Congo will declare cobalt and other minerals as 'strategic' in coming days – Mines Minister
KOLWEZI, Democratic Republic of Congo – The prime minister of Democratic Republic of Congo will sign a decree in the coming days to designate cobalt and other minerals as “strategic” and therefore subject to higher royalties, Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu said on Saturday. The change is part of a new mining code, which mining companies […]
Ashanti Region NPP serial callers angry with party leaders
Some alleged New Patriotic Party (NPP) serial callers in the Ashanti Region are unhappy with the leadership of the party in the Region and the government, singling out the Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah and the NADMO boss, Kwabena Nsenkyire for insults. The serial callers are said to have burnt mobile phones, along with sim cards procured for them for communication purposes in defence of government policies and […]
"Persons responsible for banking crisis will face the law" – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured the Ghanaian people that “those responsible for the sequence of activities that led to the ‘banking crisis’ will face the full brunt of the law if they are found to have broken the law”. According to President Akufo-Addo, “It is not right that the overwhelming majority of ordinary […]
Menzgold takes suspension battle international; unleashes Baker & Mckenzie
Gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana is reported to have engaged the services of UK and Wales based law firm, Baker & McKenzie, a Limited LiabilityPartnership to join forces with their local counsel, Kwame Akuffo & Co. This follows a directive by the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, asking Menzgold to suspend operations. The Commission asked […]
UCC College of Distance Education to open more study centres
The College of Distance Education (CoDE) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) is to open more study centres in Ghana to absorb the increasing number of students yearning to obtain degrees by distance learning. The College which currently has 86 centres across the country, has plans to raise it to one hundred and beyond by […]
Squatters around Accra Girls SHS asked to leave
Squatters around the Accra Girls Senior High School (SHS) have been given a one week ultimatum to vacate the place. Activities of the squatters, which include food vending, kente weaving and petty trading are reported to be disturbing effective teaching and learning in the School. The Ayawaso North Municipal Chief Executive, Aminu Mohammed Zakari gave the ultimatum during a […]
Renowned Broadcaster Authored Book in Honor of Some Distinguished Ghanaian Women
A renowned broadcaster, Cornelia Amoah has authored a book in honor of 50 Ghanaian women for their exclusive pioneering and excellent role in Ghana’s development. Madam Cornelia Amoah, a retired newscaster with the state broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, (GBC) authored the 390 page book, title “Women of Distinction Ghana; Journey to the Top.” The book […]
'Brothers and sisters' of the Mafia, repent, pope says in Sicily
Pope Francis appealed to Sicily’s Mafia on Saturday to abandon a life of crime and violence, saying the island needed “men and women of love, not men and women ‘of honor,’” using the term mobsters apply to themselves. Francis, in the Sicilian capital, said organized crime members – many of whom go to church and […]
Government releases funds for affected persons of Bagre Dam spillage
The Deputy Director General of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Abu Ramadan says government has released funds to purchase relief items to distribute to people affected by the Bagre dam spillage. Meanwhile, a track load of some relief items are being prepared for distribution on Monday (September 17). Speaking on GBC’s News and Current Affairs […]
15th September, 2018
The Ghanaian Times says Ghana has lost a great poet and ‘literary giant’ of all time, Professor Atukwei Okai. The Times, says the distinguished poet whose poems are rooted in oral tradition, mentored many young people, including many who are now well known in their fields of endeavour. The paper recommends that his name be […]
