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Gov't to investigate corruption claims at GYEEDA

Government has instituted investigations into alleged corruption and mismanagement in the Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Agency , according to a statement released by government.

Topix.net | 22-May-2013 23:24

Yahaya Mohammed set for Stromgodset move

Kumasi Asante Kotoko midfielder Yahaya Mohammed who is on loan at Amidaus Professionals is close to joining Norwegian side Stromgodset, Goal Ghana understands.

Topix.net | 22-May-2013 19:08

Ghana to camp in Ethiopia, South Africa for World Cup qualifiers

Ghana have scheduled to camp in Ethiopia and South Africa for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Sudan and Lesotho respectively.

Topix.net | 22-May-2013 15:04

Produce quality goods - Otumfuo charges manufacturers

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has tasked local manufacturers to produce quality goods in order to attract the attention of consumers and boost businesses.

Topix.net | 22-May-2013 15:04

Ghana: HNA Group, WFP Sign Agreement to Provide School Meals for Children in Ghana
[WFP]Beijing -The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced a new partnership with HNA Group - a leading China-based corporation - to fight hunger globally.
AllAfrica | 22-May-2013 13:33

West African Freedom of Expression Monitors Convene in Accra
[MFWA]Freedom of Expression monitors from the 15 ECOWAS member States are convening in Accra from May 22-24, 2013 for a training workshop on the methodology to be used in rating freedom of expression (FoE) conditions in their respective countries.
AllAfrica | 22-May-2013 13:31

MTN expands Traders' Forum

Leading mobile telecom operator, MTN Ghana, is expanding its Traders' Forum to engage more trade groups and professions in the use of mobile technology to enhance business operations.

Topix.net | 22-May-2013 11:55

Nigeria Wants Tighter Security At Accra Embassy
[Daily Trust]Accra -In order to forestall reprisal attacks from dissident groups, the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Seyi Ademola Onafowokan has appealed to the Ghanaian Inspector- general of Police to beef up security in the mission.
AllAfrica | 22-May-2013 11:41

Envoy Tasks Nigeria, Ghana On Free Movement of People, Goods
[Premium Times]The Consul-General of Ghana High Commission in Lagos, Abdulai Abukari, on Tuesday in Lagos urged Nigerian and Ghanaian governments to promote free movement of people and goods in the two countries.
AllAfrica | 22-May-2013 11:21

Ghana: Ghana Pledges Support for Somalia
[Sabahi]Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has pledged his country's support for Somalia's reconstruction period, Ghana's Graphic Online reported Monday (May 20th).
AllAfrica | 22-May-2013 09:06

Minister promises to support road safety campaigns

Mr Bede Ziedeng, Northern Regional Minister, has assured the National Road Safety Commission of his readiness to assist the commission to ensure compliance of road safety regulations.

Topix.net | 22-May-2013 07:39

Derek Boateng confirms Fulham move

Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has confirmed he has signed a two-year deal with English side Fulham.

Topix.net | 22-May-2013 03:40

GAF regrets assault on traffic warden by soldier

The Ghana Armed Forces has condemned the misconduct of a soldier who assaulted a traffic warden at Ritz Junction in Accra at the weekend.

Topix.net | 21-May-2013 23:36

Suspend Eurobond floatation - Dr Abbey

Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Analysis, , Dr J. S. Abbey has cautioned the government to postpone its planned mid-year flotation of a billion dollar sovereign bonds.

Topix.net | 21-May-2013 19:26

Minister charges EDAIF to support SMEs

Minister of Trade and Industry Haruna Iddrisu says he has directed the Export Development and Agricultural Investment Fund to open regional offices, decentralize its operations and make provision to support Small and Nedium-Scale Enterprises across the country.

