Renewables supplied a third of Africa’s electricity demand growth in 2020 – Report
An analysis of global electricity revealed that wind and solar showed resilient growth in 2020 despite the pandemic, forcing a record fall in global coal power. The Global Electricity Review published by energy think tank Ember analysed electricity data from every country in the world to give the first accurate view of the global electricity […]
Minister announces commencement of some major roads into Dual carriageway
Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako-Atta has announced the commencement of construction works on some major roads earmarked for dualization. These include the Tema-Aflao Road, Tema Roundabout to Akosombo and the Accra – Kumasi Roads. Mr. Amoako-Atta announced this at the launch of the Annual Health Summit in Accra. He said the dualization is […]
Defunct Sokode Biscuit factory in need of financial support
Owners of the Sokode Biscuit Factory have appealed to the government for financial support to bring the business back to life. The one-time vibrant bakery in the country is now defunct. Located at Sokode Gbogame, near Ho, the Volta Regional capital, the factory folded up due to influx of different brands of foreign biscuits onto […]
Immigrants take over streets of Accra
Immigrants have taken over the streets of Accra. They are a permanent feature, strategically positioned on almost every street in Accra. They have travelled to Ghana from their home countries. These immigrants are mostly from Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. Their aim is to catch the attention of motorists and pedestrians to beg for […]
U.S. Ambassador Announces Additional Funds to Empower 400,000 Women in Shea Production in West Africa
The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Global Shea Alliance (GSA) has launched the first-ever virtual Global Shea Alliance International Shea Conference. Spearheaded by GSA, the three-day conference, themed “Building the Industry of the Next Decade,” celebrated GSA’s 10th anniversary and highlighted the importance of international partnerships toward […]
Over 300 suspected criminals arrested at Kasoa
Over Three Hundred suspected criminals have been arrested at Kasoa by the Central Regional Police Command in a special operation dubbed “Operation Storm Kasoa” in the early hours of Thursday. The operation is an effort by the police to combat crime within Kasoa and its environs.
Lawrence Tetteh Ministries to organise prayer rally
The Worldwide Miracle Outreach and the Lawrence Tetteh Ministries have launched a 31-day non-denominational National Prayer Rally to seek the face of God to curb the rising indiscipline and other ills afflicting the nation. The event, which will be on the theme: “This nonsense must stop”, will bring together religious leaders and worshippers to pray […]
T4DW Project launched in Ghana
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU), have jointly launched the Trade for Decent Work (T4DW) Project in Accra. The T4DW project is a multi-country initiative with a specific component implemented in Ghana. The project will contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development […]
Destination Tracker unveiled to restore confidence in travel
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both organizations joining efforts to boost confidence and accelerate recovery of the tourism sector when borders reopen. The UNWTO-IATA Destination Tracker is a new free online […]
Kenya launches digital land transaction platform
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled Ardhisasa, a digital land information management system, marking the end of manual land transactions in the capital Nairobi. The new system was developed by a team of Kenyan techies over a three-year period and is designed to enhance the security of land records, speed up land transactions and curb […]
