Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah, the Chief Executive Officer of the John Kufuor Foundation, added that there is the need for the country’s democratic institutions to rather wake up, reports citinewsroom.com. He cited the recent Afrobarometer surveys conducted by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) that showed a waning of Ghana’s democracy as an example. According to him, this is indicative of the need for confidence to be reposed in the democracy that we practice. We cannot be complacent… We should never let our guards down; we have to continually strengthen our institutions of democracy. “If you look at Afrobarometer surveys, it is clear that in recent times, Ghanaians’ support for democracy has fallen.

Business News of Thursday, 9 September 2021Source: thebftonline.comFor sensitization efforts on the opportunities presented by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to reap tangible benefits, there is a need to streamline information and target Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) which operate in areas where the nation holds a competitive advantage over its peers on the continent. While acknowledging concerns raised in some quarters about the scope of sensitization efforts, he stated that not all sectors, or businesses operating in those sectors, are ready to take advantage of the AfCFTA in its nascent stages; as such, priority must be given to those best placed to take advantage of the arrangement. “What I would want to see is a bit of targeting in terms of sensitization; it is not an opportunity for every business and it is not everyone who would be interested in the African market. In light of this, Mr. Nunekpeku says the harmonization of commercial laws must take precedence in the minds of key stakeholders, as “every profitable business environment is underpinned by a robust and comprehensive legal order”. If regulatory agencies ensure the effective implementation of an Africa-wide quality benchmark, it would be safe to assume that an acceptable level of investment would translate to cost-saving and parity across the board,” he explained.

He commended the contractors and assured them that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appreciates highly the contribution of contractors to the Ghanaian economy and is fully committed to helping them. Contractors are the movers and shakers of the economy so if you all come together, you can imagine the help Ghana’s economy will derive. Kwabena Agyepong (ING) who was the chairman of today’s event laid emphasis on the need for Ghanaian contractors to present a united front in their dealings. He disclosed that contractors are the backbone of every economy and that Ghanaian contractors recognize the power they wield and play an active role in the economy. The National Infrastructure Summit is a three-day event that brings all players in the construction industry under one roof to deliberate on ways of improving the sector and maximizing gains.

Business News of Thursday, 9 September 2021Source: 3news.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Mr Yofi Grant has revealed that Ghana is expected to generate $3billion from Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in 2021. Total investment inflows thus peaked to US$2,796.49 million in 2020, with a total FDI value of US$2,650.97 million for Ghana. The FDI value of US$2,650.97 million illustrates a significant increase of 139.06% over the FDI value of US$1,108.93 million recorded in 2019. In terms of the sector allocation of the investments, the manufacturing sector with 57 projects recorded the largest FDI value of US$1,270.53 million. This was followed by the services and mining sectors with FDI values of US$656.19 million and US$ 424,32 million respectively.

Cricket of Thursday, 9 September 2021Source: ghanaguardian.comThe Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif on Wednesday, 8th September, urged the Ghana Cricket Association and other sports federations to be proactive with their plans and programs of activities ahead of time. He also encouraged the Cricket Team to continue with its impressive performance to make its way through to be among the household sports in Ghana. The President of the Ghana Cricket Association, Emmanuel O. Asare in his remark thanked the Minister for his support and also pleaded for more support to enable the team to chalk more success for the country. He also appealed to the Minister to factor the game among the competitive sports for the African Games in 2023.

According to him, he is fed up with the political talks of both the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as far as votes garnering is concerned. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' programme on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Kwesi Pratt Jnr said,"Ghanaians are not as much concerned with what party comes to power in the next elections as they are about their living conditions being improved". "I am tired of the two parties and the political talks," he added. This is the state of the national economy...For me, voting isn't my priority. What's important to me is to find ways to alleviate the hardships and financial problems to ease the burdens on Ghanaians," he stated.

“NDC must man the polling station, they must man the collation centres, make sure the pink sheets are correct, make sure we get the right results and everything because maybe someone else will be flagbearer. They will choose Supreme Court but if I become flagbearer I am not going to the Supreme Court,” he stressed. The 2024 elections will be won or lost at the polling station. And so you must do the needful,” he stated in English, changing tongue to Twi by saying: “I meant NDC must not wait to go to the Supreme Court again. What we must do at the polling station and collation center must be done!”

