Government must pay attention to Free Zones to boost economy – ACET
The workshop brought together stakeholders and experts playing diverse roles in the Export Processing Zones ecosystem in Ghana, to evaluate the economic, social, environmental, and technological performance of Ghana’s Export Promoting Zones under three important themes: sustainable Export Processing Zones policies, sustainable infrastructure, and sustainable regulatory support. He said we have focused on handing off-licenses to firms to operate in free zones to the neglect of the development of infrastructure in these enclaves. The study made some key findings during the period of investigation pertaining to measures and processes in developing sustainable export processing zones. Economic sustainability of Export Processing ZonesThe report found that Ghana’s Export Processing Zones program is not well connected to the country’s broader development agenda, and other industrial policies of the government. It also uncovered that there were no rigorous checks to religiously safeguard the interest of the state in the free zones scheme which has been embroiled in waves of abuse and revenue leakages that are left unattended to.
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June 11, 2021 17:15 UTC
Sputnik V: Bring proposals to Health Ministry if you can get it at $10 – Nsiah-Asare
His comment comes on the back of claims that Ghana has acquired Sputnik V vaccine at a cost higher than the international market price. Speaking on 3FM Friday, June 11, Dr Nsiah Asare said government is opened to receive proposals that can help Ghana get vaccines at a lower price. “If anybody can get these vaccines for 10 dollars, go to the Ministry of Health and tell them you can get it for 10 dollars,” he said. He added, “We are all working as one country to make sure that we safeguard the people, we get the herd immunity that we need at a very reasonable price for everybody.”More controversy keeps coming up regarding government’s procurement of Russia’s Sputnik V for COVID-19 vaccination in the country. The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has accused government of making unfounded excuses to secure the Sputnik V vaccines at a higher cost.
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June 11, 2021 16:52 UTC
Respect motor riders on the road, they are also part of the road users – DVLA to drivers
General News of Friday, 11 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The DVLA is calling on drivers to have mutual respect for motor riders on the road since they are also part of the road users• A representative from DVLA Dickson Kwakye has said the NRSA must make a conscious effort in intensifying the education on road safety• He said the rate at which drivers are impatient on the road is alarming and sensitization must be harnessedDickson Kwakye, Representative from the Drivers and Vehicles License Authority (DVLA) has urged drivers to have mutual respect for the motor riders on the road since they are also road users. He said there is a need for education and sensitization to be intensified to enable drivers to understand that mutual respect is the key to eradicating road accidents in the country. He made the call at the launch of the ‘Stop, Think and Drive’ road safety campaign in Accra on June 10, 2021. “You should all know that the road is for all of you, drivers and motor riders so you need to have respect for each other. He said drivers must also be aware that resting is an antidote to reducing road accidents in the country.
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June 11, 2021 16:41 UTC
Timothy Fosu-Mensah picks Messi over Ronaldo as the greatest footballer of all-time
Sports News of Friday, 11 June 2021Source: footballghana.comDutch-born Ghanaian Timothy Fosu-Mensah has picked Barcelona's captain Lionel Messi ahead of Juventus's Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest footballer of all time. The debate as to which player is the greatest of all time never gets old as the Portuguese and Argentine internationals go head to head in recent times. The Juventus and Barcelona superstars have ruled world football for more than a decade with the duo winning a combination of 11 Ballon d’Or awards, with Messi winning six of them. With Ronaldo, it’s always a difficult debate but I think I will say, Messi.”The former Manchester United defender is currently in Ghana on holidays. You can also watch this week's episode of the Friday debate on GhanaWeb TV with Joel Eshun in the post below:
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June 11, 2021 16:30 UTC
We need to invest in entrepreneurship instead of depending on government – Kufuor
He said it is time to roll out entrepreneurial support for the youth in the country and sensitize them to appreciate entrepreneurship rather than just forecasting their hope on government. Speaking on an Accra-based Angle FM, Mr Kufuor said, many developed countries invest in entrepreneurship and it is time to also replicate that in Ghana. “Countries like Russia, South Korea, China, Singapore and the likes all invested in entrepreneurship and it is time we learn from that. Our forefathers were engaging in all these and were not depending on the government for any help yet they were comfortable, they were engaged in entrepreneurship and that was their source income. We need to start investing in entrepreneurship,” he said.
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June 11, 2021 15:56 UTC
Stray animals a challenge to national tree planting exercise – Prof. Gordon
Speaking to Citi News, Prof. Gordon said stray animals pose the biggest threat to young seedlings. He also said planting 50 million trees rather than the 5 million would have been a great idea. “I think this is a fantastic initiative that I would say should be 50 million not five million trees. When you look at the amount that we lose annually, we need 50 million plantings every year to make up for the losses. At Legon, we had our own tree planting project which I was part of some years back.
