Ghana

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:18 GMT
The Civil Service Supports Government's Effort to Maintain Peace and Security - Head of the Civil Service
[GhanaToday] The Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has emphasized the civil service role in supporting government's efforts to maintain peace and security within the sub-region.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:55:21 GMT
Brawl Over Increase in Transport Fares
[Ghanaian Times] 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.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:25:31 GMT
3 Scientists Receive $35,000 to Research Into Vaccines to Combat Emerging Diseases
[Ghanaian Times] 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.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:39:58 GMT
Journalists Urged to Be Abreast of Public Sector Emolument Negotiations
[Ghanaian Times] The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Mr Benjamin Arthur, has stressed the need for journalists to be abreast of public sector salary and emolument negotiations in order to properly infor...

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:39:00 GMT
Ghana Has Made Notable Strides in the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Recent Years - Human Trafficking Secretariat
[GhanaToday] The Head of the Human Trafficking Secretariat at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Madam Abena Annobea Asare disclosed this, at a 3-day sensitization program organized in collaboration with Expertise Franc...

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:46:19 GMT
Ghana's Cocoa Farmers Are Losing, Despite Record Prices
[DW] The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like Ghana, the local pricing system has left many frustrated and hopeless.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:55:54 GMT
609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024
[Ghanaian Times] At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:57:50 GMT
Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
[Ghanaian Times] The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:55:47 GMT
Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration
[Ghanaian Times] An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be conducted before a High Court in Ghana, and not London, Unit...

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:07:46 GMT
30 Percent Media Outlets Collapse Due to Financial Constraints - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Information designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, has asserted that nearly 30 per cent of radio stations established in the country collapsed within six months of operation.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:49:50 GMT
Ghana Accused of Expelling Fulani Asylum Seekers From Burkina Faso
[The New Humanitarian] Zebilla, Ghana -- 'We know we are not wanted in Ghana, but they will kill us in Burkina Faso.'

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:16:23 GMT
Ghana's Road Safety Drive - Throwing a 'Headlight' On Private Vehicle Crashes
[Ghanaian Times] On the Ghanaian road safety scene, the last half-decade, spanning from 2019 to 2023, has witnessed a marginal decline in road crashes and deaths, igniting hopes for a significant reduction in this pressing public health concern.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:58:08 GMT
Former Masloc CEO Jailed 10 Years in Absentia - Head of Operations Gets 5 Years
[Ghanaian Times] The Accra High Court yesterday sentenced the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Ms Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, to 10 years in prison for stealing, procurement breaches and...

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:15:23 GMT
'MOH Committed to Improving Adolescent Well-Being'
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Health (MoH) says it is commitment to harness resources and expertise to improve adolescents health and wellbeing, a Programme Officer, Abena Kumiwaa Osae has stated.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:56:46 GMT
Assessing the Economic Impact of Akosombo, Kpong Dams Spillage
[Ghanaian Times] An estimated GH¢1.6bn agricultural livelihoods were lost due to the Akosombo/ Kpong dams spillage that affected eight districts in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions in September and October last year.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:38:26 GMT
President Akufo-Addo Launches 10-Year National Service Policy
[Ghana Presidency] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Monday, 15th April, 2023 launched a new policy document that sets out the broad framework for transforming the National Service Scheme from just merely mobilising and d...

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:55:49 GMT
We've Not Agreed On Transport Fare Increase - Transport Ministry
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Transport says negotiations with the various transport operators in the country for a possible increase in public transport fares have not been concluded and no driver has the right to increase transport fare.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:55:34 GMT
Govt Has Done Little to Improve Our Condition of Service - Teachers Union
[Ghanaian Times] 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.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:56:26 GMT
Two Dead, Three Injured in Navy, Kplejoo Group Clashes in Tema Newtown
[Ghanaian Times] Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:50:39 GMT
Kwabena Boateng Wins NPP Ejisu Constituency Primaries
[Ghanaian Times] The Second Vice Chairman for the Ejisu Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwabena Boateng, emerged victorious as the Party's Parliamentary Candidate ahead of the upcoming general election.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:53:02 GMT
Accra City Doubles Open Registration Closes Today
[Ghanaian Times] Registration for the 2024 Accra City Doubles Open tennis championship will end at the close of work today.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:52:23 GMT
President Launches Angutech Endowment Fund - to Raise $2 Million for Recapitalisation
[Ghanaian Times] The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over the weekend launched an endowment fund for the Anglican University College of Technology (ANGUTECH) with a call on adherents of the Anglican faith and public-spirited individuals to co...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:51:32 GMT
Fastrack Process to Introduce Islamic Banking - Prof Gatsi
[Ghanaian Times] The Dean of the School of Business of the University of Cape Coast, Professor John Gatsi, says Ghana must fastrack the process to introduce Islamic Banking in the country.

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:52:17 GMT
Ghanaians Love Rice - How Smallholder Farmers Could Harvest More of It With the Help of Machines
[The Conversation Africa] Rice has become a big part of Ghanaians' daily diet. The country consumes about 1.45 million tonnes a year - but produces only 987,000 tonnes, approximately 68% of that.

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:25:31 GMT
High Court Grants Motion to Expedite Hearing of Anti-LGBTQ Bill Case
[Ghanaian Times] The High Court in Accra yesterday granted a motion to expedite hearing of the case in which the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi Constituency is seeking to compel President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Speaker of Parli...

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:52:11 GMT
How to Keep Your Music Career Going - 3 Tips From a Ghanaian Star
[The Conversation Africa] Ghanaian parents have historically discouraged their children from becoming musicians or marrying musicians. A music career is still not seen as one that can provide a steady income to support a family, and the behaviour of ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:27:59 GMT
Resolve Global Fund Donation Impasse to Avert Health Calamity
[Ghanaian Times] On page 9 of our yesterday issue is a story in which the Coalition of CSO Networks in HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assist in the clearing of locked-up Global Fund-donated h...

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:26:14 GMT
New NSA Boss Meets Accra Staff
[Ghanaian Times] The new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Dodzie Numekevor, was yesterday introduced to staff of the Head Office and Greater Accra region at a well-attended staff durbar.

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:59:11 GMT
'Over 700 Ghanaian Products Absorbed Under AfCFTA's Guided Trade Initiative' - Pres Akufo-Addo
[Ghana Presidency] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has during the State visit of the President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló, announced the giant strides being made by Ghanaian products under the Guide...

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:25:07 GMT
Kemosi Declines Ghana Envoy Post, Citing Family Matters
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former West Mugirango Member of Parliament Vincent Kemosi has turned down the nomination by President William Ruto to serve as Kenyan High Commissioner to Ghana.

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