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Ghana’s parliament finally passes RTI bill after two decades
on: by Radia Sambare
After almost two decades of back and forth, the Ghanaian press now has a sigh of relief as the Right to Information Bill was passed by Parliament on Tuesday March 26, 2019. Having gone through several policy changes and amendments as well
Group urges Ghana’s president to commit to fight against domestic violence
on: by Radia Sambare
The Coalition on Domestic Violence Legislation in Ghana has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to fund domestic violence work in the country, implement the Domestic Violence Act and related legislation, and create sexual harassment policies in schools and workplaces. This was contained
Akufo-Addo recommends discipline to manage Ghana’s economy
on: by Radia Sambare
President Akufo-Addo, has indicated that, Ghana has been to the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for sixteen times and it does not make sense. According to him, this is largely due to the indiscipline in the management of the economy. Addressing the
World Bank commends Ghana’s free SHS initiative
on: by Radia Sambare
The World Bank Vice President for Africa, Dr Hafez Ghanem, has commended the Ghanaian Government for its revolutionary decision to provide Free Senior High School education, and has pledged the Bank’s support for its sustenance and improvement. The Bank has also
UK gov’t calls for ‘realism’ on Brexit after parliament grabs control, ministers quit
on: by Fernil News
The British government on Monday called for realism after parliament grabbed control of Brexit and three ministers quit. “It is disappointing to see this amendment pass,” said a spokesman for the Department for Exiting the European Union. “While it is now
Ghana ready to offer support to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi- Akufo-Addo assures
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana has offered its support to the people of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe who have been badly affected by Cyclone Idai. This was revealed by President Nana Akufo-Addo who has sent messages of condolence to the affected countries. A release from
RE: AWA seeking more info on new jet not purchasing it for now
on: by Radia Sambare
.Information reaching fernilnews.net regarding the Africa World Airlines purchasing a jet from COMAC in China indicates that, they are just at proposal stage with COMAC to see this exciting product but as its stands now there are no plans to order
Africa World Airlines to buy two planes from China
on: by Radia Sambare
Domestic flight operator in Ghana, The Africa World Airline is close to buying two jets from China, they confirmed to the daily mail. Chinese planemaker Comac is optimistic the deal will boost relationship with the West African country as it attempts