Topix.net | 21-May-2013 15:06

Ghana: I Will Never Run Away From Woyome - Minority Leader
[Ghanaian Chronicle]My attention has been drawn to a statement from the end of Mr. Alfred Agbesi Woyome, the man being prosecuted by the Republic of Ghana for fraudulently procuring a "judgment debt payment". In the statement in question, it has been alleged that the Minority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, met Alfred Agbesi Woyome at Schipol Airport Amsterdam, and the former ran away from Mr. Woyome. This is a palpable untruth.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 14:49

Ghana: Four Die for Joshua Water
[Ghanaian Chronicle]A mad rush for Temitope Balogun Joshua's anointing water at the Ghana branch of the Synagogue Church of All Nations on the Spintex Road in Accra, on Sunday morning left four people dead, and many more injured in a stampede at the church premises, leading to the cancelation of the church service.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 14:48

Ghana: JICA Presents Report On Development Plan for Greater Kumasi
[Ghanaian Chronicle]The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has presented the final draft report of the study on the comprehensive Urban Development Plan for Greater Kumasi to the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) in Kumasi.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 14:47

Ghana: Bekwai "Facebook Group" Supports Orphanage
[Ghanaian Chronicle]A group of five young graduates and natives from Bekwai has presented a number of items to the Save Our Life Orphanage at Anwiankwanta near Bekwai, as their widow's mite towards the upkeep of the inmates.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 14:44

Ghana: Stop Twisting Facts About Supreme Court Case
[Ghanaian Chronicle]A former Ghanaian President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, has called on media commentators on the election petition to present the facts as they were being told in court, and desist from twisting and reshaping them to fit into people's prejudices and political agenda.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 14:22

Ghana: MTN Undertakes Construction of Gh¢399,510 Dormitory
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Multinational telecommunications giant, Multi Telecommunications Network (MTN), last Thursday cut the sod for the commencement of an ultra modern boys' dormitory for the Owerriman Senior/Technical School at Domeabra in the Asante Akyem North Municipality in the Ashanti Region.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 14:13

Work Now Starts At Permanent Site of Volta Varsity
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Ho -Chinese contractors have started work on the permanent site for the University of Health and Allied Sciences at Sokode near Ho.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 13:48

Ghana: Police to Investigate Stampede, Death in T.b. Joshua's Synagogue Church
[Premium Times]The Ghanaian Police said in Accra on Monday that it will investigate the cause of the stampede and death in the Ghana branch of the Synagogue Church of all Nations.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 11:23

Don't arrest our people - " Chinese delegation beg govt

A 9-member delegation from China's Gonchi province where majority of the illegal miners are believed to have hailed from are appealing to the Government of Ghana not to arrest their compatriots engaging in small scale mining.

Topix.net | 21-May-2013 10:52

Ghana hopes to shield economy from African oil curse

Oil brought riches to Nigeria but also ravaged its economy and fuelled corruption and conflict.

Topix.net | 21-May-2013 09:52

TB Joshua's 'holy water' was supposed to end poverty

TB Joshua's 'holy water', over which four Christian worshippers died in Accra on Sunday, was apparently meant to bridge the poverty gap between the poor and the rich in Ghana, one of the Nigerian Prophet's Evangelists has told XYZ News.

Topix.net | 21-May-2013 07:42

Ghana to Support Peace Efforts in Somalia
[Shabelle]President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed Ghana's commitment to support efforts at restoring peace and security in Somalia.
AllAfrica | 21-May-2013 07:10

Divestiture's proceeds still unpaid

SCANDAL's checks at the Auditor General's Department have revealed that even as the department is preparing to print a draft of its 2012 Report, the Divestiture Implementation Committee has still not paid in full an outstanding amount of GHc8.3m accrued from the sale of seven State Enterprises as far back as 2009.

Topix.net | 21-May-2013 03:38

J a Plantpool launches Sinotruck A7 in grand style

J A Plant Pool Ghana Limited, the sole representative of leading manufacturers of heavy duty equipment, trucks and buses in the country on Monday launched Sinotruck A7 truck and the company's five years anniversary in Accra.

Topix.net | 20-May-2013 23:28

Deadly Ghana 'holy water' stampede

Police say they were overwhelmed by the large crowd when a stampede killed four people at a church in Ghana's capital, Accra, on Sunday.

