The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has expressed concern about the decreasing traffic in the various ports of the country.
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s handling of the anti-LGBTQ bill, urging him to seek guidance from the Council of State. Mr. Mahama says President Akufo-Addo’s decision not to assent to the bill is undemocratic and wrong. Speaking at a meeting with members […] The post Consult
Ghana has made “significant progress” in debt-restructuring negotiations and the latest snag that sent its eurobonds tumbling on Monday will be ironed out in further talks with bondholders, Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam said. Negotiations that started mid-March resulted in an interim deal last week, with international investors holding about 40 per cent of Ghana’s … The post We
It will be recalled that in September and October, 2023, the Volta River Authority (VRA) undertook what it termed as a controlled spill of the Akosombo and Kpong dams due to a consistent rise in the inflow pattern and water levels in them to ensure their safety. The spillage affected eight districts in the Greater … The post Compensation for Akosombo, Kpong dam spill imperative
By Juliet ETEFE Chief Executive Officer and founder of Dynamic Data Solutions LTD, Yvette Adounvo Atekpe has reaffirmed the company’s dedication to driving change and spearheading cutting-edge technological solutions. She emphasised that Dynamic Data Solutions LTD will not merely be another player in the market but will actively push the boundaries of technology and foster […] The post
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has chided the Ministry of Transport over its directive to the Ghana Police Service regarding the implementation of new fares. The Ministry, on Monday, April 15, directed the Ghana Police Service to be on the lookout for commercial drivers who are charging fares exceeding the approved rates. Executive Secretary […] The post Transport
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has described his squad’s inability to decide on a penalty taker as shameful following an incident which occurred in their game against Everton. Pochettino was left fuming after his players were caught in a dispute over a penalty kick when they hosted Everton at Stamford Bridge. With Chelsea already four goals […] The post Mauricio Pochettino
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially stated that it will not partake in the Ejisu by-election scheduled for April 30, following the passing of the Member of Parliament for the constituency, John Ampontuah Kumah. According to the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party is instead focusing on preparing for the […] The post We’ll not contest Ejisu
The Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSPD) is cautioning Shatta Wale to desist from mocking colleague musician, Stonebwoy with his disability. It would be recalled that during his performance at the Sallahfest a week ago, Shatta hurled insults at Stonebwoy for his absence at the highly anticipated Sallahfest event, which he assumed was a […] The post Stop
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has imposed a heavy fine of Five Million, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Eight Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 5,868,000.00) on members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) board who served from January 1 to March 18, 2024. This action was taken due to their violation of Regulation 39 of L.I. […] The post PURC fines ECG board members
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, is leading Ghana’s delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings taking place in Washington DC. The delegation, which is made up of officials from the Finance Ministry and the central bank, include Abena Osei Asare, Minister of State at the Finance Ministry; Fatimatu Abubakar, Minister for Information; […] The post
For the second time, the Kejetia Market in the Ashanti region finds itself disconnected from the national power grid due to a Ghc70 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Since the disconnection occurred about a week ago, the market has been dependent on an alternative power plant as its energy source. […] The post Dumsor: ECG disconnects Kejetia
Renowned Economist, Professor Stephen Adei, has urged Ghanaians to brace themselves for anticipated economic difficulties in 2025 and beyond. Prof. Adei highlighted significant delays in the government’s efforts to restructure debt as indicative of the hurdles ahead. His remarks were delivered during a media event organized by the Grand Coalition in Accra on Monday, April […] The post Brace
Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo, an economist and spokesperson of the Grand Coalition, has warned about the potential collapse of Ghana’s economy if it continues to heavily rely on borrowing from financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In acknowledging the necessity of borrowing for governmental initiatives and projects, Dr. Worlanyo stressed the critical […] The post Any
Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a month.
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has deployed a fact-finding mission to Togo to interact with key stakeholders ahead of the country’s legislative and regional elections on April 29, 2024. This is contained in a press release dated April 15 issued by the Commission. The elections, initially scheduled for 13th April, were […] The post ECOWAS
Three pre-tertiary teacher unions have expressed disappointment in the government’s approach to negotiations regarding their working conditions. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, these unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), called off their two-week-old strike over conditions of service […] The post Three
On Sunday April 14, 2024 edition of TV3’s Hot Issues, Keminni Amanor played host to Dr Michael Abu Sakara Forster of the National Interest Movement (NIM). Discussions centered on the electoral alliance between Movement for Change and National Interest Movement, the aim of Alliance for Revolutionary Change, need for bi-partisan development agenda and 2024 elections. […] The post 8 Hot Issues
Following his dissatisfaction with the electoral process leading to his loss in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in Okaikwei North, Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie has announced his intention to contest as an independent candidate in the 2024 parliamentary elections. In an interview with Citi News, Kuranchie expressed his determination to secure victory in the […] The post Election
Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, has downplayed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) positive assessment of the Ghanaian economy while under the ongoing extended facility programme. Although Ghana is set to receive the third tranche of $360 million from the $3 billion IMF rescue loan as a result of the positive […] The post ‘IMF
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