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1,680 The World Bank has approved a $250 million credit to support a four-year Ghana Energy Sector Recovery programme. It has also approved an additional $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme of the World Bank. Both funding sources are expected to help the country improve the financial viability of electricity distribution […]
1,576 Former President John Dramani Mahama has indirectly bashed Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over the latter’s comic gestures displayed in his campaign tours. Though the former made no mention of characters within the opposition party, deductions from his lecture unmasked a crystal clear critique against the NPP’s 2024 Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the […]
1,680 The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, has made a heartfelt appeal for the swift passage of the Affirmative Action Bill. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, June 19, Madam Newman underscored the urgency of enacting the bill, which aims to ensure greater representation and participation of women in decision-making processes across […]
1,574 The National Service Scheme (NSS) has released PIN Codes for 133,476 final-year Ghanaian students from all accredited universities nationwide for the 2024/2025 service year. This also includes Ghanaians who have completed their studies overseas, defaulters, and private applicants registered for the mandatory national service. The registration commenced Wednesday (June 19, 2024). In a statement […]
1,661 In many parts of the world, food vendors serve beloved dishes in plastic bags, while urbanites rely on microwavable plastic containers for quick, easy meals. But what unseen risks lurk within these packaging choices? This report explores the hidden dangers of food packaging and its impact on our health and environment. Overlooked Risks in […]
1,572 The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has paid a courtesy call on His Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, at his residence in Accra. The purpose of the visit was to officially introduce Mr. Stephen Blewett as the new Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana and to […]
2,116 The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has named its national campaign team for the upcoming December 7 general election. A statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey said the Functional Executive Committee of the NDC made the appointments on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 after extensive consultation and deliberation. Fifi Kwetey is […]
1,652 This advisory was part of a statement released on Tuesday, June 18, by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, to mark the 2024 World Food Safety Day with the theme “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected.” Adeyeye emphasised the need for a strong food safety culture among all parties involved in the […]
1,584 In a move to transform Ghana’s energy sector, the Government of Ghana has signed a US$12 billion agreement with TCP-UIC Consortium which comprises Touchstone Capital Group Holdings Ltd., UIC Energy Ghana Ltd., China Wuhan Engineering Co. Ltd., and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co. Ltd for the development of the first phase of the […]
1,554 There is a lesser-known risk associated with sexual activity that can be quite alarming: the potential for a heart attack Lovemaking is often considered a healthy and natural part of life, contributing to emotional and physical well-being. However, there is a lesser-known risk associated with sexual activity that can be quite alarming: the potential […]