The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has reacted to Ghana Education Service’s (GES) statement directing teachers to pay 10% of their salaries as rent for occupying government bungalows. On Sunday, March 13, GES in a statement signed by the Western Region Director of Education, Felicia Agyeibea Okai directed teachers to pay ten percent of their basic salaries as rent for occupying government schools and bungalows. The directive which was in furtherance to a Ministry of Finance circular in 2006 was to take effect from March 1, 2022 . But the General Secretary of GNAT, Musah Tanko, believes the directive…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Amenfiman Rural Bank Limited has increased its sponsorship package to division One League outfit FC Samartex. The multiple award-winning bank entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Samreboi-based club last season worth Gh¢60,000.00. And after reviewing the deal, the bank has increased the sponsorship package to Gh¢120,000.00 in the second year as a sponsor of the club. “FC Samartex 1996 is delighted to announce to its supporters and sympathizers that, our proud sponsor, Amenfiman Rural Bank has increased their sponsorship package from Ghc60, 000 to Ghc120 in their second year with us. “We thank the Management of the Bank for…
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Richard Attah couldn’t make Ghana squad for World Cup playoff against Nigeria, according to latest report in the media. The outstanding goalkeeper was reported to have been included in the Black Stars squad for the Nigeria games following his spectacular form for Hearts of Oak. But latest report indicate that Attah who was part of the Ghana squad for the AFCON 2021 has lost his spot to Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori who has been out of action for six months due to injury. Although coach Otto Addo is yet to announce the squad, report has…
In-form Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim is not part of Ghana squad for World Cup playoff games against Nigeria later this month. According to sources, the outstanding goalkeeper is not part of the squad for the two crucial games as speculated earlier in the media even though Black Stars coach Otto Addo contacted the management of Asante Kotoko. It is believed that coach Otto Addo has promised to monitor the progress of the budding goalkeeper for future call-ups but won’t be part of the list for the Nigeria games. Reports have it that Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori, Abdul Manaf…
A loaded fuel tanker has caught fire on the Accra-Kumasi highway on Monday, March 14, 2022. The unfortunate incident is reported to have occurred at Nsutam near Paradise Rest Stop in the Eastern Region. Personnel of the Accident Prevention Squad (APS) of the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) are reportedly working tirelessly to ensure that the Osino to Nsutam stretch of the Accra-Kumasi highway is free to traffic. Report says the traffic officers have blocked that stretch. The police says a team from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is at the scene to “manage and douse the fire”.…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed teachers and those occupying government schools and bungalows to pay ten percent (10%) of their salaries as rent. A release signed by the Western Regional director of Education, Felicia Agyeibea Okai state that the directive is one from the Ministry of Finance and takes effect from March 1, 2022. “In line with the efforts to streamline the anomalies with regards to the payment of rents for occupying schools or government bungalows, I wish to draw your attention to Ministry of Finance circular No. 133385/05/06NTR CAGD of 15th May, 2006 requires that occupants of…
Ghana coach Otto Addo has handed an invitation to goalkeeper Richard Ofori for 2022 World Cup playoff games against Nigeria. The astounding goalkeeper who has just returned from a long-term injury has been given the invitation for the two crucial games later this month This was confirmed by Orlando Pirates head coach, Mandla Ncikazi, after CAF Confederation Cup game against Royal Leopards last Sunday. “Ofori is a top professional, Ghana selected him without playing a game. I was surprised.” Ncikazi told the South Africa media. “You could just see the confidence he brings and breathes around the defence and I’m…
Executive member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr. Tony Aubyn has provided reason why the Black Stars squad to face Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup playoff has delayed. Ghana is yet to release its squad for the two games with barely eleven days to the first leg at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. Even though reports say the GFA has received the squad from the technical handlers of the Black Stars led by Otto Addo, the list is yet to be out despite Nigeria announcing theirs on March 4. As to why the squad has delayed, Dr Tony…
The Member of Parliament for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro Constituency, Sylvester Matthew Tetteh, has said the controversial E-levy bill will not be mandatory. According to the lawmaker, the initial stages of implementation, after its approval, will see an attrition in users of electronic transactions but the situation will normalise. “The e-levy is not a mandatory tax,” he said on TV3’s Newday morning show. “That is why I say that even the projections of government could be lower.” The imposition of the e-levy has been one of the contentious issues in the 2022 budget statement. Many Ghanaians have called on the government to…
Ghana defender Philemon Baffour could missed the World Cup playoff games against Nigeria later this month. The astounding right-back is expected to undergo a surgery this week and may missed out the two crucial games. Baffour has been part of the Black Stars squad throughout the qualifiers which culminated to his move to Portuguese side Rio Ave in the January transfer window. He joined Rio Ave after the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon where Ghana couldn’t make it out of a group of Morocco, Gabon and Comoros. The former Dreams FC skipper was part of the Ghana squad in the AFCON…