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 […]
Speaker of Parliament calls for scraping of ex-gratia to Article 71 office holders
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has called for the amendment of Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution since it does not currently serve the purpose for which it was created. He made the call at a public forum in Kumasi to mark the 30th anniversary of the Fourth Republican Parliament. It was on the […]
Government seeks commercial links as more Ghanaians continue to opt for education and work in Canada
By Rebecca Ekpe ‘’In recent times, it has become evident that more Ghanaians are opting to migrate to Canada in search of work and education opportunities’’, and due to this movement, there is now ‘’a significant Ghanaian diaspora population that serves as a bridge between our two nations, promoting even greater understanding and collaboration.’’ Mr. […]
Beyond the seven percent: Unleashing Ghana’s gold potential for sustainable development
By: Joseph Bagah, Senior Asst. Registrar, S.D. Dombo University of Business and Integrated Dev Studies, Wa. Ghana’s gold industry has long been a source of wealth and prosperity, but a recent comment by Dormaahene has sparked outrage and raised important questions about the country’s benefit from its natural resources. He asked, ‘How can you get only […]
Breaking Barriers:Ending the HIV epidemic in Ghana with the UN 95-95-95 Strategy
By Victor Kofi Dei, Doctoral Student, University of Kentucky, USA Health Communication Researchers with interests in health campaigns feel deeply concerned about the recent hike in HIV cases in Ghana. One wonders why Ghana is recording such huge numbers daily. The obvious reason could be the low level of education and sensitisation. Though issues related […]
