MTN Ghana has launched an all-new package of Technology solutions to boost the operations of SMEs in Ghana. Dubbed Y’ello Biz, SME operators will benefit from a wide range of a robust suite of business solutions designed to drive operational excellence and business growth. Customers who sign on to the …
Read More »NIA workers declares indefinite strike
The National Identification Authority (NIA) Division of the Divisional Executives Council of the Public Services Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has declared an industrial strike that is scheduled to start today, October 7. The workers who are on strike because the employer is not implementing their …
Read More »“It will not be proper to have a wholesale ban on small-scale mining” – Minerals Commission CEO
Concerns have been expressed by Martin Ayisi, the CEO of the Minerals Commission, over recent demands for a complete ban on small-scale mining in Ghana. In his appearance on Monday, October 7, before the Government Assurances Committee of Parliament, Ayisi said that enforcing a complete prohibition would be unjust as …
Read More »Galamsey Fight: Declaring strike is not the way forward – Concerned members of Organized Labour
As proposals for an industrial action against illicit mining, or galamsey, are rejected by certain Organized Labor members, the labor front is becoming more divided. The leadership of the workers union called for industrial action, claiming that the livelihoods of Ghanaians were in danger because the government had not declared …
Read More »“If you vote for Mahama, Ghana will sink into crisis after crisis” – Finance Minister cautions Ghanaians
Over the weekend, Finance Minister Dr. Amin Adam criticized former President John Dramani Mahama, arguing that his inexperience in handling crises will cause worse economic unrest in Ghana should he be elected president on December 7. Dr. Adam encouraged supporters of Dr. Mahmood Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate, and urged …
Read More »“I’m not responsible for jailing people in Ghana” – Akufo-Addo reacts to critics
A number of demonstrations against illicit mining operations have led to the arrest of many activists in Ghana, marking the most recent episode in the continuing Galamsey conflict. The government’s handling of its fight against illicit mining, known locally as “galamsey,” which is still wreaking devastation on the nation’s ecology …
Read More »NDC praises Organized Labour for being courageous to stand for the masses in galamsey fight
Osman Ayariga, the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) deputy national youth organizer, has sent a powerful message to organized labor, pleading with them to stick to their demands and not be persuaded by the government’s strategies. This comes after President Akufo-Addo urged Organized Labour to postpone its planned strike action so …
Read More »NPP orders PC’s to spend a minimum of 4 days per week in constituencies
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership has sent out a directive requiring all of its candidates for parliament to spend a “minimum of four days per week” in their respective constituencies in order to bolster their campaigning in the run up to the general elections that are scheduled for …
Read More »Show gratitude amid economic crisis – Bishop Kakraba urges believers
Bishop Kenneth Kakraba, the founder and leader of Liberty Revival Ministries, has sent a heartfelt message to the Christian community, urging believers to show gratitude to those who support them during these difficult times. During a recent service, the bishop emphasized the devastating effects of the current economic climate on …
Read More »Work together to address galamsey challenge – UN urges Ghanaians
Ghanaians have been urged by the United Nations (UN) to unite in the battle against illicit mining, which is seriously harming the country’s economy, ecology, and social fabric. This appeal for togetherness follows on from the continuing demonstrations against galamsey, or illegal mining, which have generated a great deal of …
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