Nadowli-Kaleo gets 13MW solar power plant
President Akufo-Addo has emphasised that renewable energy is an answer to poverty eradication, improved livelihoods and a catalyst for socio-economic development. The President made the observation when he commissioned the Kaleo Solar Power Plant on the second leg of his two-day duty tour of the Upper West Region. https://www.facebook.com/gbcghana/videos/809164093578425 President Akufo-Addo earlier inspected the progress […]
Fufu pounders threaten to strike over ¢15 wage
Fufu pounders in the Central Region have threatened to embark on strike if their wages are not increased. In a report, the workers called on their employers to increase their wages else they will boycott the work in the coming days. “The work is hard but the pay is not good. So right now, we […]
Government to inject $2 billion into country’s ailing economy
The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says the government is expected to inject $2 billion into the Ghanaian economy in the coming days. Speaking on Radio Upper West in Wa, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said the $750 million expected from the Afremix Bank will hit the accounts of the Bank of Ghana this week, whilst the […]
“Road infrastructure in my time without equal in 4th Republic” President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says no Government in the history of the 4th Republic has constructed roads like his government has in the history of the 4th Republic. Responding to questions in an interview on Radio Upper West, at the start of a 2-day working visit to the Upper West Region, President Akufo-Addo […]
“We are investing to secure our borders against terrorist threats” – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has emphasised government’s strong commitment to strengthening and fortifying the country’s northern borders and points of entry against the threats of terrorism and violent extremism. According to the President, “We can’t be complacent and take that for granted. We need all of us to understand that the best way […]
Kroboland Skirmishes: ECG, military team withdrawn from Nuaso Old Town
A combined team of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) officials and the military engaged in prepaid meter installations at Nuaso Old Town in Kroboland had been withdrawn following alleged brutalities on some residents. Some residents of the town Monday accused the military of manhandling and beating them without any provocation with some showing marks […]
Four robbers jailed 80 years for robbing Mobile Money Vendor at gunpoint
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced four persons to a total jail term of 80 years imprisonment for robbing a mobile money vendor at gunpoint at Pokuase, near Amasaman in the Greater Accra Region. The accused persons who are to serve 20 years imprisonment each changed their plea of not guilty to guilty. Ibrahim Muntari, […]
54 African countries have signed AfCFTA Agreement – Deputy Trade Minister
By Naa Dzagbley Ago Ghana’s export sector is said to be making giant strides as the Ghana Export Promotion Authority about two months ago announced a $3.3 billion increase in non-traditional export earnings for 2021. This is, however, expected to increase further with the recent launch of the National Policy Framework for the African Continental […]
UNFPA empowers adolescent boys as part of efforts to bridge gender role
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Volta Regional Office of the Department of Gender, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has organised its first gender equality male school for adolescent boys as part of efforts to bridge the gender equality gap. 52 young boys from five selected districts in the Volta Region participated in […]
Bono Regional Minister condemns arson of Diabaa Military Bay
SOURCE: GNA The Bono Regional Minister, Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, has condemned an unpatriotic and criminal act of the people who burnt a newly constructed Military Bay at Diabaa in the Dormaa West District of the region.The youth of Diabaa, a farming Community last Wednesday, August 17, set ablaze a Military Bay and a metal container providing […]
