2025 APD Launched: Forum Aims At Creating A Single And Integrated Market Across Africa AFRICA NEWS LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - January 28, 2025January 28, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The African Prosperity Dialogue (APD), the largest continental platform for advancing Africa’s economic transformation is scheduled to take place from Thursday 30th January to Saturday 1st February this year at the International Conference Centre (AICC) here in Accra with over 3,000 delegates from more than 46 countries worldwide expected under the theme,“Delivering the African Single Market Through Infrastructure: Invest, Connect, Integrate.” In a media engagement, Chief of Staff for the African Free Continental Trade Area Secretariat, Rui Pedro Afonso Livramento emphasized the central role of infrastructure in realizing the AfCTA’s vision of a single and integrated market. In his welcome address, Sidig Faroug Eltoum, Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) Secretariat, emphasised the event’s magnitude.
Electoral Commission Announces Nomination Process for Council of State Elections AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 24, 2025January 24, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Electoral Commission of Ghana has officially kicked off the nomination process for the upcoming Council of State elections, scheduled to take place on February 11, 2025, in all regional capitals. This announcement was made through a press release dated January 22, 2025, and signed by the EC Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa. The press release outlines the nomination requirements, which include submitting nomination forms accompanied by two recent passport-sized photographs taken against a red background. These submissions will be accepted at the offices of the Regional Directors of the EC from January 28 to 31, 2025, during specified hours of 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily. To be eligible for election, candidates
DR. Cassiel Ato Forson’s Nomination Is A Blessing In Disguise – Takyi Addo AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 24, 2025January 24, 20250 BY: DANIEL ASARE Director of Communications for the Abossey-Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, Takyi Addo, has applauded President, John Dramani Mahama for nominating Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson to steer the affairs of the Finance Ministry. Touching on the latter’s extensive background in Finance and Economics, he further intimated that the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam law maker has what it takes to restore fairness and balance to the country’s ailing economy. “Ato Forson is the right Person to the job, I listen to the vetting and he mentioning that he is not going to introduce new taxes but rather boost the economy, fantastic! And again he said E-levy will be scrapped in the next budget “. He said.
National Security Coordinator Urges NIB, Police For Thorough Investigation To Resolve Nkwanta Conflict AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - January 22, 2025January 22, 20250 Story by Samali Abdul Razak. In a decisive move to address the ongoing conflict in the Nkwanta South of the Oti Region, DCOP Abdul Razak Osman, the National Security Coordinator has for an urgent comprehensive investigation into the unrest that has plagued the area for the past years. DCOP Osman led with a high level government delegation to Nkwanta to restore peace. The conflict, which has led to heightened tensions among the residents, has raised concerns about the safety and the security of residents. DCOP Osman has tasked the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police to conduct a thorough inquiry into the root cause of the conflict. He emphasized the importance understanding the underlying issues that have contributed to
Okada Riders Calls On I.G.P To Warn Police Officers Against Extortion AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - January 17, 2025January 17, 20250 By: Daniel Asare National President of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana, Michael Owusu has expressed dissatisfaction of some unethical police men harassing their riders unlawfully According to him, the way and manner the police unlawfully arrest and extort their members does not augur well for their operations thus call on the IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare to intervene as matter of urgency. Mr. Owusu also labeled their expectations from the sitting President John Dramani Mahama and hopes he will deliver every promise stated to the fullest. “In fact the way they are handling our members is not good at all, and is becoming like maybe some political game they are trying to play with us and all that, because ever since his excellency
Knutsford University College Awarded Presidential Award AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 14, 2025January 14, 20250 BY: DANIEL ASARE Knustford University College is honored to announce its elevation to a fully-fledged University, having received a Presidential Charter from the Former President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on December 19, 2024. This prestigious achievement marks a significant milestone in the institution's history, solidifying its position as a leading provider of quality education in Africa. The school aim to address global challenges, particularly in Ghana and Africa, promote sustainability, and celebrate African excellence. Our goal is to empower adaptable innovative leaders who will drive positive change in Africa and beyond. The vision of Knustford University is to drive a world-class STEAM inclusive education in Africa and beyond; nurturing, equipping, and empowering adaptable innovative leaders to address global challenges
CSO’s Worried About Systemic Insecurity And Human Rights Violations In Mining Communities. AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - January 13, 2025January 13, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Group, are extremely concerned by the incident at Newmont’s Ahafo South mines, where reports indicate that, police officers who were protecting Newmont’s site, shot and killed three people and injured others on 8th January 2025.The deceased and injured persons who are believed to be indigenes of Acherensua in the Ahafo region, were alleged to have engaged in illegal mining activities on the concession of Newmont’s Ahafo South mines.Whilst the tragic incident is under investigation, it has sparked significant public outrage and condemnation among the youth, some traditional authorities in Acherensua and other neighbouring communities who are of the belief that, the response of the security agencies to the alleged illegal mining activity was excessively
President John Dramani Mahama To Address 92nd Convention Of The Ahmadiyaa Muslim Mission Today AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - January 9, 2025January 9, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh President John Dramani Mahama will this morning address the 92nd Annual Jalsa (Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission at Pomadze in the Central Region.It will be his first public engagement since his swearing-in on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.The 2024 Annual Jalsa is on the theme “Justice and Peace; The Essential Ingredient for National Development”. The three-day convention is chaired by the Ameer and Missionary in Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Alhaj Maulana Noor Mohammed Bin Salih. And expected bring members of the Arhmadiyya Muslim community and other stakeholders to discuss and reflect on the importance of justice and peace in national development of our country. President Mahama's address will likely highlight his administrations commitment to promoting the
GHANET intensifies public sensitization in some parts of Accra AFRICA NEWS LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - January 4, 2025January 4, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh. The Ghana HIV/AIDS Network (GHANET) has taking its awareness creation of the virus to the beaches of Accra following the patronage of the sites in the festive season.The exercise saw the sharing of over fifty boxes of condoms, over fifty testing kits and free self-testing of HIV/ADIS and council of participants at the beach.With a surge in HIV/AIDS infection reaching nightmarish proportions, the need for awareness creation in reducing the figures remains crucial.It is at the backdrop of this the Ghana HIV/AIDS Network has extended its campaign to the beaches of Accra in sensitizing the public on the pandemic.The President of the Network shared the importance of the exercise, adding that they have shared over fifty
We Want Adaptable Tax Component For The Business Community-Takyi Addo AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - December 21, 2024December 21, 20240 BY: DANIEL ASARE In his congratulatory message to the President-elect John Mahama, the Director of Communications for the Abossey-Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association of Ghana, Takyi Addo, highlighted some challenges hurting their operations as an Association He urged the incoming administration to implement a flexible tax component for the business community in order to generate more revenue for the country when he assumes office. “We have some challenges over the years, our spare parts business has gone down, and you can see the draconian taxes on spare parts issues are very bad”. Says Mr. Addo “You see one challenge we have in Ghana is we don’t have control price, control market, everybody do whatever they want to do, now if the government reduce the