Ghana is currently in talks with member countries of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over the adoption of its serialisation policy, Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said. The policy of serialisation means that students at different examination centers and even at the same examination center will receive different questions …
Read More »“Invest More On Human Capital Development Than On Preparations For War” – African Governments Told
A Kenyan fiction writer and journalist, Tony Mochama, has called on African governments to invest more on developing the human resource base of the continent, than investing in wars. He, together with other African writers are asking governments to give more support to writers and publishers to help enhance the …
Read More »Ghana’s Cardinal, His Eminence Richard Baawobr Dies In Rome
Ghana’s Cardinal, His Eminence Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr has died at age 63. According to a statement issued by the Secretary General Missionary Of Africa, the Cardinal passed away on Sunday, November 27. “Our confrere was taken by ambulance from the Generalate to the Gemelli Hospital at 5.45pm and we …
Read More »Pressure Group Chides Ghana Police For ‘Frustrating’ Protests Against Gov’t
A political pressure group, Justice4Ghana, is accusing the Ghana Police Service of controlling and preventing the legitimate exercise of democratic rights to a demonstration. The group in a statement said the Police Service has frustrated its planned demonstrations, including a picket scheduled for Monday through to Wednesday, at the Revolution …
Read More »Builsa South MP Questions Dr. Bawumia On ‘Double Funding’ For Pwalugu Dam Project
The Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak has questioned why Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is seeking funding again for the Pwalugu Dam Project. This comes on the back of the government’s plans to ask the World Bank for funding for the construction of the Pwalugu Multi-purpose …
Read More »2022 World Cup: Lionel Messi Scores In Argentina Crucial Win Over Mexico To Keep Hopes Alive
Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark magic to help keep Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive with victory in a tense encounter against Mexico. In a cauldron of noise at Lusail Stadium, Messi and Argentina knew defeat would end their hopes of reaching the last 16 after only two games …
Read More »Anthony Taylor Will Be The Centre Referee For Ghana’s Game Against South Korea On Monday.
Controversial English Premier League center referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed by FIFA to take charge of Ghana’s game against Asian powerhouse South Korea on November 28 at the Education City Stadium in Al Wakrah at 1pm. He will be assisted by Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn. The Koreans drew …
Read More »One Armed Robber Arrested, Others Being Pursued For Killing A Police Officer
The Police have arrested one armed robber and are pursuing his accomplices for the murder of a male adult later identified as a Police officer. The suspect, Salifu Adams, and his gang of robbers attacked the victim on 25th November, 2022 between Miminaso no.2 and Nyamebekyere on the Ejura Nkoranza …
Read More »Government To Use Gold To Buy Oil
The government has announced plans to use gold to purchase imported oil products, according to a latest Facebook post by Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The policy when implemented will fundamentally change Ghana’s balance of payments and significantly reduce the persistent depreciation of the cedi. Bawumia said the policy, which is …
Read More »Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima Arrested Over Corruption
Malawi‘s Vice-President Saulos Chilima has been arrested on allegations that he accepted money in exchange for awarding government contracts, the country’s anti-corruption agency says. He is accused of receiving US $280,000 from a British businessman “and other items”, a statement says. Dr Chilima pleaded not guilty to the corruption charges …
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