Barring any last minute development, the former Minister of Finance, Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, is expected to appear in person before the Office of the Special Prosecu­tor (OSP) today to answer ques­tions related to alleged corruption and corruption related offences. Mr Ofori-Atta, who was re­cently declared fugitive from justice by Mr Kissi Agyebeng, the … The post Ken Ofori

 The Ghana Police Service has promoted four officers of the Western Central Regional Police Command for ex­hibiting diligence, professionalism, and dedication in the performance of their duty.  The officers, General Sergeant (G/Sgt) Fetus Gameli Kukuia, General Corporal (G/Cpl) Chris­tian Asare, G/Cpl Nicholas Kings­ley Amoah, and General Constable (G/Const.) Adam Yakubu, have been promoted to the … The post 4

Whenever a history book is being written on President John Dramani Mahama, the removal of the Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo will be a whole Chapter in it, a Political Scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zebuntie Zaato, has said. Dr Zaato says that history will remember that the Chief Justice […] The post Removal of Chief

 A total of 10 people were killed and others sustained injuries when a 15-seat­er Ford Transit vehicle which were travelling from Accra to Aflao crashed into a tipper truck on Sogakope –Akatsi stretch on Thursday. Nine people lost their lives instantly while the 10th person died shortly in hospital. Personnel of the Ghana Na­tional Fire … The post 10 killed, others injured in Sogakope-Akatsi

 The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Dayi in the Volta Re­gion, Ms Joycelyn Quashie, has urged Parliament to support the full implementation and enforcement of the Public Health Act (Act 851), and other provisions relating to tobacco control. That she explained was the only way to save people addicted to it, especially the youth … The post Parliament urged to support tobacco control act

 The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly about two weeks ago jointly embarked on a deconges­tion exercise within the Central Business District and parts of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle enclave to free the area of both human and vehicular traffic. Beyond freeing the CBD and Kwame Nkrumah Circle of hu­man and … The post The decongestion

Ofori-Opoku Company limited (OPCL), the current owner and manager of Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) with 80% shareholding, has proposed to build a refinery at the locality, to add value to bauxite. The proposal is the first time ever, since mining of bauxite started over 80 years ago. The company intends to acquire between 2,500 and 3,000 square […] The post GBC

Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), a subsidiary of the Ghanaian conglomerate, Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), is extending its operations beyond the orders of Ghana. Over the past few weeks, the waste management giants have signed three waste management agreements in Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia. The agreement with the Nigerian government alone is […] The post Zoomlion

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that he would brief Parliament on the closure and reopening of Ghana’s embassy in Washington, DC, this week. He says he will explain in detail the remedial actions taken by the Ministry to address the challenges and issues that led to the earlier closure of the embassy. […] The post Ablakwa to address

Dr Zenator Agyemang Rawlings, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Korle Klottey has expressed her commitment to leading a strong advocacy in getting the Lupus disease captured under the National Health Insurance Scheme. She acknowledged the high cost involved in diagnosis and treatment, hence the need for an advocacy to ensure the chronic autoimmune disease […] The post Zanetor

The Ninth JEAM Leadership Lecture Series, in memory of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills (JEAM), who established the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has been held at its main campus in Ho. It was under the theme: “Advancing Quality Health Systems in Ghana Amidst Global Disruptions.” The Leadership Lecture was […] The post UHAS holds Atta Mills Leadership Lecture

In the financial world, brokers would look at the Stock Exchange and study how the shares perform. Then they would advise their clients on what to do. When shares start dropping, the advice would be “sell yours before it loses value.” Some brokers would advise their clients, “if they keep falling buy them, and hold […] The post When Shares Start Dropping…. appeared first on The

ZOOMLION Ghana Limited (ZGL), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has signed waste management agreements with three countries, solid­ifying its commitment to sustainable waste management and environmental conservation in Africa. The company signed a waste man­agement and processing concession agreement with Lagos, Nigeria, and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Kinshasa, Democratic Republic … The post Zoomlion

A recent report by the Daily Graphic has drawn attention to a problem that has become an inescapable part of everyday life for motorists and commuters alike, which is the proliferation of potholes and dangerous gullies across major roads in the capital, Accra. This is about the failure of leadership at multiple levels. The report […] The post Editorial: We Cannot Build A Prosperous

In a landmark show of African solidarity and reform-driven financing, Ghana, The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Sudan have jointly pledged $16 million to the next replenishment cycle of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group. The collective pledge, more than triple the $5 million committed in the […] The post Ghana,

Residents of Obuasi joined the global community to celebrate World Menstrual Day, when AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mines and Partners donated sanitary pads to Girls in the Basic schools in the community over the weekend. Mrs. Mavis Nana Yaa Kyei, Social Development and Gender Superintendent of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), Obuasi Mine, noted that creating a healthier, […] The post AGA

Mr. Malik Basintale, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Authority (YEA) has commissioned The Make Fashion Inclusive Training Centre in Kumasi, to train about 100 persons with disability in fashion and other entrepreneurial skills. The trainees will also be trained in embroidery, beading, metal works and would also be equipped with tools […] The post YEA commissions

Opoku Ware Senior High School (OWASS) has been declared Champions of the 6th edition of Energy Commission Senior High Schools Renewable Energy challenge in the Ashanti region, after beating Obuasi Secondary Technical (OSECTEC) to the second position. The event was organised by the Energy Commission, in partnership with Ghana Education Service, with 10 out of 15 selected […] The post OWASS

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has directed its members across the country to suspend for two weeks their planned nationwide industrial action scheduled to begin June 2. The strike action was put on hold due to the intervention of the Minister of Labour and critical stakeholders who have held series of meetings with […] The post Judiciary workers suspend planned nationwide strike