over Kotoko at the Red Bull Arena in Sogakope. The match has been rescheduled due to Asante Kotoko’s involvement in a motor accident in July and so, they had some matches put on hold including one against WAFA. The ...

The broken traffic light in front of the Cal Bank head office annex, just off the Ako Adjei Interchange, was slowly becoming a regular sight for commuters on the Independence Avenue till personnel from the company managing the traffic lights stepped in. That traffic light had been in that state after a truck carting tubers ...

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John-Peter Amewu has warned foreign nationals still engaging in small scale mining in Ghana to desist from it with immediate effect or face his wrath. According to him, such activities are against Ghana’s constitution adding that persons found culpable “would face the full rigors of the law.” “All ...

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) says Ghana is at a high risk of losing more revenue if it continues to ignore the fuel smuggling menace in the country. COPEC believes strongly that the government has turned a blind eye to the fuel smuggling issue which if not handled properly, will affect all consumers. “Indeed ...

The MP for North Tongu and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa has commended Citi FM’s support for Sierra Leone following a mudslide disaster in that country. “I was really impressed when you initiated this relief package for Sierra Leone, so I thought I should come here today to offer my ...

Government has advertised the sale of at least a majority stake in specified thermal plants owned by the Volta River Authority (VRA). The advertisement, which was placed in the Daily Graphic indicated that the sale forms “part of government’s efforts to restructure the energy sector.” “As part of government’s efforts to restructure  the energy sector ...

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisah Djaba has declared zero tolerance for early child marriage in Ghana.  Addressing the Northern Regional House of Chiefs as part of her three-day campaign tour against early child marriage, she pleaded with the traditional authorities to support government’s fight against the phenomenon.  She said government ...

A British “prankster” has said editors at right-wing news website Breitbart replied to spoof emails purporting to come from Trump adviser Steve Bannon. The prankster shared emails in which staff discussed doing “dirty work” against US President Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner. Mr Bannon has returned to Breitbart after being fired from ...

Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims who were airlifted to participate in the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia have begun their journey in the Gulf country. They included the over 400 who could not be airlifted over difficulties experienced in last year’s arrangements. The Deputy Communications Director of the Ghana’s Hajj Board, Haruna Eliasu told Citi News all the necessary arrangements ...

Angolans are heading to the polls to vote for a successor for their veteran leader. Jose Eduardo dos Santos has been in power in the oil-rich country since 1979, making him the world’s second-longest serving president. He is not contesting this election – Defence Minister Joao Lourenco is standing for the governing MPLA party. His ...

A Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour has called on MPs to take a stand against any attempt to legalize homosexuality in Ghana. His remarks follow advocacy from a group of eight Ghanaians in Canada who have petitioned the Canadian government to put pressure on Ghana to decriminalize homosexuality. Addressing the ...

England’s all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney has retired from international football after turning down the chance to be part of the England squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers. The Everton striker, 31, was asked by national coach Gareth Southgate to be involved in the games against Malta and Slovakia. “Every time I was selected ...