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100% increase in domestically financed capital expenditure worrying – IFS
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), a non-profit think tank, is worried with the government’s decision to increase its domestically financed Capital Expenditure (Capex) from GH9.3 billion in 2023 to GH18.24 billion in 2024.
The increment, which w…
Ghana Cyber security authority elected to lead African network of security authorities
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has been elected to lead the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), a body established by Smart Africa to improve cybersecurity coordination across the continent.
The ANCA comprises a number of Africa…
Collaborate with partners to meet digital demands for 5G connectivity – Mr Ashigbey
Mr. Kenneth Ashigbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GC T), has urged government and the private sector to work-hand-in-hand to enable Ghana meet the increasing digital demands for 5G connectivity.
He said the di…
Court jails housekeeper for stealing employer’s hard currency
The Accra Circuit Court One has sentenced a 27-year-old housekeeper to two years and six months imprisonment in hard labour for stealing UDS16,000 from his employer.
Thomas Yokpo denied the offence but was found guilty after trial and jailed
Christian Service University to embark on projects to commemorate Golden Jubilee
The Christian Service University College (CSUC), a liberal art evangelical institution based in Kumasi will be embarking on monumental projects to commemorate the Golden Jubilee celebration next year.
The projects will be the installation of solar e…
Parliament Adopts Revisions to Law on Black Sea Coast Spatial Planning, Enhances Protection for Three Beaches for Environment-Friendly Tourism
A total of 157 votes in the 240-seat legislature Wednesday backed in principle amendments to the Spatial Development of the Black Sea Coast Act, aiming to strengthen the authentic outlook of the Black Sea coast. The revisions were proposed
Court jails housekeeper for stealing employer’s hard currency
The Accra Circuit Court One has sentenced a 27-year-old housekeeper to two years and six months imprisonment in hard labour for stealing UDS16,000 from his employer.
Thomas Yokpo denied the offence but was found guilty after trial and jailed
Farmers in Upper East decry low market for paddy rice
Farmers in the Upper East Region have decried the poor marketing of paddy rice after this year’s harvest and the challenges farmers are facing to mop up old stocks of the produce in the area.
Mr Isaac Pabia, the