Topix.net | 20-May-2013 19:19

Ghana: Health Experts Warn of Possible Cholera Outbreak
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Poor personal hygiene and unsanitary environmental management in the Bolgatanga Municipality and the rest of the Upper East Region have given health experts cause to warn residents to be wary of a possible cholera outbreak.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 18:19

Oerlemans Heads ABL Sales and Distribution Department
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Michiel Oerlemans has been appointed the new Sales and Distribution Director of Accra Brewery Limited, effective 1st April 2013. Mr. Oerlemans replaces Mr. Werner Vosloo, who has since left the company.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 18:19

Ghanaian exports rejected by EU & US

The Swiss Ambassador on Friday said more Ghanaian exports are rejected at the European Union and United States borders because of non-compliance with international standards.

Topix.net | 20-May-2013 18:13

Another 'Galamseyer' Dies in Chinese Pit
[Ghanaian Chronicle]A 20 year old illegal miner met his untimely death when he drowned in one of the abandoned pits dug by Chinese galamseyers (illegal miners) around the Sanso junction in the Obuasi municipality of the Ashanti Region.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 18:11

Otumfuo Condemns Politicization Ghanaian Society
[Ghanaian Chronicle]The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has condemned the obsessive politicisation of the society, which virtually compels people to look at every issue from the narrow and darkened prism of party politics.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 18:10

Ghana: ECG Acquires Ultra-Modern Office in Dansoman
[Ghanaian Chronicle]The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), in an effort at bringing its services closer to customers at the district level, has constructed an ultra-modern office complex at Dansoman, a suburb of Accra.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 18:10

Africa: Women Writers of African Ancestry Hold Conference in Accra
[Ghanaian Chronicle]There were women of different colours, dressing and a myriad hair styles. An intense informal interaction was taking place, as many exchanged greetings by hands and by kisses, others were busy taking photographs with those they had not seen in a while, and could not hide their joy at the opportunity of meeting again. Others were happy to meet their heroine writers for the first time, and expressed such joy in various ways.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 18:10

AMA Must Found New Kantamanto...
[Ghanaian Chronicle]It is quite clear now that the old Kantamanto that was recently and most tragically razed by fire cannot be re-built into a modern market by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 18:10

Ghana: Newmont Spends $12 Million On Host Communities
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF), which is Newmont Ghana's Ahafo Mine main driver of sustainable developments in its host communities within the five years of its existence, has spent approximately US$12 million on the execution of various development projects, particularly infrastructural and non-infrastructural, in its host communities.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 18:04

'Chiefs Must Retire @ 70'
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Kumasi -Nana Osei Boateng Yentumi, Benkumhene of the Offinso Traditional Area, is advocating a radical change in the chieftaincy institution, to ensure that it (institution) plays an effective role in governance and development. The chief wants the institution to be cleansed of ageing chiefs, to make it formidable and contribute its quota to national development, by showing all septuagenarians the exit.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 17:55

Asante Akim Constituents Root for Ex-PC As MCE
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Konongo-Ashanti -Residents of Asante Akyem Central Municipality in the Ashanti Region have appealed to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama to appoint Mr. Jude Atuahene as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 17:55

Five Illegal Miners Face Law Court Tomorrow
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Five notorious illegal miners have been arrested by the crack members of the national security taskforce in Obuasi, and are due to be arraigned before a court in Kumasi on Tuesday.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 17:54

Ghana: Mahama Got It Wrong - Abu Ramadan
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Kumasi -The National Youth Organiser of the People's National Convention (PNC) and leading member of the Alliance For Accountable Government (AFAG), Abu Ramadan, has challenged a remark made by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, that sought to suggest that the Supreme Court was being given the opportunity to hear the electoral petition currently before it.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 17:54

Gov Abandons Bolga Rehabilitation Training Centre
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Since 2011, when the Bolgatanga Rehabilitation Training Centre was closed down due to lack of funds, the government has still not made funds available for the reopening of the centre.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 17:36

Kumasi Sex Doctor Grabbe
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Kumasi -The sex escapades of a young man, who makes money by uploading sex videos of female partners on the internet, came to an end last week, when he was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service in Kumasi.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 17:36

Ghana Made Products Award 2013 Calls for Nominations
[Ghanaian Chronicle]Entrepreneur Foundation of Ghana (EFG), in collaboration with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA), has opened nominations for the maiden edition of Ghana Made Products Awards 2013, scheduled for October.
AllAfrica | 20-May-2013 17:36