TUC should go back and do the right thing – Volta GNAT

The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called on the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to seek the re-negotiation of the recent salary increment for public sector workers. Mr. David Kattah, Regional Chairman, said the increments had dishonored practitioners of the teaching profession, and therefore the leadership of the Association […]

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BoG and Giesecke+Devrient sign agreement to pilot general purpose Central Bank Digital Currency

The Bank of Ghana is partnering with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to pilot a general purpose Central Bank Digital Currency (retail CBDC). G D will provide the technology and developing the solution adapted to Ghana’s requirements, which will be tested in a trial phase with banks, payment service providers, merchants, consumers and other relevant stakeholders. To this […]

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Ghana Premier League (GPL) to go autonomous next year

The proposed independent elite league competition that has been under consideration by the current administration will take off in 2022/23 season. The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at a meeting agreed to commence the implementation of the new policy after the 2021/22 football season. According to the Executive Council, the current 18 […]

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ECG Abandons Prepaid Meters, Conductors Worth ¢59M — Auditor General

It has emerged that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), between 2014 and 2016, procured prepaid meters and conductors worth ¢59million, but the machines are still locked up in the company’s warehouse. The revelation is highlighted in the 2020 Auditor-General’s Report on the audit of statutory boards and corporations. According to the report, ECG procured […]

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“Teachers’ promotion examination: We deserve better” – Teachers’ Unions

Three Pre-Education Teachers’ Unions have called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to restructure the Teachers’ Promotion Examination to bring dignity and respect to the profession. The Unions, GNAT, National Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers–Ghana (CCT-GH), also urged the GES to solve their complaints by September 2021. Mr Thomas T. Musah, […]

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