Currently, all roads leading in and out of Daboya, the district capital, are flooded, making the movement of persons and vehicles a difficulty, Citi News has reported. “The flood crisis is increasing in the North Gonja district, and we are preparing for the spillage of the Bagre Dam. We have never had a situation where Tachale road has been cut off through floods. We are now on an island because all the 4 routes linking to Daboya have been cut off through floods. “Government needs to construct the Daboya bridge.

The Black Stars on Monday, September 6, 2021, succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to South Africa away from home after Ghana had played the entire 90 minutes duration without a single shot on target. But Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko believes that all is lost as the Black Stars will have the opportunity to play against South Africa in Ghana before wrapping up the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “I don’t see the panic for the Black Stars. Losing to South Africa in SA with a return match in hand is by no means a disaster.”“We are in good shape with our 2022 destiny pretty firmly in our own hands. Losing to South Africa in SA with a return match in hand is by no means a disaster.

General News of Wednesday, 8 September 2021Source: rainbowradioonline.comThe headmaster of Jachie Pramso Senior High School (SHS), who allegedly lashed a female student, has been interdicted. GES said: "Mr. Francis Donkor, Headmaster of Jachie Pramso SHS has been interdicted effective 7th September 2021 pending investigations into the alleged canning of a student." The student received several lashes at her back by the headmaster because she was generous enough to lend her jacket to a male student who showed up for class without a uniform. She later gave her jacket to the male student to wear after the headmaster had ceased the boy’s shirt and left. The headmaster later discovered the female student had given her jacket to the boy following which he lashed her several times.

B. K. AmiduOn Wednesday, 1st September 2021, I read three news items on GhanaWeb about a meeting between the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, and the Attorney General. The Special Prosecutor formally reported for duty at the Office on 9th August 2021. I do not know when the Acting Special Prosecutor formally handed over the administration of the office to him. I am concerned that words might have been put into the mouth of Mr. Agyebeng as the Special Prosecutor when he is reported to have stated that: “…. The Special Prosecutor has a lot of overt and covert challenges to overcome if he must succeed in his office.

Sports News of Wednesday, 8 September 2021Source: goal.comMemphis Depay equalled Johan Cruyff's goal record for Netherlands as the star attacker scored his first hat-trick for his country on Tuesday. Depay struck three times and set up another in the Oranje's 6-1 home win against Turkey. Where is Depay in the goal charts? Depay then knocked the ball over the line in the second period to move him up to joint-eighth in the list. Depay has scored two and assisted one as the Camp Nou side have taken seven points from their first three matches in La Liga.

Politics of Wednesday, 8 September 2021Source: myxyzonline.comThe General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has revealed that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has a hidden agenda to hold on to power after their constitutional tenure of office has expired. Coup and UnrestJantuah’s comments come after Guinean special forces seized power in a coup, arrested their president, Alpha Conde, and promised to change the country’s political architecture. The 82-year-old’s bid for a third term had been condemned by analysts and described as an abuse of power. Comparing the coup that has toppled Conde’s government in Guinea, Jantuah said ‘Breaking the 8’ is akin to holding on to power against the people’s wish. Agitations over bad leadership, impunity, corruption, illegal mining and joblessness in Ghana have swelled in the second term of Akufo-Addo.

Sports News of Wednesday, 8 September 2021Source: rainbowradioonline.comGhana’s coach Charles Akonnor is set to lose his job as the Black Stars coach, Rainbow Sports has gathered. He is set to be replaced with former Morrocan coach Hervé Renard. The Black Stars on Monday, September 6, 2021, lost to South Africa by a lone goal during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The match was played at the FNB Stadium in South Africa. The Black Stars now sit 2nd in Group G with 3 points, with South Africa now topping the group with 4 points.

General News of Wednesday, 8 September 2021Source: GNAThe West African Police Information System (WAPIS) Ghana, has imputed into its database about 18,000 convicts to step up an interagency cooperation in the fight against crime. The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. George Akuffo Dampare said the data was being interrogated by institutions that conducted investigations in the country. WAPIS was formed to create a system for sharing of criminal data in West Africa to combat transnational crime such as arms smuggling, illicit drug trafficking, piracy, and cybercrime. The selected law enforcement officers for the training were from Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Guinea Bissau and Liberia. “The resounding call by citizenry for law enforcement officers to urgently rise up to the task of making the world safer is louder than ever,” Supt.