Participants at the end of the first day of the 76th Annual New Year Conference (ANYC) have called on telecommunication companies operating in the country to expand their network coverage to meet the growing demands of the popula­tion. According to them the per­sistent network challenges in the country remained a significant hindrance to the digital … The post Expand coverage to

 Absa Bank has demon­strated its commitment to supporting Ghanaian small businesses by donating GH¢150,000 to support traders affected by the devastating fire on January 2. The donation comprised GH¢100,000 in cash and GH¢50,000 worth of roofing sheets to aid rebuilding efforts of the traders. The brief presentation at the Kantamanto market was attended by officials … The post Absa

 The private sector is committed to supporting the efforts of gov­ernment and cited GCB Bank as an example in its efforts to deliver ‘Prosperity,’ Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC (GCB), Mr Kofi Adomakoh, has revealed. According to him, “we (GCB) are talking these challenges head-on by extending financial services to remote areas, empowering SMEs … The post Private

A former foster child from the US, Devin Pala­dino, has donated 54 copies of his five books to the library of the St. Nicholas Charity Foundation in Tema of the greater Accra Region. The donation includes five different titles he authored and aims to inspire the children while supporting their personal growth and education. Now, … The post Former foster child donates

 A driver who stole mobile phones from a journalist and two others in Sakumo­no, Community 17, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Kwabena Gyimah, also known as “69,” was caught on CCTV footage installed in the journalist’s home, showing him committing the theft. Gyimah, 20, faces three counts of unlawful entry and stealing. He … The post CCTV

 The Police have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged smuggling of about 1,473 maxi bags of cocoa beans to Togo and Burkina Faso. The suspects made up of one of the drivers, and two driver-mates of the three heavy duty trucks which were carrying the bags of cocoa beans covered with lumber.  All … The post Police arrest three people in connection

 Abass Yahaya, a 48-year old, has been remand­ed into police custody by a Circuit Court in Accra, for allegedly conspiring with his wife to defraud a businessman of GH¢320,000 under the pretext of selling a parcel of land to him. The court presided over by Samuel Acquah admitted Mamata Kasim, the wife of Yahaya to … The post Man remanded in police custody over alleged fraudulent

 A 39-year-old carpenter, who defiled his ex-lov­er’s nine-year-old girl at Yareyeya, a community in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour. Peter Asamoah, who pleaded guilty with explanation was con­victed by the Tarkwa Circuit Court presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu. The convict alleged that he was … The post Carpenter jailed

 The Match Review Commit­tee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) will today review complaints received from various clubs in the respective league competitions. Aside the complaints that have been received, the Committee will also review some matches that have come to its attention. The Match Review Panel (MRP) is a body appointed by the Exec­utive … The post Match Review Panel to meet today appeared

 Kumasi Asante Kotoko face a must-win situation on Sunday when they welcome Vision FC to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in their Gha­na Premier League (GPL) match day 17 encounter if they hope to maintain the chase on the leaders of the competition. From the tag of Premier League strugglers last season to league leaders … The post Kotoko to lock horns with Vision FC appeared first on Ghanaian

The  General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has ex­pressed surprise and disappoint­ment over the outcome of the 2024 parliamentary elections. According to Mr Kodua, the party provided unprecedented support to its parliamentary candidates during the election, a sentiment echoed by the candi­dates themselves. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosisen show on … The post We

SAMMY Awuku, a former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and now New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parlia­ment for Akuapem North, has expressed enthusiasm over the government’s decision to scrap the betting tax. Awuku, who has been a vocal critic of the tax even during the tenure of the previous adminis­tration, describing it … The post Betting tax is counterproductive

 Speakers at the 76th Annual New Year School and Conference (ANYSC) forum on the Local Government System have expressed support for the election of Metropolitan Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) on partisan lines. The speakers argued that elect­ing MMDCEs on party political lines would improve transparency and accountability in local gover­nance. They referenced examples from … The post Speakers

 The call on telecommu­nication companies op­erating in the country to expand their network coverage to meet the growing demands of the population has come at the right time. Participants at the end of the first day of the 76th Annual New Year Conference (ANYC), mak­ing the call, said the persistent network challenges in the country … The post Fix problems before expanding coverage appeared

 At the end of the 76th New Year School in Accra par­ticipants, in a communique, called for a strict enforcement of laws protecting water bodies and forests. This, they emphasised was important in order to preserve the natural resources as part of achiev­ing sustainable development. Touching on other areas, the participants also called on the … The post …Ensure strict enforcement of environmental

President John Dramani Mahama has made key appointments to Ghana’s national security apparatus. The appointments are aimed at improving the country’s security infrastructure to ensure a coordinated response to emerging threats. The appointees are Prosper Douglas Bani, a for­mer Minister of the Interior who would now be the National Security Advisor to the president. Mr … The post President

 President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the chiefs and subjects in the Kusaug and Mamprugu traditional areas to exercise restraint and cooperate with stakeholders to ensure lasting peace in their communities. The President has, therefore, assured the Over­lords of the Kusaug and Mamprugu Traditional Areas, Abugrago Zug-Raan Azoka II and Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai … The post Exercise

 Renowned USA Water Polo (USAWP) official, Tonko Tony Karaman, has arrived in Ghana to officiate the 4th edition of the Black Star Water Polo championship schedule for the University of Ghana, Legon, on Saturday. Originally from Croatia, Karaman, who has played professionally and coached in the past, arrived on Sunday and is expected to hold … The post Water Polo official in Ghana ahead

A former chairman of the Ghana Athletics Association, Am­bassador George Haldane-Lut­terodt, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to appoint a person capable of placing sports at the centre of policymaking in government. “At this present moment in time, our sports sector needs that person who can get things moving, and has a wide knowledge of … The post Pres

 A total of 1,242 stu­dents were conferred with diploma and undergraduate certificates at the 3rd Congregation of the University of Media, Art and Communication (UniMAC) held at the main campus at Dzor­wulu is Accra. The graduands, comprised 73 from the Institute of Flim and Television (IFT), 142 from the In­stitute of Languages (IL) and 1,027 … The post 1,242 students graduate at