‘Prioritize Climate Change Reportage’

(From left) Prof. Yaa Ntiamoa-Biadu,Mary-Ann Acolatse, Mrs Kudom-Agyemang and Audrey Gadzekpo. Communication Consultant in Environmental, Science and Climate Change Ama Kudom-Agyemang, has called on journalists to increase their reportage on issues concerning climate change and environment. The veteran journalist admitted that though reportage on climate...

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Govt Chops $1.3bn – Bawumia

Dr Bawumia Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, running mate of Nana Akufo-Addo, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2016 presidential elections, has accused the National Democratic Congress government of stealing $1.3 billion. According to him, the amount reflecting in public corruption scandals under the NDC government was so huge that five of such amounts of money...

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Societe Generale Opens East Legon Branch

Ex-President J.A Kufuor cutting the tape as management of the bank looks on. Societe Generale Ghana has officially inaugurated an ultramodern branch at East Legon in Accra. According to Gilbert Hie, Managing Director of the bank, the new branch of the bank is strategically positioned to serve as a hub for its retail and SME activities to meet the needs of customers. Speaking...

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Energy Crisis Will End Soon – Cretz

Gene Cretz The US Ambassador to Ghana, Gene Cretz has expressed optimism that the ongoing energy crisis in the country will end soon. According to Mr Cretz, the US was currently involved in several projects with the government that would produce more megawatts to address the energy crisis in future. US envoy made this known at a roundtable with journalists...

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GhanaVeg Boosts Vegetable Sector

Joep van den Broek GhanaVeg, an initiative of Netherlands Embassy, has provided a business platform to ensure that the commercial vegetable sector works effectively to meet local and international demands. According to Joep van den Broek, Programme Leader for GhanaVeg, the business plan, which includes a Business Opportunities Fund and Research and Development...

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Okpoi Gonno Residents Grumble Over Bad Roads

Deplorable state of the road Residents of Okpoi Gonno at Spintex Road in Accra have blamed government over the deplorable state of roads in the community. According to the residents, the roads have not seen any development over the past two decades. This they said is creating nuisance to pedestrians, motorists and other road users in the community. “I have been...

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Heads Must Roll Over BECE Leakage – PUSAG

THE PRIVATE Universities Students Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has called  on government to investigate authorities at the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) following an unpardonable leakage of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers that forced authorities to cancel the exams and order a re-sit. According to PUSAG, the leakage poses a threat...

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Illegal Timber Sale Worsen

Musah Abu Juam, Musah Abu Juam, Technical Director of Forestry at the Ministry of Lands and Forestry, says illegal timber are being sold on the local market at an alarming rate. According to him, about 80 percent of timber sold in Ghana are illegal and inferior. Mr Juam, who was speaking at a workshop in Accra on the theme, ‘Supporting the Implementation...

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Vodafone To Transform Agric Sector

Haris Broumidis Telecommunication company Vodafone Ghana has launched a new initiative to help provide mobile services to offer relevant information on improved farming practices in the agriculture sector. The initiative dubbed, ‘Vodafone Farmers’ Club’ would also provide farmers with information on prices of commodities, expert advice on farming practices...

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ACEP Demands Accountability In Oil Sector

Ishmael Ackah The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has called on government to be accountable and transparent in the disbursement of oil revenue. According to the policy think-tank, government needs to ensure accountability and transparency in the allocation of revenue for projects in sectors like Health, Education and Agriculture as indicated in the Annual Budget...

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Sir Christopher Lee Dies At Aged 93

Christopher Lee Sir Christopher Lee, the veteran actor and star of many of the world's biggest film franchises, has died aged 93. The English-born actor, who made his name playing Dracula and Frankenstein's monster in the Hammer horror films, appeared in more than 250 movies. He was best-known for his villainous roles - including Scaramanga in James Bond...

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‘Waste Can Generate 30% Of Energy’

Daniel Amlalo Daniel Amlalo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has stated that waste- organic and biomass- generated by industries and humans could provide 30 percent of the nation’s energy if harnessed effectively. The impact of renewable energy on production cost and competitive pricing of locally produced goods and services is immense...

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Tears Galore: 152 Perish In Accra Tragedy

Nana Addo consoling a family of a victim Some Ghanaians who lost their loved ones in last Wednesday’s flood and fire disaster at the Goil filling station at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra following a heavy downpour yesterday wept uncontrollably during the national memorial service held in honour of all the 152 victims. The memorial service, led by some renowned...

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MNP Encourages Competition

Dr Omane-Boamah  The introduction of the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) by the National Communication Authority (NCA) has boosted competition in the telecommunications sector. According to Edward Omane-Boamah, Minister of Communications, the MNP policy ultimately guarantees that telecommunication companies meet the needs of their consumers. Dr Omane-Boamah...

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‘Marketers Must Be Innovative’

(from left) Mrs Safo-Duodu and Kojo Mattah President of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG), Shola Safo-Doudu has urged marketers to be proactive in order to keep up with new trends in the profession. According to the CIMG Boss, innovation has become an integral aspect of marketing, which practitioners have to adopt in order to remain relevant...

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Metropolitan Life Trains Brokers

A. J. Kruger Metropolitan Life Ghana, an insurance company, has trained several insurance brokers on the various products in the insurance industry to help improve insurance penetration in the country. Insurance penetration in Ghana, according to the National Insurance Commission (NIC), is below two percent. Speaking at a workshop for brokers in Accra on Wednesday,...

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‘Single Spine Not Sustainable’

Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson A law professor at the University of Cape Coast, Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson, says the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) is unsustainable and needs to be reviewed. According to the law professor, the relationship between what is paid by government to the public sector by way of remuneration and compensation and what is collected by way of...

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Sepp Blatter Quits As Fifa Boss

Sepp Blatter Sepp Blatter is expected to resign as president of football's governing body Fifa amid a corruption scandal. The 79-year-old had earlier called an extraordinary Fifa congress "as soon as possible" to elect a new president. Blatter was re-elected last week, despite seven top Fifa officials being arrested two days before the vote as part of a US...

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CARTEL: The Genesis –A Ghanaian Action Movie on Cocaine

CARTEL’s behind the scene A 74-second trailer of Cartel: The Genesis, a yet to be released Ghanaian action movie on narcotics, has become the latest sensation and talk among the country’s film industry players and enthusiasts. The trailer, currently on YouTube, is spreading fast on social media. It centres on a Narcotics Investigative Unit agent (Adjetey Anang) trained...

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My Dad’s Legacy Won’t Die-Sima Ibrahim’s Son

Abu Ibrahim Abu Ibrahim, son of renowned model Sima Ibrahim, former CEO of Exopa Modelling Agency, has spoken emotionally about his late dad, who met his unfortunate death on Thursday, December 4, 2014 while serving time at the Nsawam prison. According to Abu, Sima was not only passionate about the modelling and fashion industry, he was also a loving father. He...

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World Bank Supports Public Finance Management

Yusupha Crookes The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank Group has approved a US$45 million loan for the Ghana Public Financial Management Reform Project to assist the country to improve budget credibility. The loan, offered by the International Development Association (IDA), a subsidiary of the World Bank Group, is also to help strengthen public investment...

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‘Adopt New Approaches To Farming’

Dr. Yaw Ansu The Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) says government can improve the current economic situation by promoting new approaches to farming. According to a study conducted by ACET, by adopting new approaches in the cultivation of cassava, cocoa, poultry and rice, Ghana could raise the standard of living of rural farmers and address the...

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