Mamobi Disturbance: Police restore calm; on manhunt for perpetrators
The Police have restored calm at Mamobi, a suburb of Accra, following disturbances between supporters of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress, resulting in the injuries of nine people. Seven of the injured have been treated and discharged while two are still receiving treatment at a hospital. A statement from the Police […]
Five-day Circular Economy and Textile Workshop ends in Accra
A five-day Circular Economy and Textile Exchange Workshop to address textile waste challenges in Ghana and across Africa has ended in Accra with calls for sustainable textile management. Organized by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in partnership with Africa-Europe Mayors’ Dialogue, the event aimed to build collaboration and exchange practical knowledge on sustainable textile management, […]
PIAC , Partners convene consultations on Ghana’s declining crude oil production
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) in collaboration with its partners – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ministry of Energy (MoEn), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Petroleum Commission (PC) and Ghana National Gas Limited Company (GNGLC), is hosting a 2-day technical consultative workshop on16th and 17th October 2024 in Accra. The […]
Chieftaincy Ministry to inaugurate 80 Traditional Councils in Volta Region by end of November
By: Jones Anlimah The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has launched an ambitious project to inaugurate about 80 traditional councils in the Volta Region by the end of November this year. This initiative comes as the region is recognized for having the largest number of paramount chiefs in the country, far exceeding any other […]
Cocoa smuggling task force seizes 100 bags in Old Akrade
The Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in collaboration with national security, has apprehended a driver and a mate at old Akrade in the Asuogyaman district of the Eastern Region for attempting to smuggle cocoa beans. According to a national security source who briefed the Ghana News Agency, the taskforce received a […]
Mankessim: Waste Treatment Plant to generate $750,000 in carbon credits
By: Alex Adi The newly inaugurated Mankesim Waste Treatment Plant in the Central Region is projected to generate around $750,000 in carbon credits, benefiting both the state and the operating company. Management of the Company says, the revenue will be reinvested into expanding the facility and supporting other sectors of the economy. The facility has […]
Moody’s upgrades Ghana’s rating, signals positive outlook
Global credit ratings agency Moody’s has upgraded Ghana’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings, raising them to ‘Caa2’ from previous levels of ‘Caa3’ and ‘Ca.’ This marks a significant improvement for Ghana, driven by the country’s extensive debt restructuring, which has eased the government’s financial pressures. Moody’s also shifted Ghana’s outlook from ‘stable’ to […]
All major development projects in Banda have been through the NPP – Omanhene
The Omanhene of Banda Traditional Council, Nana Sekyemme Sinapem II has applauded the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for consistently supporting the people of Banda. The Banda Constituency, in the Bono Region, has since its creation in 2012, traditionally voted for the NDC, but welcoming Dr. Bawumia to the Constituency on Sunday, on behalf of […]
Morocco: King Mohammed VI presides over the opening of the 1st session of the 4th legislative year of the 11th Parliament
By: Napoleon Ato Kittoe Rabat – His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, presided over the opening of the first session of the fourth legislative year of the 11th Parliament in Rabat last Friday. On this occasion, His Majesty the King delivered a speech […]
Government preparing Ghana towards 4th Industrial revolution to meet energy demands – Deputy Energy
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Deputy Minister of Energy, Collins Adomako-Mensah has noted that, for Ghana and Africa to succeed in industrial growth in this 4th industrial revolution, reliable and cheap energy is required as he charged experts to address the synergy between academia, policy makers and industry to further shape policies to fit into […]
