Former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Ade Coker, has stated that no acts of vandalism were witnessed under his 12-year leadership of the party in the country’s capital. This follows the violence that occurred at the NDC’s Greater Accra Regional Office during the vetting of aspirants for the Odododiodio […] The post No
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was established in 2018 as the gold standard and flagship specialized independent anti-corruption institution in Ghana, in pursuance of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. The OSP has the object of investigating and prosecuting specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in the public and […] The post The
Angela Mensah-Poku, Director for Digital Transformation and Commercial, left Vodafone Ghana after an impressive 15-year journey. In 2009, Angela joined Vodafone Ghana as Chief of Staff, becoming one of the first diaspora talents to return to her homeland following Vodafone’s acquisition of Ghana Telecom. Her contributions helped drive commercial and operational excellence across borders, leaving […] The post Angela
The National Peace Council (NPC) has cautioned Ghanaians to desist from inflaming religious passion in the 2024 General Elections. This follows some alleged insinuations and publications on electronic and social media seeking to inflame religious passion in the 2024 General Elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NPC said “As the National Institution responsible […] The post Eschew
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that the government has rendered the country highly indebted and is going to exit, leaving the economy bankrupt. This follows the presentation of the government’s 2024 budget in Parliament by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Mr. Ofori-Atta, among other things, said that Ghana’s […] The post NPP
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Cape Coast South, George Ricketts-Hagan, says the Minority caucus in Parliament will unravel the alleged GH¢11 billion taxes hidden in the government’s 2024 budget. Presenting the government’s 2024 budget in Parliament on Wednesday, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced eight tax reliefs the government intends to implement from […] The post We’ll
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has lambasted the New Patriotic Party government over the arrest of some Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) who used to collect tolls. The PWDs, who were toll collectors and had gone to the Roads Ministry to seek an audience with the Minister on the issue of the payment of their unpaid […] The post NDC jabs NPP govt over arrest of
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) is set to embark on a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise to retrieve all arrears owed by customers starting Monday, November 20, 2023. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the company announced that disconnection teams and task forces in various regions and district offices would disconnect all categories of customers […] The post GWCL
Energy Minister and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has eulogized Mrs. Theresah Aba Kufuor, the late former First Lady and wife of the 2nd President of the 4th Republic, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor. The Energy Minister, who is a paternal grandson of the former President, recounted the motherly relationship […] The post Matthew
A Requiem Mass was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in honour of late former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor. The event was held at the Christ the King Catholic Church, Cantonments, Accra. The requiem mass brought together high-profile personalities, politicians, members of the New Patriotic Party, as well as the family and friends of the […] The post Requiem Mass held
The Koforidua Circuit Court B has remanded into police custody four military men, an Immigration Officer, and a private security man for armed robbery at Akyem Akanteng in the Lower West Akim Municipality of the Eastern Region. The accused persons are Sergeant Mensah Dominic 41 years, L/Cpl Tetteh Wayo 43 years both stationed at the […] The post Two Jubilee
Celebrated Gospel musician, Pastor Joe Beecham will stage his ‘Yonder’ concert on Sunday, 3rd December 2023 at the Victory Bible Church, Awoshie in Accra. This was announced at a media launch at the Airport View Hotel on Wednesday. The event, themed “Spirit Effect” promises to be a night of intimate worship, prayer, and the manifestation […] The post Pastor
Jurors in the Ashanti Region have appealed to the government to settle their several months’ outstanding allowances, citing financial strain, especially on pensioners relying on pension funds for transportation. Legal proceedings, including murder cases, have halted in the Ashanti Region since November, creating a backlog due to the absence of jurors. Initially owed 13 months […] The post Legal
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has touted the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government as the most transparent and accountable in the history of Ghana. He attributed this accomplishment to the implementation of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016, Act 921, which was passed to regulate the financial management of the public sector within a macroeconomic and […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta presented the 2024 budget and economic policy in Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. During the presentation, Mr. Ofori-Atta announced eight tax reliefs government intends to implement from next year. Below are the eight tax reliefs: Extend zero rate of VAT on locally manufactured African prints for two (2) […] The post Here
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, delivering the government’s fiscal plan for 2024 to Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, projected that the total revenue for the year is estimated at GH¢176.4 billion. In outlining the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Ofori-Atta highlighted that the government’s anticipated total expenditure stands at GH¢226.7 billion, representing 21.6 percent […] The post Ghana’s
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, delivering the government’s fiscal plan for 2024 to Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, projected that the total revenue for the year is estimated at GH¢176.4 billion. In outlining the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Ofori-Atta highlighted that the government’s anticipated total expenditure stands at GH¢226.7 billion, representing 21.6 percent […] The post Govt
The government, as part of its fiscal measures, has decided to waive import duties on Electric Vehicles (EVs) designated for public transportation for 8 years, according to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta during the presentation of the 2024 Budget and Economic Statement to Parliament. In addition to this, Ofori-Atta disclosed that import duties would also be […] The post Import
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says Ghana’s economy, which plummeted in recent years, has begun making modest gains. During the 2024 budget statement presented in Parliament on November 15, Mr. Ofori-Atta said the country’s inflation has started declining because the economy is performing better. “In the midyear review, I informed the House that we have […] The post Inflation
The government has budgeted an amount of GH¢220 million to support the relief phase for the communities affected by the Akosombo spillage and floods in the Oti, Savannah, and Bono-East Regions. This was disclosed by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, during his presentation of the government’s Budget Statement and Economic Policy for the 2024 Financial […] The post Govt
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