The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has finally commenced hearings into the case brought against a medical doctor at the 37 Military Hospital on charges of extortion and medical negligence four years after a complaint was filed. The doctor, recently promoted, Brigadier-General G.A. O. Appiah was responsible for managing the case of Solomon Asare-Kumah who was admitted on August 22, 2019, and who passed away on October 21 of the same year. He is accused by the family of illegally charging the family GHS 40,000 for a procedure that they ended up paying for again to the hospital contrary to assu ..read more

Kofi Kapito, CEO of the Consumer Protection Agency, has stated that the current energy crisis makes it difficult for the Electricity Company of Ghana to issue a load-shedding timetable. Speaking on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda on Tuesday, April 23, Mr. Kapito said unlike previous instances where power outages stemmed primarily from generation capacity limitations, the current scenario is complicated by financial constraints, which, to him, does not necessarily require a load-shedding time table. He explained that, once the financial bit is addressed, there will be no need for a timetable ..read more

Erik ten Hag has expressed his disappointment with the English media’s comments and reaction after Manchester United edged Coventry on penalties in their FA Cup clash on Sunday. After dominating with a 3-0 lead after an hour of play, the Red Devils lost their grip on the game, conceding three goals in the final 30 minutes to force extra time. In a dramatic turn of events, Coventry appeared to secure a last-minute winner in extra time, only for it to be disallowed for offside. Erik ten Hag’s side however managed to beat Coventry 4-2 on penalties, yet the media was clearly disappointed with the ..read more

Edem Senanu, Co-chair of the Citizen Movement against Corruption, has asserted that senior presidential advisor Yaw Osafo-Maafo can advise President Akufo-Addo about the lapses in the asset declaration law for a review. Yaw Osafo-Maafo has observed that the current asset declaration regime in Ghana is not transparent. But Mr. Senanu, in an interview on 3FM, demanded the next line of action from the presidential advisor, emphasising that Mr. Osafo-Maafo can move a step further to initiate processes to have the law reviewed due to his political position. The anti-graft campaigner described the a ..read more

Carbon emissions have been a matter of global concern, and calls for concerted efforts to mitigate the menace are increasing by the day. The latest to make such a call is Makers and Partners (MAP), a chartered accountancy firm which has underscored the need for stakeholders, particularly businesses to work towards reducing their carbon emissions for sustainable growth and climate risk mitigation. Partner at MAP, Wildred Neneh Addico, noted that Green House Gasses (GHG) emissions and their impact on climate have become a pressing global concern, prompting nations to adopt sustainable practices ..read more

John Peter Amewu   In response to comments made by former President John Dramani Mahama regarding the recent train accident in Ghana, Railways Development Minister and Hohoe MP, John Peter Amewu has voiced strong disagreement towards the criticisms put forth by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 Presidential candidate. Former President Mahama’s remarks on social media concerning the train accident raised questions about the inspection process and the maintenance of the track prior to the test run. However, Minister Amewu refuted these claims in an interview on Joy News, dismissin ..read more

  The Vice President, Dr. Mahanudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to engaging the private sector more in the provision of national infrastructure. During his recent major policy address as flagbearer on February 7, Dr. Bawumia stated that as part of his government’s strict measures to adhere to fiscal discipline, he will engage the private sector to fund capital projects to reduce government expenditure. At a meeting with the Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) on Monday, Dr. Bawumia announced that under his government, school infrastructure will be funded ..read more

  In a proactive move towards enhancing Ghana’s electoral processes, the Center for Democratic Development, Ghana (CDDGhana), recently spearheaded a two-day capacity building workshop aimed at empowering journalists with valuable insights on electoral reforms ahead of the 2024 general election. Collaborating with the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) and the Affirmative Action Bill Coalition, supported by the European Union (EU), the workshop delved into critical areas concerning electoral reforms and their significance in fostering a more robust democratic environment. Key ..read more

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