August 05, 2022
Ghana: Telecel Group to Engage Govt On Vodafone Ghana Takeover
Africa-focused telecom company, Telecel Group, says it is willing to engage the government on its plan to purchase Vodafone Ghana. Read more »
Ghana: Stronger Partnership Crucial to Deepening Financial Inclusion - Eli Hini
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mobile Money (MoMo) Ghana Limited, Eli Hini, has advocated a stronger partnership between subscribers, regulators, and other stakeholders in… Read more »
Ghana: NASPA Acquire Employable Skills
Members of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) have been trained in personal development and soft skills to help increase their employability chances. Read more »
Ghana: Handball Assoc Elective Congress Aug 13
The Handball Association of Ghana (HAG) has announced next Saturday, August 13 for its Elective Congress, barring unforeseen circumstances. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Army Admits Killing Civilians Accidentally.
The West African country has been battling an armed uprising by rebel groups, some linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS), which controlled large swaths of territory within and waged… Read more »
Ghana: Bright Start for Liberty in Fight for GPL Ticket
Dansoman-based Liberty Professionals yeterday put up a splendid performance to beat Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs 3-1 in the opening match of the three-team all-play-all… Read more »
Ghana: Access Bank Ghana Records 43 Percent Growth in Profit Before Tax
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, one of Ghana's largest retail banks, has recorded an impressive financial performance for the first half of 2022 to maintain its positive growth trajectory… Read more »
Ghana: Commonwealth Games - Kwarteng, Yeboah Soar to High Jump Final ... Amoah Also Through to 200m Semis
Ghana's long jump duo - Abigail Kwarteng and Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah yesterday leapt to the final of the Women's High jump event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games ongoing in Birmingham,… Read more »
Ghana: Accra Beaches Record Low Patronage
The beaches of Accra yesterday recorded low patronage as revellers failed to troop there in their numbers to have fun and relax as usually done on public holidays. Read more »
Ghana: Princesses Gear Up for U-20 World Cup
Ghana's national Under-20 women's team, Black Princesses, have begun their training ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Read more »
Ghana: POLAS Launches 70th Anniversary Celebration
The Police Ladies Association (POLAS) yesterday launched its 70thanniversary witha call on the members to join hands with their male counterparts to ensure equity in the Police… Read more »
Ghana: GSE, GIPC Partner to Attract More Investors On Accra Bourse
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has set an ambitious target to more than double the number of companies listed on the local bourse by the next five years. Read more »
Ghana: KNUAT, DTI Sign MOU to Equip Young People ... With Fabrication Skills
The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to help train and equip… Read more »
Ghana: Charity Foundation Soccer for Dreamers Donates Menstrual Cups to Women Teams
US-based Charity Foundation Soccer for Dreamers has held a day's educational workshop for some newly-promoted Women's Premier League (WPL) club on menstrual cups and its long-term… Read more »
Ghana: Doctor to Population Ratio Worsens in Bono East Region
The Medical Doctor to population ratio in the Bono East Region has worsened from 1 to 18,287 in 2020 to 1 to 20,397 in 2021, Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, the Bono East Regional… Read more »
Ghana: Wildlife Division Manager Advocates Policy to Protect Mangroves
The Regulations Manager of the Wildlife Division, under the Forestry Commission, Mr Vincent Dickson Agyeman, is advocating the development of a comprehensive policy framework to… Read more »
Ghana: 'Blockage of Canals Affects Growth of Mangroves'
The Regulations Manager of the Wildlife Division under the Forestry Commission, Mr Vincent Dickson Agyeman,says the blockage of canals that allows the flow of sea water into… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Records 400,000 Tourist Arrivals in 1st Quarter 2022 - Dr Awal
Ghana has recorded over 400,000 international arrivals for the first half of this year, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has said. Read more »
Ghana: Decentralise Procurement of Foodstuff Under Free SHS Policy - PIAC
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is urging government to consider the option of decentralising the procurement process of food supply to the various Senior… Read more »
Ghana: Teacher Granted Gh¢50,000 Bail for Allegedly Defiling SHS Student
The High Court in Tarkwa in the Western Region, on Monday granted GH¢ 50,000 bail to Ernest Donkor, 28, Physics teacher, charged for defiling a 16-year-old student of… Read more »
Ghana: Pass Affirmative Action Bill Into Law ... to Address Gender Inequalities
The Convener for the Affirmative Action (AA) Bill, Mrs Sheila Minkah-Premo, has advocated the urgent need for the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill into law. Read more »
Ghana: Ban On New LPG Facilities Lifted By Cliff Ekuful And Benjamin Arcton-Tettey
Government has lifted the ban placed on the construction and operations of new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facilities, five years ago. Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Consider Legislation to Compel Banks ... to Increase Loans to Farmers
The government is considering a legislation that will compel banks to increase their loan portfolios to farmers to help increase agricultural productivity in the country. Read more »
Ghana: Invest in Plant Medicine Research - Prof Duncan
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of the COA Research and Manufacturing Company Limited, Professor Samuel Ato Duncan, has urged the government to inject more resources into… Read more »
Ghana: Use of Cannabis Still Remains Crime - Interior Minister
The use of cannabis popularly referred to as "wee" for recreational purposes remains a crime under the Narcotic Control Commission Act 2020 (Act 1019), the Minister For The… Read more »