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Power Outages Being Resolved – Neil Owusu writes
In recent times we have been grappling with erratic power outages. These unpredictable and frustrating disruptions of electricity supply has been attributed to various factors including aging infrastructure, maintenance issues, transmission challenges, illegal connections to name a few. This unwelcome guest has left Ghanaians and businesses in the dark and seeking answers. However, amidst this […]
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Your small business needs a Fintech partnership
By John O. APEA The writer is the Chief Executive Officer, eTranzact Ghana Limited, a leading financial technology entity. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), play an essential role in the economy of any country. They account for a significant portion of employment and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite their importance, SMEs have consistently faced significant […]
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Somanya Polyclinic shuts down units during power outages due to inefficient generator
Some critical units of Somanya Polyclinic in the Eastern Region are shut down whenever there is a power outage in the area. Kafui Wuttor, Head of Administration for Somanya Polyclinic, noted that the hospital’s generator has limited capacity and cannot power the entire facility, causing disruptions to other essential services including the laboratory. Kafui Wuttor […]
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‘Dumsor’ vigil to hit Accra
‘Dumsor’ Vigil to hit Accra After what organizers and patrons described as a successful Kumasi edition, plans are underway to bring the ‘Dumsor’ Vigil to the capital city, Accra. Explaining the reason behind the decision to replicate the same vigil that took place in Kumasi on April 17, 2024, Henry Osei Akoto, one of the […]
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President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 15KW VRA Solar Power Plant at Kaleo
By Sualah Abdul-wahab President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 15KW Solar Power Plant phase two project at Kaleo in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The plant constructed by the Volta River Authority with support from the German Development Bank is expected to increase Ghana’s and VRA’s generation capacity and diversity by adding more […]
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‘My father raised me to be a modern-day man’ – DJ Cuppy reveals
Popular disc jockey Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has revealed that her billionaire father, Femi Otedola, raised her to be “a modern-day man” even though she is a woman. She disclosed this in a post on her X handle. “Shoutout to @realFemiOtedola for raising me to be a modern-day man even though I’m his daughter.” […]
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GFGF, GHS mark World Malaria Day at TARSCO
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Tarkwa, has jointly celebrated 2024 World Malaria Day on Thursday, at the Tarkwa Senior High School (TARSCO) in the Western Region. Held on the theme “Health equity, gender and human rights”, the event, celebrated on April 25, every year, sought to boost …
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ZEN Petroleum fuels brighter futures with GH¢2m education investment
… partners Future Leaders School alongside Akwaaba Volunteers In a powerful display of corporate social responsibility, ZEN Petroleum Limited has announced a landmark GH¢ 2 million commitment to bolster the educational environment at Future Leaders School (FLS) in La Kpeshie, Accra. This transformative partnership with Akwaaba Volunteers aims to empower underprivileged children through quality education […]
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Nkoo Joseph elected GPL clubs’ representative on GHALCA ExCo
Mr Nkoo Joseph, an officer of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has been elected as the Representative of Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs on the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA). Mr Joseph, the National Coordinator of the SSNIT Footballers Registration processes, replaces Mr Edmund Ackah, the General …
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51ST CoST confab opens in Sekondi
The 51st Constrction Sector Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, (CoST) International Board Meeting has opened in Sekondi in the Western Region. It is on the theme: “Enhancing infrastructure transparency through the CoST Approach- Achievements and Lessons from Sekondi/Takoradi and across the Globe.” It aimed to take stock of their past activities both at the sub and national …
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Driver who caused accident on Tema-Mpakadan rail lines jailed for six months
Abel Dzidotor, a 41-year-old truck driver who abandoned his vehicle on the Tema-Mpakadan rail lines, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Juapong Circuit Court. This was after he pleaded guilty to three out of four charges namely – careless and inconsiderate driving, unauthorized stopping, and causing harm. He was convicted on […]
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Stanbic executive calls for involvement of financial institutions in wholesale electricity market
Sydney Nii Ayitey Tetteh, Executive Vice President, Energy and Infrastructure at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has emphasized the important role of financial institutions in the soon to be implemented wholesale electricity market. He made this statement at the Electricity Market Conference held at the Volta Residence, Akuse in the Eastern Region. The Electricity Market Conference had […]
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Govt has done little to improve our condition of service – Teachers Union
The three teacher unions in the country say they are disappointed about the lacklustre attitude of the government towards the negotiation with teachers for better conditions of service. A statement issued by the three teacher unions namely Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana and signed …
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We are regrouping to continue debt negotiations – Amin Adam
Ghana has made “significant progress” in debt-restructuring negotiations and the latest snag that sent its eurobonds tumbling on Monday will be ironed out in further talks with bondholders, Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam said. Negotiations that started mid-March resulted in an interim deal last week, with international investors holding about 40 per cent of Ghana’s …
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Customers’ GH¢1.2 billion indebtedness impacting GWCL operations
The Management of the Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) says the GH¢1.2 billion debt owed by customers is having a negative impact on the operations of the company. “ As a utility company mandated by law to ensure access to clean water, the company is committed to providing reliable services, however, the GWCL is persistently …
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OmniBSIC Bank posts historic GH¢150m profit in 2023
The OmniBSIC Bank, thought to be the fastest growing bank in the country, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 per cent to GH¢150.6 million in …
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Rebranding of Ameri Power Plants an attempt to hoodwink voters – Edudzi
Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, the Director of Legal Directorate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concerns about the government’s alleged plan to rename the Ameri Power Plant as the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant. The Volta River Authority in a recent Facebook post announced the commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) […]
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