Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to sanitize the financial industry. His comment comes after the Bank of Ghana (BoG) dragged the directors of 30 microfinance companies to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) for investigations and prosecution for alleged embezzlement and fraud. Among other things, the anti-graft agency will investigate how more than GH¢90 million belonging to […]

Crusading Guide: *Suhum revenue collectors fight MCE *Arnold Quainoo dragged to Presidency *Sanitation Minister hails Zoomlion for introducing waste trucks Ghanaian Observer: *Akufo-Addo sells Ghana’s solar energy potential abroad; urges investors to tap into Ghana’s renewable energy sector *Danquah Institute backs Akufo-Addo’s ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ agenda The Chronicle: *Sale of ECG bad deal – Mahama Ayariga says he has only […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a Professionals Forum to discuss issues of importance to the party and help to implement the recommendations of the 2016 Election Report to ensure victory for the party in 2020. The Professionals Forum is an association of doctors, nurses, lawyers, lecturers, engineers and communicators among others within the NDC whose experiences the party […]

The Komenda Sugar Factory, set up to provide 7,300 direct and indirect jobs, remains shut, two years after its inauguration. Sugarcane farmers and the people of the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem municipality in the Central Region are, however, hopeful that efforts by the Ministry of Trade and Industry to reactivate the multi-million dollar factory will bear fruits. The enthusiasm among farmers that they […]

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is reviewing its academic curricula and research programmes to meet the current socio-economic needs of society. Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso, the Vice-Chancellor, said more emphasis was being placed on research with a focus on technology and innovation development since they were the foundation for building a prosperous society. “Research, science and technology […]

Ghanaian Times:  * At the International Women’s Day celebrations: Keep girls in school to avoid early marriage – First Lady to parents * Check your kidney frequently – Veep * Prez leaves for India to attend ISA summit Herald: * @NAkufoAddo confused over ministerial reshuffle * John Boadu gags Obiri Boahen over ‘grabbing grabbing’ revelation * Settle GhC540 million debts […]

There is another stand-off in Parliament with the Minority declaring a silent protest against the Speaker of Parliament Prof Mike Ocquaye whom they accuse of bias. By silent protest, the Minority say they will be present on the floor but will not take part in a debate if the Speaker decides to take away the right of their leader to […]

The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has ended a science festival at its Sunyani Campus to promote the study of science among Junior and Senior High School students in the Brong-Ahafo Region. A press release signed by Dr. Phyllis Bernice Opare, the Chairperson of the Planning Committee in Sunyani said the four-day programme was the second on the […]

An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday sentenced Nii Kwei, 48-year-old Mason to a fine of GH¢1,200.00 for hitting his son’s head with a metallic ladle several times, which resulted in deep wounds and fracture of the scalp. Nii Kwei in default would go to jail for six months. Nii Kwei, charged with causing harm pleaded guilty and prayed the court […]