In celebration of 2023 World Radio Day, Fidelity Bank Ghana has honoured radio stations in Ghana for their profound contribution to stability and national development through accurate and reliable reportage. The celebration was marked by the Bank giving gifts to ten (10) radio stations in Accra to recognize their efforts in shaping public perception with […] The post Fidelity
The Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has installed new council members at its 8th Investiture ceremony in Accra. The colourful ceremony which attracted key industry players saw the induction of Mr. Andrew Ackah as its new president. He takes over from Mansa Amoa-Awuah. Speaking at the 8th Investiture Ceremony of the Advertising Association of Ghana, […] The post Advertisers
The Nigerian military has denied a claim by the governing party that it is planning to disrupt the upcoming presidential election. An official from the APC party had said that generals had last week held a secret meeting with the rival PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The allegations are “wicked” and “malicious”, the army statement […] The post Nigeria
One of Africa’s most prestigious universities has banned those attending its graduation ceremony from carrying phones, cameras and video cameras. Uganda’s Makerere University will from Monday hold a five-day graduation ceremony at its Freedom Square. Faculties have been assigned different graduation dates across the week. No reason was given for the banning of cameras at […] The post Ugandan
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured the people of Ghana of government’s commitment to resolving successfully the difficulties confronting the nation. Speaking at the 18th Consultative Council Meeting of the Anglican Church on Sunday, 12th February 2023, President Akufo-Addo indicated that he was aware that these are difficult times in Ghana, just as […] The post ‘We’ll
“Some people are looking for my trouble. And I came here prepared,” joked Pastor Uche Aigbe on Sunday as he took to the pulpit brandishing an assault rifle. Under Nigerian law, it’s only legal to carry a gun if the Inspector General of Police grants you a licence. It’s not known whether the gun the […] The post Pastor takes AK-47 to the altar in Nigeria
The Judicial Service has announced the suspension of sittings of the Court of Appeal in four regional capitals. Tamale, Cape Coast, Ho, and Koforidua are the affected cities. As contained in the Public Notice, all appeals from the Northern Sector of the country including the Upper East, Upper West, North East, Northern, Savannah, Bono East, […] The post Court of
A two-time flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Konadu Apraku, says he would have sacked the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, if he were the President of the country. He said he would have listened to the disgruntled NPP Members of Parliament who have been pushing for the removal of the Finance Minister […] The post I would’ve sacked
Former presidential hopeful and National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Sylvester Mensah finds it refreshing to have seen the former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, picket at the Finance Ministry in solidarity with pensioners and other individual bondholders. Mr Mensah in a Facebook said he deduces from the CJ’s statements that she understood the voluntary nature of […] The post Refreshing
Former presidential hopeful and National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Sylvester Mensah finds it refreshing to have seen the former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, picket at the Finance Ministry in solidarity with pensioners and other individual bondholders. Mr. Mensah in a Facebook post said he deduces from the CJ’s statements that she understood the voluntary nature […] The post It’s
The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu says discussions are still ongoing with Cabinet about charges to be imposed on some services rendered by the National Ambulance Service. According to the sector Minister, the charges will be used to fuel the ambulances, which is often a hurdle for the emergency agency. Speaking at the inaugural […] The post Talks on fuel for ambulances
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is calling on government to abort the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. Since securing a staff-level agreement with the IMF, the government has been working with stakeholders to get them to subscribe to the debt exchange programme. Some groups have fiercely kicked against the DDEP arguing that it will […] The post NAGRAT
Regular readers would recall a recent tweet about whispers floating around Accra’s political alleys about the role of fixers and go-betweens in Ghana’s Vice President’s vaunted “Gold for Oil” initiative. When the above tweet was made, the Chamber of Bullion Traders, a gold merchandising lobby group in Ghana, was aggressively lobbying and briefing about their […] The post Bright
Members of the Pensioner Bondholders Forum on Monday, February 13, returned to the Finance Ministry to picket for the 6th day to demand a total exemption of their investments from the Domestic Debt Exchange programme. The government has proposed a 15% coupon rate, but the retirees have stated that they will not accept any haircuts […] The post Pensioner bondholders
A leading figure in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko does not get the “fuss” former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo made over the inclusion of pensioners in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. In a tweet on Sunday, Mr. Otchere-Darko who is also a cousin of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo added that while […] The post Gabby
Government will on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, announce the final terms of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme following its expiration of the registration on Friday, February 10, 2023. The government has a hard time convincing domestic bondholders to sign onto the debt exchange resulting in the extension of the deadline five consecutive times. The announcement […] The post Govt
The Ghana Police Service has inducted Pastor Chief Inspector Samuel Danso Marfoh, as the first-ever Seventh Day Adventist pastor in Ghana Police Service chaplaincy. The ceremony was held at the National Police Academy and Training School, Tesano in Accra. Pastor Chief Inspector Samuel Danso Marfoh was born on January 2, 1981, at Asamankese in the […] The post Police Service
Over the years, the venerable Prof Stephen Adei has reiterated what he calls a “radical” approach to addressing the falling standards of public basic education in Ghana. To him, the solution lies in sacking all public basic school teachers and allowing head teachers to take the lead in the recruitment process. He has also called […] The post Prof.
Pension plans provide a cushion to ensure that active workers in their old age have a minimum level of income to sustain their livelihoods and not be engulfed by poverty and become a burden on their families as well as the State. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, more than 70% of employed persons are […] The post Kekeli Adonu writes:
Pension plans provide a cushion to ensure that active workers in their old age have a minimum level of income to sustain their livelihoods and not be engulfed by poverty and become a burden on their families as well as the State. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, more than 70% of employed persons are […] The post Including pensioners in DDEP is a threat
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