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Ghana needs a fit-for-purpose institution to curb human trafficking
on: by Radia Sambare
Dr Razak Imoro, Senior Lecturer, University of Cape Coast (UCC), says Ghana needs a particular institution clothed with a clear cut mandate to curb human trafficking. He said there was a seeming conflict between institutions such as the Ghana Police and
Fix Korle Bu – Angry Ghanaians Bemoan Failed Heath System
on: by Radia Sambare
A section of Ghanaians has expressed anger about the failed healthcare system in the country. This was sparked by the demise of a 13-year-old, Michael Kofi Kekeli Asiamah, who died from complications after undergoing brain surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching
ECOWAS must build synergies to achieve food security – Veep
on: by Radia Sambare
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says due to the strong linkages of the economies of the West African countries, it is imperative to build synergies in common areas of clear comparative advantage towards achieving strategic food security systems. He has therefore
President meets families of May 9 disaster
on: by Radia Sambare
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Monday assured the May 9 Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, of Government’s support for its public-spirited activities. He gave that assurance when he met the families of some victims of the May 9, 2021 Stadium disaster at
You are a patriot – Ofori Atta commends #FixTheCountry convener
on: by Radia Sambare
Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has commended convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement saying the government will scale up its efforts at transforming the country. Speaking at a media engagement at the conference room of the Ministry of Finance in Accra on
Amazon is coming to Ghana – Ofori Atta assures as GIPC works to ensure reality
on: by Radia Sambare
Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has assured the nation that Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is working to ensure that Amazon.com establishes its head office in Ghana just as Twitter has done. This, he said, forms one of the ways the
Eidul-Fitr Prayers can’t be held in large congregations – Nat’l Chief Imam
on: by Radia Sambare
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s Eidul-Fitr Prayers and celebrations cannot be observed in large congregations, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Nuhu Sharabutu has declared. This was contained in a statement released by the office of the National Chief
Lands Minister orders unauthorized security operatives to stop operation in mine sites
on: by Radia Sambare
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, has asked all security operatives carrying out operations in mine sites without government authorisation to halt their activities with immediate effect. A statement signed and issued by the sector Minister