Court throws out PDS application against ECG on its asset management
General News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• PDS has lost its case at the Commercial court, against the ECG• The case was led in court by Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, for the government• PDS was supposed to help the ECG in the management of ECG’s assets, and to make the utility provider more efficientAn application by the Power Distribution Services (PDS) challenging the cancellation of its operation licenses has been dismissed by the Commercial Division of the Accra High Court. PDS sent in the application after the termination of a concession agreement it had with the government, through the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), to manage its assets. A report by graphic.com.gh said that last year, the PDS dragged the government to the High Court with a judicial review application seeking the court to quash the cancellation of its operation licenses by the government. It will be recalled that PDS won a concession through a private sector participation (PSP) in the management of ECG’s assets, and to make the utility provider more efficient. This was also to access the $498 million that the US government had offered the country for its power sector under the power compact, or the US Millennium Challenge Compact II (MCC II).
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 16:41 UTC
Agbogbloshie scrap dealers given 10-acre land at Kofi Kwei to relocate
A ten-acre land at Kofi Kwei in the Ga South Municipality has been announced as the new land secured for the scrap dealers to move to. It comes on the back of their eviction, along with the onion market at Agbogbloshie, on Thursday, July 1, 2021, reports citinewsroom.com. Making this known in an interaction with the leadership of the Greater Accra Scrap Dealers Association, Henry Quartey, the regional minister for Greater Accra, also announced a GHS100,000 package for the union as a form of support for their transportation to their new home. Before now, the scrap dealers had expressed their disappointments in the authorities, stating that all throughout the process to relocate the onion market, they had continuously been told that they were going to be part of the affected persons. Since assuming office as the Greater Accra regional minister, Henry Quartey, has been leading a campaign called, “Let’s make Accra work” to improve the city of Accra; one befitting the status of a capital city.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 16:41 UTC
Election 2024: NDC will be back into power with hard work and determination – Ablakwa
The NDC, in their second attempt in 2020, led by John Dramani Mahama failed to convince electorate to vote them back into power. But according to the NDC, they will come back much stronger in 2024 to ensure victory in the Presidential election. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has noted, “it will take hard work and determination" for the NDC to break the 8-year-opposition cycle. Mr. Ablakwa has therefore called on all members of the NDC to do their bit to ensure that they unset the ruling government come 2024. “President Akufo-Addo promised to protect the public purse, but what do we see now, there is actually a raid on the public purse,” Mr. Okudzeto said.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 15:45 UTC
Ekumfi Juice Factory still producing on a large scale, it has not collapsed – Management
Business News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Management of Ekumfi Juice Factory has dispelled rumors it has collapsed•The company however admitted its operations have been affected by climate change•The company has so far increased its pineapple farmlands from 1,200 acres to 6,000 acresManagement of juice manufacturing company, Ekumfi Fruit and Juice Factory has dismissed assertions it has been left redundant and subsequently collapsed. This comes after reports flooded social media indicating that the One District-One Factory juice facility was no longer in production due to a lack of its main raw materials; pineapple and citrus fruits. This as you know is the one district one factory, so there is enormous support from the 1DIF Secretariat. Frederick Acquaah told journalists the Ekumfi Fruit and Juice Factory has so far increased its pineapple farmlands from 1,200 acres to 6,000 acres. The company first introduced its first batch of products that hit the markets in 2020 ranging from raw pineapple and citrus fruit drinks.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 15:33 UTC
Ghana, France sign Cooperation Framework Agreement to reinforce French education
General News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Ghana, France have signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement to reinforce French education•The agreement will facilitate and reinforce teaching and learning of the French language•Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum described the initiative as a game-changer to the country’s educational systemGhana’s Education Ministry and the French Embassy in Ghana have signed a 2021-2022 Cooperation Framework Agreement. The agreement which is dubbed the Solidarity Fund for Innovative Project is expected to facilitate and reinforce teaching and learning of the French language in basic schools and foster Francophone relations. Providing details of the agreement on July 5 2021 at a signing ceremony in Accra, Ann Sophie Ave, Ambassador of France to Ghana said the agreement will support the strengthening and capacity of the French language in public education in Ghana. “Together, Ghana and France, through the project will consolidate French language in Ghana’s public education system, while modernizing its teaching and assessment method. “Reinforcing the French language in our schools is a game changer and the reason is that the students will be taught in some key subjects in French.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:48 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of July 7
