Technical Universities Teachers begin sit-down strike
The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), has begun a sit-down strike following the refusal of government to offer them the same conditions of service as lecturers in public universities. The Technical University Teachers in a statement last Friday (September 14), declared the strike however, it officially began yesterday (September 17). The Association says, […]
Former UBS trader gets temporary delay from deportation to Ghana
Kweku Adoboli, the former UBS trader convicted of fraud, has been given a temporary reprieve from deportation to Ghana, where he was born. Adoboli was expected to be put on a charter flight late on Tuesday, but a judge has awarded a last-minute judicial review of his case. The reprieve will last “until such time […]
US imposes new tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods
The US is imposing new tariffs on 200 billion dollars worth of Chinese goods as it escalates its trade war with Beijing. The higher import taxes will apply to almost six thousand items, marking the biggest round of US tariffs so far. Handbags, rice and textiles will be included, but some items expected to be […]
Manny Pacquiao says deal to fight Floyd Mayweather could be finalised this week
Manny Pacquiao has claimed a rematch with Floyd Mayweather could be finalised this week, with Japan a possible location for the bout. Mayweather defeated Pacquiao in May 2015 in a bout dubbed “The Fight of the Century”, securing victory in Las Vegas via a unanimous points decision. The unbeaten American called time on his boxing […]
N'Golo Kante: Chelsea star eats curry and watches Match of the Day at fan's house after mosque meeting
Chicken curry. A few games of Fifa. Match of the Day. It sounds like an evening with your mates – not what you would do with a World Cup winner. And that is exactly what a group of friends did this weekend after spotting N’Golo Kante at a local mosque. The Chelsea midfielder, 27, missed […]
Supreme Trust Capital 'facing' liquidity crisis
The collapse of seven local banks in Ghana has brought to the fore the challenges that banks, savings and loans and investment entities are facing recently in Ghana. This has resulted in depositors becoming apprehensive and resorting to panic withdrawal. Supreme Trust Capital Limited, a private financial institution, is also looming in danger with scores […]
High energy demand due to economic growth – Sector Minister
The Minister of Energy, John Peter Amewu, says there is high demand for energy as a result of the growth in the country’s economy. This he noted, has necessitated alternative energy source such as solar energy. Ghana has over the years relied predominantly on hydropower which the sector minister noted is susceptible to drought. Speaking […]
Kumasi Education Service to start reading contest in public basic schools
The Kumasi Metropolitan directorate of the Ghana Education Service is set to start a Reading competition among public basic schools in the metropolis this academic term. The initiative seeks to improve the literacy skills among the pupils and also engender reading in them. The Kumasi Metro Director of Education, Mrs. Martha Owusu Agyemang, disclosed this […]
Uganda Protests Alleged 'Foreign Interference'
The Ugandan government says the European parliament is trying to interfere in the country’s politics. Last week, the EU parliament passed a resolution condemning acts by Ugandan security forces, including the arrests of members of parliament, the violent repression of protests, and alleged acts of torture. The Ugandan government says the move by the European […]
South and North Korean leaders meet amid denuclearization doubts
South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Pyongyang for his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, with denuclearization and ending the Korean War high on the docket. The two leaders exchanged smiles and a warm embrace at the start of the summit, in the first visit by a South Korean leader […]
