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$45m pharmaceutical products locked up at port

Health commodities worth $45 million and purchased with Global Fund allocations to the country have been stuck at the port since August 2023 due to the importers’ inability to pay the import duties.

Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh
Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh

Prof. Benneh’s murder: Kwayisi jailed 30 years

The Accra High Court has sentenced a mason apprentice, Ebenezer Kwayisi, to 30 years imprisonment for his role in the murder of a former law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh.

 A member of the Accra Academy Robotic Club explaining the invention project at the Tech Expo at the Academic City University College in Accra
A member of the Accra Academy Robotic Club explaining the invention project at the Tech Expo at the Academic City University College in Accra

Academic City University holds annual Tech Expo

The Dean of Students and Community Affairs of Academic City University College, Dr Abena Engmann, has called for the establishment of a manufacturing facility that develops locally made, cost effective medical devices for the country and beyond Africa.

President Akufo-Addo (2nd from right) exchanging pleasantries with some of the Francophonie ambassadors after the  54th Anniversary of the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
President Akufo-Addo (2nd from right) exchanging pleasantries with some of the Francophonie ambassadors after the 54th Anniversary of the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

Govt targets bilingual society for Ghana — President

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that the goal of the government is to ensure that Ghana becomes a bilingual country where English and French are spoken, together with its own indigenous languages. 

Samuel Kofi Dzamesi (3rd from left), Chief Executive Officer of BPA, with Lionel Wu (3rd from right), Managing Director of Cash-U Company Limited, and some dignitaries at the inauguration
Samuel Kofi Dzamesi (3rd from left), Chief Executive Officer of BPA, with Lionel Wu (3rd from right), Managing Director of Cash-U Company Limited, and some dignitaries at the inauguration

Cashew processing factory inaugurated at Bui

A cashew processing factory has been inaugurated at the Bui Generating Station (BGS) at Bui in the Banda District in the Bono Region to process raw cashew nuts and boost economic growth in the area. 

A pay loader clearing refuse into a tipper truck at the Okonya community to be carted away
A pay loader clearing refuse into a tipper truck at the Okonya community to be carted away

Zoomlion clears decades-old refuse dumps in Eastern Region

Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development (MLGDRD) cleared decades-old refuse dumps in the Eastern Region.

Ghana marks International Day of Forests

Ghana joins the international community to mark this year’s International Day of Forests (IDF), with the Forestry Commission underscoring the need for investment in innovative technologies to promote forest preservation and conservation.

Dr Eric Nkansah (3rd from right), Director-General of GES, and Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey (right), Head of National Office of WAEC, Ghana, with the winners after the presentation of the awards
Dr Eric Nkansah (3rd from right), Director-General of GES, and Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey (right), Head of National Office of WAEC, Ghana, with the winners after the presentation of the awards

Ghana tops all at WAEC Excellence Awards

Ghana on Tuesday swept all the top three International Excellence Awards instituted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to honour candidates with outstanding performance at the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Divine Exorgbe (3rd from right), President of GASOW, presenting a citation to Rev. Dr Comfort Asare (left), Director, Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. With them are some officials of the GASOW. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Divine Exorgbe (3rd from right), President of GASOW, presenting a citation to Rev. Dr Comfort Asare (left), Director, Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. With them are some officials of the GASOW. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

Recognise, support social workers — Stakeholders

Speakers at a national symposium to commemorate World Social Work Day in Ghana have called for greater acknowledgement and support for social work practice in the country to enhance professional service delivery.

Nana Otuo Siriboe Il,  Chairman of the Council of State, delivering his address at the book launch
Nana Otuo Siriboe Il, Chairman of the Council of State, delivering his address at the book launch

Preserve Ghanaian legacies — Nana Otuo Siriboe II

Scholars and individuals must document and preserve the legacies of outstanding Ghanaians who distinguish themselves in their fields of endeavour, the Chairman of the Council of State, Nana Otuo Siriboe II, has said.

Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie (2nd from left), Deputy Director-General, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, making a contribution at the discussions. With him are Prof. Christine Adu-Yeboah (2nd from right) of the University of Cape Coasts, and Prof. Lydia Aziato (left), Vice-Chancellor, University of Health and Allied Sciences
Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie (2nd from left), Deputy Director-General, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, making a contribution at the discussions. With him are Prof. Christine Adu-Yeboah (2nd from right) of the University of Cape Coasts, and Prof. Lydia Aziato (left), Vice-Chancellor, University of Health and Allied Sciences

Universities producing more idle hands — Scholars

Scholars have identified rapid expansion of universities and growth of intake, unplanned and inadequate investment in infrastructure, ageing faculty and inadequate staff development as having a direct effect on the quality of graduates and their access to the job market.

Mason jailed 30 years over Prof Benneh’s murder 
Mason jailed 30 years over Prof Benneh’s murder 

Man jailed 30 years over Prof Benneh’s murder 

A mason apprentice, Ebenezer Kwayisi, has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by the Accra High Court for his role in the murder of former law lecturer at the University of Ghana , Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh.

Mr Constant Tchona, Country Director of Plan International Ghana
Mr Constant Tchona, Country Director of Plan International Ghana

Women must be supported to get access to economic resources - Plan Ghana

The Country Director of Plan International Ghana, Mr Constant Tchona, believes that prioritising women’s equal access to land, financial services, and leadership roles will help to achieve economic justice and gender equality for women.

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. 

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