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Momo Agents threaten to strike
Momo Agents threaten to strike

MOMO agents threaten to go on strike over E-levy on merchant SIM cards

Mobile money operators have threatened to go on strike over what they describe as imposition of double taxation by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on their work.

Teachers declare immediate nationwide strike effective today 
Teachers declare immediate nationwide strike effective today 

Teachers declare nationwide strike

Three pre-tertiary education labour unions have declared an industrial strike effective today, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, over what they describe as poor conditions of service. 

Benjamin Komla Kpodo, Ho Central MP
Benjamin Komla Kpodo, Ho Central MP

Government owes Common Fund over GH¢6bn – Ho Central MP reveals

The Deputy Ranking Member on Local Government Committee of Parliament, Benjamin Komla Kpodo, has alleged government owes the District Assemblies Common Fund(DACF) over GH¢6 billion.

Weija Dam

Ghana Water Company to spill Weija dam

Residents of Weija and its surrounding towns have been cautioned by the Ghana Water Limited (GWCL) to prepare towards an imminent spillage of the Weija dam in coming days. 

The Air Force helicopter made an emergency landing near Agona Nkwanta
The Air Force helicopter made an emergency landing near Agona Nkwanta

Military helicopter crash-landing incident won’t affect our operations – Ghana Gas

The Ghana Gas Company says the emergency landing of Ghana Air Force helicopter with registration number GHF 696 on Tuesday, March 19, at Bonsukrom in the Western Region will not affect their operations. 

At least eight high-tension towers collapsed due to unidentified individuals tampering with them
At least eight high-tension towers collapsed due to unidentified individuals tampering with them

Vandalised pylons causing power outages in Ashanti region - ECG

The Ashanti Regional office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed power outages in some parts of the region to the vandalisation of the company's pylons at Ejisu.

Eric Kwapong Ministries launches ‘Leaders in Worship’
Eric Kwapong Ministries launches ‘Leaders in Worship’

Eric Kwapong Ministries launches ‘Leaders in Worship’

The Eric Kwapong Ministries, founded by Eric Oduro Kwapong, is gearing up to host ‘Leaders in Worship,’ an outreach event designed to bring together individuals in leadership roles from various sectors through the medium of music.

Addressing Plastic Menace: Apostle Nyamekye urges govt to consider innovative solutions
Addressing Plastic Menace: Apostle Nyamekye urges govt to consider innovative solutions

Addressing Plastic Menace: Apostle Nyamekye urges govt to consider innovative solutions

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has reiterated the need for the government to reconsider ways to discourage the single use of plastics in the country.

A section of the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Inset: Some management and staff of the hospital in a health walk as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of the facility
A section of the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Inset: Some management and staff of the hospital in a health walk as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of the facility

Tamale Teaching Hospital appeals for extension of Paediatric unit

Management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has appealed to the government and benevolent organisations to help put up a paediatric facility to provide quality health care for children.

Kasoa murder trial: Court sets May 7 for verdict

The High Court in Accra has set May 7, this year, to decide whether or not the two teenagers accused of the murder of an 11-year-old boy in Kasoa for money ritual are guilty. 

Prez Akufo-Addo set to launch One Student One Laptop initiative for SHSs on March 25
Prez Akufo-Addo set to launch One Student One Laptop initiative for SHSs on March 25

Prez Akufo-Addo set to launch One Student One Laptop initiative for SHSs on March 25

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to unveil the highly anticipated One Student, One Laptop initiative for Senior High School Students on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Akwasi Agyeman — CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority
Akwasi Agyeman — CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority

Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting: Prioritise tourism in devt agenda: Sector fetches $3.3bn 2023 - GTA CEO to govt

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, says there must be a deliberate action to put the tourism sector on the front burner of government policy because of its potential to be a key driver for national development. 

Newly refurbished entrance and administration block
Newly refurbished entrance and administration block

GCTU eyes ‘silicon valley’ status with improved infastructure

In the realm of sports development, the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) is setting its sights on achieving a "Silicon Valley" status, leveraging its growing infrastructure and technological prowess to nurture talents and propel its students onto the global stage. 

 Ursula Owusu-Ekuful — Minister of Communications
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful — Minister of Communications

Cabinet approves 5G network spectrum to bolster Internet connectivity

Cabinet has given approval for the establishment of a shared neutral 4G and 5G networks for all telecommunications operators in the country to enhance Internet connectivity, the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has said.

WASSCE calendar date revised

This year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (WASSCE-SC) will now be written from August 5 to September 27, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed.

The politics of solving public problems

This past weekend (March 16, 2024), the first topic of discussion on Joy News’ Newsfile programme was the current power challenges or what we call in local parlance “dumsor.”

Phạm Nhật, Chairman of the VinGroup, with Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Chairman of the Jospong Group, admiring a citation presented at the meeting
Phạm Nhật, Chairman of the VinGroup, with Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Chairman of the Jospong Group, admiring a citation presented at the meeting

Jospong distributes Vinfast e-cars in Africa

The Jospong Group of Companies has secured a deal with a foreign partner to plan and deploy public charging infrastructure across the country to support electric vehicle penetration. 

Prof. Samuel Annim (right), the Government Statistician; Tom Norring (middle), Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana, and Carsten Zangenberg, Head of Communications and Sales, signing the agreement respectively
Prof. Samuel Annim (right), the Government Statistician; Tom Norring (middle), Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana, and Carsten Zangenberg, Head of Communications and Sales, signing the agreement respectively

Ghana-Denmark sign strategic sector cooperation agreement

Ghana and Denmark have signed the second phase of the strategic sector cooperation (SSC) on statistics to promote evidence-based decision-making in the country.

Francis Asenso-Boakye (right), Minister of Roads and Highways, addressing the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi
Francis Asenso-Boakye (right), Minister of Roads and Highways, addressing the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi

Pay contractors! - Asantehene urges govt

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to pay road contractors in the country to enable them to pay back loans they acquired for projects.

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