The Amnesty International (AI), Ghana has urged the government to gradually close down witch camps and reintegrate the so-called accused persons back into the society. The various witch camps in the country, it said were not a refuge rather symbol of societal neglect with limited access to water, safe housing, food and security, adding, “Reintegration … The post Close
The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey will remain futile unless state institutions on the frontlines are adequately resourced and work in unison. Each agency has legitimate concerns, but they are struggling to act due to lack of support and coordination, National Director of A Rocha Ghana said. Speaking at a multi-stakeholder meeting … The post ‘State
The Coordinating Director of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), Daniel Nkrumah, has cautioned residents of La against open defecation, particularly along the La beach area, stating that those caught will face legal action. ‘’No one would be spared, if you are caught defecating openly along the La Beach or any place within the municipality’’ … The post LaDMA
The Director General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Major Retired Dr Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has revealed that upon his appointment, he found the warehouse devoid of any relief supplies. Speaking on the Hot Issue programme on TV3, an Accra based television station on Sunday, Maj. Rtd. Dr Kuyon, when asked by the host … The post We inherited empty warehouse –
The Rwandan ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Rosemary Mbabazi, has called on African leaders to draw lessons from the country’s genocide experience and commit to unity and justice on the continent. She said the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, has for the past 31 years held the country together by placing unity above everything else. “Always … The post African leaders
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) yesterday held a Guard of Honour parade for the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, at the National Police Headquarters marking his first visit as CDS to the Police Headquarters. In a meeting that … The post CDS receives guard of honour at
The Director General (DG) of the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS), Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, says her transformative agenda for the service will focus on rehabilitation of inmates, staff welfare, and institutional modernisation. Additionally, her administration would also focus on building a more professional, humane, and productive correctional system. Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie made these remarks at her induction … The post Staff
Algeria has asked 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, France’s foreign minister has said. Jean-Noel Barrot added that it was linked to the indictment of three Algerians in France on Friday, one of whom is a consular official. They are accused of involvement in the abduction last year of Amir … The post Algeria to expel 12 officials from French embassy
The 60th training course for selected journalists across Africa has opened with a strong call for journalists to prioritise their wellness and mental health amid the tight demands of the profession. The President of the Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ), Darlington Mwendabai, who made the call, said media practitioners have not been spared the consequences … The post African
The Living Yahweh 7th Day Sabbath Assembly (LY7DSA) on Sunday donated assorted items worth over GH¢1.2 million to about 5,700 less-privileged in the country. The items, among others included 500 bags of rice, 300 bags of maize, 4,000 printed textiles, 50 wheelchairs, 100 white canes, over 1,000 toiletries, beverages and tubers of yam. Some individuals … The post Living Yahweh donates
Two policemen and one civilian have been killed in separate attacks by unknown gunmen in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. George Rockson and Isaac kofi, both constables in Ghana Police Service not in uniform, were shot and killed by the assailants at Poyamirea, while travelling from Bongo to Binduri on their private … The post 2 policemen, 1 civilian shot dead in Binduri
The Paramount Chief of the Mamprugu Traditional Area, Nayiri Abdulai Mahami Bohagu Sheriga, has urged former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to exercise patience in all his leadership pursuits. He emphasized that a leader must possess the quality of patience to effectively engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds. He made the call during a courtesy … The post Exercise
The Kwahu Business Forum, an initiative by President John Dramani Mahama to grow local businesses is set to open on April 19, 2025 in Mpraeso. The forum is designed to serve as a platform for dialogue between financial institutions and private sector players. It would also highlight investment opportunities, discuss policy interventions, and chart a … The post President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday launched the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP) to make the country food secure and create sustainable jobs in the agriculture value chain. Under the broader Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda, the FGP is the strategic umbrella initiative under which all agricultural projects and interventions of the government would be executed. … The post Food
TSMC (2330.TW), the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is set to report a 54% leap in first-quarter profit on Thursday, though is also likely to flag risk from trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. The world’s largest contract chipmaker, whose customers include Apple (AAPL.O), and Nvidia (NVDA.O), has benefited from a trend … The post TSMC
Shares in European tech stocks rose on Monday after U.S. granted exclusions from tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China. European semiconductor names were up as well, with gains strongest for those most exposed to the U.S. market, like ASM International (ASMI.AS), opens new tab, Infineon (IFXGn.DE),, and ASML (ASML.AS), rising about 2% as of … The post European
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would be announcing the tariff rate on imported semiconductors over the next week, adding that there would be flexibility with some companies in the sector. The president’s pledge means that the exclusion of smartphones and computers from his reciprocal tariffs on China likely will be short-lived as … The post Tariffs on imported
Young people have been encouraged to take advantage of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), and adopt a mindset focused on growth, and discipline, to remain relevant in a fast-changing world. The call was made at a breakfast meeting held in Accra Friday dubbed: ‘Breakfast with Roselyn,’ which brought together several young individuals to discuss … The post Young
Stakeholders are urging the government to implement sustainable measures in order to enhance the safety of teachers in public schools, following a rise in attacks on educators by students. They argue that indiscipline in public schools is becoming increasingly prevalent due to the ban on corporal punishment. This ban has led some students to feel … The post Teachers acquire skills in national
The no-retirement contract directive issued by the government does not apply to academia, the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has clarified. He explained that the specialised nature of tertiary education made it peculiar as such its human resource requirement would be determined by their respective councils. Government took a major decision on post retirement … The post Academia
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