[ad_1] The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its decision to organise a series of actions to force the government to withdraw the 10% betting tax. The party described the tax as unfair saying it will only worsen the burden and deteriorating economic conditions of young people in the country. Deputy Youth Organiser of the NDC,…
[ad_1] West Ham ramp up bid to sign Montpellier forward Elye Wahi and remain in talks over Ajax winger Mohammed Kudus as David Moyes seeks to strengthen his attack By Simon Jones for MailOnline Published: 19:21 EDT, 16 August 2023 | Updated: 19:21 EDT, 16 August 2023 West Ham have emerged as serious contenders to…
[ad_1] Participants, members of the Association of Startups Ghana, and young business owners who took part in the Green Skills for Ghana Youth event held to commemorate the 2023 International Youth Day are calling on the government to revise its unpopular decision to tax digital advertising in the country. The government announced on August 1,…
[ad_1] Ghana, a country with over 2.3 million people is suffering from various mental health conditions says the World Health Organization (WHO). Mental health care remains a challenge for Ghana, with an approximately 98% treatment gap, according to the WHO Director General’s Special Initiative for Mental Health (DG-SIMH). WHO believes Ghana though belated in…
[ad_1] In an ongoing trial in Wa, nine minors have testified before the Wa Circuit Court against a 35-year-old man accused of defiling them. The case presided over by Jonathan Avogo, which involved 15 counts of defilement and 5 counts of attempted defilement, lasted for over two hours and was conducted in-camera to protect…
[ad_1] The Nungua Stool Committee on Lands has backed the Greater Accra Regional Security Council’s (REGSEC) declaration of a portion of land at Borteyman (Trassacco Area) as a security zone. The committee says two feuding factions, Empire Builders and Top Kings, have been fighting over the land with land guards wielding machetes and guns, and…
[ad_1] Up to £210 million of funding to partner with countries across Asia and Africa to tackle antimicrobial resistance and reduce the threat posed to the UK Largest ever investment in global AMR surveillance by any country and sees the launch of the second phase of the Fleming Fund’s fight against AMR Announcement comes as…
[ad_1] Health financing is a challenge any country has to deal with to provide good healthcare services. It’s especially important for developing countries such as Ghana, where ability to pay is a hindrance to accessing all the healthcare services that people might need. The “cash and carry” system, where sick people have to pay out…
[ad_1] The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has resolved to introduce a fine of GH¢500 for the release of tricycles that will be impounded for flouting its ban on the use of tricycle activities within the Central Business District. Several tricycles were impounded, and the owners were arrested during the implementation of the ban by the…
[ad_1] The National Identification Authority (NIA) has taken decisive action against corruption and misconduct within its ranks, as it has dismissed 10 staff members following a thorough investigation. The allegations against these officials included engaging in acts of misconduct, extorting funds from Ghana Card applicants, and violating the authority’s established rules and regulations. In…
