[ad_1] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2016, then in opposition promised in their 2016 Manifesto “to protect Ghanaians from inferior quality goods, products, and services, we will facilitate the passage of a Consumer Protection Law.” (Page 31 of the NPP 2016 Manifesto). With almost eight years in government, the Consumer Protection Bill has not…
[ad_1] In 2022, the World Bank announced that Ghana’s digital sector has been growing on average by 19% between 2014 to 2020. This remarkable growth has seen the country surpass many of its African counterparts and is positioning it as a leader in the African digital landscape. However, as the country’s digital economy has expanded,…
[ad_1] The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has commended the decision of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to clamp down on the activities and operations of importers and marketers of low-quality diapers in the country. It follows a warning issued by the FDA to manufacturers, importers and distributors of baby diapers against the importation…
[ad_1] The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is committed to instituting regulations that will enable chiefs participate in the protection of forests in the country. Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, explains that the present order where the Forestry Commission has absolute responsibility has proven ineffective. According to him, there is the need for stringent measures to protect…
[ad_1] Sweden head coach Janne Andersson and some of his players spoke to fans inside the stadium About 400 Sweden fans spent the night in hotels under police protection after two Swedish people were shot dead in Brussels on Monday. An evacuation of the King Baudouin Stadium began at about 22:45 BST, with the last…
[ad_1] Ghana’s ambition to eradicate poverty under the Sustainable Development Goals may not be fully achieved as many beneficiaries of social protection programmes do little to demand better livelihood support from the government. The Civil Society Platform for Social Protection-Ghana is re-echoing the need for Ghanaians to appreciate their entitlement to programmes under the government’s…
[ad_1] The Data Protection Commission (DPC) will continue its enforcement exercise this week to ensure that data collectors regularize their processes. The DPC began its enforcement exercise last week, which resulted in 25 entities being cited for various data breaches. Some companies had their employees picked up for questioning by the Police CID for violations…
