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October 1, 2024
Gov’t spends over 30 million on Rent Assistance Scheme implementation-Oppong Nkrumah
Accra: The Government has spent approximately GHc30.4 million in implementing the Rental Assistance Scheme rolled out on January 31,2023.
The Scheme has benefitted 2,336 individuals so far, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Works and Housing, a…
Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications unveils campaign to curb fiber damage
Accra: The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has launched a nationwide campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of preserving Ghana’s fibre infrastructure, warning that growing fibre optic cable cuts threaten the national fibre stabil…
Ghana Manganese Company mulls $450 million refinery to boost revenue, create jobs
Accra: The Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) will soon begin the construction of a phased value addition refinery project with focus on transforming the low grade ore carbonate manganese to a high valued product.
The move is to enhance marketability, inc…
Fairtrade Africa, Kosmos Innovation Centre launch project to boost shea value chain
Tamale: Fairtrade Africa in collaboration with Kosmos Innovation Centre has launched Strengthening the Shea Value Chain in Northern Ghana project.
The year-long project (August 2024 to July 2025) seeks to enhance the shea value chain in the northern …
GEPA commits to supporting innovations in coconut industry
Accra: The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has noted that the coconut industry has shown resilience, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability, which are crucial for the nation’s development.
‘Innovation is the engine that drives growth,…
Ophthalmological Society heightens call for legislation on cornea transplant
The Ophthalmological Society of Ghana (OSG) is urging the government to hasten the provision of legislation to facilitate corneal transplants in the country.
Dr Dziffa Bella Ofori-Adjei, President of the Society said corneal blindness remained a ‘si…
Almost 700,000 children susceptible to Measles in Ghana
Kumasi: Approximately 700,000 children in Ghana are susceptible to Measles and Rubella in 2023, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Ghana’s coverage for the first dose of Measles-containing vacci…
Rabies Day: Veterinary Services Directorate call for speedy passage of Animal Health Bill
Asuofia: The Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, has called on Parliament to speed up the processes on the passage of the Animal Health Bill 2020.
Its passage would help prevent the introduction into and spr…
President Akufo-Addo swears in 21 High Court judges, emphasizes integrity
Accra: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo swore in 21 new High Court Judges on Monday, urging them to uphold integrity, professionalism, and the rule of law, underscoring the harmful effects of judicial corruption.
He emphasized that much of the j…
Next NDC government to establish community-based apprentice programme
The next NDC government will work with master craftsmen to establish community-based apprentice training programmes across the country.
Madam Betty Mould-Iddrisu, a Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, who announced this, said it was par…