The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Friday celebrated Chocolate Day in Accra with a call on Ghanaians to work together in order to help promote cocoa-related products in the country. The celebration, which was on the theme: ‘Eat Chocolate. Stay Healthy, Grow Ghana’ and a sub-theme: ‘Chocolate For All: Taste, Share, and Care,’ was marked … The post GTA observes Chocolate Day appeared first on Ghanaian
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, Member of Parliament (MP) for Bole Bamboi, in the Savannah Region, as Deputy Minister-designate of Lands and Natural Resources. The nomination was announced by Mr Felix Ofosu Kwakye, the Spokesperson for President Mahama. Alhaji Sulemana is a distinguished development finance and tax analyst, banker, and politician … The post Alhaji
Telecel Ghana has through its mobile money service, Telecel Cash, launched RedSave, a revolutionary digital savings account designed to make saving effortless, accessible, and rewarding. With the overarching aim of driving financial inclusion and empowering more Ghanaians economically, Telecel Ghana has partnered with FirstBank Ghana to transform how Ghanaians save by providing a seamless digital … The post RedSave
The President of the Federal Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will convene a meeting of African ministers of agriculture in May to discuss agribusiness. Mrs Mariana Madeira, the Ambassador of Brazil to Ghana who disclosed this at the fourth Brazil-Ghana Business Forum in Accra on Wednesday, said the meeting would be held … The post Ghana,
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is expected in Accra Ghana from this weekend, February 8, 2025 to hold crucial discussions with government. The discussions will centre on the economy and the 2025 Budget, which sources say will be presented in Parliament in March 2025. Other issues on the agenda during the five-day visit and … The post IMF team expected in Ghana over discussions
The Circuit Court in Accra has remanded a trader, Prosper Otoo, for allegedly robbing a woman of her handbag containing money, a mobile phone, and other personal items. Otoo, who denied conspiring with an accomplice, now at large, was charged in connection with the robbery of Ms Naomi Kwarteng. The court, presided by Mrs Susan … The post Trader remanded for robbing woma appeared first on Ghanaian
The Circuit Court in Asante Bekwai has sentenced a teacher to 120 months in prison in hard labour for stealing GH¢238, 550.99 belonging to his bank. John Ankomah Boateng, 36, denied the offence Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Eric Twum said that Mr David Aneere Atianeere, the complainant, was the Internal Auditor of the rural bank. The … The post Teacher jailed 120 months for
The Accra High Court has granted a motion for the prosecution in the trial of James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, to recall the fifth witness. Ms Esi Dentaa Yankah, the Principal State Attorney, said the basis for the motion was that Latif Oshenu, the fifth prosecution witness in the … The post State to recall 5th prosecution witness in Gyakye
Sung Beila Foundation, a non-governmental organisation based in the Upper East Region, has organsied a mentorship programme for over 440 girls in the Kusaug area of the region. The mentorship programme involves guiding them to make informed career choices and learning how to balance their home responsibilities with their education. The students are from schools … The post Sung
Women’s empowerment remains a powerful tool for alleviating poverty while ensuring child safety, the Country Director of Plan International Ghana, Mr Constant Tchona, has said. He made this assertion yesterday during the close-out ceremony of the Women Innovation for Sustainable Enterprises (WISE) Project in Accra. The five-year initiative, spearheaded by Plan International Ghana and funded … The post Women
From the Vatican, the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a global call to ensure all, regardless of their background, have access to safe sport. Speaking at the World Leaders’ Summit, he highlighted the power of sport to educate, foster inclusion, and promote peace. In a setting as symbolic as St. Peter’s Square … The post Bach wants safe sport access for children
Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez, could sit out the rest of the season after the Premier League club said the Argentina international suffered an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury in Sunday’s 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace. Martinez was carried off on a stretcher in the second half with what looked like a serious knee … The post Man United defender Martinez out
The Parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating the vetting chaos that transpired at the Appointments Committee will resume its public hearing today. This comes after the abrupt suspension of proceedings during its public hearing on Wednesday at Parliament House, Accra. Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps on yesterday, Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, Chairman of the committee, said the … The post Committee
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Klottey-Korle, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for urgent and multi-dimensional measures to address the alarming rise in cybercrime across the country. The MP in a statement she made on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, highlighted the growing menace of online fraud and its devastating impact on individuals and … The post Klottey-Korle
Newmont’s Development Foundation has inaugurated sporting facilities in Adausena, a host community of Newmont’s Akyem mine in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The facilities, which were constructed and furnished at a cost of GH?7.5 Million, include a basketball and tennis court with four spectator stands, two VIP stands, washrooms and a gym. … The post Newmont
Mr Philip Amoateng, Director of Telecel Cash and Digital Transformation, has underscored the importance of digital infrastructure, innovation, and technology as fundamental pillars for the continent’s economic growth and integration. Speaking on how Africa can leverage digital infrastructure, innovation and technology to connect the continent on day two of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025, he … The post ‘We
Professor Ransford Edward Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), has assured stakeholders of his dedication to protecting the interests of shippers while maintaining constant engagement with shipping service providers to enhance business growth and economic development. “The Ghana Shippers’ Authority is a key player in our nation’s economic framework. While … The post Prof.
Two more persons have been arrested in connection with the murder incident of the Kotoko fan, Mr Francis Frimpong, during a fixture between Kumasi Asante Kotoko Football Club (FC) and their host, Nsoatreman FC. This brings the total number of people arrested to five. The two more suspects in who names are being withheld will … The post Two more arrested in Asante Kotoko’s fan murder
Three persons, who allegedly conspired to defraud an event planner, have been granted GH¢80,000 bail each by the Dansoman Circuit Court, presided by Mrs Halima El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit. The accused, Ebenezer Chaka, Daniel Frimpong and Richmond Eshun, will re-appear on March 18. Prosecuting, Sergeant (Sgt), Elizabeth Coffie, told the court that the complainant is the owner … The post 3 granted
The case involving Constable Smith Gyekyi, the policeman accused of shooting a man at Kuntunse over alleged transport fare dispute, has been adjourned to February 20. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Apewa Achana, told the District Court, at Kotobabi in Accra, that it was awaiting the Attorney-General’s advice on case. The court has preserved … The post Kuntunse murder case adjourned
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