Ghana to launch new industrial policy

A new industrial policy aimed at ensuring that local businesses are able to offer high and competitive products, in order to gain access to the global market will be launched by government soon. In addition an industrial sector support…

Employee of Gbi Rural Bank remanded for stealing

Daniel Kodzo Ahorku, an employee of the Gbi Rural Bank, Hohoe, has been remanded into custody by a Hohoe Magistrate court for stealing an amount of GH¢5,973 belonging to his employers. Ahorku, pleaded guilty to the crime, and is expected…

Africa crosses 500 million mobile subscriptions mark

­The number of active mobile subscriptions in Africa crossed the half-a-billion mark in the third quarter of this year, to reach 506 million at end-September, according to research by UK-based Informa Telecoms & Media. The report,…

Rawlings tours flood-hit areas at Buipe

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has cautioned flood victims at Buipe in the Central Gonja District, to observe strict hygiene to prevent the spread of diseases. He also admonished them against the use of the flood waters for…

Kayayei undergo vocational training in Tamale

Twelve Accra-based Kayeyei (porters) who undertook apprenticeship in Tamale, under the Presbyterian Farmers' Training and Child Development Programme (PFT-CDP), have passed out after a three-year vocational training course. Each of the…