Business News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil went up on the commodities market today at a unit price of +0.19• Cotton dropped on the market today to sell at a unit price of 0.00• Coffee also stood at a price unit of -2.25On the commodities market today, June 7, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-six dollars, thirty-three cents ($76.33) as compared to last Friday’s trading of seventy-five dollars, seventy-two cents ($75.72) to open the 27th trade week of the 2021 fiscal year. Gold is trading at one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-one dollars, fifty-four cents ($1,791.54) as compared to last Friday’s trading of one thousand, seven hundred and eighty-four dollars, seventy-six cents ($1,784.76). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and twenty-five dollars ($2,325.00) as compared to last Fridays’ trading of two thousand, three hundred and twenty-five dollars ($2,325.00). Coffee on the other hand is trading at one hundred and fifty-three dollars, seventy-five dollars ($153.75) as compared to last Friday’s trading of one hundred and fifty-four dollars, sixty-five cents ($154.65).
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:37 UTC
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Ghana Commodity Exchange hints of measures to trade in cash crops
Business News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The country, in some few months, will start trading in cash crops to rope in more revenue• The CEO of the Ghana Commodity Exchange says plans are in place to start trading in commodities such as vegetables• She also said selected commodities will soon start to be aggregatedTucci Goka Ivowi, CEO of the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), has stated that her outfit is planning to trade in cash crops and also go international in the next phase of development projects outlined. According to her, the exchange presently trades in grains only within Ghana and has 10 warehouses across the country which are being used to run the aggregation and storage of food products. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Sunday organized by the Ministry of Information, Mrs. Ivowi said there is a need to establish more infrastructure which can help in trading commodities such as vegetables. She explained that, the state-owned Venture Capital Trust Fund, is providing a GH¢5 million facility while the Rural Development Fund Ghana (RDF Ghana) has established a GH¢1 million credit line for soy and maize aggregation, with the potential to increase the amount to GH¢10 million to fund other commodities and brokers in the coming years. Meanwhile, she noted that the exchange is open to more public-private partnerships and there are plans in place to expand to other markets.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:37 UTC
Regional Report: Travelers on Asesewa Akateng road under siege from armed robbers
Mensah Siabi is the local GPRTU chairman in Akateng and a three times victim of robbery activities on the road. “The activities of the armed robbers is a big bother to us. Previously, they operated further away but they now operate very close to the Akateng community. “Armed robbers are really worrying us on the Asesewa-Akateng road. Tetteh Simon, also a taxi driver said, “I had loaded from Asesewa and was heading towards Akateng when armed robbers attacked us on the way.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:37 UTC
Efia Odo 'gives up' on #FixTheCountry campaign
Entertainment of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Efia Odo has been massive with her social activism• She has however emerged to make some revelations about her current state of mind• Efia has hinted she is taking a break to take care of her mental healthOne of the loud voices in the #FixTheCountry campaign, Efia Odo has announced that she is going on a hiatus from social media as well as her role in the #FixTheCountry campaign. An Instagram post on her official page sighted by GhanaWeb on Monday, July 5 revealed her intentions of taking a break. The content of the post gives away a lot of sad emotions the actress might be going through at the moment. Take care.”Efia Odo has been at the centre of the #Fixthecoutry campaign since it began on social media. She has also championed the cause for the campaign both on social media, the streets and even got arrested in the process after an unlawful protest by some of the supporters of the #FixTheCountry campaign outside the courthouse.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:26 UTC
Project to boost livestock production and marketing launched at Bawku
