The leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), says it has begun consultations with its legal team to enable it to respond appropriately to an injunction secured by the National Labour Commission (NLC) against their strike. According to UTAG, the news of the injunction came in after it had concluded nationwide consultations with […] The post We’re

Glovo Ghana has partnered the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service to educate over 150 Glovo couriers on safety training.  The training focused on road safety areas including Road safety problem/Accidents Statistics, and Road Traffic Law of Ghana including RTA 683/04 as amended by act 761/08, L.I.2180/2012, and Ghana Highway … The post Glovo

Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commiserated with the family of the late Alhaji Mohammed Agbeve, former NDC Chairman for Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency. A statement issued by Mr Ralphael Apetorgbor, Deputy Communications Officer, NDC Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the NDC leadership … The post NDC mourns

Mr Joseph Korto, National Dean of Presiding Members has called on Assembly Members to be guided by the 1992 constitution in the execution of their political activities and constitutional mandate. They should also respect the dictates of the constitution in the confirmation of the yet-to be named MMDCEs to facilitate the local governance system and … The post Let’s

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Ghanaians to be optimistic in the competent management of Ghana’s economy as it had begun to show strong signs of recovery following the global impact of the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said the exceptional economic prowess and intelligence of the managers of the economy led … The post Ghana’s

Even before the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa initiative headquarters is fully established in Accra to champion the welfare of cocoa farmers in the two countries, some minor cocoa-producing countries on the continent have applied to join the group.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the weekend inaugurated the GH¢7.3 million Savelugu rice processing factory, constructed under the 1-District-1-Factory as part of his two-day tour of the Northern Region. The rice factory is a state-of-the-art rice facility, with the capacity to produce 2.8 tonnes of processed rice per hour and has installed a modern … The post Pres

Ghana has taken delivery of 177,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccines under the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT). The doses which arrived at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Saturday forms part of a total of 6.4 million vaccine doses procured and to be shipped to African Union Member States by the … The post Ghana

•Banks and SDI's operating in the country will be issued new directives for Mergers and Acquisitions •The central bank explained the move is aimed at safeguarding the interest of stakeholders in the financial sector •The document by the central bank will be a revision of the 2018 Mergers and Acquisitions Directive The Bank of Ghana is set to issue a new directive with regards to Mergers and Acquisitions for Banks and Special Deposit Taking institutions operating

Agrihouse Foundation, a non-governmental organisation with focus on promoting agri-business, on Thursday hosted the winners of its third WOFAGRIC and Gold in the Soil Awards held in June in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. The programme offered the opportunity for the winners to interact with the sponsors and collaborating institutions for the two programmes … The post Let’s

Six thousand lawyers in the country are not filing their income tax, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has revealed.

The Research Center for Policy Advocacy and Governance has asked the Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu to resign following the botched the Sputnik V contract he signed. The group said they have taken notice of the damning details contained in the report of the nine-member Parliamentary Committee set up to investigate the purchase of Sputnik-V vaccines […]

Investments from Singapore in Ghana are expected to go up as more multinational firms from the Far East country are eyeing establishments in the country. This is being facilitated by Enterprise Singapore which is expected to host an African Business Forum later this month in Accra. The move is expected to help create jobs for … The post Singapore’s investments in Ghana to shoot

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has officially launched the maiden editions of its West African Development Outlook (WADO) and RENDEZ-VOUS quarterly newsletter under the auspices of Dr George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of EBID. In attendance at the virtual launching ceremony were members of EBID’s Board … The post ECOWAS

Ghanaian importers within a period of 10 years paid a total of US$382 million (GH¢1.910 billion) at an exchange rate of GH¢5.00 per dollar, in the form of demurrages to shipping lines outside the country. A Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) research data indicates that in 2010 about US$40 million was paid; in 2013 the figure … The post Ghana Shippers Authority:

Kool & the Gang alto sax player Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, an original member of the beloved soul-funk band known for its enduring party anthems “Celebration” and “Get Down On It,” has died. Thomas “passed away peacefully in his sleep” Saturday at the age of 70, a representative for the band confirmed. A long-time resident … The post Kool

Which of the continent’s top stars are currently unemployed and in search of a new club? Yannick Bolasie Has finally ended his five-year stay at Everton, which started so promisingly, but was ultimately shattered due to injury.

More than 30 players and supporters of the Royal Jet Football Club, a second division team at Atieku in the Wassa East District, were involved in an accident at Kyekyewere in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality, on Thursday night. The occupants of the vehicle who sustained various degree of injuries, were rushed to the Huni-Valley Health … The post Royal Jet Football team,

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has come to aid of boxing-hero-turned destitute, Ex-Lance Corporal Prince Amartey, by setting up a mini-mart for him at the 66 Artillery Regiment at the Volta Barracks in Ho.  The shop, well stocked with various items, was formally handed over to the ailing pugilist by the Chief of Defence Staff … The post GAF honour 1972 Olympic

The parliamentary committee that probed the controversial Sputnik V vaccines has called on the Special Prosecutor to take over the case and investigate the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu.