Qatar 2022: Mark Okraku Mantey positive about Ghana’s Tourism prospects
By Francisca Maame Esi Quainoo Ghana’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Mark Okraku Mantey is optimistic about Ghana’s tourism opportunities going into the World Cup Qatar 2022. He said Ghana will gain psychologically from the qualification to Qatar which will later lead to income for the country. “I think we will benefit psychologically. Psychological benefit will bring […]
Kelvyn Boy, Nektunez make Billboard’s new top 50 Afrobeats Chart
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian Artistes, Kelvyn Boy and DJ Nektunez earn a spot on Billboard’s new top 50 Afrobeats Chart. On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Billboard launched its very own Afrobeats Songs Chart. The chart ranks the 50 most popular Afrobeats songs in the United States. Music producer Nektunez ranked number seven on the list […]
Sunyani residents react to passage of E-Levy
By Lawrence Gyan Some residents of Sunyani have expressed mixed reactions over the passage of the Electronic Transfer Levy also known as the E-Levy. According to a section of residents who spoke to Radio Ghana, the E levy will compound the already difficult economic situation in the country. Others also think the passage of the […]
Government to propel auto industry- President Akufo-Addo assures
By Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has assured players in the automobile industry of government determination to support the industry to flourish. He said the government will design innovative policies to ensure the sustainability of the industry. President Akufo-Addo gave the assurance when he inaugurated the Nissan Assembling Plant in Tema. The President hinted at the […]
More solutions to Ghana’s unemployment numbers
By Jacob Aggrey About 50 unemployed youth are to receive cars to be used for commercial transport while 100 others are expected to be gainfully employed through private partnership. These are geared toward supporting the government’s efforts towards reducing the rate of graduate unemployment in the country. Beneficiaries of the partnership will be trained in […]
Ya Na calls on NEDCo to restore power to Koblimagu
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya Na Abukari, has called on authorities of Northern Electricity Distribution company, NEDCo, to restore electricity supply to the Kobilmagu Community. The Koblimagu Community has been without electricity for some time now after NEDCo suspended its services in the area. This follows an attack on its staff. […]
Techiman-Krobo Nursing & Midwifery Training College: Infrastructural deficit affecting academics
By Samuel Ayammah The Techiman-Krobo Nursing and Midwifery Training College has launched its 10th Anniversary. At the event, the Nifahene of the Techiman Traditional Council, Nana Boakye Ameyew Pentenprem II, was worried about the “chew, pour, pass” syndrome in Ghana with little or no practical application of knowledge. He said education should balance knowledge acquisition […]
PURC to begin engagements for proposed tariff increases
By Dominic Hlodzi The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC will from next month start engagements for proposed tariff increases by the utility companies. This follows the approval of the tariff guidelines by the PURC Board. Acting Executive Secretary of the PURC, Dr Ishmael Ackah who was speaking during a webinar with social Accountability Actors […]
EU Commissioner in Ghana to deepen partnerships
The EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, is in Ghana for a two-day visit. The visit is to reaffirm strong ties and increase partnership between the EU and Ghana, particularly in the areas of Energy, Green Growth, Youth Entrepreneurship, Health and Vaccines. Commissioner Urpilainen will also use the opportunity to sign an EUR 44.7 […]
Grand birthday celebration for President Akufo-Addo
By Rachel Kakraba Born on 29th March, 1944 the 78th Birthday of Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo was an eventful one this year. It was not just a day of beautiful weather in the capital Accra, but a day that would go down in Ghana’s history books as one which brought the nation […]
