Month: October 2024

Politics

EC, political parties commit to address challenges with voters’ register

The Electoral Commission (EC) and various political parties have agreed to work together to address the challenges related to the Provisional Voters’ Register ahead of the 2024 General Election.

During an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetin…

Politics

Political manifestoes: CSOs call for enforcement of Petroleum Revenue Management Act

Accra: Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have called on the next government to enforce the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (Act 815) to leverage the country’s revenue to finance its energy transition.

The CSOs called on the government to leverage t…

Politics

We will break the corruption – Prof Opoku-Agyemang

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Running Mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the Party will use its eighth position on the ballot paper to break the corruption that has engulfed the country under the New Patriotic Party (NPP)…

Politics

It is possible to fight corruption – Dr Nyaho Tamakloe

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a Statesman, has called for spirited, commitment and endurance in the fight against corruption.

He said that despite the level corruption, the quest to eliminate the canker was attainable and should attract the support of a…

Medical

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…

Medical

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…

Medical

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…

Entertainment

Success of an artiste should not be judged by numbers – Ayisi

Accra: Ghanaian musician Emmanuel Kwadwo Oware, known by his stage name Ayisi, says measuring an artiste’s success should not be solely based on his or her streaming and social media numbers.

According to the highly renowned composer, the impact of t…

Business

BH-Fertagro wins two awards at Chamber Business Awards

BH-Fertagro,Ghana’s leading import and supplier of fertilizers, has won two awards at the fourth Chamber Business Awards held in Accra.

Affiliated to some global leading producers of Agric-input -based in in North Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, and t…

Business

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…