Dr. Roger Koranteng, Associate Professor and Principal specialist responsible for the Public Sector Governance and Anti-Corruption, Commonwealth Secretariat, said a major setback in the fight against corruption in Africa is political interference.  He noted that; “the mode of appointment to high public offices, African family and traditional systems, and social-political networks all tends to hinder … The post Political

Dr. Roger Koranteng, Associate Professor and Principal specialist responsible for the Public Sector Governance and Anti-Corruption, Commonwealth Secretariat, said a major setback in the fight against corruption in Africa is political interference.  He noted that; “the mode of appointment to high public offices, African family and traditional systems, and social-political networks all tends to hinder … The post Political

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says the destiny of Africans anywhere in the world is irrevocably tied to Africa, therefore Africans at home and abroad must combine their resources to propel the growth of the Continent. He said the most important factor in the development of any nation was her human capital and, thus, called … The post The destiny of Africans

Mr Egbert Faibille Jnr, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission (PC), Ghana, on Monday said the challenges affecting the growth of the Oil and Gas Industry can be overcome by enhancing capacity of Ghanaian Companies. He said such challenges that included; technology, and know-how, human resources and finance, could be overcome by building … The post Local

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are everybody’s business, and business has a central role to play in achieving the goals, Dr Eugene Owusu, SDGs Advisor to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, stated on Monday. “I am a firm believer that the SDGs need business and that business needs the SDGs. The SDGs present … The post SDGs are everybody’s business

Stakeholders at the just ended National Workshop on Livestock and Transhumance have called on law and policy makers to deal favourably towards the development of the  livestock market in the country. According to the stakeholders, the livestock market had been neglected for far too long because any agricultural policy was geared towards crop farming leaving … The post Deal

Mr Abraham Ossei Aidooh, a former Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, has stated that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo’s government has so far performed very well to the satisfaction of Ghanaians and the international community.  This, he said would inform the decision of the masses to vote massively in 2020 to retain … The post President

Dr Simon Gbene, the Municipal Veterinary Officer for the Tarkwa Nsueam Municipal Assembly said the assembly lost a total amount of GH¢211,548 as a result of the rabies disease. The Veterinary Services Department in Tarkwa recorded six human deaths in 2017. Four of the victim’s died in the hospital and two in their homes, with … The post Rabies

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has given an upbeat assessment of the performance of the nation’s economy, indicating that, the government’s fiscal consolidation is on track. Mrs. Evelyn Kwatia, Head of the Governors’ Department, said the expectation was that it would deliver better-than programmed budget deficit in 2017 as expenditures were properly aligned to address … The post Bank

Mr Prince Bagnaba Mba, President of National Forum for Equity, a human rights organisation has called on government to review and increase representation of northern languages in the national media networks. This, he argued would be more representative and would enhance national unity as people hear and listen to government policies in their own languages. … The post Government

Traders at the Agbogbloshie market have pleaded with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (A.M.A) to help them curb the high rate of filth that has engulfed them. Madam Florence Assan, a vegetable seller told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Monday, that it was very disheartening to sell in such an environment. “Selling in this environment is … The post Help

Togo’s interest as well as the concern of the Togolese people, should guide the bid for a lasting solution to the on-going political impasse in that country, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said. Addressing President Faure Gnassingbé, and the Coalition of 14 Togolese opposition parties, on Monday in Lome, Togo, at a political dialogue … The post Interest

The Petroleum Commission has given the International Oil and Gas Companies (IOCs) and other service companies, till April 1, to submit every oil contract to the Commission for proper review before they are sealed. Mr Egbert Faibille Jnr, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission (PC), said all IOCs are being given a moratorium … The post Petroleum

Forty-three (43) per cent of Ghanaian adults are either overweight or obese, a joint study conducted by two universities – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the University of Western Cape in South Africa, has concluded. It said women were found to have the highest prevalence rate and the condition was also … The post 43% of Ghanaian

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice will on Tuesday, February 20, deliver Judgment in a suit filed by Yoda Yacouba, a Burkinabe for alleged  violation on his right to property and protection of law by Togo government. Mr Yacouba alleged that some vehicles he ordered from Italy were impounded on the orders of the country’s … The post ECOWAS

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations with financial support from the United States government has presented veterinary laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The equipment, which are for the Veterinary Services Department were to enhance the diagnostic capacity of the National Veterinary Laboratory System in … The post FAO

Rosewood loggers in Upper West have entered their way into the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary to cut down trees causing mass destruction to the much loved tourist site and keeping away sightseers. The Sanctuary is a unique community-based project, protecting and preserving the wildlife and the environment of designated parts of the Black Volta River … The post Rosewood

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) on Monday inaugurated a new Unit to ensure discipline and adherence to standards among its personnel. The Unit, known as the Immigration Professional Standards and Ethics Unit (IPSEU), is made of 42 Officers drawn from both senior and junior ranks of the Service.   A statement issued to the Ghana News … The post Ghana

The Convention Peoples’ Party (CPP) on Monday commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for providing sub-regional leadership to mediate in the protracted social-political unrest in Togo. President Nana Akufo-Addo is currently in Togo to hold talks with all relevant stakeholders including; President Faure Gnassingbe, leaders of the main Opposition Political Parties in the on-going crisis … The post CPP

An Accra High Court has warned parties in the trial of Aisha Huang and four other Chinese nationals, that it would not entertain any delays from them The trial Judge, Mr Justice Ekow Baiden recounted that most of the adjournments were at the instance of prosecution and the accused. The judge said he was ready … The post Court