What started as a mere petition to a mother has developed into a full-blown mobilisation point with many waiting patiently to see how it all unfolds at a school in Sakaman, Accra. For many who had their basic education in Ghana, the concept of ‘Our Day’ may not be farfetched …
Read More »Senyo Hosi’s ¢8m defamation case against Kennedy Agyapong relisted
The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice William Bempong on Thursday relisted the defamation suit filed against Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong by the CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi. The court struck out the suit on July 12 for want of prosecution following …
Read More »Fishermen in Elmina reject food items from Fisheries Minister
Fishermen in Elmina have rejected food items provided by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson. According to the Fishermen, they rejected the food items because the Minister had announced to them that when the Closed Season opens, she will not entertain light fishing on the sea …
Read More »African countries urged to accelerate E-band planning to build Africa’s digital future
To accelerate 5G in Africa, regulatory frameworks governing critical wireless backhaul spectrum E-band (70-80 GHz) needs to be put on the agenda swiftly. This is the call made by ICT experts at the 6th Annual Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference took place using a virtual format from the 20th to …
Read More »UTAG threatens to strike from August 2 over market premiums
The University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG, has threatened to embark on a strike from August 2, 2021, if the government does not restore the conditions of service agreed upon with the government in 2012. At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, the National President of …
Read More »Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China
A prominent Chinese billionaire has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, the latest in a string of punishments against outspoken corporate bosses. Sun Dawu runs one of the country’s largest private agricultural businesses in the northern province of Hebei. Sun, 67, has in the past spoken out about human …
Read More »Government to present 2021 Mid-year Budget Review today
The Government, through the Ministry of Finance, will present the 2021 Mid-year review to Parliament in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921). Under the Act, the Minister for Finance is expected to present the Mid-year Review to Parliament not later than 31st July …
Read More »Supreme Court prohibits Justice Honyenuga from hearing Opuni’s case
The Supreme Court has by a majority decision prohibited the judge handling the trial of a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, from presiding over the case. A five-member panel of the apex court presided over by Justice Jones Dotse in …
Read More »Minority to appeal judgement nullifying Assin North parliamentary polls
The Minority in Parliament says it will soon file a legal challenge to appeal the decision of the Cape Coast High Court that nullified the 2020 Assin North parliamentary election. The caucus is of the view that the Presiding Judge in the case erred in law and fact. On Wednesday, …
Read More »Government must adopt unconventional taxation methods to raise more revenue – Expert
A Development Economist at the Centre for Social Policy of the University of Ghana, Dr Kojo Poku says he expects the government to adopt unconventional taxation in the mid-year budget review. Speaking on JoyNews‘ PM Express, he said when unconditional taxation is adopted, it will help raise money to help the country’s economy …
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