A Ghanaian has introduced into the country, an innovation in the construction industry that is set to help Ghana solve its plastic waste menace and create jobs for hundreds unemployed youth. In the last six months, Nelson Boateng, a factory hand, has been recycling plastic waste products, which are developed into pavement blocks. Using 80 … Read more
Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, undersored the need to employ more staff for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enable it to effectively perform its role. He has thus charged the soon to be inaugurated Board of the EPA to work with management within the earliest possible time, to employ … Read more
In August, 2013, Stratcomm Africa established the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement (GGFM) to be a catalyst for the harnessing of Ghana’s flora and fauna for national development and improved livelihoods. Five years on, many individuals and organisations have joined the Movement and are playing important roles in amplifying the effect of the GGFM’s activities. … Read more
Government has disclosed it will ban the importation of mercury to augment efforts to curb the impact of illegal mining activities in the country. The move is expected to take effect by the end of 2017. The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Frimpong Boateng who announced this said the ban will restrict … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated that he was unfazed by the continuous threats by illegal small scale miners, otherwise known as galamseyers, in the country. Consequently, the President made it clear that no amount of threats from galamseyers to vote against him will move him to halt the fight against the galamsey menace. … Read more
The destruction of water bodies by the activities of illegal small-scale mining has taken on international dimension as Ivory Coast has complained its water supply system is being affected. Leaders of Ivory Coast have, therefore, alerted Ghana’s government over the canker. These were revealed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday when he met … Read more
PRESIDENT Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has noted that he was convinced that the galamsey trade was being perpetrated by a network of politicians, businessmen and “I daresay, nananom.” President Akufo-Addo said “so dire is the situation that Ghana’s neighbours are now complaining of foul river bodies as a result of galamsey activities in Ghana. He … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has noted that he was convinced that the galamsey trade was being perpetrated by a network of politicians, businessmen and “I daresay, nananom.” President Akufo-Addo said “so dire is the situation that Ghana’s neighbours are now complaining of foul river bodies as a result of galamsey activities in Ghana. He … Read more
The West African Center for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana will from 3rd – 5th July 2017 be hosting the 2nd DELTAS Africa Grantees Annual meeting at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra. This prestigious scientific meeting, under the theme “showcasing the best so far”, will feature the 11 DELTAS Africa … Read more
The Minister of Environment, Science and Innovation, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has said that it will be very difficult for a country that has deeply been engulfed by corruption to succeed. According to him, corruption holds the highest percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in most African economies, adding that if such issues are not tackled … Read more
The Minister of Environment, Science and Innovation, Professor Frimpong Boateng has lamented the allocation of 0.025% of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to his ministry for research purposes. According to him, more is needed in the government’s quest in addressing the country’s challenges through research and innovation. “To do the things that we want to … Read more
The Innovation Summit, which is the highlight event of the Citi Business Festival is underway at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng is the Special Guest at this year’s event. The Innovation Summit is a conversation on how to create value for the business … Read more
The German Ambassador, Mr Christoph Retzlaff says Germany is looking forward to partnering with Ghana to bring more solar power systems under a renewable energy programme. The systems he said would be sent into remote parts of the country that have no access to the national electricity grid. Speaking to the GNA on the sideline … Read more
The German Ambassador, Mr Christoph Retzlaff says Ghana’ democratic credentials and stable economic growth continued to make it a success story in Africa, and attractive to many foreign partnerships. “It’s a kind of a model case for many African countries and we see a lot of potential in Ghana, and we think the idea of … Read more
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has shut down six illegal landfill sites in the metropolis. The six include a huge site on the Mortuary Road, behind the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Other landfill sites within the Glefe, Okponglo, Adedenkpo, Tunga and Mallam Market areas have also been closed down. Currently, the Accra Metropolis has … Read more
Grammy-nominated Ghanaian musician, Rocky Dawuni spent World Environment Day enjoying and appreciating nature with Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. The star, was among other noted international artists who were invited to observe the day, such as the UN Goodwill Ambassadors, actor Adrian Grenier (Entourage) , musician / surfer / activist Jack Johnson and UNEP Director … Read more
The former Minister of Trade and Industry, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, has admitted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is currently not in the best shapes to win any competitive election in the country. He has therefore said whether or not he will seek the mandate of the party is not important at the moment but urged … Read more
The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has stated that the country cannot achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at ending poverty and protecting the planet if the country’s biodiversity is not achieved. The Professor, who made this statement while addressing a gathering at this year’s World Environment Day Celebrations … Read more
A group of women appointees under the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has signed the book of condolence in memory of Captain Maxwell A. Mahama. The deceased is the nephew of President John Mahama under whom most of the ladies served in different capacities. Captain Mahama was lynched by irate youth of Denkyira Obuasi … Read more
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), has held an inception technical workshop for the “Environmentally Sound Disposal and Recycling of E-waste in Ghana” Programme in Accra. The Technical workshop is supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. With an approved budget of 15 million Euro from the German Government, … Read more