PAC Urges Govt To Retrieve Scholarship Funds From Lecturers Who Default On Repayment NEWS by panafricantv - September 20, 2024September 20, 20240 20/9/2024 The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has called on government to retrieve funds allocated to lecturers who benefited from its scholarship programme to go on study leave abroad but refused to payback. His plea came on the back of the Committee’s discovery of unpaid funds by beneficiaries of government scholarships during its hearing in the Volta regional capital, Ho. It has become a normal practice for beneficiaries of government scholarship who go on study leave abroad either not to payback what was spent on them or do not return after completing their course of study. As it is noticed over the years, most lecturers who benefited from these scholarships to study abroad either refused to return to Ghana
“I Want To Debate Them” – Ayariga Challenges NPP, NDC To An Intellectual Discourse. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 10, 2024September 10, 20240 10/9/2024 Flagbearer of the All `People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga has thrown a challenge to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to engage him in a presidential debate ahead of the general elections in December this year. The declaration of his intention was necessitated by the current economic hardship which continues to take a toll on citizens’ livelihood and socioeconomic activities, a situation he claimed has led to the involvement and addiction to gambling by both the unemployed and gainfully employed youth alike. Dr. Ayariga’s assertions were contained in a brief speech that preceded the official unveiling of Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah as his running mate for the 2024 general elections.
HSWU AT 80: Workers Demand Improved Conditions Of Service. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - September 5, 2024September 5, 20240 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢 𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 𝟻/𝟿/𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 The Health Services Workers Union (HSWU) of Trades Union Congress have celebrated its 80th anniversary under the Theme: Achieving Universal Health Coverage:The Role of the Health Worker."The event held at Mensvic Grand Hotel marks the Union's significant role in healthcare delivery since its inception in 1944. The celebration event held at the Mensvic Grand Hotel, sought to recognise the achievements of the Union and the outstanding care provided by its staff since its creation. It also provided the chance to reflect on the Union's important historical links to the Trades Union Congress and the vital contribution it has made in caring for its members. General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress' Health Services Workers Union Franklin
Electoral Commission cannot be trusted; it is an extension of the New Patriotic Party-Dr. Ramzi Inusah AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 5, 2024September 5, 20240 By: Justice Appiah Member of the communications team of the Movement for Change, Dr. Ramzi Inusah has said the Electoral Commission cannot be trusted as a referee in the upcoming polls. According to him, the Electoral Commission is made up of former members of the ruling New Patriotic Party; a situation that seeks to compromise the integrity of the December 7, 2024 election. “I would not want to mention names but they should go and check, that some members of the EC were TESCON patrons on campuses. This is an EC that declared multiple results during the 2020 elections and had to retract and correct their figures.” “Just in the limited voter registration exercise, we saw a lot of issues with the registration process
‘Oral” brigade picket at Finance Ministry over allegations of financial mismanagement LOCAL by panafricantv - September 5, 2024September 5, 20240 BY: DANIEL OTU ASANTE 05-09-2024 A confrontation erupted on Wednesday 4th September 2024, at the Ministry of Finance as the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Brigade, a youth group affiliated with the main opposition National Democratic Congress, clashed with security personnel. The ORAL Brigade gathered at the Finance Ministry to protest alleged financial mismanagement under the Akufo-Addo-led Government. The ORAL Brigade, predominantly made up of NDC’s youth wing members, staged the protest to demand accountability and transparency from the Akufo-Addo led administration. According to the group, government has engaged in significant financial irregularities, prompting them to intensify their calls for scrutiny in recent weeks. At the center of the protest is the controversial USD 34.9 million Ambulance Spare Parts deal, which
Sustaining Healthcare Delivery Under NHIS NEWS by panafricantv - September 4, 2024November 29, 20240 ACCRA CENTRAL 04/09/2024 OHEMAA ACHIAA AGYEKUM In a significant move to improve healthcare delivery across the nation, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the release of GH¢800 million to healthcare providers. This financial boost is intended to settle outstanding claims, reinforcing the NHIA’s commitment to sustaining and enhancing the efficiency of healthcare services under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). According to a statement issued yesterday by the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, the authority has already transferred GH¢400 million to facilities across the country. This initial payment will cover claims for the months of April and May 2024, with the remaining GH¢400 million scheduled for disbursement in the coming weeks. Dr. Aboagye emphasized that the release of funds
Accra Central: UNICEF Issues Emergency Tender To Secure Mpox Vaccines For Crisis-Hit Countries. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL by panafricantv - September 2, 2024November 28, 20240 02/09/2024 Ohemaa Achiaa Agyekum The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has issued an emergency tender to procure mpox vaccines for countries in crisis, in partnership with the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, Africa CDC, and the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint statement released by the organizations on Saturday. The tender will allow UNICEF to establish conditional supply agreements with vaccine manufacturers. These agreements are designed to enable the swift purchase and shipment of vaccines as soon as financing, demand, readiness, and regulatory requirements are met. The collaborative effort also includes working with the Pan American Health Organization, alongside Gavi, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and WHO. This partnership aims to facilitate the donation of vaccines from existing
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Group Stands For Peace, Growth, And Develpoment applauds OSP’S independence and transparency in the airbus scandal. AFRICA NEWS by panafricantv - August 30, 2024September 4, 20240 By Ivan Banns Abban Group Stands for Peace, Growth, and Development (GSPGD) commends the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for its impartial investigation into the Airbus scandal and its principled stance in safeguarding the rule of law in Ghana. On Thursday, August 8, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng confirmed that former President John Dramani Mahama was identified as ‘Government Official 1’ in UK court documents and ‘Individual 1’ in corresponding US filings. Despite this identification, the OSP found no evidence that Mr. Mahama engaged in any corrupt activities or received bribes during the transactions.BackgroundThe Airbus scandal, which dates back to the period of Mahama’s presidency, involved Ghana’s procurement of military transport aircraft from the European aerospace giant, Airbus. Allegations of impropriety
Election 2024: Preserving Peace and Security; Dr. Kwasi Binney Cautions Against Incendiary Rhetoric LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - August 29, 2024November 28, 20240 Dr. Kwasi Binney 27/8/2024 Dr. Kwasi Binney, a renowned security expert has issued a stern warning to the leadership of Ghana's security agencies, urging them to take swift action against individuals who make statements that threaten the country's peace and stability, particularly in the build-up to this year’s general elections in December. His comments come in response to the controversial remarks made by Food and Agriculture Minister who doubles as the Member of Parliament for the Abetifi constituency, Hon. Bryan Acheampong, regarding the ruling party's willingness to use any means necessary to secure victory in the upcoming elections. “We must guard against conflict-oriented comments since such comments are not only ill-timed but also dangerous, as they have the potential to incite violence and provoke retaliatory actions