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20 Mar

Teachers declare nationwide strike

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Three pre-tertiary education labour unions have declared a nationwide strike effective today, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, over what they describe as poor conditions of service. The unions are the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH). The leadership of the unions made this known in a press conference held at the NAGRAT headquarters in Accra. Pressing Issues The President of GNAT, Reverend Isaac Owusu, who spoke on behalf of the unions explained that the move was a result of the failure of the Ministry of Education and…

19 Mar

Embrace AI for Development – IMF Managing Director to Ghana

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Embrace AI for Development: The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has urged developing countries like Ghana to seize the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for mutual growth. Speaking at an AI summit centered on exploring AI's challenges and opportunities in developing nations, themed "AI as a Catalyst to Transform Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa," Ms. Georgieva emphasized the potential benefits of AI adoption. The summit featured a panel discussion aimed at delving into AI's implications for emerging economies, with a particular focus on Ghana's digitalization and AI readiness. The goal was to develop strategies for…

18 Mar

Bui Power Considers Wind Power for Renewable Energy

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The Bui Power Authority (BPA) is exploring the potential of constructing a wind energy plant in Anloga, located in the Volta Region of Ghana. This initiative, therefore, stems from a recent study revealing that the Anloga District boasts the highest wind speed conducive to generating electricity for the national grid. CEO of the Bui Power Authority, Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, announced the endeavor ahead of the inauguration of a GH¢1 million one-storey six-unit classroom block constructed by BPA for the Anloga-Avete D/A Basic School. While expressing the importance of leveraging renewable energy resources, Mr. Dzamesi emphasized the district's wind energy potential,…

14 Sep

Three Year Moratorium to Bolster Marine Conservation

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Ghana imposes a three-year ban on new canoe entries in the marine sector to combat overfishing and protect dwindling fish stocks, in line with the National Fisheries Management Plan 2022-2026. Three Year Moratorium to Bolster Marine Conservation Starting October 1, 2023, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has implemented a three-year ban on new canoe entries into the marine sector. This decisive move is also part of a broader strategy to address the declining fish stocks in the country, with the goal of rejuvenating marine resources and promoting sustainable management. The enforced moratorium, aptly named "Pause No New Canoes…

13 Sep

Seminar Explores Security and Safety Issues in Digitalization

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The Nathan Quao Hall at the CLOGSAG auditorium in Accra came alive on September 13th, 2023, as policymakers, scholars, and practitioners gathered for a seminar titled, "Public Policy Practice in the Era of Digitalization - Critical Security and Safety Issues." Organized by the Office of the Head of Civil Service in collaboration with Policy College, this event aimed to shed light on the security, safety, and economic aspects of implementing digitalization in public policy practice and also bring to the attention of stakeholders, their roles in making Digitalization a success. Moderated by Ms. Kate Addo, The Acting Coordinating Director of…

24 Aug

Tanzania Strengthens Ties with Ghana: Opens New Consulate

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Tanzania Strengthens Ties with Ghana: Opens New Consulate - The United Republic of Tanzania has announced the inauguration of a new consulate in Ghana, a move that signifies the commitment to enhancing bilateral relations between the two African nations. The Exequatur of the President of the Republic of Ghana was granted to Tanzania through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, paving the way for the establishment of the consulate in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Pan-African Collaboration This development is to further amplify the longstanding history of trade, investment, and Pan-African collaboration that Ghana and…

24 Aug

Businessman Jailed 5 Years for Human Trafficking, Illegal Entry

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Businessman Jailed 5 Years for Human Trafficking, Illegal Entry - A Nigerian businessman, Muftau Kimbele Yusif, has been sentenced to five years in jail for his involvement in human trafficking and illegal entry. The verdict was delivered by the Sogakope Circuit Court in Ghana after Yusif pleaded guilty to the charges. Yusif was initially apprehended by the Sogakope Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service at the Sogakope Immigration checkpoint. He was caught acting as an intermediary in the trafficking of four victims, aged 18, 19, 21, and 26 years. He had also attempted to facilitate their travel from Togo…

20 Aug

ECOWAS’s swift use of force declaration in Niger criticized

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ECOWAS's swift use of force declaration in Niger criticized - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has come under scrutiny for its swift declaration of intent to use force to restore constitutional order in Niger, without fully exploring diplomatic dialogue options. International Relations Expert and Associate Professor at the University of Ghana's School of Law, Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, voiced his criticism of ECOWAS's approach. Regional bloc ECOWAS, a regional bloc consisting of 15 member states, had initially issued a one-week ultimatum for Niger's military government to restore power to the democratically elected government, a deadline that expired on August…

16 Aug

Fetish Priest Arrested After Interrupting Demolition Exercise

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Fetish Priest Arrested After Interrupting Demolition Exercise - A demolition operation in the Nima neighborhood on Wednesday morning triggered a series of protests and unrest among residents affected by the exercise. The aggrieved locals, feeling neglected by authorities despite their pleas to spare their dwellings, resorted to an unconventional approach by summoning a fetish priest to intervene. The fetish priest arrived The scene escalated when the purported fetish priest, adorned with leaves around his neck and powder on his body, arrived at the site clutching a bottle of Schnapp. The presence of the priest was met with enthusiastic cheers from…

14 Aug

Ghana’s Push for Solar Energy to Achieve Renewable Goals

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Ghana, like many African nations, grapples with rising temperatures and erratic rain patterns that severely impact its agriculture. Ghana's push for solar energy is in a bid to curb carbon emissions. To also combat climate change, the government has set an ambitious target of achieving 10 percent renewable energy in its power mix by 2030. As part of this green initiative, the Bui Power Authority, a government agency, is making substantial progress by constructing a solar farm worth $480 million, projected to generate an impressive 250 kilowatts of clean energy. The National Initiative President Nana Akufo-Addo has also taken concrete…