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Govt committed to supporting public sector lawyers President

Govt committed to supporting public sector lawyers  President

 The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on public sector lawyers to continue with the pursuit of ethical prac­tice and shared dedication in order to establish a legacy of legal excellence. He said this was the only way by which they could strengthen the foundations of public service. • President Akufo-Addo interacting with Helen Ziwu (left). With them is Mr Godfred Dame “Ladies and gentlemen, members of the bar, as public sector lawyers, the path we walk is one that demands courage, com­mitment, integrity, and a ceaseless pursuit of excellence. The government is committed to sup­porting your development, ensuring that our legal teams are well prepared to face the challenges of our time,” he empha­sised. President Akufo-Addo made the call at the opening of the maiden Public Sector Lawyers’

Dont go on strike!! go back to negotiating table FWSC appeals to CLOGSAG

Dont go on strike!! go back to negotiating table  FWSC appeals to CLOGSAG

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has appealed to Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to reconsider its planned strike action and return to the negotiating table. The strike slated for Thursday, November 7, 2024 comes amid ongoing salary structure nego­tiations and disagreements with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) over the terms of government workers’ compensation. Ms Emelia Ennin, Head of Public Affairs at FWSC, in a press statement said CLOGSAG initially submitted its request for a revised salary structure and improved conditions of service to the Office of the Senior Presidential Advisor for consideration. “In response, the government, represented by FWSC and other officials, formed a technical committee to discuss the proposals alongside CLOGSAG representatives. Both parties com­mitted to working toward a solution

Foxconn says Oct revenue +8.59% y/y, Q4 outlook good

Foxconn says Oct revenue +8.59% y/y, Q4 outlook good

Taiwan’s Foxconn (2317.TW), the world’s largest contract electronics maker and Apple’s (AAPL.O), biggest iPhone assembler, on Tuesday reported revenue for October rose 8.59% year-on-year to reach the highest on record for the month at T$804.8 billion ($25.20 billion). “Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, operations are anticipated to show both quarterly and yearly growth,” the company said in a statement, without giving details. Source: www.reuters.com The post Foxconn says Oct revenue +8.59% y/y, Q4 outlook good appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

US tech firms warn Vietnams planned law to hamper data centres, social media

US tech firms warn Vietnams planned law to hamper data centres, social media

U.S. tech companies have warned Vietnam’s government that a draft law to tighten rules on data protection and limit data transfers abroad would hamper social media platforms and data centre operators from growing their businesses in the country. The Southeast Asian nation with a population of 100 million is one of the world’s largest markets for Facebook and other online platforms, and is aiming to exponentially increase its data centre industry with foreign investment in coming years. The draft law “will make it challenging for tech companies, social media platforms and data centre operators to reach the customers that rely on them daily,” said Jason Oxman, who chairs the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a trade association representing big tech companies including Meta (META.O) Google (GOOGL.O), and data centres operator Equinix (EQIX.O). The draft

The bias machine: How Google tells you what you want to hear

The bias machine: How Google tells you what you want to hear

“We’re at the mercy of Google.” Undecided voters in the US who turn to Google may see dramatically different views of the world – even when they’re asking the exact same question. Type in “Is Kamala Harris a good Democratic candidate”, and Google paints a rosy picture. Search results are constantly changing, but last week, the first link was a Pew Research Center poll showing that “Harris energises Democrats”. Next is an Associated Press article titled “Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president”, and the following links were similar. But if you’ve been hearing negative things about Harris, you might ask if she’s a “bad” Democratic candidate instead. Fundamentally, that’s an identical question, but Google’s results are far more pessimistic. “It’s been easy to forget how bad Kamala Harris is,”

FDA, GSA launch harmonisation initiative to boost industry, SMEs growth

FDA, GSA launch harmonisation initiative to boost industry, SMEs growth

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have harmonised their reg­ulatory and certification activities to expedite approval processes for businesses as well as small and me­dium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative, approved by the Boards of both authorities, aims to reduce the cost of regulatory ap­provals and product certifications while also providing significant time savings. Local manufacturers will no lon­ger have to navigate two separate processes to obtain regulatory ap­proval from the FDA and certifica­tion from the GSA. The harmon­isation involves sharing data and clarifying testing and inspection procedures, leading to lower fees and faster turnaround times. Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the FDA, and Prof. Alexander Dodoo, Direc­tor-General of the GSA, together emphasized that the initiative would substantially cut down costs and

The upcoming 2024 Presidential election: Ill hand over to winner President assures nation

The upcoming 2024 Presidential election: Ill hand over to winner President assures nation

The President, Nana Addo Dank­wa Akufo-Addo, has reassured Ghanaians and Anlos in particular that he would hand over power to any of the presidential candidates that wins the upcoming December 7 election. “As we all know without peace, there can be no proper develop­ment,” President Akufo Addo stated. “The peace we are currently enjoying will be carried through to the elections,” the President stated. • President Akufo-Addo (right) exchanging pleasantries with Togbui Sri III President Akufo Addo said this at the weekend when he addressed a grand durbar of the chiefs and people of the Anlo State to climax their one-month activities marking the 2024 Hogbetsotsoza at Anloga in the Anlo District of the Volta Region. The objective of the festival celebrated annually by the Anlos, was to bring the

Chinas sanction-hit tech industry puzzles over impact of Trump, Harris presidencies

Chinas sanction-hit tech industry puzzles over impact of Trump, Harris presidencies

November 1, 2024 4 minutes read Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency next week would muddle the outlook for Chinese technology firms far more than a win for Kamala Harris, with executives saying his unpredictable style could lead as much to a reprieve for the sanction-hit industry as increased restrictions. The Republican candidate initiated a Sino-U.S. trade war during his 2017-2021 presidency by banning high-tech exports to China citing unfair trade practices and national security. Yet his combative approach coupled with his record of sudden, wide-ranging tariffs could unsettle U.S. allies and undermine any coordinated effort, Chinese tech executives said. He is tied in voter polls with his Democratic rival who executives expect to continue with the incumbent’s policy of regular, incremental changes to export controls and leveraging international alliances to slow

MPs of the Fourth Parliament Shameful start, disastrous end?

November 1, 2024 5 minutes read THE good old book, the Bible, states emphat­ically that God created all things under the sun and also those beneath the ocean. He then created man in His own image to have domin­ion over all the things that He has created. To be able to effectively take charge of all the possessions, the Creator offered man an extraordinary honour, worth and value, which He also possesses to enable man to duly represent Him so that every other creature would be a subject or subordi­nate to him (man). In this case, man, by this virtue, becomes the owner (the leader, if you like) of all creatures. Very exciting and inspiring. Since then and even after the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, all