The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has called for urgent measures to prevent vendors from using marketplaces as residential spaces, warning that such practices are a major cause of fire outbreaks in Ghana’s markets. Speaking at the JoyNews National Dialogueon fire cycles in Ghana on Thursday, …
Read More »Techiman South NDC Executives calls on President Mahama to appoint MCE from constituency ranks
The Techiman South National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives have called on President John Dramani Mahama to select the next Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) from within the ranks of the constituency executives. According to them, this move is crucial in fostering unity and ensuring that all members, including longtime settlers, feel …
Read More »President Mahama urges urgent action on Odaw drain desilting ahead of rainy season
President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has instructed contractors working on the desilting of the Odaw drain to expedite their work ahead of the rainy season to mitigate flooding in Accra. The Odaw River is one of the major receptacles for Accra’s drains, and collects water …
Read More »“Metering and revenue collection are the weakest links in the ECG value chain” – Dr. Manteaw
Renowned energy analyst Dr. Steve Manteaw has revealed that metering and revenue collection are the weakest links in the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) value chain. Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews, Dr. Manteaw disclosed that he was involved in the consultation process leading to the selection of the ECG …
Read More »President Mahama orders restoration of illegally filled Ramsar site
President John Dramani Mahama has directed Caitec Motors, a private company that has illegally filled a Ramsar site and a water retention basin at Mallam Junction, to restore the area by removing the silt. The directives from the President is aimed at preventing further environmental damage and protecting the properties …
Read More »Former PURC Board Member raises concerns over electricity distribution model
Former Board Member of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Nii Darko Asante, has disclosed that the Ghana’s electricity distribution framework inherently fosters monopolistic tendencies. Speaking on Joynews which was closely monitored by Elvisanokyenews.net, Dr. Asante explained that electricity distribution is naturally monopolistic, and introducing multiple smaller monopolies, as …
Read More »Ruben Amorim: “Bruno Fernandez is happy, he is not going anywhere”
Manchester United manager Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim, popularly known as Ruben Amorim, has played down rumors linking midfielder Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Portuguese playmaker is rumored to be on Real Madrid’s radar following a stunning season which has seen him chip …
Read More »Wolves tie down João Gomes with new five-year contract
Wolverhampton Wanderers central midfielder João Victor Gomes da Silva, popularly known as João Gomes, has committed his future to the club by signing a new five-year deal at Molineux. The 24-year-old Brazilian is now set to say at the Molineux Stadium until June 2030 despite interest from Premier League giants such …
Read More »Pep Guardiola confirms Haaland injury Blow, eyes FIFA Club World Cup comeback
Manchester City manager, Josep “Pep” Guardiola Sala, has revealed that star striker Erling Braut Haaland will be out for five to seven weeks due to an ankle injury injury. The Norwegian goal poacher sustained the injury during Manchester City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory over Bournemouth on Sunday. The setback …
Read More »Bukayo Saka set for Arsenal return against Fulham
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is ready to make his return to the pitch this week, boosting the Gunners ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against Fulham. The Gunners will host Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, with Arteta’s side hoping to continue their winning form. …
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