The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has received over 50 percent of the $10million on the ‘Heal KATH project’ for the refurbishment of the old Gee block of the Hospital. Speaking on GhanAkoma morning show on Akoma FM with Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin in Kumasi, the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, said the amount ...
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Jinapor: I’ll vote against 2024 budget if it includes new taxes
The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency, Mr John Jinapor, has hinted at voting against the 2024 budget if it includes new taxes. The MP, a member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, mentioned that he would only vote in favour of such a budget if directed by his party’s leadership to do so. Expressing his concerns, he argued that ...
Read More »E-Levy deviates by 58% from target – Prof Peter Quartey
The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), says there is a significant 58% deviation from the E-levy revenue targets during a pre-budget conversation on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show. Prof Peter Quartey’s revelation follows ISSER’s recent report on the Ghanaian economy, released on October 31, 2023, which delved into the effectiveness of the E-levy, sparking ...
Read More »Black Stars hold first training in Kumasi ahead of Madagascar clash
The lads trained at the Baba Yara Sports stadium on Tuesday in preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. Twenty-four players worked on the pitch under the guidance of Chris Hughton. The training lasted for about an hour with the players being put through their paces. Training will continue at the same venue on Wednesday. Here ...
Read More »Sam Loco Efe Is Nollywood’s Most Clever Actor – Charles Inojie
Nigerian actor, Charles Inojie, has praised late colleague, Sam Loco Efe, proclaiming him as “the most intelligent Nollywood actor that ever lived.” In a recent conversation with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Inojie shared insights into Loco Efe’s unparalleled brilliance. Describing Loco Efe as hailing “from another planet” as the extraordinary genius he was, Inojie recounted moments when Loco Efe’s subconscious ...
Read More »CAF Awards 2023: Evelyn Badu nominated for Player of the Year
Ghana international Evelyn Badu has been shortlisted for the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. Badu is the only Ghanaian in the nominees for the category which was revealed on Tuesday, November 14 by CAF. The attacking midfielder has been instrumental for the Black Queens since the appointment of Nora Hauptle, scoring nine goals in the 2024 Olympic ...
Read More »23% salary increment will be suicidal if not linked to productivity – Austin Gamey
A Labour Expert Austin Gamey has said that salary increments should be linked to productivity to ensure that the country grows its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He says salaries cannot be paid just for the sake of it. He was commenting on the 23 per cent salary increment that has been granted by the government to public sector workers. Justifying the increment, the Minister of Labour and Employment Ignatius Baffuor ...
Read More »Accra Hearts of Oak mutually part ways with Coach Kooplan
Accra Hearts of Oak SC, as part of restructuring its technical team, has parted ways with its Head Coach, Martinus Koopman. According to the club, Coach Abdul Rahim Bashiru has been mandated to take charge as acting head coach until further notice. LEARN AND TRADE FOREX WITH GOLIGFX WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW: In a statement issued on Tuesday, 14 November ...
Read More »Organised Labour, government settle on 23% base pay increment for 2024
Organised Labour has secured a 23% increment in the base pay for the Year 2024, after a two-day negotiation with the government. This is expected to take effect from January 1, 2024 to June 2024. The raise is however, to be readjusted upwards with an additional 2% from July 2024 to December 2024, bringing the total increase for the year ...
Read More »Tupac Shakur could win his first Grammy almost 30 years after his death
Tupac Shakur may be on the path to winning a Grammy Award posthumously. The rapper, who died after being shot in Las Vegas in 1996, was one of three late artists who were nominated last week in best music film category. Shakur received the nod for the FX five-part docuseries “Dear Mama,” which takes its name from his 1995 single ...
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