AMA Launches ‘think clean project’ to keep city clean

The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Mr Mohammed Nii Adjei Sowah, has disclosed that plans are underway to make Abossey Okai, a suburb of Accra, a pristine business enclave. 

He said the AMA had plans to develop Abossey Okai into a first-class spare parts dealership hub with good sanitary conditions.

 Nana Osei Afrifa — CEO of Vokacom
 Nana Osei Afrifa — CEO of Vokacom

Vokacom wins contract for digital address system

 

VOKACOM, a local technology entity, has been awarded the contract to provide the digital platform for the roll out of the digital addressiing system across the country.

The company will be partnered by the Ghana Post Comapny Limited to use the GPS system to undertake the project.

Some of the magistrates and judges in the conference
Some of the magistrates and judges in the conference

Chief Justice to close down courts in dilapidated structures

The Chief Justice (CJ), Ms Justice Sophia Akuffo has unveiled plans to close down all dilapidated court structures to ensure the safety and security of judges and court users.

She said most court structures across the country were deathtraps and demeaning to the administration of justice.

Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia being ushered into the African Research University Alliance conference by Prof. Ernest Aryeetey (right) and Prof. Finn Tarp (left), Director, UNU-WIDER. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO  
Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia being ushered into the African Research University Alliance conference by Prof. Ernest Aryeetey (right) and Prof. Finn Tarp (left), Director, UNU-WIDER. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO  

Step up research into migration issues — Veep

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged researchers to step up their activities on migration to provide information for government and other stakeholders to come out with effective policy responses.

Dr Bawumia said migration and mobility were major human development issues and were increasingly key facets of an increasingly globalised world.

 Mr Osei Assibey Antwi (left) in a handshake with the Tafohene, Nana Agyen Frimpong, during the town hall meeting
Mr Osei Assibey Antwi (left) in a handshake with the Tafohene, Nana Agyen Frimpong, during the town hall meeting

KMA launches ‘keep Kumasi clean and green’

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is to launch a new strategy to drive environmental cleanliness and restore Kumasi to its pride as the Garden City of West Africa.

The exercise, to be known as ‘Operation Keep the City Green and Clean’, will involve the planting of trees and the education of the public against indiscriminate disposal of waste.

Akufo-Addo calls on churches to support galamsey fight

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on churches to support the government’s effort to stop illegal mining, which is threatening the environment and human survival.

He said offering such support should be the commitment of all churches that believed in the creative order and beauty of God.

An engineer of the ECG, Mr Festus (3rd from right) explaining the functions of one of the transformers at the primary substation.
An engineer of the ECG, Mr Festus (3rd from right) explaining the functions of one of the transformers at the primary substation.

ECG installs $3.1m substation at GIMPA

The Accra East Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has built a new primary substation worth $3.161million near the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) to boost power supply to the 6,000 customers in and around the area.

The facility which brings to 22 the number of primary substations in the region, is expected to benefit residents at Kisseman, Westland, Achimota School, North Dzorwulu, Ghana Water Booster Station, Achimota Golf Park, Achimota Forest area, Pure Fire, Abofu, Christian Village, Dome, North Abelemkpe, West Legon and Mcbright Towers.

Mr Emmanuel Kofi Nti, Commissioner General of GRA
Mr Emmanuel Kofi Nti, Commissioner General of GRA

GRA impounds over 100 vehicles without import duties

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has said there are many smuggled vehicles plying the streets in Ghana, stressing that the owners circumvented the process and evaded the payment of import duties on the vehicles.

At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, the GRA revealed that it has recently impounded about 100 vehicles which were plying the streets and the owners did not pay import duties.

Conference on migration begins at University of Ghana

A two-day conference has begun at the conference hall of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana to discuss how countries, particularly in Africa could deal with migration and mobility issues.

The conference, organised jointly by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) and the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) would discuss among other things, migration and rural-urban development, migration policy and governance, and environmental and natural resources.

The driver of the 'hired' vehicle which was transporting the journalists trying to find out the cause of the break down. PICTURES BY ABDUL-HAMID ALHANDU
The driver of the 'hired' vehicle which was transporting the journalists trying to find out the cause of the break down. PICTURES BY ABDUL-HAMID ALHANDU

Upper East: Presidential 'media team' stranded

Some journalists in the Upper East Region who were travelling from Bolgatanga to Bawku Thursday morning to cover President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's tour of the region were left stranded as their vehicle broke down in the middle of the road.

