Water project to benefit 13 communities takes off at Ketu South

A water project to serve about 13 communities in the Viepe-Tokor Electoral Area in the Ketu South Municipality has taken off. The communities to benefit from the about GH¢287,000.00 Government of Ghana and Internally Generated Fund project would include Kubakope, Hatsukope, Laklevikope, Aletame, and Dakar who had been grappling with potable water for about eight […]

Lower your expectations- Governance Analyst reacts to #FixTheCountry hullabaloo

Governance Analyst, Fred Agyarko Oduro, has cautioned Ghanaians to lower their expectations of government as the ravaging impact of Covid-19 on the economy is a contributory factor to harsh living conditions being experienced by most people. He said the rising cost of living is a global phenomenon and not peculiar to only Ghana. Some Ghanaians […]

Thursday, May 13, declared as public holiday

Government has declared Thursday, May 13, as a statutory public holiday. A statement issued by the Ministry of Interior said the holiday is to mark the Eid ul-Fitr festivities. “The general public is hereby informed that Thursday, 13th May, 2021 which marks Eid ul-Fitr, is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such […]

Asenso-Boakye says his Ministry fully support Assembly in demolition exercise

Minister of Works and Housing Francis Asenso Boakye says his Ministry will fully support the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly in demolishing all the four hundred (400) structures constructed on waterways to reduce perennial flooding. Other MMDCES will equally be supported to carry similar measures to rid the cities and towns of flooding. Mr. Asenso Boakye disclosed […]

Construction of Remand Prison to ease congestion at Nsawam- Bawumia

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia says construction of the Remand Prison which is about 70 percent complete is expected to ease congestion at the Medium security prisons at Nsawam. Speaking at the Intake28 Officer Cadet Graduation Ceremony in Accra, Vice President Bawumia reiterated government’s commitment to address challenges in the Prisons Service and also help build […]

MUSIGA partners with SIC Ghana to insure musicians

The Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA) has entered into a partnership with the State Insurance Corporation(SIC) Ghana. For comprehensive insurance coverage for all its members to secure them against ailments and chronic diseases. The insurance coverage comes on the back of scathing criticisms against the union for not insuring its members, resulting in reports of musicians […]

Off-grid solar energy to scale-up across Africa

Opportunities to scale up deployment of off-grid solar essential to unlock energy access across Africa were outlined by development finance partners ahead of the launch of a new study by the International Solar Alliance and the European Investment Bank. “The International Solar Alliance is pleased to continue our close partnership with the European Investment Bank […]

Twitter adds ‘tip jar’ to pay for good tweeting

Twitter has launched a new “tip jar” feature that lets people send money to others on the social network. The company says the feature is “an easy way to support the incredible voices that make up the conversation”. To begin with, only a select group of people can receive tips – a group Twitter said […]

IBM unveils world’s first 2 Nanometer chip technology

IBM has unveiled a breakthrough in semiconductor design and process with the development of the world’s first chip announced with 2 nanometer (nm) nanosheet technology. Semiconductors play critical roles in everything from computing, to appliances, to communication devices, transportation systems, and critical infrastructure. Demand for increased chip performance and energy efficiency continues to rise, especially […]