A total amount of GH¢66,130,366.12 was lost by the state from irregularities committed in 2021 by the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This is a revelation by the 2021 Auditor General’s report. According to the report on the Management and Utilisation of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) and other Statutory Funds for the […] The post Ghana
Ghanaians can enjoy a nutritious new dairy drink after Voltic (GH) Limited, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), launched Hollandia Choco Malt Drink in 200ml and 300ml packs. Hollandia Choco Malt Drink is a satisfying and functional 3-in-1 beverage that provides all the goodness of milk, rich chocolate, and energy-giving malt in a ready-to-drink […] The post Three-in-one
The Minority in Parliament has reiterated its call on the government to expedite work on the reconstruction of the La General Hospital. During a visit to the site, the Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, assured of the minority’s resolve to push for the health centre to be completed. The […] The post Minority reiterates
Globally, internet adoption has steadily increased over the years, and Africa has not been left out. Quite the opposite. The growing young population of the continent and uptake of internet and smartphone technology have driven the growth of various industries. According to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GMSA), Africa will have 120 million […] The post The
Land acquisition with its subsequent development by private individuals has over the last few decades been fraught with difficulties occasioned by double sale of land, and fraudulent conduct by some vendors including chiefs and family heads. The challenges eventually beget litigation. In many cases, land litigation may last from three to over ten years and […] The post Real
A Tamale circuit court has granted bail to the tune of GH¢10,000 cedis each with two sureties to some seven suspects who were arrested in connection with the vandalism at the Northern Regional office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The suspects were charged with conspiracy to commit crime, rioting with weapons and causing unlawful […] The post Persons
Traditional leaders in the Bono East Region want President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to help restore police services in the Nkoranza Municipality. The chiefs say the withdrawal of police personnel from the municipality is affecting law and order. Speaking at a meeting with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House, President of the Bono East Regional […] The post Bono
Construction works on the National Cathedral have been suspended. This is as a result of the unavailability of funds for the project to continue. Executive Director of the National Cathedral Secretariat, Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah who brought this to light revealed that his outfit is really cash-strapped and needs support. “We have the contractors and their […] The post Construction
Michael Appiah Acheampong, a middle-aged man who unknowingly purchased diluted fuel at a Shell Filling station near Adomi Bridge at Atimpoku in the Eastern Region, has threatened to take legal action against the company. The National Petroleum Authority has already shut down the Shell filling station where the incident happened for investigations to commence. Social […] The post Shell
CFAO Ghana PLC, distributors of Suzuki brand of vehicles in Ghana, has successfully sold several hundred units of Suzuki S-PRESSO hatchback vehicles to individuals and corporate institutions over the recent weeks. It recently partnered with Moove, the world’s first mobility fintech, providing revenue-based vehicle financing and financial services to mobility entrepreneurs. This partnership has made […] The post Suzuki
A citizens’ group – Coalition for Democratic Accountability and Inclusive Governance is demanding immediate action from the Auditor General in exercising his powers to protect the public purse. The Coalition is angry that the Auditor General has failed to take action against persons implicated in the 2019 and 2020 audit reports. The Auditor General released […] The post More
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said government will not hesitate to withdraw the Presidential Charters given to private universities if they fail to meet the required standard. The President said government through the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) will monitor the activities of private universities across the country. President Akufo-Addo gave the caution when […] The post Don’t
A former Deputy Information Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide has touted the Akufo-Addo-administration’s efforts in the fight against corruption. Mr. Enam Hadzide said the Akufo-Addo government has substantially supported anti-graft agencies. “The President has created an enabling environment for these anti-graft agencies to work,” he said. He sees allegations that the President goes after corruption fighters […] The post Akufo-Addo
Seventeen Oil Marketing Companies did not pay duties and taxes totaling GH¢249,800,802.28 on 219,995,530 litres of fuel products lifted for the period January 2020 to December 2021. The Auditor General’s report on the audit of Ministries, Departments and Agencies noted this discrepancy from the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS). Twenty-eight Oil Marketing Companies failed to […] The post 17
The Auditor General’s report on Ministries, Departments and Agencies noted that there were questionable salary payments amounting to GH¢1,112,896.00 made at the Finance Ministry. The GH¢1,112,895.96 in salaries paid was for the period of January 2020 to December 2021. The report indicated that these payments were to three people whose names could not be traced […] The post GH¢1.1m
Lawyers for the former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, on Tuesday, took on Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu in court over the Minister’s testimony against Mr. Forson. The Minister in his testimony accused Mr. Forson of instructing advance payment in the controversial ambulance transaction contrary to the terms of the deal. But lead counsel […] The post Lawyers
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