Political parties urged to avoid hate speech, remain decorous in electioneering
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Agyemang Badu II, the President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, has urged political parties to remain decorous, and avoid hate speech in electioneering. He said hate speech would trigger political violence, disturb the prevailing national peace, and derail development. Osageyfo Oseadeeyo Dr Badu II, also the Paramount Chief of the Dormaa […]
2024 Elections: CDD-Ghana proposes transmission of results on EC website in real time
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has proposed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to adopt a system that will electronically transmit election results directly from the polling stations to its website in the 2024 elections. Rev Dr Fred Deegbe, a representative of the Centre, said such a system would help to check the irregularities […]
AOMCs, KEEP, and IC join forces to advance Ghana’s petroleum industry
By: Mabel Adorkor Annang The Association of Oil Marketing Companies, AOMC has announced a strategic partnership with the Kumasi Institute of Technology and Environment, KEEP and the Institute of Capacity Development, IC to drive innovation and growth in Ghana’s petroleum downstream industry. The announcement was made when the AOMCs CEO, Dr. Riverson Oppong led a […]
AT Ghana to lead ICT training initiatives for young girls
The Chief Executive Officer of AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo), Leo Skarlatos, has stressed the importance of young women prioritizing education in Technology and ICT. Mr Leo Skarlatos affirmed that AT Ghana is committed to providing a platform for young girls to engage with and benefit from the ICT sector as the government continues to adopt […]
We will introduce VAR in our football – GFA President Kurt Okraku
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku addressed the press in Sunyani on Friday, 9th August 2024. In his address, he revealed a significant development that is set to transform the landscape of Ghanaian football. Okraku confidently announced that the implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology would […]
Paris 2024: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif overcomes gender controversy to win Olympic gold
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Algerian boxer, Imane Khelif has secured a gold medal in the women’s welterweight bout at the Paris Olympics. Khelif triumphed over China’s world champion Yang Liu, showcasing her exceptional prowess in the ring. Her victory has however been overshadowed by a series of controversies that have dogged her career in recent […]
NPP Flagbearer Dr Bawumia enstooled “Chief of the Internet”
Chief of Nsawam, Nana Kwamena Ansah has enstooled the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as ‘Nana Ntentankesehene to wit ‘Chief of the Internet/Web’. The title is to honour him for the feat achieve through his digitalisation drive. Dr Bawumia was enstooled when he paid a courtesy call on the Chief […]
Groundbreaking: New Children’s ward for Akosombo Hospital
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has broken ground for the construction of a modern children’s ward and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Akosombo Hospital. The facility, scheduled to be completed by September 2026, will include 11 incubators, 16 beds, and an executive room to aid in quality healthcare for babies. Dr Kwabena Omare […]
Establishment of data desk shaping parliamentary discourse on policy – Ghana Statistical Service
The establishment of a Data Desk at Parliament is making significant gains, shaping parliamentary discourse on policy, Mr Victor Owusu, a Senior Statistician/Demographer at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), said on Friday. The desk was set up by the GSS to make data readily available to the Members of Parliament (MPs) and to guide policy […]
Amnesty on uncustomed vehicles forms part of revenue improvement initiative – GRA
Mr Justice Njornan Magah Yadjayime, a Chief Revenue Officer at the Vehicle Valuation Unit of the Customs Technical Services Bureau (CTSB), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), says the uncustomed vehicle amnesty forms part of the Authority’s revenue improvement initiatives. The Customs Division of the GRA has waived off the penalties on uncustomed vehicles and urged users […]
