Ghana’s econ­omy is on the path of growth and stability and showing strong signs of recovery despite the recent global economic downturn, the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, stated. He said inflation was trending down and growth in the first quar­ter of the year had been robust at 4.7 per cent. The Finance Minister … The post Joint

THE National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH?587,236,000 in fulfilment of its promise to six major healthcare providers across the country. The healthcare providers are Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), Effia Nkwan­ta Regional Hospital (ENRH), Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) … The post NHIA

 A Memorial Service for the three High Court Judg­es who were murdered 42 years ago was yesterday held in Accra with the call on Ghanaians to be guided by the mistakes of the past and say never and never again. According to Reverend Dr Fred R. Degbee, the Immediate Past Senior Pastor of the Calvary … The post Memorial service for 3 High Court Judges murdered

The Head of the Local Government Service, Dr Nana Ato Arthur, has called for the streamlining of building permit processes at the Metropoli­tan, Municipal, and District Assem­blies (MMDAs) to reduce bureau­cratic hurdles faced by applicants and also save time and resources. At the second annual general meeting of the Local Government Service Engineers Association (LoGSEA) … The post Streamline

The Chairman of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has expressed the need for “stability” in the Parliament to ensure the smooth work of the house. He observed that over the years, the PAP had been plagued by crises from internal wrangling, which he believed had affected … The post Let’s maintain

A 3-day train­ing workshop for journalists from Bono, North East, Greater Accra, Oti, Northern and the Volta regions on the activities of Plan International Ghana has started in Accra. The workshop, which aimed at educating journalists on proj­ects and activities of Plan In­ternational Ghana for the past 30 years was under the theme: “Amplifying impact: … The post Plan International

 The government is commit­ted to ensuring that Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) no longer pose public health threat, so that those affected by the disease can live healthy and fulfilling lives. The Minister of Health, Dr Ber­nard Oko Boye, said “the National Strategy for Sickle Cell Disease represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to … The post Govt poised to eliminate

 The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority (DVLA), on Wednesday launched a stan­dardised instruc­tor’s drivers training manual and curriculum for drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV), to enhance their competency and promote road safety. The manual and training curricu­lum was developed and implement­ed by TRANSAID, an international development organisation that transforms lives through safe, avail­able, and … The post DVLA

Military horses have broken free and run loose through central London for the second time since April. Three horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment “be­came loose from their riders” while six were exercising on Monday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). All horses were recov­ered “swiftly and safely” and returned to Hyde … The post  Military

Israel’s military says Palestinian armed groups in Gaza have launched about 20 rockets towards Israeli border communities – the heaviest attack in months. A number of the projectiles were intercepted and others landed inside southern Israel, but no injuries were reported. The military said it responded with artillery fire. Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) said it … The post Rocket

History is basi­cally the record of significant past events and activities. According to A. W. Walsh, history is not only about accounts of past actions but also an explanation of why they occurred. Through the ages, men have expressed and exhibited an innate desire to know and compre­hend happenings long before their birth. According to … The post Ghana

The eldest son of the late Pres­ident of Ghana, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, sadly passed away on June 30, 2024. He was 89 years of age. Prof. Nkrumah was educat­ed at St Augustine’s College in Cape Coast and then went to Germany to study medicine. He specialised in paediat­rics. Later he studied at the Children’s Hospital … The post Farewell, Prof. Francis Nkrumah appeared first on Ghanaian

 South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has un­veiled a new coalition gov­ernment after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May’s elections. He said “the government of national unity… is unprecedented in the history of our democracy”. The ANC will have 20 out of 32 cabinet posts, while the pro-market Democratic … The post South

Kenya’s Pres­ident, William Ruto, says the country will have to borrow more to keep the government running following the rejection of a hugely unpopular finance bill that was going to raise more money in taxes. The president said he would withdraw the bill containing con­troversial tax hikes last Wednesday after deadly protests which saw parliament … The post Kenya to borrow

The Ghana Ed­ucation Service (GES) has begun investigations into alleged assault on a final year student at Labone Senior High School (SHS), in Accra, Abraham Sambou, by the Senior Housemaster of the school, Mr Eric Agyemang. A source at the GES, who pleaded anonymity revealed that the issue was being handled with all the seriousness … The post Alleged

Zambia is taking significant steps to embrace the future of technology by developing a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework. Felix Mutati, the country’s Minister of Science and Technology, recently announced that this initiative is already in progress, signaling Zambia’s commitment to technological advancement. The Zambian government is collaborating with the Tony Blair Institute to formulate … The post Zambia