The sanitation and water resources minister, Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah has paid a working visit to the Accra compost and recycling plant, a subsidiary of the Jospong group of companies here in Accra to access the ongoing work at the facility. Minister after touring the facility indicated her satisfaction with operations at the facility and added that her government was ready to support any other private company willing to venture into waste management. Adding that government is fully ready in supporting and expanding green energy sector of the country and encourage the public to cultivate the habit of waste separation in the homes. Story by George Yawson Vineh.

Nkwanta South constituency organizer of the New patriotic party, Abu Mohammed has advised members of the party in the constituency to eschew factions and unite towards victory in 2024. He further urged party members to maintain the existing peace in the constituency ahead of the upcoming constituency elections from April 28th to May 2nd. His call follows when some aggrieved party folks in the constituency locked up the party office over an alleged underhand dealing in the sale of area coordinator’s election forms. The group is demanding a fresh nomination, claiming that people whose names were found on the list were not party members, adding that they will not allow any fraudulent election process to take place. Story by Abdul-Razak Samali

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa wants the legislature to introduce structures that will make legislators more accountable to the people. He made this disclosure on the back of a directive by the Speaker to refer three lawmakers to the Privileges Committee for absenteeism which was heavily challenged by the Minority Chief Whip of the House who also the lawmaker for Aswase in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Mumtaka Mubarak Muhammed. Speaking to journalist in the Ho Municipality, Mr. Ablakwa disagreed with the stance of his Minority Chief Whip cautioning the house to abide by the decision of the speaker. Further proposes to the house to initiate a well thought laid down structures that will make Parliamentarians more accountable to the

A team led by the local government, Decentralization and rural development minister, Dan Kweku Botwe after visiting the Kumasi Composite and Recycling plant in Kumasi last Friday has expressed satisfaction with operations of the plant, The working visit was to help the Minister and his team familiarize themselves with operations of both KCRP and the Wastewater Treatment Plant since its commissioning in 2020, and promised governments continues collaboration with Jospong Group of Companies. Addressing the media after the tour at the plant, the Sector Minister who double as the Member of Parliament for Okere in the Eastern region, Dan Kweku Botwe impressed with ongoing expansion exercise of the composite plant by Jospong Group stressing that it will help cater for the growing

Nine schools have so far benefited from an ongoing police campaign against defilement. The team was at the UHAS Basic and Henry International Schools today. During the interaction some pupils expressed concerns over what becomes their fate when their breadwinners get incarcerated for defiling them. Their concerns follow Police’s admonition to pupils to report sexual abusers for necessary police action. In her response the Deputy Volta Regional coordinator for DOVVSU, ASP Juliana Wiah, encouraged the pupils to still do so as she explained that whenever a parent is involved the DOVVSU collaborates with the Social Welfare Department to take care of them. She further advised them not to entertain excuses in reporting such cases as there are dire consequences. About 600 pupils

SOGAKOPE MTTD LAUNCHES ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF EASTER CELEBRATION The Tongu Divisional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service led by D.S.P Olivia Turkson has embarked on a two-week road safety education campaign. The campaign which started on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, will cover major towns such as Sokpoe, Adidome, Akatsi, and Kpotame, all of which are along major highways in the Volta Region. The campaign will focus on the enforcement of the wearing of seat belts, adherence to road signs, and the regularization of documents such as drivers’ licenses, roadworthiness certificates, and insurance. DSP Olivia Turkson bemoaned the gross disregard for road traffic regulations, reckless riding, and noise pollution often created by moto riders when leading convoys

Lectures have commenced at the university of Ghana Legon, following the suspension of the industrial action by the University Teacher’s Association of Ghana (UTAG). Pan African TV’s Akua Ababio was at the university’s campus to monitor the new development and has come through with this report. On n Monday, January 10, 2022, the University Teachers Association of Ghana began its industrial action to demand better conditions of service and a hike in salaries of lecturers. After more than a month of staying away from the lecture halls, members of the association arrived at a decision to suspend the strike following a court order. Majority of lecturers across some seven public universities in the country voted against the decision by UTAG’s national Executive Committee (NEC)

Ghana today joined the rest of the world to mark this year’s Zero Discrimination Day under the theme, ‘Remove laws that harm, create laws that empower’ societies to treat victims of HIV/AIDS with dignity and respect. Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission Steve Kyeremeh Atuahene underscored the essence of Ghana’s constitution in making elaborate plans towards addressing discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS. He also expressed concern over the number of infected persons living with the disease which has ballooned for the past five years. Angela Trenton Mbonda from UNAIDS said her outfit in collaboration with Ghana AIDS Commission and the UNDP are considering establishing a health facility which will be known as Discrimination Stigma Free

A high-powered delegation from the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council paid a courtesy call on former President John Mahama earlier today and deliberated with him on a wide of range of issues concerning the country’s forward march. Speaking to the media after the closed-door meeting, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo disclosed that his leader and the party are opened for any dialogue pertaining to Ghana’s interest. He further indicated that, the party’s position on the contentious and much talked about E-Levy still stands. "From all indications, as far as we are concern the position of NDC and our minority in parliament on e-levy still remains unchanged". Meanwhile Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato

Our economy has been classified as grade C by moody an international revered economy rating agency . It means Ghana can not service their debts when they borrow from the international community . The grading is a disincentive for any international financial agency to subscribe to our bonds if is floated to generate the needed funds to run the economy. The ramifications of the above developments means our economy is bankrupt synonymous to the collapse of our financial sector few years ago. The 2020 auditor general report indicated that 12,8billion Ghana cedis was captured as part of its qualified report which relates to diverse financial management and infractions. Instead of government to embark on probity and accountability by ensuring those who are