Author: Krobea

Government has set up a 10-member committee tasked with the responsibility to work out a Charter on Ghana Beyond Aid. The committee is expected to be chaired by Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Maafo. It will comprise a member each from the ministries of Finance, Planning and Employment and Labour Relations, three members from organized labour and three members from the Private Enterprise Federation (PEF). Announcing the decision at the 2018 May Day celebrations in Kumasi, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo tasked the committee to complete work within six months. “The Charter will, then, be subjected to scrutiny and debate by…

The International Monetary Fund’s board on Monday approved the next disbursement of about $191 million under Ghana’s aid program, while urging the West African country to take further steps to address its high debt. The commodity exporter will begin a road show this week to market a $2.5 billion Eurobond issuance to restructure debt and support the government’s 2018 budget, a senior government official said. Ghana is in its final year of the $918 million credit deal signed in April 2015 to fix its economy, dogged by high deficits, inflation and a distressing public debt. “As the debt burden remains…

Asante Kotoko coach Paa Kwesi Fabin is under pressure to quit after his side’s defeat in the Super Clash against Hearts of Oak on Sunday. The cries for the dismissal of the under fire coach have grown louder from a cross section of the club’s fans. Fabin had stated two match days earlier that he wasn’t a magician to change the fortunes of the club after just two months. Kotoko have lost four out of 10 matches they have played in this season. Things aren’t going too well. There are quite a number of players on the injury list but…

After 44 years, a new set of national base land maps are to be drawn for Ghana soon, the Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed. The last national survey was undertaken in 1974, after which the maps currently in use were drawn. But these are not fit for purpose in modern times and have largely contributed to the chaotic nature of Ghana’s land administration process, according to officials knowledgeable in the sector. Giving the Keynote Address at a Market Sounding Event towards Private Sector Participation in the next phase of Ghana’s land administration reforms in Accra…

My beloved incoming generation, I greet you in the warmest language known to your heart. Though you are not yet under this sun, I consider it very necessary to pen down these thoughts borne out of an honest observation about issues bothering me and the world around me. Also I want to help you with tips to guard your heart on how to deal with them in this place you shall inevitably dwell someday. I must admit that loneliness is killing me here and your absence is deeply felt. It saddens my spirit sometimes, that my heartfelt desire to bring…

History was made on 24th March, 2018 when Ghana’s renowned quiz mistress Dr. Elsie A. B. Effah Kaufmann became the first female recipient of the “Golden Torch Award for International Academic Leadership” at the 44th Annual National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Conference at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.  Dr. Kaufmann was nominated for the award by Mr. Billy James Dega, Director of Programs, NSBE Ghana. The award is given to a leader and a strong supporter of NSBE international who demonstrates excellence in support of academics on an international level and commitment to the Science,…

More than 100,000 men in Mozambique are to be circumcised in a bid to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/Aids. The health authorities in the central province of Zambezia say their campaign will focus on districts of Ato-Molocue, Ile and Gurue, where circumcision is not a common practice. This is the second phase of a project that kicked off last year with the circumcision of 84,000 men in the province. Abdul Razak, a medical doctor by profession and governor of Zambezia – one of Mozambique’s most populated provinces – is backing the campaign: “What I want to underline is…

Popular hiplife artiste Patapaa sent patrons into raptures on Saturday night as he joined several other musicians – mostly award-winners – to perform at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Celebration Jam. One of the much-talked artistes in the aftermath of the main awards, Patapaa Amisty, who missed the Popular Song of the Year with his ‘One Corner’ hit, treated fans to some of his songs, rocking his infamous suit. Watch Patapaa below: Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will become the first leader from sub-Saharan Africa to be received by US President Donald Trump when he arrives in Washington for talks later. They are expected to discuss shared economic and security interests. But many will also be watching the talks closely after a row over Mr Trump’s alleged use of the word “shithole” to describe African nations. Mr Trump denied being a racist after the reported crude remark. He also denied making the comment What’s the agenda for Trump-Buhari talks? The two leaders may be keen to put the scandal behind them to focus…

Avengers: Infinity War made history by earning an estimated $630m (£457m) worldwide on its opening weekend. That’s way ahead of the previous first weekend record of $542m set by The Fate of the Furious last year. And the new Avengers movie, in which Marvel superheroes unite to battle Thanos, hasn’t opened in China yet. It is also likely to take the all-time North American opening weekend record after making an estimated $250m. Star Wars: The Force Awakens took $248m. Industry tracker Exhibitor Relations made the estimates and official figures will come out later on Monday, but they rarely vary significantly…