Africa Law Practice NG & Company (ALP NG & Co) from Nigeria and Africa Legal Associates (ALA) from Ghana have joined forces to create a strategic alliance. This collaboration strengthens the existing Pan-African legal network, the ALP International Practice Group. The alliance broadens the Group’s reach across Africa, adding to the expertise already offered by […] The post Africa
Senior Presidential Advisor Yaw Osafo-Maafo is advocating for increased transparency in the declaration of assets owned by public officials, emphasising its critical role in bolstering accountability within Ghana’s governance framework. Osafo-Maafo pointed out that while current regulations mandate public officials, including ministers of state and select public sector personnel, to declare their assets to the […] The post Declaration
Ghana’s textile industry, renowned for its rich history and cultural significance, is currently facing challenges due to a surge in counterfeit products flooding the market, particularly those originating from China. The influx of these counterfeit imports has led to a decline in sales and a threat to the viability of local manufacturers. For decades, Ghana’s […] The post Ghana’s
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Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a military parade, killing all 10 crew on board. One of the aircraft clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground, footage published on local media showed. The incident took place at 09:30 local […] The post Ten dead as navy helicopters collide
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ms. Kathleen Addy, has paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The visit was to congratulate His Royal Majesty on his Silver Jubilee Anniversary, inform him about NCCE’s presence in his Kingdom to […] The post NCCE chair calls on Otumfuo
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified its decision to tax the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. GRA in a statement on Monday, April 22, defended the decision, saying it is backed by the Tax Act 2015 (Act 896). It also provided clarifications as to who is to be affected by the tax. The government […] The post GRA clarifies decision to tax incomes of
The maiden edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards took place at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly[AMA] auditorium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The event recognized the outstanding comedians in Ghana, including Lekzy Decomic, Clemento Suarez, OB Amponsah, AKA Ebenezer, and many others, who were honoured for their contributions to the comedy scene. Additionally, a special honorary […] The post 2024
Actress Yvonne Nelson has called on policy think tank IMANI Africa for a protest against the Akufo-Addo government over the erratic power supply commonly known as “dumsor.” This follows recent intermittent power outages. In 2015, Ghana experienced severe power cuts, leading to widespread frustration among citizens. Actress and producer Ms Nelson organised a massive protest […] The post Dumsor:
Dr Abu Sakara Foster, co-convener of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC) and former Convention People’s Party (CPP) flagbearer has called on Ghanaians to give them the mandate in the upcoming 2024 elections to transform Ghana. He noted that both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in power, and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have […] The post Give
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to swiftly inspect and verify pharmaceuticals cleared at the Tema Port. A shipment containing crucial antiretroviral medicines, tuberculosis, and malaria treatments, donated by the Global Fund, encountered delays at the Tema Port, with only 14 out of 182 containers reaching the […] The post FDA
The Minority in Parliament has described attempts by the government to rename the Ho Technical University after Ghanaian composer Ephraim Amu as illegal. The decision initially brought to light in February 2018, has drawn criticism from stakeholders, particularly from the Asogli State Council, due to the lack of consultation. Speaking to Citi News, the Ranking […] The post Renaming
Former Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu has expressed confidence in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) prospects in the upcoming December elections, stating that the party anticipates winning all 11 parliamentary seats in the Upper West Region. Addressing reporters in the Upper West Region following a regional sensitisation programme, Haruna […] The post Election
One police officer is feared dead, while several others are critically injured following an accident on the road between Gomoa Akramah and Akoti Junction in the Gomoa East District, Central Region. According to reports, a KIA Rhino truck (registration number GX 4135-24) experienced a brake failure and veered off course. It first struck a vehicle […] The post Gomoa
Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that the energy sector is currently lacking effective leadership. Consequently, he is advocating for the appointment of a new leader to address the ongoing challenges. The country has been grappling with frequent power outages in recent times, prompting widespread calls […] The post Dumsor:
The Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum has raised grave concerns about the politicisation of the education sector. His remarks come amidst widespread opposition to various government initiatives, notably the implementation of the Free Senior High School Policy. Dr Osei-Adutwum emphasised the urgent need for a paradigm shift in Ghanaian politics, urging a departure from […] The post We
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Power fluctuations, known locally as “Dumsor,” have long been a source of frustration for both households and companies in Ghana. Dumsor has been a long-standing concern, with power outages lasting hours or even days. The problem is caused by a variety of reasons, including overloaded transformers, inability to pay private electricity suppliers, insufficient infrastructure, resource […] The post Andrews
Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has expressed confidence in his penalty-taking abilities following his latest successful conversion. Paintsil found the net for Los Angeles Galaxy in their 4-3 victory over San Jose Earthquake in the 100th California Derby, confidently slotting home from the penalty spot. This goal marks his fourth of the season, adding to his […] The post MLS:
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held a workshop for its Constituency Communication Officers, radio communicators, social media communicators and media monitors in the Upper West Region. According to Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the NDC in a statement issued on Monday April 22, the communicators were trained and equipped with the necessary information […] The post NDC
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