GENERAL NEWS

Minority Leader Faults Akufo-Addo For Rise In Shootings In Ghana

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 …

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IGP Fumes Over Killing Of Police Officer; Reminds Banks About June Deadline

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 …

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Ghana At Risk Of Major Health Crisis Due To Poor Emergency Care System – GMA Warns

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 …

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Defamation Case: Anas’ Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Kennedy Agyapong’s Witness Statement

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. …

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A/R: Death Trap Bridge at Abuakwa Cannan – Abakomadi , Residents Cry For Help From Authorities[Audio]

  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 …

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Technical University Teachers Begin Strike Today

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 …

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Audit Service Uncovers Financial Irregularities At KMA

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 …

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Cashless Economies – Fact or Fiction?

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 …

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Lower Tier Side Manso Soccer Babies Involved In Serious Accident

There has been a gory accident involving players and coaches of lower tier side Manso Soccer Babies on Saturday as they were traveling with tricycle popularly called ‘Aboboyaa’ in the local parlance.   According to reports the team numbering more than eleven were rammed in the Aboboyaa and traveling from …

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