THE Minority in Parliament has ex­plained why it has decided to shun the sittings of the Adhoc Committee probing the chaos that occurred at the sitting of the Appointments Committee on January 30, 2025. In a memo addressed to the chairman of the committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afen­yo-Markin, said the New … The post Minority explains

 ABSA has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employer Institute (TEI), marking the fourth consecutive year it has received this accolade. The certification spans in six key African markets, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Botswana, and, for the first time, Mauritius. The inclusion of Mauritius reflects Absa’s continued expan­sion and … The post Absa strengthens

The 2024 KPMG Customer Expe­rience Survey has indicated that the investment envi­ronment in Ghana demonstrates a cautious approach, with a focus on both low and medium risk opportunities. This cautious approach is evident as individuals seek to manage economic difficulties while striving for financial security and independence. According to the report, the recent insights revealed … The post 39%

 The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has welcomed and endorsed the proposal to reintroduce road tolls by the new Mahama-led govern­ment. Road tolls, according to the GPRTU, provided a significant source of revenue for govern­ment to fund road maintenance, construction, and improvement of road projects. Mr Awilo Attito, the … The post Volta

 The Kabore Group of Com­panies on Friday donated hospital bedding valued at GH¢150,000 to the Bawku Hospital in the Upper East Region and Kpalugu Health Centre in the Northern Region. The donation included mat­tresses, bedsheets, pillowcases, adult diapers, baby diapers, and detergents to support healthcare delivery in the conflict-prone and underprivileged areas. It formed part … The post Kabore

 Mr Anderson Obeng Amoako, Ada-East District Malaria Focal Person, has warned the public against using malaria nets for fishing and covering of food since it can contami­nate the food. Mr Amoako explained that the chem­icals used to manufacture the mosqui­to-treated nets could pose serious health risks to those who consume such foods. He expressed concern … The post Use of mosquito

 The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a painter to three years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing an HP laptop computer belonging to a graphic designer. Kelvin Boateng, accused, was sentenced to three years each on unlawful entry and stealing, which are to run concurrently. Police Inspector Wisdom Alorwu told the court, presided by Mrs … The post Computer thief gets 3 years appeared first on Ghanaian

An unemployed man, who stole a laptop belonging to a lawyer, has been remanded by the Accra Circuit Court. Foster Nyarko, accused, stole the laptop at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, on December 4, last year, when he (Nyarko) went there in search of job as a cleaner. Nyarko pleaded guilty to un­lawful … The post Man in trouble for stealing lawyer’s laptop appeared first on Ghanaian

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has an­nounced the interdiction of Adams Mahama Issahaku, headmaster of Piina Senior High School (SHS) in the Upper West Region, following a directive from the Director-General of the Service. The action is in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegation of food items found in Mr Issahaku’s official pick-up vehicle … The post Piina

The National Security has seized stash of US dollars, gold bars and coun­terfeit currency in a warehouse bust. “The containers were tracked to a warehouse in Ofaakor, Ga South Municipality, where a special operation was conducted after a tip-off,” a government statement dis­closed. According to the statement, the concealed currency, most­ly bundles of US dollars, … The post National

Mr Daniel Hinne, the Deputy Dormaa Central Constituency Secre­tary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the Bono Region, has urged more women in the party to contest for leadership positions in politics. He encouraged women to be courageous and aspire for higher political positions to enable them to also contribute meaningful­ly to the growth … The post NDC women urged to aspire

 Super-featherweight boxer, John Cooney, 28, has died after his defeat by Welsh­man Nathan Howells in Belfast last Saturday. The Irish boxer suffered an intracranial haemor­rhage and had surgery to relieve pressure on his brain following the bout at the Ulster Hall. Galway man Cooney was assessed by the medical team in the ring before being … The post Boxer dies week after title fight defeat

The Ghana Tour­ism Authority (GTA) on Friday celebrated Choco­late Day in Accra with a call on Gha­naians to work together in order to help promote cocoa-related products in the country. The celebration, which was on the theme: ‘Eat Chocolate. Stay Healthy, Grow Ghana’ and a sub-theme: ‘Chocolate For All: Taste, Share, and Care,’ was marked … The post GTA observes Chocolate Day appeared first on Ghanaian

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Al­haji Yusif Sulemana, Member of Parlia­ment (MP) for Bole Bamboi, in the Savannah Region, as Deputy Minister-designate of Lands and Natural Resources. The nomination was announced by Mr Felix Ofosu Kwakye, the Spokesperson for President Ma­hama. Alhaji Sulemana is a distin­guished development finance and tax analyst, banker, and politician … The post Alhaji

 Telecel Ghana has through its mobile mon­ey service, Telecel Cash, launched RedSave, a revolutionary digital savings account designed to make saving effortless, accessible, and rewarding. With the overarching aim of driving financial inclusion and empowering more Ghanaians economically, Telecel Ghana has partnered with FirstBank Ghana to transform how Ghanaians save by providing a seamless digital … The post  RedSave

 The President of the Federal Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will convene a meeting of African ministers of agriculture in May to discuss agribusiness. Mrs Mariana Madeira, the Ambassador of Brazil to Ghana who disclosed this at the fourth Brazil-Ghana Business Forum in Accra on Wednesday, said the meeting would be held … The post  Ghana,

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is expected in Accra Gha­na from this weekend, February 8, 2025 to hold crucial discussions with government. The discussions will centre on the economy and the 2025 Budget, which sources say will be presented in Parliament in March 2025. Other issues on the agenda during the five-day visit and … The post IMF team expected in Ghana over discussions

 The Circuit Court in Accra has remanded a trader, Prosper Otoo, for allegedly robbing a woman of her hand­bag containing money, a mobile phone, and other personal items. Otoo, who denied conspir­ing with an accomplice, now at large, was charged in connection with the robbery of Ms Naomi Kwarteng. The court, presided by Mrs Susan … The post Trader remanded for robbing woma appeared first on Ghanaian

 The Circuit Court in Asante Bekwai has sentenced a teacher to 120 months in prison in hard labour for stealing GH¢238, 550.99 belonging to his bank. John Ankomah Boateng, 36, denied the offence Prosecuting, Chief Inspec­tor Eric Twum said that Mr David Aneere Atianeere, the complainant, was the Internal Auditor of the rural bank. The … The post Teacher jailed 120 months for

 The Accra High Court has granted a motion for the prosecution in the trial of James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, to recall the fifth witness. Ms Esi Dentaa Yankah, the Principal State Attorney, said the basis for the motion was that Latif Oshenu, the fifth prosecu­tion witness in the … The post State to recall 5th prosecution witness in Gyakye