Ghana Business News

Newmont Mining is 16 Best in Global Corporate responsibility ranking

Newmont Mining Corporation, has been ranked 16 among the world’s 100 best corporate citizens, a press release from Newmont Gold Ghana, copied to ghanabusinessnews.com has said.

Newmont Mining Corporation is the parent company of Newmont Ghana.

The 2010 ranking by Corporate Responsibilty (CR) Magazine is an improvement for the company as compared to the 2009 ranking. In 2009 Newmont placed…

Losses in cyber crime double from $265m to $560m in 2009

Victims of cyber crimes have altogether lost a total of $560 million in 2009 from $265 million in 2008, and complaints have reached 337,000, a rise of 22.3%, the Computer Weekly reported citing FBI reports.

It said fake emails that used the FBI’s name represented 17% of all complaints. Other popular scams included hitman extortions, astrology readings, economics or “government…

Teachers told not to use mobile phones during teaching hours

Basic school teachers have been told to avoid the use of mobile phones during the instructional period because that practice is unprofessional.

Mr Johnny Owusu-Boadi, the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, said the practice amounted to misuse of pupils’ instructional hours and must stop.

“I will issue circular letters to all schools, banning this practice, adding, “I am not going…

Adisadel College celebrates 100th Anniversary

The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Samuel Joseph Annan, on Saturday, observed that education without respect for one another, discipline, loyalty and patriotism was meaningless.

He said the Ghanaian education system is facing some challenges, such as quality teaching and learning, indiscipline, increasing population and inadequate infrastructure, among others.

The Deputy Minister made the observation at Adisadel College’s (Adisco) 100th…

Ministers visit Ahafo mines of Newmont Ghana

Mr Kwame Ofosu-Ampofo, Eastern Regional Minister has advised mining companies to organize periodic training programmes for their unskilled workforce to help build their capacity to cope with work.

He said this would enable the youth in the areas to feel and develop a sense of ownership and to play their respective roles to enhance the operations of the mining companies.…

British government says Ghana has not received M&J cash

Dr Nicholas Westcott, British High Commissioner to Ghana, has said that the Government of Ghana has not received any money from Mabey and Johnson (M and J).

He explained that even though as part of the conclusion of a court case in the United Kingdom, some money was to be paid to Ghana as compensation following the alleged bribery of…

Road Show to remove trade barriers in West Africa launched in Tema

Mr Yaya Yedan, Country Representative of the Burkina Shippers’ Council in Ghana, has said elimination of trade barriers in West Africa was the key to the economic growth of the sub-region.

Speaking at the launch of a Trade Show at the parking lot of the Black Star Line in Tema, Mr Yedan said there was the need for governments in…

Farmers petition CHRAJ over Newmont’s harassment

Seven farmers have petitioned the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) against what they described as harassment and non-compliance with the provisions of the 1992 Constitution by Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL) Akyem Project.

The Farmers claimed that Newmont entered their farms without any notice to them to cut down their crops including cocoa trees; oil palm and…

Passage of Right to Information Bill will help curb corruption in Ghana – Devarajan

Shanta Devaranj

A Chief Economist of World Bank’s Africa Region, on Monday said the passage of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill together with media support could help curb “quiet corruption” in the country.

Mr. Shantayanan Devarajan, Principal Economist and Research Manager for Public Economics in the Development Research Group of the World Bank, said…

Door-to door land registration soon in Ghana

A community forum was on Monday held at Banana-Inn, an Accra suburb, to sensitize and inform residents of the Land Administration Project (LAP) under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

The LAP is a systematic land title registration exercise that would enable land owners to register their lands in a simple, fast and cheap manner.

Mrs. Rebecca Sittie, Acting…