Regional News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: GNAA project aimed at boosting the production of quality livestock and creating a market for a continuous supply of quality animals with high meat potentials has been launched at Bawku in the Upper East Region. The four are the Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), the lead implementer, the Department of Animal Science of the University for Development Studies (UDS), the Pong-Tamale Livestock Breeding Station, and Livestock Dealers Association in Bawku. Speaking at the launch at Bawku, Alhaji Osman Abdel-Rahman, the Executive Director, GDCA, noted that the project would empower farmers in the livestock value chain including production, breeding, and fattening as well as preparation of quality livestock feed. The Project Coordinator noted that the two Municipalities had a comparative advantage in the production and sales of livestock than other areas and added that the project would develop the skills and knowledge of farmers in the livestock value chain to increase livestock production, breeding, and feed production. Mr. Charles Akwotie, the Bawku Municipal Director of the Department of Agriculture, lauded the initiative and said it would boost livestock production in the area, increase farmers' income levels, increase household food security and help reduce poverty.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:15 UTC
Supporters of Bawumia boo Alan Kyeremanten at Otchere-Darko's father's funeral
Unhappy about the turn of events, some supporters of Alan Kyerematen described how unnecessary the actions of the FOB was especially at the venue it happened at. George Opoku Acheampong, the Constituency Organizer for Fanteakwa North of the NPP, explained that the group was only put together to offer welcome to the vice president. We have big trust in Dr. Bawumia to be a good President. So, we have declared our support for Dr Bawumia to become President. His win will bring unity because many people think a Muslim cannot lead NPP so it is time to change this perception,” he said.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 13:52 UTC
Here is how the Cedi is performing against major foreign currencies as of July 7
Against the Pound Sterling, the Cedi is trading at a buying price of 7.9453 and a selling price of 7.9538 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 7.9289 and a selling price of 7.9380. The Euro is trading at a buying price of 6.8264 and a selling price of 6.8332 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 6.8271 and a selling price of 6.8343. The South African Rand is trading at a buying price of 0.4033 and a selling price 0.4036 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 0.3985 and a selling price of 0.3989. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price of 71.2410 and a selling price of 71.2930 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 71.2151 and a selling price of 71.3158. For the CFA, it is trading at a buying price of 95.9956 and a selling price of 96.0912 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 95.9801 and a selling price of 96.0814.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 13:52 UTC
Regional Report: Yaamansa residents boycott 2021 Population & Housing Census
Regional News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Bono Region:Residents of Yaamansa in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region have refused to take part in the ongoing 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC). Census officials from the Jaman North District who visited the community on June 28, 2021, were unable to enumerate a single household. Some of the residents who spoke to Ghanaweb revealed that they have taken the decision to boycott the exercise in the best interest of the community. They expressed their displeasure at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) for once again capturing them under the Jaman North District just like they did in 2010. Meanwhile, the Bono Regional Statistician, Mr. Amatus Nobabumah has told Ghanaweb that his outfit will continue to explore all available avenues to have the community enumerated as the boycott of the exercise will have serious ramifications on the community.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 13:30 UTC
Akufo-Addo to the rescue; absorbs cost of operation for separation of Siamese twins
It will take a total of GH¢3million to separate the twins who are joined at the head, doctors have said. Available data has said that surgeries of these nature have only resulted in 5% of conjoined twins surviving globally. But, the doctors at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital have expressed optimism on the success of this surgery. A neurosurgeon, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, admitted that the surgery process will be daunting but he is confident of the competent hands carrying out this procedure to bring success. although the surgery process will be daunting, the neurosurgeons are very competent in carrying out the operation.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 13:28 UTC
I’m grateful for your sympathy and support – Ablakwa to Ghanaians over death of father
Mr. Ablakwa's father was reported to have died last week after battling an undisclosed illness. The caption read: “I am most grateful to you all for the warm words of sympathy and support since the tragic loss of my dad. May the Heavens be eternally kind to his soul.”His followers have extended their condolences to the legislator at a time where he mourns his late father. A Twitter user, Hannah Confidence wrote: "Sorry Honourable, accept my deepest condolences on the passing on of our beloved father. Another added: "Fare thee well Papa... May God take you through the journey to meet your ancestors peacefully."
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 12:00 UTC