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The University of Ghana (UG) has been urged to consider introducing forensic investigation programmes in its curriculum. This according to Alfred Aryee, partner at chartered accountancy firm Makers and Partners, would enable students to acquire the requisite skills needed to help address fraud-related issues in Ghana. Forensic investigation is the gathering and analyzing of all physical evidence related to a ...

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa needs a new generation of farmers on the continent to resolve the yawning gap of food insecurity. He decried the current situation where approximately 40 million Africans according to a U.N report go to bed without food even though the continent has the largest population of youth capable of producing more food. The ...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) Pius Enam Hadzide has said that provisions have been made to support young start-ups in Ghana. He stated that per the laws of Ghana, a Ghanaian between 15 to 35 years is entitled to tax holidays for five years if they create a business in tourism, manufacturing, and water and sanitation ...

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has launched the “Youth in Garment and Textiles Module” in Kumasi. The module has been designed to afford beneficiaries the opportunity to receive in-depth knowledge and hands-on training in various aspects of tailoring and dressmaking, including fabric selection, cutting techniques, sewing, garment construction, pattern making, and alterations. Chief Of Staff at the Office of The ...

Ghana’s biggest bribery scandal has just been exposed, and it is none other than the workers at the Lands Commission. According to a report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), these workers receive the highest number of bribes from Ghanaians seeking the services of the commission. The report highlights that the average amount the workers ...

The 2022 Trade Vulnerability Report for Ghana reveals that four nations (Switzerland, China, Canada, and South Africa) were responsible for more than half of the oil-, gold-, and cocoa-producing country’s exports. Conversely, six countries (China, UK, Netherlands, USA, India, and Switzerland) accounted for roughly half of all imports. LEARN AND TRADE FOREX WITH GOLIGFX WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW: Regarding traded ...

A corruption report from 2022 has exposed deep-rooted issue of bribery within Ghana’s public sector, shedding light on concerning statistics. According to the study conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in collaboration with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), police officers have emerged as the most ...

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken a significant step towards its upcoming Elective Congress by publishing the names of individuals who have submitted nomination forms for various key positions within the organisation. One of the most closely watched positions is that of the GFA President, where a familiar contest is set to unfold. The incumbent Kurt Okraku is up ...

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is calling for a national dialogue to consider the review of the Free Senior High School (SHS) Programme. The Association said the review should include parent-teacher associations (PTAs), corporate entities as well as other stakeholders in order to sustain the Programme. Speaking in an interview with TV3‘s Daniel Opoku on Monday, August 14, ...

Fuel prices in Ghana are projected to experience a significant increase in the second pricing window of August 2023, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC). The organisation forecasts a potential rise of approximately 5.7% within the next 48 hours, impacting both petrol and diesel costs. Currently, the average price at the pumps stands at GH¢12.45 per liter. Additionally, ...