President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for urgent and concerted efforts towards the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in order for Africa to effectively tackle poverty. Speaking at a round-table event in Accra on the SDGs on Monday, Nana Addo said that a lot of work needs to be done ... The post Swift implementation
62 organisations have been surcharged by the Auditor for receiving payments from the state without any documentation as proof. The surcharge certificates totaling GH?8,886,791.9101742 cover the period between December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2015. The companies, mostly private organisations, also include some state institutions and staff of some government agencies. In a release by ... The post 62
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana(BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has denied reports that he has resigned. Reports on Monday morning in sections of the media suggested that, Dr. Asiama had bowed out from the central bank, after serving close to two years of his four year contract. But reacting to the report ... The post Second Deputy Governor denies resignation reports
The Eastern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Charity Sarpong, has confirmed that, a second-year science student of Koforidua Technical School SECTECH, who passed away over the weekend, died from Meningitis. Denis Opare Saforo, died at the Regional Government Hospital in Koforidua on Friday, November 8, after a short illness which has now been confirmed ... The post Koforidua
The Member of Parliament for Bunkprugu Constituency in the Northern Region, Solomon Boar, has condemned the killing of four persons at Najong number 1 over the weekend. Whilst consoling families of the dead, he has also asked the police to fast-track their investigations and bring the perpetrators to book. Solomon Boar in a Citi News ... The post Bunkprugu MP condemns killing
Citi News can confirm that a prima facie case has been established against the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, following allegations of corruption and abuse of office levelled against her in two separate petitions. Her two deputies, Amadu Sulley (in charge of Operations), and Georgina Amankwa (in charge of Corporate Services, will also have a ... The post Charlotte
Residents of Trasacco Valley in Accra have expressed frustration over their inability to easily access the Accra-Tema Motorway from their community. The residents have stated that they are ready to contribute towards the construction of an approved stretch from to the Motorway. They lament that the non-existence of an approved route from the area to ... The post Trasacco
Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Anthony Karbo has said that the government is open to partnering with communities to raise funds for the construction of roads in the country. According to him, the government will encourage communities that come together and mobilize resources for the development of their local roads. Speaking on the Citi ... The post Gov’t
The Defence Industries Holding Company Limited (DIHOC), managers of the Kumasi Shoe Factory, have accused the Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, of peddling falsehood about not being briefed on the state of the company. Mr. Nitiwul had earlier attributed the current deplorable state of the Kumasi Shoe Factory, to the ineffective management of the company. ... The post Nitiwul
Children’s rights activists have condemned the pardon of two child rapists by the Tanzanian president. Kate McAlpine, director of the Arusha-based Community for Children Rights, told the BBC she was “horrified but unsurprised”. John Magufuli made the pardon in his independence day speech on Saturday. Singer Nguza Viking, known as Babu Seya, and his son ... The post Tanzanian
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President of Groupe Ideal, and Council of State member, Dr. Nii Kotei Dzani, has blamed the lack of development and economic prosperity on the African continent on its leaders, claiming most African leaders fail to think. Dr. Kotei Dzani said Africa is alarmingly behind in development compared to the west, due to the failure of ... The post Most African leaders are not thinkers –
Access Bank’s women empowerment programme, the ‘W’ Initiative has received the Global Banking Alliance’s (GBA) “Highest Engagement Award” at the 2017 GBA Summit held in London. The award is in recognition of the Bank’s continuous focus on programmes aimed at creating more opportunities for women to improve their businesses and general wellbeing. In 2015 the GBA adjudged ... The post Access
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he expects European countries to follow the US in recognising Jerusalem as his country’s capital. He is in Brussels for talks – the first time an Israeli prime minister has visited the city in more than 20 years. But the EU’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini says the bloc’s stance ... The post Jerusalem: Netanyahu
Darlington Munhuwani joined Allianz Ghana on December 1, 2017 to assume the role of CEO of the company, responsible for non-life insurance. He succeeds Patrick Prado who is taking on a new created role as CEO of Allianz Ghana Life Insurance, which will be kicking off shortly, to develop this segment in the Ghanaian market. ... The post Darlington
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Gloria Akuffo, has told Parliament that her ministry has not been charged with the implementation of the recent judgment of the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea [ITLOS], on the maritime boundaries between Ghana and La Cote D’Ivoire. Regardless of this, she noted that her Ministry ... The post My office
Police in the Akatsi South District of the Volta Region have shot dead a suspected armed robber after a fierce gun battle at Kotomensahkope junction near Akatsi. The deceased, according to the Akatsi District Police Commander, Supt. Bismark Agyapong, was part of a group who at dawn of Sunday, lurked in the bush to attack unsuspecting commuters. ... The post Akatsi: Suspected
Chelsea have been drawn against Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Tottenham will face Italian champions Juventus. Premier League leaders Manchester City will play Switzerland’s Basel, Manchester United face La Liga side Sevilla and Liverpool take on Portugal’s Porto. Holders Real Madrid will face Paris St-Germain. A record five English teams ... The post UCL
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei and her two deputies, have arrived at the office of the Judicial Service located at the Supreme Court, as the Chief Justice prepares to hear a petition filed against the EC boss’ office. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a five-member committee has been set up by Chief Justice ... The post Charlotte Osei, 2 deputies
HFC Investments, a subsidiary of HFC Bank, has donated an incubator and accessories worth over GHS30,000 to the Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region. The 110-bed capacity hospital, is the second oldest in the region, and serves residents in Keta and its environs. HFC Investments made this donation, after the only incubator in the ... The post HFC Investments donates
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