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Road Minister Satisfied With Projects In WR
Asenso Boakye with some officials inspecting the projects The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye, has expressed satisfaction at progress of work on the various ongoing road
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Your personal intervention saved us – UENR VC thanks IGP Dampare
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has extended its gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, for his personal intervention in addressing the recent robbery incident targeting students and lecturers on the Odumase-Badu road near Sunyani in the Bono Region. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 16th April 2024, […]
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EOCO clears Roads Ministry of corruption allegations in contract awards
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged organised crime in the award of contracts at the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The probe stemmed from claims made by Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In October 2023, Professor Adei […]
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Road Safety Campaign: Five drivers arrested at Bonsu junction for licence violations
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department MTTD of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five drivers at Bunso junction on the Accra Kumasi Highway for driving without a license. According to the NRSA, about 60 per cent of road crashes recorded in the country are as […]
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Load-shedding timetable: ‘I am disappointed in the Energy Minister’ – Bawa
A member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament and MP for the Bongo constituency, Edward Abambire Bawa, has expressed disappointment over the comments made by Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Premspeh. The Energy Minister, whilst responding to reporters on the current state of power supply in the country and the calls for a load-shedding […]
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369 people perish in 2,260 road crashes in first two months of 2024
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that road crashes for the first two months of January and February 2024 saw a slight increase. The Director-General of the NRSA, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, at the launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign, disclosed that 2,260 road crashes were reported involving 3,910 vehicles, with […]
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Death toll in Kumasi-Accra road accident now 21 – Police
The Ghana Police Service says twenty-one (21) persons have so far been confirmed dead following a fatal motor accident which occurred around the Pra-River Junction along the Juaso – Nkawkaw road on Friday 15th March 2024, at about 5:50 pm. Preliminary investigation indicates that suspect driver Yaw Egyiri (deceased) was driving a Ford Transit Mini […]
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Over 20 persons confirmed dead at Breku on Accra-Kumasi road
Dozens have been confirmed dead in an accident at Breku on the Kumasi-Accra road. The accident, reported to have occurred on Friday evening involved two sprinter buses. 14 died on the spot whilst 4 others died at the Juaso hospital. Several others are battling with life-threatening injuries at Juaso and Konongo government hospitals.
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20 persons confirmed dead at Breku on Accra-Kumasi road
Twenty persons have been confirmed dead in an accident at Breku on the Kumasi-Accra road. The accident, reported to have occurred on Friday evening involved two sprinter buses. 14 died on the spot whilst 6 others are said to have died at the Juaso hospital. Several others are battling with life-threatening injuries at Juaso and […]
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Asenso-Boakye calls for reintroduction of road tolls
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has called for the reintroduction of road tolls in a bid to mobilize adequate revenue to bridge the country’s road infrastructural deficit. The collection of road tolls was discontinued in 2021 as part of policy measures announced by the government in the preceding year’s budget statement. During […]
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Election 2024: Why road safety should matter to political parties? [Article]
Road accidents continue to be a public health issue in the country as more people continue to die from the canker than from terminal diseases. As Ghana gears up for the 2024 General Elections on December 7, the country is buzzing with political rhetoric and discourse, promises, and electoral fervour. While the spotlight is often […]
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Truck carrying palm oil overturns on Achimota-Nsawam Road
A Kia Rhino truck with registration number GE-6376-12 has been involved in an accident on the Achimota-Nsawam road, specifically opposite the Kantanka Automobile showroom. According to an occupant of the truck, the accident occurred when a white pickup vehicle with registration number GB-9913-12 crossed the truck’s path, forcing the driver to swerve into the median […]
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GH¢150m for patching potholes one of many projects to come – Roads Ministry
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has disclosed that the GH¢150 million allotted toward engaging and paying road contractors to patch potholes across the country is just one of many projects aimed at improving the country’s road network. The ministry’s head of public relations, Nasir Ahmad Yartey, explained that “the whole idea is to move […]
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Implementing CRM systems to manage interactions and improve satisfaction
By Esther Eyram ABODAKPI-LUMOR Customer relationship management (CRM) involves building a solid link with your customers and enhancing their entire experience within the organization. The implementation of CRM systems has become essential for businesses of all sizes in this digital Age. A CRM system helps you effectively manage and track customer interactions, from initial contact […]
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Take precautions amid dusty weather to prevent crashes – NRSA to public
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has asked the public to take precautions in their road usage to prevent crashes. This follows the current change in the weather condition pattern across the country, which is often characterized by the blow of dry and dusty winds. The Authority, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said visibility […]
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NRSA to begin registration of road transport service providers, effective March 2024
The National Road Safety Authority has begun a process to register road transport service providers as part of its mandate to regulate the road transport sector with a special focus on road transport service providers. Beginning in March 2024, road transport service providers including transport companies, unions, transport departments of all State Agencies, school bus […]
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Don’t venture into Ashaiman to campaign – Residents warn political parties over poor roads
Residents of Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region have threatened to oppose political activities in the area this year due to the poor state of roads. The residents claim that the government has ignored their pleas for improved roads, causing frustration for commuters. During a demonstration, the residents expressed their displeasure, highlighting the challenges posed […]
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We’re poised to embark on drain construction this year – Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) will focus on the construction of drains this year as part of infrastructural development, according to Mr. Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), who informed the Ghana News Agency (GNA). Mr. Quarshie mentioned that a 10-kilometer drain had been awarded for construction, with funding from the District Assembly Common […]
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Shasha Marley Releases ‘Spintex Road Traffic Jam’
Shasha Marley Ghanaian reggae artiste, Julius Amua-Sekyi, with stage name Shasha Marley,is out with a new single ‘Spintex Road Traffic Jam’ to the delight of fans. The mid-tempo song features
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