Ghana

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.

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:59:24 GMT
How (Not) to Talk About Sex in Africa
[CFR] It is time the LGBTQ+ coalition changed its strategy on the continent.

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:33:57 GMT
Why Is Ghana So Hot This Year? An Expert Explains
[The Conversation Africa] Ghana's meteorological agency and the state's health service have issued warnings about a period of very high temperatures expected in the first half of 2024 around the country. Ghana's experience is part of a global phenome...

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:41:49 GMT
Crunch Meeting Over Energy Crisis
[Ghanaian Times] Players in the energy sector value chain on Saturday held a crunch meeting to discuss the erratic power supply in the country.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:00:27 GMT
Itel Unveils S24 - A Groundbreaking Smartphone Redefining Exceptional Value With 108mp Super Definition Camera
[Ghanaian Times] itel, the renowned brand dedicated to offering affordable and high-quality consumer electronics, is excited to introduce its latest breakthrough smartphone to the Ghanaian market - the itel S24. This innovative device from the Super ...

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:59:10 GMT
Ghana Welcomes Largest U.S Peace Corps Cohort Since Covid-19
[Ghanaian Times] The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia Palmer, on Thursday sworn-in 20 new Peace Corps Volunteers to support agriculture and quality health delivery in Ghana.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:01:08 GMT
President Akufo-Addo Appoints New CEO for GNPC
[GhanaToday] Joseph Abuabu Dadzie has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:56:41 GMT
Embrace Measures to Avoid Budget Overruns
[Ghanaian Times] Budgets overruns constitute one huge public financial management problem in Ghana.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:54:31 GMT
Stop Escorting Associates Through Security Checks At Airport - Interior Minister Cautions Immigration Officials
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister-designate for The Interior, Henry Quartey, has cautioned immigration personnel against the practice of escorting their families and associates through security check points at the Kotoka International Airport.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:19:54 GMT
Ghana Ranks 1st in West Africa, 5th in Africa On World Economics Governance Index
[GhanaToday] Ghana has been ranked the 1st West African country by the World Economics Research based in London, the United Kingdom. Ghana gained 61.7 points on the World Economics Governance Index.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:55:50 GMT
Don't Overrun Budgets for Projects - Finance Minister Appeals to MDAs
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Finance Designate, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has appealed to chief directors and heads of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict compliance with their stated budgets for the year in order to cur...

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:20:15 GMT
President Akufo-Addo Reshuffles Regional Ministers
[GhanaToday] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has undertaken the following changes to the regional composition of his government.

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