State Housing Company’s projects in Amrahia 75 per cent complete — Minister
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says ongoing state housing projects in Amrahia are 75 per cent done. He said most of the structural and infrastructural work was done, with the project moving towards finishing touches like interior fittings, landscaping, and final inspections. The Minister was speaking at an inspection of […]
UN Special Representative commends Ghana’s electoral preparedness
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the United Nations Office for West Africa, and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simao, has expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to hold peaceful and credible elections in December 2024. He has commended Ghana’s competent institutions, hailing the country as a beacon of democracy in Africa. Mr. Simao said this […]
Parliament passes National Service Authority Bill 2024 into law
Parliament has passed the National Service Authority Bill, 2024 paving the way for the National Service Scheme to become an Authority. The Authority as a corporate body will now have the requisite legal capacity to develop and implement policies, and programmes for national service. The National Service Authority Bill, 2024, was laid in Parliament by […]
Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei urges celebrities to take active role in politics
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei took to social media to share his thoughts on the role of celebrities in politics. A known supporter of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Osei emphasized the importance of active participation in decision-making processes, regardless of one’s status. “As a celebrity, I have a unique perspective […]
We want to improve profitability — SSNIT justifies sale of shares in “struggling hotels”
Director General, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr Kofi Osafo Maafo, says the decision to sell the Trust’s 60 percent shares in six hotels is to “improve profitability” and ensure the SSNIT scheme is sustained in the long-term. Addressing the press in Accra on Monday, he said the move to select a strategic […]
52,133 candidates participate in TVET exams
A total of 52,133 final-year technical, vocational and training (TVET) students are participating in the 2024 Certificate II Examinations across the country. The figure represents an increase of 19,731 (60.89 per cent) over last year’s 32,402. This year’s candidates are made up of 37,558 males and 14,575 females. The examinations, which began on July 1, 2024, […]
Ghana takes steps to eliminate EU concerns on illegal fishing practices
By; Mabel AnnangGhana is working to address concerns raised by the European Union, EU regarding illegal fishing practices in its waters. This comes after the EU issued Ghana a yellow card in 2021, a warning that could lead to a ban on fish exports to the EU. The Scientific and Technical Advice Committee has proposed […]
Ghana to host Angola on opening day of AFCON 2025 qualifiers
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the schedule for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, setting the stage for an exciting series of matches. The qualifiers are set to run from September to November this year, carefully planned to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, […]
We have to be at our 100% best to beat everyone in AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Otto Addo
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Stars find themselves in a challenging group with Angola, Sudan, and Niger. Nonetheless, coach Otto Addo has emphasised the need for his team to give their utmost effort to secure victories against these formidable opponents. Otto Addo’s confidence in his team’s ability to top Group F is rooted in […]
Ghana drawn in Group F for AFCON Morocco 2025 Qualifiers
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana has been drawn into Group F ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 qualifying round. The draw, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, has set the stage for a thrilling series of matches. The Black Stars find themselves in the same group as Angola, Sudan, and […]
