Author: Krobea

On March 22nd every year, the World celebrates “World Water Day” to draw everyone’s attention to the importance of freshwater to life and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme for this year’s celebration, which is ‘Leaving No One Behind’,   leaves one with a lot to ponder about, seeing the yawning gap that exists between demand and supply for potable water in many developing countries, including Ghana. Interestingly, this year’s theme is linked to the United Nations’ 2010 declaration that access to potable water is a Human Right, as well as the United Nations’ Agenda for 2030,…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has touted his prowess in delivering on promises he makes. Speaking at the 2018 West Africa Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA) at Burma Camp in Accra on Thursday, President Akufo-Addo said all the 2016 electioneering campaign promises he made to the military have been and are being fulfilled. He listed the recent presentation of vehicles to the Ghana Armed Forces as part of the fulfillment of his pledge to the military. President Akufo-Addo presents 140 vehicles to Armed Forces “So, you know, when I make a promise, I deliver on it,” he stressed. He mentioned that…

I do not purport to know much about forests but I know there is a saying, that when the last tree dies, the last man dies. I also do not know too much about the scientific linkages between the existence of water bodies and forests, but I know that wherever there are forests, freshwater bodies abound. I was therefore not surprised to learn that the Atewa Forest in the Eastern Region is home to the headwaters of three important rivers in Ghana. On 30th January 2019, I attended a public lecture and an exhibition organized by AROCHA Ghana, in which…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written back to the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over the call for an engagement with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in disbanding their vigilante groups. Signed by NDC’s National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the letter on Thursday made reference to the president’s latest letter on Thursday, March 14, raising concerns about the triggering of a legislation process to stamp out the menace. President Akufo-Addo had indicated in his letter that without prejudice to the dialogue, he had instructed the Attorney General to prepare and submit a legislation to Parliament. Political Vigilantism: Akufo-Addo snubs…

The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo, says government will soon sanitise the insurance industry. Speaking at the annual conference of the Ghana Insurance Brokers Association in Kumasi, Mr Osafo Marfo urged insurance companies to consider merging as a way of increasing their financial muscle to better serve their clients. “As government we are taking tough decisions to sanitize the banking sector. We will soon sanitize the insurance sector also because the two move together.” President of the Ghana Insurance Brokers Association (GIBA), Lena Adu-Kofi, tasked members to address their capital inadequacies to avoid unfavourable outcomes. She appealed to regulators to…

The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo, has explained the cause of the recent slump in the local currency, saying it was as a result of strenuous effort by government to successfully exit the external credit facility (ECF) under the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said since Saturday, March 16, a government delegation has been preparing to meet their IMF counterparts over the exit by Ghana from the facility. After the meeting on Wednesday, March 20, Mr Osafo Marfo confirmed, Ghana exited the programme with the the Cedi starting to appreciate. “I can say with confidence that the Cedi will remain…

The Chokosi community in the Tafo suburb of Kumasi has called for an end to the conflict at Chereponi in the North East Region. The group described the current disturbances as unpleasant as the Chokosis and Konkombas have stayed as family for centuries. They have called for truce between the two tribes for the development of Chereponi. Addressing a press conference in Kumasi, the group called on both the Chokosis and Konkombas to settle their differences devoid of violence. They also want government’s intervention to bring lasting end to the conflict. “We Chokosis and our neighbours Konkombas have lived together…

The Member of Parliament for Ketu South Constituency, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the media have been “a bit charitable” to the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) government over the latter’s management of the economy. According to him, there is gross lack of credibility in the administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and that has to be exposed. “[But] you look on and you keep treating them with kids’ gloves,” he told the journalists at the DF Annan Auditorium in Parliament on Wednesday. He was speaking at the Minority’s forum on the state of the country’s economy. The main speaker…

Officials in San Francisco have proposed a new law to ban e-cigarette sales until their health effects are evaluated by the US government. The law appears to be the first of its kind in the US and seeks to curb a rising usage by young people. Critics, however, say it will make it harder for people to kick addiction. A second city law would bar making, selling or distributing tobacco on city property and is aimed at an e-cigarette firm renting on Pier 70. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – the national regulator – released its proposed…

The coach of Cameroonian first division club Yong Sports Academy of Bamenda, Emmanuel Ndoumbe Bosso who was kidnapped on 19 March has been released. A club official confirmed that coach Bosso was abducted while driving to the team’s base for training. “Coach Bosso was freed last night and is now with his family” Yong Sports spokesperson Wanchia Cynthia confirmed to BBC Sport “There wasn’t any ransom paid and we don’t know why he was kidnapped. “We believe pressure from the fans and the media played a huge role in our coach getting released” Bosso, who won the 2013 Cameroon Cup…