Ghana Tech Lab Holds Seminar In Conjunction With Enterprise Village In Accra. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 29, 2021November 11, 20240 Ghana Tech Lab in collaboration with Enterprise Village has held a stakeholders meeting in Accra under the theme, “the role of mobile application technology for digital transformation of the local economy for job creation and economic development. The event which had about thirty organizations from Mobile App Developers in attendance also aimed at addressing issues concerning economic development and job creation for the Ghanaian youth in developing applications. Enterprise Village is connected to identifying, training, connecting funding early and growth-stage entrepreneurs. It also develops thriving talent for entrepreneurs and businesses. In an interaction with the media, IT auditor Zalaiha Dohia Abdullah disclosed that the meeting was to help address the gap on Ghanaian mobile applications though the challenge of internet accessibility continues to be
PPP Calls For Declaration Of December 7 As #FixTheConstitutional Day. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 29, 2021November 11, 20240 The Progressive Peoples Party, has called for the declaration of December 7 as #FixTheConstitution Day. In an interaction with the media, the party’s Executive Director Richard Nii Armah, decried the country’s underdevelopment and also backed calls for amendment of the 1992 constitution. In 2010 President J E A Mills of blessed memory constituted the Constitution Review Commission chaired by Professor Albert Fiadzoe to consult Ghanaians on how the constitution operated and suggest procedures for amendment. After the body concluded its findings and submitted their report, much has not being said or heard about whether their recommendations was implemented or not. The People’s Progressive Party has stressed the need for an amendment of the 1992 constitution and cited four areas in it which require immediate
9th Garden And Flower Show Slated For August 25-29, 2021 LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - September 29, 2021November 11, 20240 The Ghana Garden and Flower Movement (GGFM), an initiative to create awareness among Ghanaians about the commercial, aesthetic and health benefits of horticulture and floriculture, has launched the ninth edition of the show August 25, 2021. The main event, which is aimed at bringing together stakeholders in the flowers and gardens sector to showcase the countries potential in the industry, is however slated for August 25-29, 2021, at the Efua Sunderland Children’s park here in Accra. The reason for this initiative was to promote among others a culture of environmental awareness and friendliness, contribute to the creation of employment opportunities in the horticulture and floriculture industry, promote gardening as a source of healthy relaxation and fun, and showcase Ghana’s flora and fauna
Fatal Motor Accident Leading To The Death Of A Rider. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - September 29, 2021November 11, 20240 A rider who was on unregistered Haojue motor bike is reported to have rolled under a Jac truck at Mus on the Achimota - Ofankor highway yesterday afternoon, after he was allegedly pursued by a police officer on duty at the Neoplan station for failing to stop when signaled. At about 12:30 hours yesterday, a rider who was on unregistered Haojue motor bike is reported to have rolled under a Jac truck at Mus on the Achimota - Ofankor highway after he was allegedly pursued by a police officer on duty at the Neoplan station for failing to stop when signalled. The police officer was subsequently attacked by a mob but was timely rescued. The accident victim and the police officer were
Coalition Charges TUC To Renegotiate 4% Salary Increment Or Threaten Strike Action AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 29, 2021November 11, 20240 A group known as the Coalition against the Leadership of Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Organized Labor Unions has kicked against the 4% salary increment and asked the leadership of the two unions to go back for a renegotiation and bargain with government for a 15% salary increment for public service workers. This according to the coalition has never happened in the history of Ghana and sees it as a clear indication that the union leadership is only after their parochial interest and cautioned for an industrial strike if this is not rectified. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of the Coalition, Azubila Salam Emmanuel says they are not conceding on their fight to get fair treatment from the leadership
Accra Police Arrest 378 Suspects Ahead Of Eidul-Adha Festivity. LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 29, 2021November 11, 20240 The Accra Regional Police Command, as part of efforts to rid the metropolis of criminal activities and create an enabling environment for an incident-free Eidul Adha celebration, has yesterday arrested 378 suspects in its operation. The one-week operation, which begun on the 13 - 19 of July 2021, saw to the arrest of 354 males and 24 females from various hideouts in Accra. The operation was conducted out simultaneously across all divisions and districts commands and in areas such as Sowutuom, Kwabenya, Osu, Kotobabi, Airport, Dansoman, Oyibi, Mamprobi, Abokobi Ayi Mensah, Darkuman, Cantoments, Kaneshie, Korle bu, Kokrobite, Adenta, Tesano, Legon and Nungua. The suspects are between the ages of 19 to 57years and they are currently detained for screening and those found
Fuel Price Hikes: Drivers Call For Increment Of Fares AFRICA NEWS LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - September 29, 2021November 11, 20240 Speaking to Pan African News, some commercial drivers in Accra have expressed their disappointment in the government and other bodies like the GPRTU for hesitating to increase the transport fares following the recent hikes in fuel prices in the country. They elaborated on how the rise in fuel prices have affected their business. According to them, the increase in fuel prices coupled with other factors such as the shoot up of spare parts prices and DVLA charges have necessitated their cry for the reflection in transport fares. They explained that due to the continuous increment in fuel prices they have absorbed in recent times, it has reached a tipping point where their business is hugely affected. Nurudeen Issah, a trotro driver lamented about
Pupils Alarmed Of Possible Negative Impact As They Prepare For B.E.C.E AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 29, 2021November 11, 20240 Pupils of Ogbolu Methodist Junior High School in the Coaltar District of the Eastern Region are calling on government to refurbish their edifice. According to them, the poor nature of the facility is impeding effective teaching and learning. I arrived at the school with my crew on Friday morning and met none of the teaching and non-teaching staff. After a thorough assessment and evaluation of the situation, I interacted with two final year pupils namely Abigail and Lilly who passionately appealed to the government to refurbish their school building which is in a deplorable state. The school structure from JHS 1 to JHS 3 is made of bamboo and covered with rusted iron sheets with dusty ground is posing a great fear and panic
Residents Of Okpoi Gono On Deplorable Roads, Wants Roads Fixed To Improve Accessible LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 22, 2021November 11, 20240 Residents of Okpoi Gono in the Ledzokuku Constituency have expressed concern about the deplorable state of road network that connects from Okpoi Gono to Coastal down. The road awarded on contract by the former NDC Government has been abandoned by Government. According to the residents the dusty nature of the road network is causing serious health threats in the community. Reliable and dependable road infrastructure helps facilitate the movement of goods and people, creates employment, and supports economic growth. Unfortunately for residence of Okpoi Gono, the story is different as they have to deal with poor road network. According to residents the bad nature of the road network in the area is affecting socio-economic activities and posing serious health threats. Construction works
The Member Of Parliament For Kpone Katamanso, Joseph Akuerteh Tettey Has Embarked On A ‘Thank You Tour’ LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 22, 2021November 11, 20240 The Member of Parliament for Kpone Katamanso, Joseph Akuerteh Tettey has embarked on a ‘Thank You Tour’ in his constituency to applaud constituents for their support, assistance and prayers during last year’s general elections. He also promised to work assiduously and tackle the plethora of problems hindering their progress. The politician who doubles as a businessman floored Hopeson Yaovi Adorye of the New Patriotic Party in last year’s fiercely-contested polls. His tour took him to the Turaku livestock market where he promised to address assured challenges and difficulties affecting them after a lengthy interaction. National Chairman of the Ghana National Livestock Breeders and Traders Association Alhaji Moro Akakade called on government to address the shortfall of the Ghana cedis to other major currencies. Turaku is