A multiple award-winning Ghanaian journalist, Emmanuel K Dogbevi has been honoured by the University of Ghana among notable alumni making significant strides in various fields of endeavour. The recognition is part of activities to mark the university’s 75th anniversary celebration. A letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Amfo said: “Congratulations on the … The post University

Mr Peter Okyere Boateng, the sixth defence witness in the case involving Dr Stephen Opuni and two others, says he does not know the grounds of the alleged defrauding charges against the accused persons. He said there was evidence that the money was used to procure lithovit liquid fertilizer for distribution to farmers in cocoa … The post No ground

“Give a portion to seven, and also to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land,” Ecclesiastes 11:2. This quotation in the Bible teaches us that planning and saving towards uncertainties is a must in life because no one in the world knows when the unexpected will strike. The havoc … The post COVID-19: Ghana needs to prepare for epidemics

A decline in prices of petroleum products on the international market will further drive down prices of petrol and diesel on the local market beginning next week, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has projected. The IES projected that the Cedi’s depreciation would, however, limit the rate of reduction to 10 per cent for petrol … The post Fuel

Three ex-convicts and another have been sentenced to 19 years imprisonment each for robbing two mobile money vendors at gun point at Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region. This was after the court presided over by Mrs Patricia Amponsah found them guilty on the charges of conspiracy to commit crime to wit robbery and two … The post Four jailed 76

A security expert has condemned the constant targeting of Fulanis (nomadic herdsmen) as people of security interest, and those who commit various crimes. “It is unfortunate, dangerous, disgraceful and as a nation, it puts us in bad light within the international community.” Professor Emmanuel Kwesi Aning, Director, Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research, Kofi Annan … The post Stop

Some students at the University of Ghana have develop Applications and technologies to create employment through the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) Innovation and Incubation Hub (UGBS Nest). The students, having identified gaps within sectors of the economy, produced the innovations (apps, technologies) to help bridge the gap between industry and academia and to … The post UG

The Parliament of Ghana has approved an amount of €14.7 million as tax waiver on materials and equipment to be imported for the reconstruction of the two road projects in the Western and Bono regions. These roads are the Bechem-Techmantia-Akumandan road (40.4km) and the Tarkwa-Agona Nkwanta road (66km) by Messrs Gabriel Cuoto-Rango Consortium. The tax … The post Ghana

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced the demise of former Chief Fire Officer Edwin Ekow Blankson after a short illness. He reportedly died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) by the Director of Public Relations, Assistant Chief Fire … The post Former Chief

The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Policy Network (APN) has called for trading on to start to keep up the momentum among member countries. Mr Louis Yaw Afful, Executive Director of APN, and a trade practitioner said even though AfCFTA had the potential to rake in some three trillion dollars for the continent, since … The post Trading on AfCFTA must start – APN

The Parliament of Ghana on Thursday approved a $1.3 billion cocoa syndicated loan to finance the purchase of cocoa for the 2022/2023 crop season by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The receivable-backed trade finance facility is between COCOBOD and a Consortium of Banks and financial institutions, with the Government of Ghana as the guarantor. The … The post Ghana

Thousands of Ghanaians have queued at the MTN Registration Centre at Dambai in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region to re-register their SIM cards. This comes after Madam Ursula Owusu Ekuful, Minister of Communication and Digitalisation announced deadline for the re-registration of SIM cards remains July 31,2022. Some beneficiaries who had registered their … The post Thousands

Mr Richard Kwashie Kovey, Convener, Campaign Against Privatisation and Commercialisation of Education (CAPCOE) has hinted that Ghana could miss her target of achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) four by the year 2030. The SDG4 focuses on Quality Education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, with ten … The post Ghana

Parliament failed to reach a decision on the Privileges Committee’s report on breaches of Article 97 (1) (c) of the 1992 Constitution and Order 16 (1) Standing Orders by three Members of Parliament (MPs). Speaker Alban Bagbin said he would give a written ruling to an objection raised by Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader, … The post Parliament

Mr Eli Hini, Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Limited, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana has touted the company’s contributions to the national revenue and development of the local economy saying, “we’re a good corporate citizen.” He disclosed that MTN Ghana contributed of GH¢3.1 billion revenue to the state in 2021 by paying GH¢2.54 billion … The post We