Health financing expert and Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Sylvester A. Mensah says the “future is bright” for the younger generation of the country. According to him, “this is truly an exciting time to be growing up in Ghana.” Mr Mensah who was responding to questions in an interview with California-based International journalist, Ambrose Ehirim on his best-selling memoirs, “In the Shadows of politics – Reflections from my Mirror” said the “pedigree of {.....}

After a deal to take the centre forward to London from Atletico Madrid was announced on July 1, the £35 million Spain international is now definitively a Blues player Chelsea have confirmed they have completed the signing of Diego Costa, with the striker putting pen to paper on a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge. A deal to take the Spain international from Atletico Madrid was officially agreed on July 1 but the centre forward has now finalised the details to register as a Blues player. Jose Mourinho's {....}

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG,) is collaborating with a Swedish company to produce 1000 megawatts of power using the environmentally friendly tidal wave technology. To this end, the Swedish company would utilise the exceptionally strong tides at the Ada Estuary by placing a hydro power plant under the sea at to convert the energy of the tide into energy, the ECG announced over the weekend. Manager of ECG Training School, Mr George Marfo who announced this during a {.....}

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh has shot down calls for the establishment of an Export Development Bank. The bank was to be established to provide finance for industries focused on producing for exports. Citi Business News gathers plans to establish this bank has been on the table for some time. Hannah Tetteh said this at the Graphic Business/Fidelity Bank Breakfast meeting on the theme “Maximizing the value of exports to improve Ghana’s trade balance”. Minister of Trade and {.....}

Scientists looking for signs of life in the universe — as well as another planet like our own — are a lot closer to their goal than people realize. That was the consensus of a panel on the search for life in the universe held at NASA headquarters Monday in Washington. The discussion focused not only on the philosophical question of whether we’re alone in the universe but also on the technological advances made in an effort to answer that question. “We believe we’re very, very close in terms of {.....}

This is what happens when a dude loves something in excess an doesn't have control over it. A story has surfaced online about Ice Prince's alleged sexual rampage with a certain girl who now comes out to narrate experience with the rapper. Celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji shared on her blog, the account of a mysterious girl who says Ice Prince and herself used to bed mates. She sent in her story in response to the blogger's earlier post about all girls sleeping with celebs being a groupie. Although we {....}

I never liked the idea that our female ambassadors to Brazil were paid to be having sex with the players. Even if it is true i dont think the media should go to the extent of defaming them. However i strongly believe that was never true and Becca who wasnt left out in such a disgrace has decided to take this whole story to a legal level. Such things can affect our ambassadors if they dont clarify issues as to if they were having sex with our disappointing footballers or not. I wonder how this story came about but {....}

William Hague shocked MPs by quitting as Foreign Secretary and announcing that he will leave the Commons at next year’s general election. David Cameron will name a new Foreign Secretary on Tuesday, when he completes a wider than expected Cabinet reshuffle. It will not be George Osborne, who has expressed an interest in moving to the Foreign Office if the Conservatives retain power next year but is likely to remain as Chancellor until the election. On Monday night the Defence Secretary Philip {.....}

Tens of thousands of German football fans are giving a hero’s welcome to the World Cup-winning team in Berlin. The main celebrations are at the Brandenburg Gate, where players displayed the cup on a large stage while performing an impromptu dance. Many had gathered since dawn to welcome the players who touched down from Brazil on Tuesday morning. Huge crowds lined their bus route into the capital. It was the fourth German cup win and the first since reunification in 1990. Berlin transformed {....}

Jose Mourinho has defended Lionel Messi for his displays at the World Cup, claiming he is a “historical player” despite Argentina losing in the final to Germany. The Argentina captain won the Golden Ball award, given to the best player of the tournament, but has come under criticism from all corners with many, including Diego Maradona insisting he didn’t deserve the award. But Mourinho has leapt to his defence, insisting that he doesn’t need to win the World Cup to be identified as one {.....}

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has awarded the 2014 World Cup in Brazil a mark of 9.25 out of 10. The tournament, won for a fourth time by Germany, featured a record-equalling 171 goals, some shock results and was described by some as the best ever. Blatter says Brazil outshone South Africa, which was awarded a mark of 9 after it staged the event in 2010. There were fears surrounding security, transport and stadiums, but these proved largely unfounded. Most of the drama of the 20th World Cup came {....}
 

A former Trade and Industry Minister under the Kufuor administration, Alan Kyeremanten has bemoaned the gradual transformation of Ghana into a NATO nation – No Action Talk Only. He stated that it is time for political and public officials work harder to achieve results needed for the development of the country’s economy. He made this known at the second edition of the Graphic Business/ Fidelity Bank Breakfast meeting on the theme: “Maximizing the value of exports to improve Ghana’s trade [.....]

Two persons, including a self-acclaimed doctor, believed to be behind the production and sale of a herbal concoction laced with high doses of paracetamol and Nescafe have been arrested by the police. They are Dr Kwabena Takyi, the owner of Kwabena Takyi Herbal Clinic at Omanjor, near Ablekuma in Accra, and Ransford Asmah, 23, who acts as a sales agent for Takyi. After tracking the suspects and arresting them, the Sowutuom Police retrieved quantities of herbal preparations bearing different names {....}

The first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is expected to commence in December 2014. This was revealed by the Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Julius Debrah at the inauguration of the Board of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE). The Passenger Transport Executive will be responsible for the planning, regulation and coordination of public transport services in the Greater Accra Region. Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Debrah disclosed [.....]

The independent presidential candidate for the 2012 elections, Mr. Jacob Osei Yeboah (aka JOY), has called for all hands to be on deck in support of the President in order for him to leave a lasting legacy with regard to the implementation of a reliable national identity data infrastructure for the country. As the foundation for our socio-economic development and a tool for the nation to rapidly catch up with other advanced economies, Mr. Osei Yeboah said, ”this is a laudable project all Ghanaians must [.....]

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is expected to meet on Wednesday to approve the date proposed by the National Executive committee (NEC) of the party for a special congress. The steering committee is proposing August 30th as the date for a special congress to cut down the number of flagbearer aspirants from seven to five. Confirming the proposed date to Citi News, the first Vice Chairman of the NPP, Freddie Blay said a lot of thinking has gone into the proposal and the [.....]

A group of Ghanaians living in the United States will tomorrow be hitting the streets over what they describe as harsh economic conditions in Ghana. The protest which was announced on July 14, is to take place at the Ghana Embassy, Washington DC on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. The group; ‘Ghanaians Against Bad Governance’ is a non-partisan group of concerned Ghanaians living in the United States of America. They are Ghanaians who are interested in the economic and social well-being [....]

Airtel Ghana’s award-winning corporate social responsibility programme Airtel Touching Lives will be returning to TV screens across the country soon. Airtel Touching Lives, season three (3), will share the stories of individuals and groups whose outstanding humanitarian acts make lives a lot easier for the underprivileged. The 13 week-long series aims to change the lives of people living in trying circumstances by giving them an opportunity to get their lifelong dreams fulfilled – inspiring hope [.....]

Efya will be performing at the Tribe One Music Festival, taking place in South Africa from September 26-28, 2014, enewsgh.com can exclusively report. We can also tell you that the Afro Neo-Soul songstress is joining American female hip hop head, Nicki Minaj, for the three-day event, which also has an impressive core of artistes lined up. They include Kid Ink , Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Khuli Chana, Dbanj, AKA and Fally Ipupa. Happening in Cullinan, Tshwane [.....]