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Bank of Ghana directs banks to allow customers to deposit cheques into savings account
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a directive to all commercial banks in the country to allow customers to lodge cheques into their savings accounts.
The central bank says it has received information that some banks are not allowing their…
New technology to reduce maternal mortality in Northern Region
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is being used to educate pregnant women on their health throughout their gestation period to help reduce maternal mortality in the Northern Region.
It is being carried out by Savana Signatures…
Slow progress in child health care in Ghana – GHS
Dr Isabella Sagoe-Moses, Child Health Coordinator at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Monday said slow progress has been made as regards new-born health.
She said statistics indicated that as at 2011 for every 1,000 births, 320 of the…
Mills’ death: The wounds are too fresh – Prof Ahwoi
Prof Kwamena Ahwoi, a governance expert, has asked Ghanaians to let the death of the late President John Evans Atta Mills unite the nation.
“His death is too recent; the wounds are too fresh; and the pain is still too unbearable.…
COCOBOD installs solar street lights in rural areas
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has launched a project to provide solar energy lamps in cocoa, coffee and sheanut growing communities across the country.
Under it, 11,000 solar street lamps had so far been installed in more than 2,000…
Government charged to ensure transparency
Mr Albert Kan Dapaah, former Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on Monday called on government to provide sound Public Financial Management Systems (PFMS) to promote transparency and accountability in the budget cycle.
He…
Juaben Rural Bank makes GH¢1.8m profit in 2012
The Juaben Rural Bank saw a strong performance last year, making a net profit of GH¢1.8 million.
Mr Kwabena Asante Krobea, the Board Chairman of the bank, said the figure represented 65.8 per cent increase of the previous net profit of…
Chief Justice warns errant judges
Mrs Justice Georgina Wood, Chief Justice, on Monday warned that the judiciary authorities would not hesitate to remove errant judges who use their position to engage in unwholesome acts that undermine the sanctity of the state.
She also…
About 1.3 million females undergo genital mutilation in Ghana – UNICEF
---doctors and nurses involved
About 1.3 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) operations in Ghana over the past 20 years, a new UN data released July 22, 2013 has revealed. The report also indicates that…
ATAF discusses tax evasion in Accra
A five-day seminar on tax evasion and avoidance in Value Added Tax systems opened in Accra on Monday.
It was meant to sharpen the skills of audit practitioners.
The seminar which was held under the auspices of the African Tax…