PICTURES BY SAMUEL TEI ADANO
PICTURES BY SAMUEL TEI ADANO

Govt puts together 16.5 million digital addresses - Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that so far, a total of 16.5 million digital addresses have been captured as part of moves by the government to create a national database of digital addresses for all geographical locations in the country.

“It is unbelievable. We have been able to put together 16.5 million digital addresses. Every 5 by 5 metre square in Ghana has a unique address. When you look at the post-code, you will be able to immediately tell the region, district and the address,” the Vice President said with glee.

Form one students of some Senior High Schools are studying in a congested classrooms, because of the high intake of freshers during the 2017/2018 academic year.
Form one students of some Senior High Schools are studying in a congested classrooms, because of the high intake of freshers during the 2017/2018 academic year.

Classrooms congested due to free SHS

Form one students of some Senior High Schools are studying in a congested classrooms, because of the high intake of freshers during the 2017/2018 academic year.

At the St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School in Accra for instance, the available classrooms are packed to their capacity.

CJ unveils plans to close down dilapidated court structures

The Chief Justice (CJ), Ms Justice Sophia Akuffo has unveiled plans to close down all dilapidated court structures to ensure the safety and security of judges and court users.

She said most court structures across the country were deathtraps and demeaning to the administration of justice.

According to the CJ, she recently visited the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Court where conditions were so deplorable.

JUSSAG to strike over unpaid rent allowance

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSSAG) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday, October 19, 2017 if the government fails to pay the rent allowance due its members.

According to the association, the rent allowance which formed part of its members’ conditions of service approved by the Judicial Council had been outstanding since January this year.

Rawlings reports fakers to Facebook

The Communications Directorate of former President Jerry John Rawlings has cautioned the public to be wary of Facebook accounts mimicking that of the former President.

Deputy Trade and Industry Minister, Robert Ahomka Lindsay
Deputy Trade and Industry Minister, Robert Ahomka Lindsay

173 factories set for 1-district,1-factory roll-out – Ahomka Lindsay

At least 173 factories are ready to be rolled out as part of the government’s flagship One-district One-factory initiative, Deputy Trade and Industry Minister, Robert Ahomka Lindsay has said.

According to him, all the 173 projects will be carried out by private businesses with support from the government.

In a radio interview on Accra-based Citi FM, Mr Ahomka Lindsay said about 600 applications have been received from various businesses in and outside Ghana as well as 457 business plans.

A teacher taking his class through a session
A teacher taking his class through a session

Dagbasu Primary/JHS cries for help; No classrooms, no furniture for pupils, teachers

Accessing quality education at Wellembele in the Sissala East District in the Upper West Region is a daunting challenge for the 460 pupils of the Dagbasu Primary and Junior High School (JHS).

With no classrooms and furniture, the school currently holds classes under trees while the pupils sit on stones, bikes or on the bare floor.

A quarter of Ghanaians risks mental illness — Health association

Mental health experts say one out of every four Ghanaians has a chance of developing mental illness in a life time.

The experts in a communiqué on the state of mental health services delivery in the country issued after a stakeholders meeting in Accra also said 41 per cent of Ghanaians had one mental disorder or the other.

Ashigbey moves to Telecoms Chamber as CEO from Nov 1

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (Telecoms Chamber) has announced the appointment of Mr Kenneth Ashigbey as Chief Executive Officer. He assumes duty on November 1, 2017.

Mr Ashigbey will join the Chamber from the Graphic Communications Group Limited, where he has been the Managing Director. He was previously the CEO at Optimum Media Prime (OMP) and also worked as the Chief Technology Officer at the Multimedia Group Ltd.

A heap of cassava going waste at the factory
A heap of cassava going waste at the factory

Tonnes of cassava going waste at Ayensu Starch Company Limited as factory breaks down

Several tonnes of cassava are going waste at the Ayensu Starch Factory at Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya District in the Central Region following the breakdown of the processing plant.

Heaps of fermented cassava on the factory site brought in by outgrowers could not be processed because of a faulty processing system.

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