Dwindling donor financing affecting program delivery, institutional sustainability of CONIWAS – Beata Akanyani
The Chairperson of the Coalition of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), Madam Beata Awinpoka Akanyani has called on the Government and Development Partners to revisit the funding models for CONIWAS members. According to her, dwindling donor financing is affecting program delivery, and institutional sustainability of many members of the coalition. Addressing […]
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates medical Lab equipment to Wusuta Health Centre
By: Jones Anlimah The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated a wide range of medical laboratory equipment to the Wusuta Health Centre in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region. The donation, valued at millions of Ghana cedis, underscores the church’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and the wellbeing of communities. […]
2024 Child Sanitation Diplomat urges government to ensure a healthy, eco-friendly future for Ghanaian children
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The 2024 Child Sanitation Diplomat, Master Abdul Yazid Faraj Timtoni Wumbei has made a passionate appeal to the government, and other environmental stakeholders to come up with innovative solutions to address the country’s insanitary conditions for a secure and guarantee healthy ecosystem for the unborn generations. According to him, in spite of […]
Tunisian president wins second term with landslide
In an election that was criticised by rights groups, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won a second term with more than 90% of the vote, the electoral commission has said. Only two candidates out of more than a dozen other hopefuls were allowed to stand against President Saied in Sunday’s ballot, where only 29% of the more […]
Election 2024: Empowering diverse voices crucial to fair, balanced coverage – Professor Guy Berger
By: Samuella QuarteyAs Ghana heads to the polls on December 7, the media landscape faces unprecedented challenges in an era dominated by Big Tech and data-driven narratives. Recognizing the critical role of journalism in safeguarding democracy, the National Media Commission (NMC) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) convened an essential forum to explore the intersections […]
TUC and ILO collaborate to empower Ghanaian Fisherfolk on labor rights and decent work
By: Patience Esi Tamakloe & Jones Anlimah The Trades Union Congress (TUC), with support from the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Accelerator 8.7 Lab Project, is rolling out a sensitization and awareness program for coastal fishing communities in Ghana. The initiative aims to empower fisherfolk with the necessary knowledge of their rights at work and promote […]
Statistical Service to begin survey on Hotel accommodations in Ghana
The Ghana Statistical Service is to conduct a national survey on Hotel Accommodation in Ghana next year. The project seeks to provide the first ever national database on hotel accommodations and also to provide accurate data on the real contribution of the sub sector to the national economy, especially in the area of revenue and […]
Akatsi North MP commences 24-Hour retail campaign to obtain 95% of votes
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minority Spokesperson on education and MP for Akatsi North in the Volta Region, has commenced a non-stop door-to door and house-to-house campaign as a move to obtain not less than 95% of the total valid vote come December 7, 2024. The MP, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, at his campaign launch at Ave […]
Nine communities in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality connected to national grid
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region has started installing meters to connect nine communities in the Municipality to the national grid as part of the Self-Help Electrification Project. This is to help solve the electricity challenge that these communities have been confronted with for the past years […]
NIA on strike over government failure to implement approved scheme of service
By: AbrWalker Workers of the National Identification Authority have declared an indefinite strike starting Tuesday, October 7, 2024 over the government’s failure to implement a newly approved scheme of service. In a notice the aggrieved workers said the Scheme of Service was painstakingly approved by the Public Services Commission, within two weeks in record history, […]
