The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has expressed her disapproval of the idea of lobbying to be the running mate for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Such actions, according to her, are disrespectful and undermine the decision-making authority of the Presidential nominee. In an interview with […] The post Stop

The Minister for Communication and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has defended the government’s decision not to auction the newly rolled out 5G network. The government in May 2024, announced a collaboration with active industry players, including Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia, Tech Mahindra, and other telecommunications companies to roll out 5G in the next six months. […] The post Decision

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has announced the successful rollout of its Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) with 1,452 businesses, aimed at bolstering Ghana’s economic recovery post-COVID-19. BEAP, designed to support 10,000 Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and startups severely impacted by the pandemic, began with 1,452 businesses. The 1,452 businesses constitute the […] The post YEA

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has dismissed an international arbitration case brought by Micheletti Company Limited against the government of Ghana in May 2023, concerning alleged damages for breach of contract related to the rehabilitation of the Accra Sports Stadium. The ICC Tribunal, composed of President Sadaff Habib and members Shadrack Arhin and Justin […] The post ICC

The Ghana Hydrological Authority has called for an increased investment in irrigation systems in the country to boost vegetable production and exports. They highlighted Ghana’s significant potential for exporting vegetables to the global market. They, however, bemoaned that the lack of essential agricultural infrastructure currently hampers farmers’ ability to meet this demand. In an interview […] The post GHA

The Yamfo Anglican Senior High School in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region continues to struggle with infrastructure deficits, particularly in staff accommodation, a boy’s dormitory and a place of convenience. The school needs a spacious dormitory for its male students, and the lack of adequate staff housing forces most teachers to live […] The post Yamfo

The Dodome Education Endowment Fund in the Ho West District of the Volta Region says it is putting in measures to improve academic results despite the inadequate teacher capacity in the area. This comes after a relatively poor showing in the Basic Education Certificate Examination, with the best-performing student recording a grade of 17 in […] The post Dodome

Dr Kwesi Nduom, the owner of the defunct GN Bank, has made a heartfelt plea to Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), to pay attention to the new facts and reinstate his banking licence and restore his assets, which were revoked due to the bank’s insolvency. Dr Nduom in his […] The post GN Bank: Give us back our licence and assets – Nduom

The Gender, Children, and Social Protection Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) recently visited Essikado and Shama, key constituencies in the Western Region, delivering messages of hope and gifts to residents. The Committee, among other things, aims to highlight the potential for a brighter future for all Ghanaians under a John Mahama-led NDC government. […] The post Elections

Cocoa farmers in Segyimase in the Abuakwa South Municipality and Osino in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region have attributed the continuous indiscriminate illegal mining activities and forceful takeover of cocoa plantations by illegal miners popularly known as ‘galamseyers’ as a contributory factor to the decline in cocoa production in the country. Some […] The post Cocoa

The Unionized Associations of Tamale Technical University (TaTU), have succeeded in their demand for the appointment of an internal Vice Chancellor for the university less than 24 hours after issuing a strong statement. TaTU comprises the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG), Technical University Administrators Association […] The post TaTU

The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has made a significant statement with his leadership style, blending politics and tradition with religion to achieve social cohesion and inclusion. He interacted with the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, and a delegation from the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana, led by Rev. Dr. Stephen Yenusom Wengam. […] The post NAPO

At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia says, mostly unauthorised pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat. This year’s pilgrimage took place during a heatwave, with temperatures at times exceeding 50C (122F). More than three-quarters of those who died did not have official permits to be there and walked under direct sunlight […] The post At least