To mark World Environment Day 2023, the Green Republic Project (TGRP), a youth-driven grassroots climate action organization, and Pernod Ricard Ghana, a distributor of premium spirits and wine brands, have collaborated to plant 1,500 trees in Moree, located in the Central Region. This initiative served as the launch of a joint effort aimed at planting […] The post Green

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are working with the Bank of Ghana to facilitate the retrieval of funds for individuals whose monies are locked up in mobile money accounts. Numerous subscribers have voiced their concerns regarding the inability to access their funds on mobile money […] The post Telcos,

The Supreme Court has referred a case involving the estate of a deceased pastor to the Chief Justice to investigate the conduct of the judge and a Court Registrar involved in that case. In a unanimous decision Tuesday [June 6, 2023], a five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Jones Dotse, said […] The post Supreme Court refers judge,

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that improving the welfare and rehabilitation of prison inmates is a high priority for his government and the Ghana Prison Service. He said that the government and the Prison Service had put in place a number of measures to improve the conditions of prisoners, including improving healthcare, food […] The post Improving welfare

Three shop owners at Achimota, a suburb in Accra, have been apprehended for flouting tax laws of Ghana. The move is a continuation of the GRA’s exercise to have businesses comply with the VAT issuance regime as a civil responsibility. At least 50 business owners have so far been cited for wrongdoing since the commencement […] The post GRA apprehends shop owners at

The Black Meteors of Ghana will depart Ghana for Egypt on Monday, June 12, 2023, ahead of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted in Morocco. According to Citi Sports sources, the team will break camp today, June 8, 2023, and will leave for Egypt, with the final squad set to be named […] The post Black Meteors to depart Ghana for Egypt on Monday ahead

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has asked the Supreme Court to provide clarity on its directive to Parliament to expunge the name of the then Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, from its records. This comes after some Members of Parliament raised concerns about how to implement the order of the […] The post Bagbin seeks clarity

Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has stated that the decision regarding the removal of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta must be finalized by the entire Majority caucus. In 2022, several MPs from the NPP petitioned the President to dismiss the Finance Minister, citing mismanagement of the economy. Responding to the #Kenmustgo movement, the Suame MP […] The post Ofori-Atta’s

Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has denied claims that Inaki Williams lacks dedication to the Black Stars after pulling out of the squad. The 29-year-old, after receiving a call-up to the national team, released a statement on his social media platforms explaining that he cannot honour the invitation due […] The post AFCON

A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has advised the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, to exercise patience in his work and not rush to please anyone. Prof. Gyampo believes that the arrest of the former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation was disrespectful and unnecessary. Prof. Gyampo in a […] The post Tone

Sheffield United goalkeeper, Jordan Amissah has reportedly joined the Ghana Black Meteors camp as they continue preparations for the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Black Meteors head coach, Ibrahim Tanko welcomed the German-born player to the fold on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Jordan Amissah, 21, who is a backup goalkeeper at Sheffield […] The post U-23

The Pensioner Bondholders Forum is planning to file a petition with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) regarding the government’s refusal to pay accrued interest on outstanding principal payments. During a meeting between the forum and the Ministry of Finance, the government declined the demand for interest on the four principals. Dr. […] The post Pensioner

Assembly members in the Ho Municipality are demanding the removal of the Municipal Finance Officer (MFO) from office, for his failure to assist them in addressing challenges in their areas. The assembly members, who were clad in red, besieged the Municipal Assembly’s premises and locked up the MFO’s office. They also clamped the office’s car, […] The post Assembly

Having beaten the odds and set the pace for other Ghanaian men and women, Captain Cecilia Erzuah won the 2022 United Nations (UN) Military Gender Advocate Award in May. The 32-year-old peacekeeper, who is the first Ghanaian to receive the award, was recognized for her role in mainstreaming gender perspectives in her peacekeeping duties in […] The post Beating

Suspended National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency Chairman, Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, has stated that he is still at post, despite the decision of the NDC to suspend him for alleged misconduct. Mr. Aborbi-Ayitey was suspended from the party for a period of six months. The decision was made by the Greater Accra Regional NDC, […] The post NDC

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says Ghana’s energy security in the medium to long term is the topmost priority of the government. He said this is why he is leading efforts to ensure that the power and petroleum sectors of the country are strengthened with the relevant legal and regulatory framework. Dr. Prempeh made […] The post Ghana’s

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has taken measures to ensure uninterrupted importation and supply of petroleum products in the country. The measures put in place by the NPA had saved the country from experiencing fuel shortages as experienced in other countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia. Speaking at a media engagement in Cape Coast on […] The post NPA takes measures

With the advent of sustainable finance, banks, in particular, take into account environmental, social and governance considerations when making decisions for financing projects. In addition to this, it has become commonplace for banks to make commitments to principles which govern their financing activities by being signatories to the likes of the Equator Principles and the […] The post Greening

Sir Ivan Menezes, chief executive of the world’s biggest spirits company Diageo, has died aged 63. On Wednesday, the Guinness and Johnnie Walker maker said he “passed away following a brief illness, with his family at his side.” The British-American national was born in the Indian city of Pune. He was set to retire at the end […] The post Boss of Guinness maker Diageo

Two state governments in Nigeria have reduced the working week to three days for state employees. The move is to help them cope with increased petrol costs, following the federal government’s announcement to scrap fuel subsidies. Nigeria is currently struggling to control the rising cost of transportation, which is affecting many citizens. The Edo and […] The post Nigerian