198 Group Chief Commercial Officer, MTN has emphasized the need to empower the youth through education to drive technological transformation in Africa. He shared this on the second day of the 2024 African Prosperity Dialogue currently going on in Accra, Ghana. Speaking in a panel discussion on “Critical Enablers for Single Market Success – Leveraging […]
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African youth ready to lead digitalization agenda-Nompilo Morafo
142 MTN Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, has expressed her confidence in the youth of Africa to lead the charge in technological advancement across the continent. She made this known as she joined a panel to discuss the topic “Critical Enablers for Single Market Success– Leveraging Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology” at the second […]
End the tyranny of sovereignty-MTN group senior vice President
188 Ebenezer Asante, Senior Vice President, MTN Group has called for an end to what he calls the ‘tyranny of sovereignty’ to allow ease of trade across Africa. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 African Prosperity Dialogue taking place in Accra, Ghana. Mr. Asante made this call during a panel discussion […]
Shekinah Glory Highway Rest Stop Inaugurated in Sogakope
281 Sogakope, Volta Region – In a bid to enhance the travel experience for motorists, the state-of-the-art Shekinah Glory Highway Rest Stop was inaugurated in Sogakope, sparking optimism for improved travel amenities along the bustling thoroughfare. The recently opened rest stop, strategically located on the prominent Shekinah Glory Highway, is poised to revolutionize the perception […]
We’re being harassed by soldiers, police-Ahafo Ano North community mining operators
130 Some youth of Manfo, Subrisu, and Fante Communities in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region have called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government led by President Akufo Addo as a matter of urgency to intervene and stop the security agencies from harassing them at the Fante community mining site. At […]
Fuel prices to go down tomorrow – COPEC
222 Fuel consumers can expect some relief at the pumps as diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are set to decrease, marking the second consecutive drop in January. This announcement comes from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) and takes effect on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. While the exact price adjustments are yet to […]
Prefos Electrical Centre makes major strides in electrical training
267 The Prefos Electrical Training Centre (PETC) established at Adako Jachie in the Ejisu Municipality in 2014 has partnered with the Partner Africa Project (UWZ) to champion the African Agenda. The project, sponsored by the German Government, will provide Photovoltaic Solar training to African indigenes. Mr. Thomas Dwomoh, Director of the training Centre disclosed that […]
SSNIT increases monthly pension payment by 15%
165 The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has indexed monthly pensions upwards by 15% for the year 2024. By this, the monthly payment for pensioners have been increased by 15%. This is in line with Section 80 of the National Pensions Act, 2008, (Act […]
Exempt us from paying emissions levy – Okada riders to govt
158 The Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) has asked the government to exempt it from the payment of the emissions levy. The Emissions Levy Bill, if approved by Parliament, will impose an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The government’s objective with this tax […]
“We miss you Daddy”-Kumasi Central Market Traders cry to John Mahama
342 Members of the Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Association are crying for H.E John Dramani Mahama, Former President of the republic and yet to be President of Ghana to come quickly and complete the phase two of the abandoned central market project. They have , however, expressed disappointment in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) […]