Ghacem Limited through the Ghacem Cement Foundation has handed over 3,000 bags estimated at GH¢250,000 to support the construction of a new ward for children battling with cancer.The donation which formed part of the social corporate investment of Ghacem Limited was made to the Oncology Unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital through the Childhood … The post Ghacem

The National Development Summit 2023 aimed at providing a critical platform for addressing the challenges hindering Ghana’s development agenda is underway in Accra.Participants of the programme, organised by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) include key stakeholders from political parties, government agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector, and some international partners.The Summit, among others … The post National

Vodafone Ghana Foundation, as part of its digital education initiative, organised an impactful (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) training at the New Horizon Special School in Cantonments, Accra.Commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023, the programme trained 63 students in a comprehensive curriculum spanning Robotics, STEM science, and creative arts.This initiative reflects … The post Vodafone

Zipline, an aerial logistics delivery company and Piper Pretty Farms, a livestock business empowering pig farmers in Ghana, have joined forces to deliver swine semen for artificial insemination to enhance the economic livelihood of pig breeding. Artificial Insemination is a time-sensitive procedure, demanding that animals in estrus be inseminated within a strict 48-hour window is … The post Zipline

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Anthony Henry Cofie, has played down suggestions for the promulgation of a law that regulates contempt of court. According to him, the current law which empowers judges to deal with contempt, was adequate in dealing with threats and abuse of the judiciary. Appearing before the Appointment Committee of Parliament in Accra … The post No need

A former Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has stated that the Electoral Commission simply failed to prepare adequately for this year’s district-level elections and cannot be excused for the lapses. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, the Ododiodio MP insisted that for an exercise that the EC … The post Excuses

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has inaugurated 40 Parliamentary Friendship Associations with the task to deepen Ghana’s legislative diplomacy with the partner countries. The associations would be expected to build stronger relation with governments, civil society organisations on matters of mutual interests. The partner countries are Algeria, Austria, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, … The post Speaker

The Street Academy, a Non-Gov­ernmental Organisation (NGO), has held its annual dinner for street, needy, deprived and less-fortunate children in Accra. Food, drinks, water, snacks, among others were provided for over 500 street children to make merry. Speaking to the press, Ataa Lartey, the Executive Director of the Academy, said it was an annual programme … The post Street Academy holds

Voting in the just ended District Level Elections delayed in most centers in the Sissala East constituency, due to the cold weather conditions adversely affecting the operation of the BVD machines in the area. Mr Moro Baba, the Deputy Returning Officer of the Electoral Commission in the Sissala East, explained that the cold weather could … The post Cold weather affects BVD machine

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) to continue its collaboration with government to identify and address all the issues that can serve as road blocks for the socio-economic development of the country. President Akufo-Addo being supported by Mr.Dan Acheampong (second from left), and Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah … The post President

The SOS Children’s Village Ghana in collaboration with Joissam Company Limited and Green Tec Africa has commissioned a solar energy and water facility for Papramanten, a farming community in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern region. The Solar energy facility fitted with a solar light, portable water container, a phone charging unit and a … The post SOS

Religious leaders have asked Gha­naians to promote peaceful co-exis­tence in the country during and after the yuletide. “Let us put Ghana first in all our endeavours so as to preserve the peace and unity of our mother­land,” they said. The clergy gave the advice in separate interviews with the Ghanaian Times in Accra as part … The post Xmas messages:

Abubakar Yakubu Lea and Tracy Ampah emerged victorious in the Interplast Invitational tournament that ended over the weekend at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club (ALTC). The thrilling men’s final saw Lea, the winner, face Johnson Acquah 2-1 in a hotly contested final that kept fans applaud all afternoon. He triumphed 6-2, 5-7 and 6-2 to … The post Yakubu Lea, Ampah shine in Interplast Tennis