Economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has raised concerns that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) programme is having a detrimental impact on Ghana’s economy, causing more harm than good. He painted a grim outlook, suggesting that the IMF’s intervention, intended to alleviate the country’s economic woes, is instead exacerbating existing problems and worsening the crisis. During […] The post IMF

In the lush tropical landscapes of Ghana, a quiet revolution is taking place. Ghana, a country renowned for its rich gold deposits, is experiencing a new gold rush, this time in the coconut industry. The burgeoning coconut sector presents immense opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. However, this emerging industry also faces […] The post Ghana’s

Salifu Abubakari, a distinguished IT specialist and philanthropist from Ghana, has garnered international recognition with his nomination for the 2024 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards. This prestigious event, set to take place in September in New York, USA, celebrates individuals worldwide who are driving impactful change in their communities. “I am honoured to be nominated for […] The post Ghanaian

During the christening of her babies, she was seen rolling on the floor, draped in a beautiful white dress, tears of joy streaming down her cheeks as she wiped away her makeup. The joy of giving birth to twins was evident—after 12 long years of marriage, the Lord had finally shown her mercy! As a […] The post Locked wombs-surmounting societal pressures –

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Krachi East Municipality is urgently appealing for support to enhance its capacity to perform its critical functions in the area. Despite the staff’s commitment and readiness to carry out their duties, there is a pressing need for additional logistical resources to ensure the effective execution of […] The post NCCE

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Bryan Acheampong, the owner of Rock City Hotel and Minister for Food and Agriculture, has vehemently denied claims that his hotel is incurring losses, calling the accusations a “pure ungodly lie.” These remarks were aimed at Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, who had previously suggested that Rock City Hotel was financially […] The post SSNIT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that Ghanaians applying for travel to Kenya will now be issued an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) free of charge. This initiative acknowledges the existing visa-free regime agreement between Kenya and Ghana. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 19, the Ministry advised Ghanaians intending to […] The post Kenya

Edward Bawa, the Member of Parliament for Bongo, has accused the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, of insulting the intelligence of Ghanaians with his recent comments on the erratic power situation. This accusation follows Dr. Prempeh’s statement that the recent power outages experienced in parts of the country were […] The post NAPO’s

Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister of Energy and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, is widely preferred among members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to be a running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 general elections. Dr Opoku Prempeh affectionately called NAPO secured 76.27% of the responses from executives polled, making him […] The post Election

More than 1,000 children aged between 12 and 17 years have ever been in a marital union in the NKwanta North District in the Oti Region, a 2023 Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) report has revealed. The report indicated that out of the 1,014 children who were involved in early marriage, 43 per cent were boys […] The post Over 1,000 locked up in child marriages in Nkwanta

The Campaign Manager for the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Joshua Alabi, attributed the party’s defeat in the 2020 presidential election to the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of the party’s founder, Jerry John Rawlings. Prof. Alabi argued that while the pandemic caused a suspension of campaign activities, the government leveraged its […] The post Covid-19,

Ghana is six months away from a historic election with semblance to past polls. Since 1992, election results have been quite predictive as there is a change of the governing party every eight years. But that has never stopped incumbent parties from campaigning to be retained. It is not surprising that tag lines such as […] The post Overview of Bawumia’s

The historically rich bilateral relationship that exists between Ghana and Japan has lasted decades with the two countries often sharing common interests in areas of trade, business, and tourism, among others. An aspect of the Japan-Ghanaian partnership that has witnessed a sporadic rise recently is the creative or music sector which has seen Ghanaian musicians […] The post Meet

On 7th December 2024, Ghanaians, including my good self, will go to the polls to elect a President (and Vice President) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to govern this beautiful country for four years. This particular election is interesting for a number of reasons: 1. The two leading political parties, National Democratic Congress (NDC) and […] The post Ghana’s

The welcome hug on the tarmac at 03:00, the honour guard of mounted soldiers, the huge portraits of Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin hanging side by side in the centre of Pyongyang – all of this was designed to worry the West. Mr Putin’s first visit to Pyongyang since 2000 was a chance for […] The post China is the true power in Putin and Kim’s budding friendship

A four-member delegation from the Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and the Customs and Indirect Administration is in the country to understudy the National Petroleum Authority’s petroleum distribution system relative to tax administration. The team seeks to have a better insight into the implementation of the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF), the Bulk Road Vehicle […] The post Moroccan

The Rotary Club of Sunyani Central officially handed over the newly refurbished Abesim Community Library to the local community in a brief commissioning ceremony. This project aligns with the club’s 2024/25 Rotary initiatives aimed at enhancing lives, student performance, and communication skills. The club believes that upgrading educational facilities, like the Abesim Community Library, will […] The post Sunyani

The Ghana AIDS Commission has expressed concerns about the increasing rate of new HIV infections and the age groups most affected in the country. The Commission has therefore emphasised the need for Ghana to announce and implement plans to achieve epidemic control. Ghana recorded a 9.0% increase in the HIV population from 2013 to 2023, […] The post Adults

The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempreh has reiterated that the recent power outages experienced in parts of the country were not a result of load-shedding by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). For months, most parts of the country have witnessed intermittent power outages with businesses and households bearing the brunt. Answering questions […] The post Recent ‘dumsor’