Coup Attempt in Burkina Faso
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Schools are closed and residents are staying indoors, waiting for updates on the latest news. Since 2015, authorities in Burkina Faso have been struggling to contain attacks by insurgent groups. On Monday, 11 soldiers were killed in a militant attack in the northern Soum province, 50 civilians were reported missing. It was […]
Minerals Commission, DCE cited for allowing illegal gold mining in Amansie South
By Nicholas Osei Wusu The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, says the Minerals Commission, in particular, and the Amansie South District Chief Executive, must answer for the invasion of illegal gold mining operators at Datano in the Amansie South district of the Ashanti region. According to the Minister, considering the […]
Ghana elected Chairman of Commonwealth ITU Group
The Republic of Ghana, on 25th September, 2022, was elected Chairman of the Commonwealth ITU Group (CIG) for a four-year term in Bucharest, Romania. The CIG which is made up of fifty-four (54) Commonwealth countries meets periodically to establish a set of objectives to be achieved at various Conferences and meetings of the ITU on […]
SIM Card re-registration: Some Ghanaians ask Comms Ministry to scrap deadline
By Rachel Kakraba Thousands more Ghanaians risk losing their SIM Cards effective Friday, September 30, 2022, if the National Communications Authority (NCA), goes ahead with the directive to Telcos to deactivate SIM Cards that have not been re-registered with Ghana cards by their owners. This move has been described by some Ghanaians as ”worrying”, as […]
Government considers providing Wastewater Treatment Facilities in 16 regions
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Deputy Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources (SWR), Mr. Amidu Issahaku Chinnia, says the Government of Ghana and its development partners are retooling and enhancing the capacity of Community Water and Sanitation Authority (CWSA), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), and Water Resources Commission (WRC) to overcome decade-old bottlenecks that have bedeviled the […]
Tepa Chief enrolls Pupils on NHIS to mark 60th Birthday
By Razak Baba More than one thousand vulnerable pupils in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region have been enrolled unto the National Health Insurance Scheme. This was made possible by the Paramount Chief of Tepa, Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem, to mark his 60th birthday. The initiative, sponsored by the Paramount Chief of […]
“Nothing can be more important to child wellbeing than access to safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene” – World Vision
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Director, World Vision Ghana (WVG), Mr. Dickens Thunde, says access to sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services is the foundation for improved health, quality education, economic opportunities, increased household income, and accelerated socio-economic development. According to him, there is a strong correlation between access to WASH services and well-being. […]
We will fight against illegal mining activities with integrity and commitment – Abu Jinapor
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians that he will lead the national fight against illegal gold mining activities commonly known as ‘galamsey’ with integrity and determination. He has assured Ghanaians that his ministry will do all within their means to win the crusade and thus […]
Burkina Faso: Foreign embassies tell citizens to stay safe
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Foreign embassies in Burkina Faso are telling their citizens to stay safe amid unrest in the capital, and reports of a potential coup attempt. Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted that there’s shooting in Ouagadougou and that citizens should “stay inside”. This message was retweeted by Denmark’s ambassador to Burkina Faso. Meanwhile the US […]
GJA pays working visit to EU Delegation Offices in Accra
By Rebecca Ekpe As part of efforts to re-introduce and re-engage and deepen cooperation with its stakeholders for mutual benefit, the National Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), have paid a working visit to the Offices of the European Union Delegation in Accra. The GJA, President Albert Dwumfour, was accompanied by his National Organizing […]
