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The Public Sector Workers Union has congratulated Ing Edward Ekow Obeng Kenzo on his appointment as the new Acting Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA). The Public Service Workers Union (PSWU) of TUC is the mother labour group which has members from all across the public energy and utility service companies in Ghana. The labour union applauded President John Mahama’s choice of Edward Obeng Kenzo who has risen through the ranks at VRA to now be at the helm of affairs. “Considering your credentials and vast experience, your employees who are also members of our Union couldn’t have…

Operational efficiency is not just about cutting costs—it’s about optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving productivity to drive profitability. In today’s fast-changing business environment, CEOs must ensure that their organizations are agile, efficient, and delivering maximum value with minimal resources. Key Strategies for Improving Operational Efficiency. 1. Streamline Business Processes:• Identify bottlenecks in workflows and eliminate redundant tasks.• Automate repetitive processes to free up valuable time and resources. 2. Leverage Technology & Digital Tools:• Adopt AI, automation, and data analytics to enhance decision-making.• Use cloud-based solutions for collaboration, storage, and security. 3. Optimize Resource Allocation:• Align human and financial resources…

Dear Honourable Minister,Congratulations on your appointment as Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture. I write to you as someone who believes deeply in the boundless potential of Ghana’s agriculture to shape our nation’s destiny. For decades, agriculture has been hailed as the backbone of Ghana’s economy.Yet, we still import basic food items, our farmers remain impoverished, and post-harvest losses continue to cripple the industry. The paradox is glaring: How can a country so richly blessed with fertile lands, favourable climatic conditions, and industrious people still struggle to feed itself and generate sustainable wealth through agriculture?We stand at a crossroads where…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has canceled all appointments and recruitments of Teaching and Non-Teaching staff who have not yet been placed on the government payroll.This decision, which takes immediate effect, follows a directive from the Chief of Staff, as stated in a letter from the Office of the President dated February 10, 2025.In an official statement issued on February 17, 2025, and signed by the Acting Director-General of GES, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, all Regional, District, Municipal, and Metropolitan Directors of Education have been ordered to ensure full compliance with the directive.The statement clarified that individuals affected by the…

COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs) is the immediate past Executive Director of EOCO COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs.), the immediate past Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has been reassigned as the Director-General of Research and Planning for the Ghana Police Service (GPS).The Chartered Accountant was appointed as the Executive Director of EOCO in January 2022, replacing Stephen Raymond Dapaa-Addo, who had been appointed Director-General of EOCO on July 9, 2021.However, in late January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama revoked her appointment and directed her to immediately hand over her duties and report to…

A 24-year-old galamsey operator alleged to have raped a 56-year-old woman in her room has been remanded into police custody by the Tarkwa District Magistrate Court One. Vitus Nsore’s plea was not taken and he is to be in court on Friday, February 28, 2025. Police Sergeant Douglas Addae, prosecuting, told the court presided over by Charles Owusu Nsiah that the complainant, was a farmer and lived at Amoanda with Nsore. He said on February 9, this year, around 0100 hours, the complainant was asleep in her room, but the entire community did not have electricity and was plunged into…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is exploring various aspects of the downstream petroleum value chain, alongside a comprehensive implementation plan to facilitate the rollout of a 24-hour economy within the industry.The Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., said the initial phase might include the deployment of automated dispensers at selected petroleum retail outlets, as well as the implementation of measures to ensure the continuous operation of bulk storage facilities and depots, among other initiatives.He said the planned implementation of the 24-hour economy in the downstream petroleum sector was in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision…

South Africa is one of only 52 countries that guarantee access to water as a human right. “Access” from a human rights perspective means that water is physically accessible, clean and safe for consumption, and affordable. Section 27 of the country’s constitution stipulates that everyone has the right to access sufficient water. But South Africa is not doing well on meeting the standards of a full human rights approach to water access. In a recent paper, I and my colleagues at the Public Affairs Research Institute’s Just Transition Programme set out the extent of this failure, and mapped out what…

The Hospital is calling on families to claim their deceased relatives before the February 28 The Ghana Police Hospital has announced plans for a mass burial of approximately 200 unclaimed bodies currently in its mortuary scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, the exercise aims to decongest the facility and improve storage conditions.The Police Hospital is calling on families of missing persons to visit the hospital’s pathology department to identify and claim their deceased relatives before the February 28, 2025, deadline.Any bodies remaining unclaimed after this date will be included in the burial.Similar measures are being taken elsewhere, with the…

President John Dramani Mahama has issued an apology to the Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for the delay in extending invitations to them for the ongoing National Education Forum in Ho. His apology follows concerns raised by the two Christian bodies, who expressed disappointment over their exclusion from discussions on Ghana’s education reforms. The forum, which commenced on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, aims to bring together education experts, policymakers, civil society groups, and religious leaders to shape the future of Ghana’s education system. Addressing the matter at the forum’s launch, Mahama acknowledged the oversight and…