There was near brawl on some commercial vehicles (trotro) from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Station to Ablekuma when passengers were informed of a sudden increase in transport fare imposed on them by drivers. Passengers who refused to pay on grounds that the fare hike was not official were threatened with being prevented from boarding the … The post Brawl over increase in transport fares appeared
More than 1,500 needy persons were presented with assorted food and non-food items worth GH¢ 1.45 million by the Living Yahweh 7th Day Sabbath Assemblies Church as part of their annual passover and charity. At least 700 bags of rice, 350 maxi – bags of maize, 5,000 clothes, 50 wheel chairs, 150 white canes, over … The post Living Yahweh supports
As part of Ghana’s post COVID-19 recovery process, the government has awarded a $35,000 grant to three scientists to research into possible vaccines to combat emerging infectious diseases. The grant is part of a $28.5 million facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to implement Post COVID-19 Skills Development and Productivity Enhancement Project (PSDPEP) over … The post 3
Former President John Dramani Mahama says the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration will consider local language as a medium of instruction for pupils, from kindergarten ((KG) to basic three. He was speaking on Friday at a pre-tertiary policy dialogue with the various teacher unions, comprising National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Ghana National Association … The post NDC
Of late, there are reports of the intentions of transport operators increasing fares and the whole country is awaiting that. However, reports reaching the Ghanaian Times have it that some commercial vehicle drivers in Accra (both trotro and taxi) have started charging new fares from the centre of the city to some of its suburbs. … The post Stop issuing threats, hasten process of
One hundred and twenty-six investigators and data collectors of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS), attended training on Road Accident Data Management System (RADMS), in Accra. The event that was organised by the MTTD with support from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), aimed at strengthening the professional … The post 126
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku says his performance in Leicester City’s 5-0 win over Southampton is his best of the season, after grabbing a hat-trick and an assist on Tuesday night in the English Championship. Issahaku has now been involved in 18 goal involvements for Leicester in the Championship (6 goals and 12 assists), and with four […] The post This is my ‘best game’ of
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Deputy Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Atta Yeboah Gyan has urged a paradigm shift in investment strategies by rethinking the way capital is allocated to drive sustainable economic growth. The Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) was a crucial step in restructuring the country’s debt, however, its impact on capital allocation continues […] The post
Businessman Prince Kofi Amoaben has expressed his confidence in former President John Dramani Mahama as the ideal leader to steer Ghana toward economic development and prosperity. Amoaben, the co-founder of the defunct UT Bank, averred the potential benefits of Mahama’s experience as a returning leader during his remarks at a fundraising dinner hosted by the […] The post Kofi
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo has raised critical concerns about the implementation of the new EU Regulations on Deforestation and its cost ramifications to farmers and producing countries. The new EU Regulations on Deforestation require amongst others, that producing countries comply with stringent measures aimed at protecting the environmental ecosystem, […] The post Who
The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has urged the general public to heed weather forecast data provided by the Ghana Meteorological Agency as the rainy season commences. Head of Communications at NADMO, George Ayisi Boateng, emphasized that obtaining accurate weather information is crucial for ensuring safety during this period. Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Ayisi […] The post Flooding:
The Minority Caucus in Parliament says the privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is not the panacea to addressing the intermittent power outages in the country. According to the Caucus, the recent spate of power outages stems from the government’s substantial debts owed to Independent Power Producers. Speaking to Citi News, Dr. Rashid […] The post Dumsor:
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered all state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to submit their audited financial statements for the year 2023 by May 2024. Failure to adhere to this directive will result in sanctions for the non-compliant entities. The president made this announcement during the 2024 annual policy and governance forum of state-owned enterprises, emphasising […] The post Akufo-Addo
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) Data accessibility, targeted financial literacy initiatives and clear communication are at the top of the chain in restoring faith in a financial sector, where recent developments have eroded investor confidence. This was the primary takeaway from the first plenary session at The Money Summit 2024, organised by the B&FT […] The post
John Dramani Mahama, former President of the Republic and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that suppressing free speech, victimising and intimidating stakeholders in the education sector will not resolve the issues at hand. He said the best approach to tackling the sector’s challenges is through dialogue with key stakeholders who play […] The post
Olam Agri’s Grain Business has recognised top Ghanaian bakeries for exemplary management of hygiene standards in their respective operations at the maiden edition of the Grains Hygiene Standards Management (GHSM) Awards – a scheme designed by the company to promote adherence to high hygiene standards in the bakery industry. A total of 800 bakeries from […] The post
…the pathway for organisational change and leadership Imagine an elephant running wild in a dense forest, with its rider desperately trying to maintain control with the path ahead obviously unclear, possibly leading to a dead-end, how can the rider steer the elephant safely to a new promising land? Again, imagine as a company you have […] The post
…its impact on work and workforce By Dennis Yaw Matekpor HEDIHOR As businesses embrace the adoption and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the business operations, it will certainly bring about various changes, including impacts on employees, both positive and negative. The integration of AI in the workspace seeks to improve efficiency and productivity which […] The post
Bliss GVS Pharma Ghana has donated medicine worth over GHC 270,000 to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Winneba Trauma Hospital, in the Central region, to commemorate approaching World Malaria Day 2024. The initiative, which is being for the fourth consecutive year, forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and aligns with its efforts […] The post
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has cast doubt on President Akufo-Addo’s commitment to ensure the passage of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers bill by the end of 2024. He said the President seems to be “running away” from the bill. Chapter 24 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution focuses on the Code of Conduct for […] The post Public Officers Code of
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