Ghana has been recording about 128,000 premature births every year, and doctors are advocating cost effective care to save them from dying. Dr. Rita Fosu-Yeboah, a Paediatrician, said 75 per… The post 128,000 premature babies born every year in Ghana appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ghana has been recording about 128,000 premature births every year, and doctors are advocating cost effective care to save them from dying. Dr. Rita Fosu-Yeboah, a Paediatrician, said 75 per cent of deaths

Ghana and the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday signed a loan agreement of $83 million for the Accra Urban Transport Project also known as the Pokuase Interchange Project. The… The post Ghana and AfDB sign $83m loan agreement for Accra urban transport appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ghana and the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday signed a loan agreement of $83 million for the Accra Urban Transport Project also known as the Pokuase Interchange Project. The project

The Oxford Business Group (OBG) is organising an African Investment and Business forum from 3rd to 5th December at the Accra International Conference Centre. The global publishing firm, OBG will be… The post Ghana to host African Investments and Business conference appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Oxford Business Group (OBG) is organising an African Investment and Business forum from 3rd to 5th December at the Accra International Conference Centre. The global publishing

There are 152 polling stations in the Bolgatanga East and Bolgatanga Central Constituencies in the Upper East Region from where 108,080 registered voters are expected to vote in the Presidential and… The post 108,080 to vote in two constituencies in Bolgatanga appeared first on Ghana Business News. There are 152 polling stations in the Bolgatanga East and Bolgatanga Central Constituencies in the Upper East Region from where 108,080 registered voters are expected to vote in the

Thirty-five tax specialists, practitioners and researchers have participated in a three-day workshop on ‘Gender and Tax in Africa’ to discuss ways to use the tax system to make things better… The post Tax specialists explore ways to use tax system to support women appeared first on Ghana Business News. Thirty-five tax specialists, practitioners and researchers have participated in a three-day workshop on ‘Gender and Tax in Africa’ to discuss ways to use the tax system to

The United States of America has donated law books to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) as part of its tenth anniversary celebration in Arusha, Tanzania. The… The post US government donates law books to African Court appeared first on Ghana Business News. The United States of America has donated law books to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) as part of its tenth anniversary celebration in Arusha, Tanzania. The books, presented by Ms Virginia

The National Media Commission (NMC) in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has held a public forum on the free and responsible use of the social media to help… The post NMC holds forum on social media usage appeared first on Ghana Business News. The National Media Commission (NMC) in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has held a public forum on the free and responsible use of the social media to help protect the rights to free expression

The University of Ghana in collaboration with Kyoto University in Japan have began implementing a three-year project dubbed, “Ghana Grasscutter Project” to help scale-up the nutrition situation in the Upper… The post Grasscutter project initiated to boost nutrition in Upper West appeared first on Ghana Business News. The University of Ghana in collaboration with Kyoto University in Japan have began implementing a three-year project dubbed, “Ghana Grasscutter Project” to help scale-up

With barely 21-days to the December 7 polls, the European Union (EU) has expressed concern over violent clashes between supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic… The post EU expresses concern over clashes between NDC and NPP supporters appeared first on Ghana Business News. With barely 21-days to the December 7 polls, the European Union (EU) has expressed concern over violent clashes between supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the

Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has condemned the recent attack on the residence of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Candidate at Nima, and the violence at the Odododiodio… The post Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council condemns violence between NDC and NPP supporters appeared first on Ghana Business News. Mob violence Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has condemned the recent attack on the residence of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP)

A new booklet designed to empower communities to stop human trafficking will be launched. The book is a collaboration of the French Embassy, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the… The post Three organisations to launch booklet to combat human trafficking appeared first on Ghana Business News. A new booklet designed to empower communities to stop human trafficking will be launched. The book is a collaboration of the French Embassy, International Organization for Migration

Dr Rabiatu Armah Konney, a member of the Counsel of State has urged Ghanaians to invest in peace at all times to ensure that the country stays on the path… The post Ghana Muslim Mission holds 58th annual national conference appeared first on Ghana Business News. Dr Rabiatu Armah Konney, a member of the Counsel of State has urged Ghanaians to invest in peace at all times to ensure that the country stays on the path of development. “We must all work towards the attainment of peace, on

Almost every government in Ghana came into office declaring to fight corruption, and indeed, all the military interventions recorded in the country’s political history rode high on the wings of… The post Ghana has laws, regulations and institutions to fight corruption and yet… appeared first on Ghana Business News. Almost every government in Ghana came into office declaring to fight corruption, and indeed, all the military interventions recorded in the country’s political history

Counsel for Daniel Asiedu, one of the suspects in the murder of J. B Danquah, MP for Abuakwa North, says his client is a young offender and should be accorded… The post MP killer is young offender – Defence Counsel appeared first on Ghana Business News. Daniel Asiedu Counsel for Daniel Asiedu, one of the suspects in the murder of J. B Danquah, MP for Abuakwa North, says his client is a young offender and should be accorded special treatment as set out by the law. Mr Augustine Obuor

The discovery of crude oil in commercial quantities in Ghana in 2007, and subsequent production of the commodity in 2010, initially brought a lot of joy and high expectations from… The post Livelihoods of fishermen sacrificed on the altar of crude oil appeared first on Ghana Business News. The discovery of crude oil in commercial quantities in Ghana in 2007, and subsequent production of the commodity in 2010, initially brought a lot of joy and high expectations from Ghanaians, especially

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in its 2016 manifesto dubbed; Changing Lives, Transforming Ghana has rolled out plans to reinvigorate sports in the country. The manifesto hinges on infrastructure and… The post NDC to make sports a national priority appeared first on Ghana Business News. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in its 2016 manifesto dubbed; Changing Lives, Transforming Ghana has rolled out plans to reinvigorate sports in the country. The manifesto hinges on infrastructure