Imani has described as “fuzzy arithmetic”, former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor’s figures he churned out in a 94-page document to counter what he had said were misinformation provided by the policy think tank in connection with the controversial $510million Ameri deal which the Addison Committee said was overpriced by $150million. In Imani’s response, it … Read more
A high-rise condominium dubbed “the national photobomber” will continue to loom over a historic Philippine monument after the Supreme Court struck down a bid by conservationists to have it torn down. The partially-built 49-storey Torre de Manila, which protrudes over the skyline of the capital, has risen to overshadow the tomb of national hero Jose … Read more
IMANI Ghana says it is extremely disappointed in shocking conclusions reached by former Power Minister in his long response over the AMERI scandal. Dr. Kwabena Donkor in response to IMANI and Bright Simons’ relentless campaign for the $510 million AMERI power deal which they say cost Ghana $150 million even by the most liberal and … Read more
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix made record quarterly profits in the first three months of the year, it said Tuesday, with strong demand for memory chips for mobile gadgets pushing up prices. The firm’s first-quarter net profit surged 324 percent from a year ago to 1.89 trillion won ($1.66 billion) while operating profit jumped 339 … Read more
The council of elders of the New Patriotic Party in the Walewale constituency has summoned the communication team of the National Democratic Congress before the West Mamprusi District Police commander. They have been accused of criticising the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his presentation of the NPP’s 100 days achievements. The NDC communicators on … Read more
The council of elders of the New Patriotic Party in the Walewale constituency has summoned the communication team of the National Democratic Congress before the West Mamprusi District Police commander. They have been accused of criticising the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his presentation of the NPP’s 100 days achievements. The NDC communicators on Wednesday April, … Read more
Dozens of major US companies are facing shareholder votes this spring that seek to require more disclosure about political lobbying, as activists demand greater corporate transparency. Votes are set to take place at more than 40 annual meetings, including those for Boeing, Wells Fargo, Ford, General Electric and Facebook. The proposals have in many cases … Read more
The Member of Parliament for the Asunafo South constituency in the Brong Ahafo region, Eric Opoku has stated unequivocally that he has not stolen any government vehicle. He maintained that, a Mitsubishi L200 double cabin pickup vehicle with registration number GE 9934-16 seized by the police is his bona fide property. Mr. Opoku comments come … Read more
Higher power and aviation earnings helped General Electric return to profitability in the first quarter as it announced plans Friday for cost cuts this year and next. But the industrial conglomerate, under pressure from activist Trian Partners to boost profitability, reported lower earnings in the oil and gas business and described conditions in the sector … Read more
General Electric swung back to profitability in the first quarter Friday as its aviation and power businesses scored strong operating profits growth. GE, which suffered a modest loss in the year-ago period due to costs associated with asset sales, reported $619 million in profits in the three months ending March 31. Operating profits growth was … Read more
Police in Asunafo South District of the Brong Ahafo region have intercepted a red with black strips Mitsubishi L200 double cabin pickup vehicle suspected to be among the missing state vehicles. The vehicle with registration number GE 9934 16 which is currently being parked at the police according to the South police Commander DSP Alfred … Read more
Since forever, for one reason or another, I have stayed “woke” in regards to all forms of oppression and social injustices; in my personal life, my professional life, and society generally; as if I have been primed for them. I am unsure whether it was enrolling in a Gender and Development course for a year … Read more
US Vice President Mike Pence announced $10 billion in deals between American and Indonesian companies during a visit to Jakarta Friday, as he pushed for greater access to Southeast Asia’s top economy. Eleven deals were signed. Energy firm Exxon Mobil, General Electric, and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin were among the American companies involved in the … Read more
Fujifilm is delaying the release of its financial results as it probes accounting irregularities at a New Zealand unit, raising fears Japan Inc is headed for another embarrassing accounting scandal. The company said it is setting up an independent committee of outside experts to look into the “appropriateness of accounting practices” at subsidiary Fuji Xerox … Read more
John Dramani came face to face with Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Daniel Bugri Naabu for the first time since the NPP stalwart made scathing allegations against him. The two prominent sons of the North met at the 41st National Congress of the Gonjaland Youth Association held at Sawla in the … Read more
Former President John Dramani and outspoken Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Daniel Bugri Naabu came face to face for the first time after allegations of attempts by the former president to bribe him. At the 41st National Congress of the Gonjaland Youth Association held at Sawla in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of … Read more
Minority Members of Parliament are currently demanding that the activities of the Philip Addison Committee which is reviewing the allegedly overpriced Ameri Power Deal be investigated by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). The NDC parliamentarians are questioning the reason why AMERI should be the one funding the committee’s investigations. The Minority’s … Read more
Tech giant Apple is considering backing Hon Hai’s multi-billion dollar bid for Toshiba’s lucrative memory chip business, a report said Saturday. The US firm plans to financially support Taiwan’s Hon Hai, which has reportedly bid some 3 trillion yen ($27.6 billion) in the initial tendering round for the memory chip business, the Mainichi Shimbun said. … Read more
Minority Members of Parliament are currently demanding that the activities of the Philip Addison Committee which is reviewing the allegedly overpriced Ameri Power Deal be investigated by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). The NDC parliamentarians are questioning the reason why AMERI should be the one funding the committee’s investigations. The Minority’s … Read more
The Vice President of policy think tank, IMANI Ghana, Bright Simons has explained that about five companies were involved in the procurement and installation and operation of the emergency power plant, Ameri Power. According to him, bringing on-board these companies which included General Electric (GE), PPL, APR AND Metcar was unnecessary. Ameri Power secured a contract … Read more