APN boss calls for commitment to achieve Africa’s financial interoperability

Executive Chairman and Founder of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has made a compelling argument about the prospect of the continent achieving financial interoperability in the shortest possible time. This economic integration he says is possible if African leaders are politically committed to aligning efforts and resources. In his welcome address at … Read more

Petition against Ken Attafuah baseless, unwarranted – NIA

The Governing Board of the National Identification Authority (NIA) has rejected the petition filed by the Public Service Workers Union (PSWU) of the NIA, which called for the removal of Prof. Ken Attafuah as Executive Secretary. The union had accused Prof. Attafuah of unfair labour practices, but the Governing Board dismissed these allegations and expressed … Read more

‘I’ve been pregnant and gone to court, I’ll make your work easier’ – CJ to women in legal profession

CHief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkornoo Advertisement Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo has assured women in the legal profession that she will work to ensure equality in the judiciary. Speaking at the launch of the Gender Equality in Law Campaign by the Institute for African Women in Law, the Chief Justice indicated that in playing … Read more

4 BECE candidates fined for engaging in exam malpractice – WAEC

Advertisement Four Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates have been prosecuted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), for engaging in various examination malpractice. The candidates, who have consequently been convicted, are part of 19 others. The 4 convicted have been charged between GHC1,200 and GHC3,000, based on the penalty units. Investigation has begun on … Read more

NPP to hold Manhyia South parliamentary primary July 14

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has approved the timelines for holding a parliamentary primary election at Manhyia South. This follows the nomination of the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) of the constituency, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the party’s running mate for the 2024 general elections. The General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong Kodua … Read more

Reverse my suspension or I’ll sue – Suspended NDC Assin Central Secretary

Sadique Broni Yeboah, the suspended Assin Central Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region, has issued a three-day ultimatum to the party to reverse his suspension, failing which he will take legal action. Yeboah, along with the Assin Central Regional Chairman, Prof. Richard Kofi Asiedu, were suspended for their role … Read more

Ghana Health Service confirms clearance of locked up Global Fund donated medications

Advertisement The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed receiving all medications cleared from the Global Fund containers, which were stuck at the port. Director General of the Service Dr. Patrick Kumah-Aboagye said the drugs are being distributed to areas that were experiencing shortages. The Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund in Ghana last week … Read more

NPP approves timelines for Manhyia South primary, aspirants to pay GHS3k for forms, GHS 35K filing fee

General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong Kodua Advertisement The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has approved the timelines for holding a parliamentary primary election at Manhyia South for the by-election following the nomination of Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the party’s running mate for the 2024 general election. The approved timelines are as follows: Nominations will … Read more

‘Call me, help me, call my mom’ and GHC50 is new exam malpractice by candidates – WAEC

Advertisement The West African Examination Council (WAEC), says a new trend of examination malpractice is emerging, where some candidates hide money and contact numbers in answer booklets in a bid to influence their exam results. The contact numbers come with the inscriptions, call me, help me, call my mom, to appeal to the examiners. The … Read more

Ashanti Region NDC forms campaign team for 2024 elections

Advertisement The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has constituted a Regional Campaign Team to manage the party’s 2024 presidential and parliamentary campaigns in the region. The team was formed after extensive consultations and deliberations. Augustus Andrews is the campaign chairman in the region. “We call on all party members … Read more