The Bank of Ghana has mounted a spirited defence for a controversial ?4.6 billion contract to a private company to operate a new retail payment system infrastructure. But the Director of Communications at the Bank Bernard Otabil does not know the owners of Sibton Switch Systems Limited. He stated however that the BoG, as the … Read more
If you are a ‘sucker’ for pop culture and you think the separation/divorce of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, Johnny Depp and Amanda Heard as well as that of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were quite messy and became media gallery, then brace yourself for Ghana’s own – www.entertainmentgh.com can suggest. Highlife artist, Kwabena Kwabena … Read more
The Association of Bolgatanga, Bongo, Tongo and Nangodi (BONABOTO), has called on the incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP), government, led by Nana Addo, to review and re-award all non-performing contracts to contractors with the capacity for speedy execution. According to the group, Ghanaians can only get value for money when only capable contractors are awarded infrastructural … Read more
Producer of ‘Ghana Must Go’ which has received six nominations at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Yvonne Okoro says her resilience is paying off. The movie, which was the only Ghanaian movie nominated for the awards, featured a cast from Nigeria and Ghana. Yvonne, whose first produced movie ‘Contract’ grabbed four awards … Read more
Veteran journalist and Editor in Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako Jnr has condemned government for awarding a financial engineering contract to Anator Holdings, a company owned by businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome. Mr Woyome, who is already embroiled in a GHC51.2 million judgment debt scandal, had signed an agreement for … Read more
Pressure group OccupyGhana wants government to abrogate its new contract agreement with embattled businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, the man at the centre of the controversial GHc51 million judgment debt. The pressure group has raised red flag over a lucrative GHc35 million deal Woyome benefited from the state through its subsidiary company, Anotor Holding. According to … Read more
Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has denied allegations it is engaged in a corrupt scheme with government to siphon over GHc 448 million for its management of Youth Employment modules despite the cancellation of an initial contract. According to Zoomlion’s Communications Manager, Robert Coleman, the contract the company has been operating with since 2006 … Read more
Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has denied allegations it is engaged in a corrupt scheme with government to siphon over GHc 448 million for its management of the Youth Employment modules despite the cancellation of am initial contract. According to Zoomlion’s Communications Manager, Robert Coleman, the contract the company has been operating with since 2006 … Read more
Attempts to auction businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome’s properties to defray a GH¢51.2 million debt owed the state have hit a roadblock following a number of developments. The latest issue is a suit by Woyome challenging portions of the Judgement Debt Commission’s report which indicted him. The first hiccup was recorded in March this year when … Read more
Hearts of Oak captain Robin Gnagne has agreed terms to sign a one-year contract extension. The Ivorian centre-back had a year left on his contract and the new deal will see him at the club for two years. Gnagne was reported to have rejected terms for an extension but both parties managed to a reach … Read more
Government says it has awarded contract to construct some of the roads in areas where residents have taken to the streets in protest over bad roads. Roads and Highways Minister Inusah Fuseini said government has a “consistent and elaborate program to finish the roads” they have started across the country. Residents in parts of Ho … Read more
Timothy Fosu-Mensah has become the latest youngster to commit his long-term future to Manchester United by agreeing on a new four-year contract with the club. New manager Jose Mourinho was keen to wrap up a deal for the highly rated 18-year-old defender, who made his first team debut last season after joining from Ajax in … Read more
Telecommunication giant, MTN, has signed a commercial contract with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to improve coverage as well as provide unbeatable internet connectivity to its community. MTN has laid fibre-optic cables to all halls of residence on campus, not only to improve internet connectivity, but also as part of a … Read more
Mario Balotelli is set for a return to Liverpool after AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi confirmed the striker is among a host of departures at the club. Balotelli joined Milan on a season-long loan in August last year but suffered a disappointing campaign at the San Siro, scoring just once in 20 Serie A appearances. … Read more
A former Chief Executive of the DVLA, Justice Amegashie, is begging Ghanaians for forgiveness after failing to explain a mysterious jump in contract sum from $3.6million to $9.9million. Mr. Amegashie admitted he signed a $3.6million contract and does not know how the figure so dramatically changed and became $9.9million. Justice Amegashie failed to explain the … Read more
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has determined his next club destination, signing a surprise deal to join Mexican club Querétaro. Querétaro owner Olegario Vazquez Aldir confirmed the news on Twitter on Friday. As of yet, there is no information on the length of the contract or how much the player will make over the course of the … Read more
Chile’s soccer federation wants to terminate its sponsorship deal with Puma after alleged blunders by the German sportswear company, including providing the Chilean squad with Ghana soccer apparel in the run-up to the World Cup, according to a newspaper report on Friday. The National Association of Professional Football (ANFP) has filed a claim against Puma … Read more