GENERAL NEWS

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has petitioned the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to launch full investigations into allegations that he is neck-deep in illegal small-scale mining in the country. A video that went viral on social …

Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has insisted that it is the primary responsibility of the president to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. “If what we are reading is anything to go by, then we all must collectively express our disappointment at the presidency and his handling of matters …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has directed the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to take over investigations into the deadly attack of a bullion van at Adedenkpo, a suburb of Jamestown in Accra, leading to the shooting of a police constable. The …

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is warning of dire health challenges in the coming years should government fail to substantially invest in the country’s emergency medical care system. The Association says aside from the low doctor-to-patient ratio of 1,000 patients to a doctor, inadequate facilities for the smooth operation of …

Lawyers for investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, have raised objections to portions of Kennedy Agyapong’s witness statement in the ongoing defamation suit against the outspoken Member of Parliament for Assin Central, seeking GHS25 million in damages. Anas’ lawyers argued in court on Monday, June 14, 2021, that the matters Mr. …

  Ahead of the rainy season, inhabitants of  Abuakwa Cannan and Abakomadi in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal Assembly of the Ashanti Region have renewed calls  on authorities  to fix a mental bridge that has become what they describe as a death trap. The bridge which links Abuakwa Cannan  to adjoining …

                                        Source: MyGhanaMedia.com

The leadership of the Technical Universities Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), says its members will go ahead with the planned strike beginning today, Monday, June 14, 2021, despite a directive from the National Labour Commission to call off the strike and come to the negotiation table on Wednesday. The Association …

The Audit Service has uncovered several financial infractions allegedly committed by top officials of the Kumasi Metropolitan (KMA) Assembly in the Ashanti Region. The infractions occurred under the leadership of Osei Assibey Antwi, the current Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, who is seeking to be retained for the position …

By: Ebo Richardson Chief Enablement & Information Officer, Absa Bank Ghana There is no doubt that Covid-19 has accelerated digital and technology adoption across the Continent, driving banks and other businesses to fast-track their digital transformation efforts and expedite creation of solid platforms for innovative solutions.  One obvious manifestation of …