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June 11, 2021 15:00 UTC
I have proven critics wrong – Fabio Gama reacts to his performance
Sports News of Friday, 11 June 2021Source: footballghana.comAsante Kotoko midfielder, Fabio Gama Dos Santos believes that his performances have put to bed any doubt about his competence. Gama joined the Porcupine Warriors as a free agent prior to the start of the 2020//2021 Ghana Premier League campaign and has turned out to be a fantastic piece of business. In an interview, Gama disclosed that a chunk of Ghanaians were against his signing but psyched himself to work hard and he is not surprised that people love him now. “I don’t understand why they hate me before I came because if you don’t know a player you cannot judge. You can also watch this week's episode of the Friday debate on GhanaWeb TV with Joel Eshun in the post below:
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June 11, 2021 14:37 UTC
Plans far-advanced to seeking justice for victims in Techiman South – Adjei-Mensah Korsah
According to a citinewsroom.com report, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah assure the Committee that he will do everything necessary to restore peace to the constituency. “What happened is one very unfortunate incident that characterized our election in Techiman South. He explained that in addition to that, he has paid for the hospital bills of the other hospitalized victims from the day. I personally on my own as the father of the constituency have taken some measure of support for the family to cushion them. That is the peace we want in Techiman South.
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June 11, 2021 14:26 UTC
Ghana, other countries named as beneficiaries of ARSO African Automotive Standards centre
The harmonized standards are to be adopted by individual African countries, facilitating cross-border trade, under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). There are 1432 international automotive standards worldwide largely developed by the International Organization for Standardizations and the American Society for Testing and Materials. To initiate the process of developing African Automotive standards, ARSO prioritized what is referred to as “Whole Vehicle Standards” encompassing motor vehicle components, accessories, and replacement parts. ARSO is planning to launch the completed harmonized African Automotive standards by June 2021 in six countries, namely Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Dr Hermogene Nsengimana, ARSO’s Secretary-General, said: “Harmonization of Automotive sector standards is a collective effort of ARSO Members States, private sector players and regulatory agencies.
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June 11, 2021 14:15 UTC
Limit the talks on corruption and act now – Kufuor advises
He said solutions must be found and not just talks since corruption go beyond just talks. Speaking on an Accra-based Angle FM, monitored by GhanaWeb, Mr Kufuor said, the country needs to find a permanent solution to corruption. The only way to deal with corruption is to manage the economy properly and the pace of growth should be faster than the population growth. With prospects and employment for the youth are some practical solutions to corruption. He noted that corruption is all over the world but the ability to manage the situation is what is helping other countries so Ghana needs to act now by entrenching the laws to deter people from engaging in corruption.
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June 11, 2021 14:15 UTC
FLASHBACK: Your incompetence has increased coronavirus cases - Minority jabs govt
This comes on the back of several approaches suggested to the government which it didn’t adhere to. Read the full story belowThe Ranking member for Select committee on Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed displeasure in the government for the "poor handling of coronavirus cases”. He said the failure of the government to heed expert advice has escalated our cases with all the 16 regions recording cases. He warned our cases will explode and put our health facilities in the country in a crisis, situation. ”I will call on the government to listen to expert advice, desist from playing politics with the coronavirus.
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June 11, 2021 14:15 UTC
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Racism should not be allowed in any way – Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Sports News of Friday, 11 June 2021Source: footballghana.comDutch-born Ghanaian defender, Timothy Fosu-Mensah has kicked against racism in world football, saying it should not be allowed in any way. Racism against black players has become a global pandemic with FIFA struggling to get rid of the canker. The former Manchester United right-back despite not suffering any form of racism as a black player has seen the racist acts. However, according to him, racism should not be allowed into the game and has backed players to walk off the pitch when racially abused in matches. “To be fair, personally I have not faced racism, I have seen racist things but I have not felt it.
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June 11, 2021 13:52 UTC
Four dead bodies discovered in Lower Manya Krobo in two weeks
He was discovered dead in a prone position with a piece of cloth covering his waist. An inspection conducted on the body by the police revealed no physical marks of violence. On Tuesday, 8th June, the lifeless body of a married man was also found at Agomanya at dawn on a footbridge in the community. About three weeks ago, the lifeless body of another male adult was found at Kpongunor by residents. “So far we are still investigating but nothing points to murder because there were no physical marks on the bodies when the investigators inspected,” she said.
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June 11, 2021 13:18 UTC
Salifu Ibrahim backs Samuel Boadu to win Ghana Premier League title
Sports News of Friday, 11 June 2021Source: footballghana.comAccra Hearts of Oak midfielder, Salifu Ibrahim has backed his coach Samuel Boadu to lead them to their first Ghana Premier League title since the 2009 season. Salifu Ibrahim who joined the Phobians from Techiman Eleven Wonders before the start of the second half of the Ghana Premier League campaign has hit the ground running helping the club to climb to the top of the table after 28 matches. In an interview with Graphic Sports, he indicated that the former Medeama trainer's effort has led to the team’s impressive performance and is confident that he can lead them to win the league title. "I believe he has what it takes to lead his to the title,” said Ibrahim whose form has improved under Coach Boadu", he added. Accra Hearts of Oak is joint top on 50 points with sworn rivals Asante Kotoko ahead of matchday 2 games.
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June 11, 2021 13:18 UTC
Green Ghana Project: Police Service plants 5,000 trees nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, directors at the police headquarters, others planted 50 trees at the National Police Training School. Officers commanding the 6 police training schools have also planted 50 seedlings to commemorate the day. Addressing the media, James Oppong-Boanuh said, "We all know that today, Ghana is planting trees to green our environment and as part of our (Ghana Police Service) contribution to the project, we will plant 5,000 trees out of the 5 million trees earmarked by government to be planted nationwide. My colleagues from the police management board and myself and Directors at the National Police headquarters are going to plant 50 trees at the national police training school here. Our officers commanding all 6 police training schools will equally plant 50 seedlings each today," he added.
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June 11, 2021 13:18 UTC