Meet the change makers at the heart of the climate crisis
The climate crisis threatens nearly everything we observe in the natural and man-made worlds, from the ecosystems that support life to the economies that support jobs. Without urgent action, climate change impacts could push an additional 100 million people into poverty by 2030. But there is cause for optimism. Meet the Changemakers: the citizens stepping […]
Putting biodiversity at the heart of IDA’s work
When people talk about biodiversity, it is often through the lens of conservation and the survival of animal and plant species. But the value drawn from a healthy biosphere is much more than that – it delivers a steady supply of food, water, jobs and livelihoods and helps to regulate climate. Nature underpins all forms […]
Global community renews it’s commitment to the world’s poorest with $82 Billion
A global coalition of development partners announced last Friday, their commitment to maintain momentum in the fight against extreme poverty, with $82 billion for the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the poorest. The financing, which includes more than $53 billion for Africa, will help countries invest in the needs of their […]
Assembly and Unit committee members to be elected Tomorrow
Ghanaians will go to the polls Tomorrow, December 17, to elect persons to occupy seats in the District Assembly and members of their Unit Committees. Officials of the Electoral Commission say they are in complete readiness, with electoral materials and staff already dispatched to the polling stations nationwide. As important as this exercise may be […]
Committee submits report on death of 2-year old boy in Wa
The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih has received a report from a five-member committee set up by the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of a two-year old boy at the Wa Municipal Hospital last month. The Regional Minister Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih inaugurated the […]
President Akufo-Addo outlines measures to safeguard borders
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday said his government has taken decisive measures to strengthen the intelligence of the security agencies to safeguard the country’s borders and ward off nny terrorist attacks. In that regard, he said his government conveyed a meeting of the security intelligence agencies from Cote d’Ivoire, Benin, Burkina Faso and […]
Veep Dr. Bawumia inspects third Zipline drone distribution center
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday, December 15, 2019, inspected ongoing works at the site for the third medical drone delivery service at Kukua near Walewale in the North East Region. When completed in January 2020, the facility will host the largest warehouse under the drone programme and immediately serve 60 health facilities, […]
Parliament approves Three Billion for Interior Ministry for 2020
The total allocation to the Ministry of Interior for the 2020 financial year is Three Billion, One Hundred and Sixty-Two Million, Nine Hundred and Seventy-Nine Thousand, Six Hundred and Thirty-Three Ghana Cedis (GH¢3,162, 979, 633) for implementation of its programmes in 2020. According to the report by Defence and Interior, “compensation of employees would be […]
Policy to regulate churches in the offing
The Deputy Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Paul Essien has revealed that, a policy on the regulation of religions in Ghana has been drafted and is pending approval by parliament. He said, the activities of fake Pastors remains a growing threat and now requires bold measures to address it. Mr. Paul Essien said, it’s […]
