Ghana to promote renewable energy among off grid communities
The plans to increase Ghana’s energy mix include the construction of small and medium hydropower dams, solar power for domestic use, biomass and waste energy. Mr. Amewu said there are also plans to promote renewable energy among off grid communities including Island communities. According to the sector Minister, undoubtedly, good policies requires good research inputs […]
Government to leverage pension fund for affordable housing
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Samuel Atta Akyea has said, the Government is pursuing a legislation to leverage 30 per cent of the pension funds for mortgage regime that would enable contributors in the Social Security and National Insurance Trust to secure affordable housing. Mr Akyea explained that using the Pension Fund for […]
Civil society must monitor government expenditures – GACC study shows
A Ghana-Anti Corruption Coalition (GACC) study on fiscal transparency and accountability demands of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to government has revealed that some of the demands are ”done”, some ”partly addressed” ”others ”on-going”, while some are completely ”stalled”. Anti-Corruption Crusader, Vitus Azeem who presented the study said it is important that CSO’s do not only persist with demands on […]
UEW: Mixed Reations to VC Induction Ceremony
The 4th Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, UEW, has been inducted in the person of Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Afful Broni by President Akufo Addo despite controversies on the issue. Professor Raymond Atuguba in an article ahead of the induction ceremony had described the process as illegal because the case was pending […]
CSIR develops traffic App for Accra
The Institute of Scientific and Technological Information, INSTI of the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a mobile application known as “Kwanso” to advice motorists in Accra on the traffic situation. This application can be accessed on android phones. The Head of Communication of the Institute, Dr. Paul Danquah who disclosed this […]
If you get goosebumps listening to music, you’re more likely to be successful
People who get goosebumps are higher achievers, form stronger relationships and live happier, healthier lives, according to a new study. New research says over half of people in the UK experience goosebumps during live entertainment, and those who do are healthier and more empathetic. People who feel chills also tend to be more successful, achieving […]
Cataract cases decline in Eastern Region
In 2017, 773 cataract cases were recorded in the Eastern Region as against 1,028 in 2016. This shows a decrease of 255. The Acting Eastern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Albert Antobre Boateng made this known at the launch of National Cataract Outreach Programme (NCOP) in Koforidua. He said blindness is a major public […]
The heartbreaking photo that raised $43,000 in one day
A photograph of a boy weeping next to his father’s body moved Indian social media users to raise more than three million rupees ($43,829; £33,350) for his family in a day. The picture was shared on Twitter more than 7,000 times. Anil, 27, was a sewer worker in the capital Delhi, who died when the […]
GHALCA to launch StarTimes Cup September 19
The Ghana League Club Association (GHALCA) will launch the inaugural StarTimes Cup 2018 at the Tang Palace, Roman Ridge, Accra on Wednesday, September 19, 2019. The competition, sponsored by Ghana Premier League broadcast holders StarTimes, will involve clubs from the 15 Premier League clubs and 38 Division One clubs. Filling the void created by the […]
UK freezes aid to Zambia over 'fraud'
The UK government has frozen all funding to Zambia, citing alleged fraud and corruption. Africa Confidential reports indicate that the British government is seeking a refund of four million dollars for embezzled funds. The same report also states that Finland, Sweden, Ireland and UNICEF have frozen aid to Zambia because of alleged corruption and have […]
