Telecommunication giant, MTN Ghana has suspended its planned adjustments in Mobile Money (MoMo) charges scheduled for July 1, 2023. Earlier, the telco said transactions up to GH¢2,000 were to see a one percent charge and a flat rate of GH¢20 for transactions above GH¢2,000. But MTN now says the decision has been withdrawn. “…The planned […] The post MTN

An Agric Advocate and Founder of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, says getting the youth into agribusiness requires creating an enabling environment that enables them to thrive. According to Ms. Akosa, there is a significant gap in advocacy when it comes to driving the youth towards agriculture. She also questioned the measures and platforms […] The post Young

Parliamentary proceedings scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023, have been adjourned to Thursday, June 29, 2023. The adjournment was necessitated by the ongoing by-election in Assin North. The decision to adjourn was prompted by concerns about quorum raised by the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. During the session on Tuesday, only 14 Members of Parliament were […] The post Assin

A former Research Scientist at the Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Professor Roger Kanton, is advocating for the implementation of a comprehensive agrarian policy in Ghana. This policy, he says is crucial for enhancing and expanding agricultural production in the country. Professor Kanton expressed concern about […] The post Ghana

An individual has been apprehended for posing as a community protection assistant in Assin North. The man was discovered wearing a shirt that identified him as a community protection assistant. Upon being questioned by the police, he failed to provide satisfactory responses, raising suspicions about his credibility. As a result, he was deemed to be […] The post Assin

Ghana’s agribusiness sector still faces significant challenges, according to Kwesi Korboe, the Chief Executive Officer of GIRSAL. Contributing to a panel discussion on the Citi Business Festival on Tuesday, June 27, Mr Korboe said while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go to fully unlock the potential of agriculture in […] The post Ghana

First-choice Black Meteors goalkeeper, Ibrahim Danlad says his colleagues are prepared to face Morocco in the second group game of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. Both Ghana and Morocco have three points after wins over Congo and Guinea respectively in the opening Group A games. Addressing the media ahead of the clash on Tuesday, […] The post U-23 AFCON: Ibrahim Danlad

The Board of the Ghana Psychology Council with the approval of the Minister of Health has granted an amnesty to all Psychologists and Counsellors duly qualified by training but are not yet licensed by the Council. By this amnesty arrangement, they are to apply and get licensed in order to enable them to practice legally […] The post Psychology

Multiple award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician, Pastor Nana Yaw Boakye, also known as MOGmusic, has been admitted into the renowned membership of the Grammy Academy. This makes him the first Ghanaian gospel artiste to be admitted into the academy. The celebrated Ghanaian gospel musician’s admission into the academy was approved by the Grammy Board. “This is […] The post Ghanaian

The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) has called on its members to comply with all tax, statutory payments and obligations as good corporate citizens. The Chamber in a statement, reminded all cement manufacturers/producers that the laws of Ghana require compliance with tax and statutory payments and obligations by all registered businesses in Ghana as […] The post COCMAG

Ghana is on the verge of a severe power crisis in the coming days if immediate measures are not taken to address an outstanding debt of $1.73 billion owed to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The IPPs have issued a renewed ultimatum, threatening to shut down their plants starting July 1, 2023, unless the government […] The post Ghana faces imminent

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) will hold a Scientific Innovations Dialogue (SID) on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Accra to commemorate the Day of Scientific Renaissance. The dialogue will discuss the potential of nuclear energy in addressing food security and the cancer challenge in Ghana. It will bring together experts, researchers, scientists, policymakers, opinion […] The post GAEC

Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwa, reiterates that it is impossible to predict who will win the Assin North Constituency seat. He said the race is likely to be won by only a very small margin, making it difficult to predict who will emerge victorious. “I am 100% not sure who is going to […] The post Assin North by-election too close to call

Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, reiterates that it is impossible to predict who will win the Assin North Constituency seat. He said the race is likely to be won by only a very small margin, making it difficult to predict who will emerge victorious. “I am 100% not sure who is going to […] The post Assin North by-election too close to call

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Monday, signed an agreement with the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to invest $6billion as funding for African Small and Medium Enterprises within the next three years.   A breakdown of the $6bn investment shows that a total of $1.2bn has been budgeted for […] The post UBA

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is calling for a public sensitisation on the harmful effects of drug abuse. The Commission made the call at the commemoration of the 2023 International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking in Accra on Monday, held on the theme, “People First: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention.” Speaking at […] The post NACOC

The Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwa says results of polls recently conducted by his organisation show that the race between the parliamentary candidates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is a dead heat. He has therefore asked both parties not to celebrate yet but work harder […] The post Assin

The Tema Fuel Company says over 7.6 million litres of fuel are stuck in their tanks following the strike by the Ghana National Tankers Drivers Union. The drivers are demanding rehabilitation works on various roads near fuel depots across the country. Head of Finance and Stock at the Tema Fuel Company, Nana Adwoa Kumi Duah, […] The post Tanker Drivers

The Director of Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako is confident the people of Assin North will elect Charles Opoku as their Member of Parliament in today’s by-election. Mr. Nimako intimated that the cross-consultation the NPP had done in the weeks leading up to the June 27 by-election shows that Charles Opoku […] The post NPP’s

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed optimism in winning the Assin North by-election, which takes place today, June 27. Speaking on the Point of View on Citi TV with host Bernard Avle, the Deputy National Communications Officer of NDC, Malik Basintale, emphasized that they have a higher chance of winning the seat even if […] The post Assin