While Africa is endowed with plenty of natural resources and a cultural and ecological diversity, the majority of the continent still remains underdeveloped. In fact, no other continent features in the list of the least developed nations more than Africa. Despite the volatile economic situations brought about by civil unrest, corruption, tribal wars, and deep […]
Tag: Ghana
Photos: Construction of 1 District 1 Warehouse progresses, 50 to be constructed across the country
The progress of work on the 1,000 metric tonne prefabricated grain warehouses with capacity to store 20,000 bags of grains is progressing steadily. This intervention is aimed at reducing post-harvest loses among small holder farmers and falls under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP). The Ministry of Special Development Initiatives is constructing 50 of […]
Ghanaians should be angry that corrupt former NDC appointees are not in jail-Rev. Emmanuel Martey
The former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Reverend Professor Emmanuel Martey has said instead of Ghanaians clamouring for the prosecution of former public officials and politicians who plunder state resources while in office, as, he cited is done in South Korea, they “hail the thieves and want them to come back” into power. Expressing concerns […]
Just in: 1D1F Secretariat burgled, laptops, desktops television sets stolen as military men ‘sleep’ on guard duties
The National Secretariat of the One District One Factory (1D1F) has been burgled. The incident took place in the wee hours of today Wednesday, November 7 2018, says National Coordinator of the programme, Gifty Ohene Konadu. According to her, the national secretariat is at all times manned by 2 military men who keep watch and […]
Ghana to be hub for Nissan in West Africa as company moves to establish manufacturing plant
Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nissan Group of Africa for the establishment of an automotive manufacturing industry in Ghana, which will make Ghana the hub for sales and marketing of Nissan in West Africa. This was announced on Tuesday, 6th November, 2018, when the Managing Director of Nissan Group of Africa, Mike […]
Digitizing Ghana: South Africa to learn from Ghana’s digital address system-Ambassador Lulu Xingwana
The South African Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Madam Lulu Xingwana has expressed satisfaction with Ghana’s rolled-out digital property address system. Ambassador Lulu believes Ghana’s digital address system is innovative and shows Ghana’s readiness to leapfrog its technological drive for rapid economic development. The ambassador made this observation when she led a team of MBA […]
Hardship in Ghana: affording one meal a day has become a challenge to Ghanaians-Ade Coker
Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Ade Coker has expressed reservations about president Akufo-Addo’s promise to the generality of the Ghanaian people to have hope in the 2019 budget which is likely to be read in parliament next week. According to him, the president rode on the back of […]
Slave trade is the most painful chapter in the history of Ghana’s relationship with the UK and EU – Prince Charles
The Heir Apparent to the British throne and Head of the Commonwealth, Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, has described the era of slave trade as a shameful period in Ghana’s relations with Europe and in particular the United Kingdom. In his keynote address at the Commonwealth inspired Public Lecture on the theme; “Towards A Common […]
110 Ministers: meet Ghanaians halfway by reducing number of ministers to 60 by end of 2019-IMANI Africa urges
IMANI Africa is pushing for a reduction of the size of government from 110 ministers to 60 ministers before the end of 2019. President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe insists that is the only way government can assure Ghanaians of its commitment at protecting and safeguarding the public purse while ensuring efficiency in public sector […]
The nido micro and macro fundamentals are very weak -Franklin Cudjoe teases gov’t over high cost of Nido
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has expressed frustration at the high cost of commodities on the market, aiming directly with a tease at the economic management team of the government. He is unable to fathom why a tin of Nido which used to cost some 20 Ghana Cedis is now selling at 35 Ghana […]
Breaking News: Passport forms are now free, access application forms online-Foreign Ministry announces
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that passport forms will no longer be sold, but acquired free of charge. According to the Ministry, beginning today, November 1 2018, a Portable Devise Format (PDF) version of the paper-based (manual) passport application form has been introduced to applicants on the Ministry’s portal. A statement issued by […]
PHOTO: White old lady spotted driving a taxi on the streets of Accra
BestNewsGH.com has sighted a picture of a white lady working as a taxi driver on the streets of Accra, sparking a frenzy among some Ghanaian social media users. The unknown expatriate lady driving the taxi which was uploaded by Facebook user, Selasy Marshalls sees the old ‘white’ lady coolly steering a taxi. However, it cannot […]