AU Adopts Akufo-Addo’s Mobile Money Interoperability Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has approved President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s proposal for mobile money interoperability throughout Africa, which is a major step towards economic unification. The objective of this effort is to facilitate smooth transactions and promote economic integration throughout the continent. In Accra, Ghana, President Akufo-Addo delivered two reports during the African Union […]
Paris set for its first Olympics in 100 years
Friday’s opening ceremony will see boats carry athletes and dignitaries down 6km of the River Seine, with room for 300,000 spectators. Few details are known about the event – though there has been speculation about Celine Dion and Lady Gaga performing – with the ceremony’s artistic director Thomas Jolly saying he wants to “show France […]
Road crash deaths rise by 17 per cent in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed the need for Ghana and the rest of Africa to implement holistic policies and measures that will halve the number of crashes, injuries and deaths related to road accidents by 2030 in accordance with Target 3.6 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The global health institution said those […]
“Credit Scoring to Enable Ghanaians Buy Cars and Service Loans” – Bawumia
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has on Tuesday July 23, 2024, announced a proposal on the operation of a Credit Scoring System in Ghana during his constituency-focused campaign at Lambussie, Nandom and Lawra. He noted that, “With the very […]
Prices for data are expected to drop by the end of 2024 – NCA
The National Communication Authority (NCA), in response to public concerns over excessive data rates and subpar services, has promised that data prices will drop by the end of the year. This follows intense criticism and demands for the NCA board to be dissolved, in part because of MTN’s designation as a Significant Market Power (SMP), […]
Nsawam-Accra-Tema Railway Line Now Operational – Finance Minister
The government’s dedication to constructing an effective railway network, according to Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, goes beyond simple transportation. According to him, it’s about promoting job creation, economic growth, and improved national connectedness. “The Nsawam – Accra – Tema railway line is completed and in use,” he stated on Tuesday, July 23, when […]
Work Resumes on Ashaiman to Akosombo Junction Road Project
The Construction of the 64km Ashaiman to Akosombo Junction Road has resumed. The project which is part of the Eastern Corridor Road upgrading (Lot 1), involves the Design and construction of a dual carriageway from Ashaiman Roundabout to Akosombo Junction, the Construction of a flyover at Ashaiman Roundabout and an interchange at Asutsuare Junction, the […]
You are Honest and I Believe You Can Do The Work Bawumia Has given You – Okuapehene To NAPO
Okuapehene, Oseadeayo Kwasi Akuffo III has expressed confidence in Vice Presidential Candidate of the NPP Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh saying that he knows him to be honest and believes he can do the work assigned him by Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Bawumia. Oseadeayo made these remarks when the Vice-Presidential Candidate called on him in […]