HEALTH

Akandoh defends second push for parliamentary probe into COVID-19 expenditure

June 7, 2022

Minority Spokesperson on Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has defended his side’s insistence on a parliamentary probe of COVID-19 expenditure. Speaking after Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Kwaku Kwarteng said such calls were an attempt to impugn the government, Mr. Akandoh retorted that “if you have nothing to hide; you have absolutely nothing to […]Continue Reading

ENTERTAINMENT

KNUST launches seven unique apps to facilitate academic work

June 7, 2022

The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched seven apps to ensure smooth teaching and learning in the school. The apps developed by the KNUST’s University Information Technology Services (UITS), according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson is in line with the institution’s grand digitalization agenda. She […]Continue Reading

Crime

‘Men who fired Zabarama Line residents over land dispute won’t go unpunished’ – Police

June 7, 2022

The Ghana Police Service says all three persons in military uniform who fired gunshots at some residents of Zabarama Line in Accra over a land dispute will face the full rigours of the law. A statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs of the Accra Regional Command, Superintendent Juliana Obeng said the victims, Ali […]Continue Reading

Business

Absa Bank’s Audrey Abakah shares practical finance tips for SMEs

June 7, 2022

Head of SME and Partnership at ABSA, Audrey Abakah spoke about ‘Practical Finance Tips for SMEs’ on the Citi Business Festival on-air series on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. In her presentation, Audrey highlighted some practical finance tips for Small and Medium Enterprises. Pay attention to revenue She posited that money is the blood of every […]Continue Reading

Business

EU-funded solidarity-based partnership between GWCL, GVWC kicks-off to provide inclusive services in Sierra Leone

June 7, 2022

The solidarity-based Water Operators’ Partnership (WOP) between Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC), and VEI started its peer-to-peer learning journey back in 2018 to support the development of GVWC pro-poor activities. Encouraged by the successful learning and twinning partnership, the three partners decided to submit a funding proposal Continue Reading

Business

GRIDCo forms taskforces to deal with encroachment of access routes to transmission lines

June 7, 2022

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDco) has formed three taskforces to deal with the encroachment of access routes to its transmission lines. The team, the Right of Way Taskforce which will work in some selected areas, will also prevent encroachment by illegal miners and residents. Chief Executive of the company, Ing. Ebenezer Essienyi, listed some operational […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

Five NDC MPs file motion for probe into 2020 general elections

June 7, 2022

Five Members of Parliament have filed a private members motion for a comprehensive probe into the 2020 general elections. The Members behind the motion are MP for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, MP for Bolga East, Dr Dominic Ayine, MP for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafor and MP for Salaga South, Zuweira Ibrahimah. The nine-point motion covers […]Continue Reading

Business

We appear to be 2nd to finance officers, accountants in terms of pay; it’s demotivating – President of IIA

June 7, 2022

President of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA) Ghana, Harriet Karikari, has expressed worry about the low remuneration of internal auditors, particularly those in the public sector. According to her, this is affecting their output. Speaking to Joy Business, Mrs. Karikari said it is wrong for finance professionals and accountants to be placed ahead of […]Continue Reading

NEWS

‘Productivity not yet a factor in the calculation of public sector salaries’ – Fair Wages and Salaries Commission

June 7, 2022

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), has said it currently does not factor productivity in the calculation of the salaries of public sector workers. The Acting Director, Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Head of Public Affairs of the Commission, Earl Ankrah made this known on JoySMS on Tuesday, June 7. According to him, even though […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Barker-Vormawor’s ‘careless and inconsiderate driving’ case adjourned to July 12

June 7, 2022

#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s road traffic offence case has been adjourned to July 12. This is because the presiding judge is on leave. The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service arrested Mr Barker-Vormawor on Tuesday, May 17 at the East Legon tunnel. He was subsequently arraigned and charged with careless […]Continue Reading