In the month preceding the implementation of the Electronic-Levy, the total value of Mobile Money transactions reduced by a 3 per cent margin from GH¢90.5 billion in March to GH¢87.7 billion in April. This is despite an increase in the number of registered mobile money accounts, which moved from 49.9 million in March to 50.2 … The post Mobile Money transactions
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG) has warned a private developer to stay away from a land at Cantonments, belonging to the church. According to the church, the four-acre land, located close to Saint Thomas Aquinas Senior High School, at Cantonment, in Accra, had illegally been acquired by the developer. Torgbui Gobah Tengey, President of … The post EP
A fuel station Manager has appeared before an Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly failing to account for oil products totalling GH¢509,061.13 belonging to Goodness Energy Limited, an oil marketing company. Jacob Duut, who is also a student, charged with stealing, pleaded not guilty. The court presided over by Mrs Sedinam Awo Balokah admitted him to … The post Fuel
A 43-year-old painter has been remanded into police custody by an Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly impregnating his 14-year-old stepdaughter at Kwabenya. David Osei is said to have taken advantage of the victim when her mother was taking care of the accused’s first daughter who had delivered and was on admission at a hospital. The … The post Man
The Russia-Ukraine crisis is impacting global food supply chains, fueling inflation and potentially pushing poor countries into a food crisis. With many countries, particularly in Africa struggling with increasing debt burden, low supply of fertilizer, high cost of production and low productivity in the agriculture sector, most countries also dealing with the yet to be … The post AfDB
Persons concerned with justice delivery in the country have been encouraged to be mindful of the “Freedom and Justice” phrase in Ghana’s National Coat of Arms. Nana Kobena Nketsia V, a renowned Historian and Paramount Chief has therefore cautioned against the use of the Judicial system as a money-making entity without recourse to real justice. … The post Attorneys
More than 400 youth, mostly women, have received business start-up kits after successfully undergoing apprenticeship training in Adentan and Amasaman under the Young Africa Works initiative. The apprenticeship training was a pilot and would be rolled out fully in various districts across the country, targeting 8,000 trainees for the first component who would master their … The post Ghana
Rainforest Alliance, a non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called for efforts to address human right related issues in cocoa growing and mining areas. This, they stressed, could negatively affect biodiversity conservation and farmer livelihoods if not checked. They made the call at a stakeholder engagement on integrated landscape management on forest management at Sefwi-Wiawso in the … The post Rainforest
Economic experts say Ghana must target specific Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and agribusinesses with export value and a competitive advantage and support them with financial and material resources. That, they said would contribute in making the economy resilient against inflationary shocks while creating sustainable employment, particularly for the youth and address the economic challenges … The post Ghana
Mr Douglas Tagoe, the Greater Accra Regional Environmental Health and Sanitation Director, says Accra is sitting on ‘food poisoning time bomb’ with unwholesome food sold ‘everywhere.’ He said it was unfortunate people jostled for food everyday but unconcerned about where the food was brought from. “Most of these foods come into the city from corners. … The post Accra
Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga has become the first African woman selected to officiate at the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. Born on July 25, 1988, the 33-year-old international referee hails from the Rusizi district in the Western Region of Rwanda. Being a basketball player, she was told she was too small to join … The post Profile: Rwanda’s
Ashantigold Sporting Club has expressed shock and disappointment at the ruling of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee over the match-fixing scandal. The “Miners” has been demoted to Division Two of Ghana’s football and have been fined GHC 100,000 for their involvement in the match-fixing that ensued last season against Inter Allies in the … The post Ashantigold
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has called for bold and urgent international action in response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in parts of Africa due to food insecurity. The disaster, which has been brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine. A … The post Minister
Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, and Member of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, has called for a scheme to secure all state vehicles with quality insurance policies to help save lives. He said all State vehicles remained uninsured, a situation that denied public servants the needed cover, and remained … The post Ghana
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