The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketing Companies Association says it will petition the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as part of its opposition to the increase in gas prices. According to the Association, this is the only option left for them to ensure that consumers are not overburdened. A kilogram of LPG is currently being […] The post LPG marketers

The recent power outages popularly known as “Dumsor” appears to be worsening despite several assurances from the Government and managers of the power sector. Since the beginning of 2021, many parts of the country have consistently been plunged into a state of darkness often without prior notice to consumers, unfortunately, the situation keeps worsening by […] The post John

The recent power outages popularly known as “Dumsor” appears to be worsening despite several assurances from the Government and managers of the power sector. Since the beginning of 2021, many parts of the country have consistently been plunged into a state of darkness often without prior notice to consumers, unfortunately, the situation keeps worsening by […] The post John

Puma Energy’s newly established Future Energies business launches 11 solar projects at its retail stations and a further three at Puma Energy’s terminals in Ghana. The solar power generation at 11 of the 14 sites is supported by battery storage. The combined solar and battery power systems in 14 service Stations and terminals in Ghana […] The post Puma Energy launches solar

A man believed to be in his 50s who was shot by armed robbers on Monday, April 12, 2021, after withdrawing money from a bank in Takoradi in the Western Region has died. This was confirmed to Citi News by the administrator of the Takoradi Hospital, Reverend Osei Owusu. The suspected armed robbers shot the […] The post Takoradi: Man shot in daylight robbery dies appeared first on

At least 34 people have drowned after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said. The boat “operated by people smugglers” was carrying about 60 migrants escaping conflict in Yemen and who were on their way to Djibouti, according to the IOM. It is not known what […] The post At least 34 migrants dead in

The fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer in the US city of Brooklyn Center in Minnesota was an accident, the police chief has said. Daunte Wright, 20, was shot after the officer meant to use a Taser, but mistakenly drew her gun instead, Chief Tim Gannon told reporters. The officer was […] The post Minnesota officer who shot black man ‘mistook gun

Authorities in Ghana frequently blame drivers for the country’s road transport problems and poor safety record. For instance, in parliament recently, the country’s Roads and Highways Minister cited driver indiscipline as the cause of accidents. His predecessor made similar claims, as have presidential committees, parliamentarians; former presidents and the National Roads Safety Authority. These claims […] The post Poor

The Africa Education Watch is urging the Ghana Education Service (GES) to seek admission for the two Rastafarians who were denied admission by Achimota School. This follows the dismissal of an application for a mandatory injunction aimed at forcing the Achimota School to admit Oheneba Nkrabea, one of the students, pending the final determination of […] The post GES

Wayoe Ghanamannti, a member of the legal team for the two Rastafarian students, Tyrone Iras Marhguy and Oheneba Kwaku Nkrabea, who were given admission to Achimota School but refused enrolment because of their dreadlocks, has stated that he accepts the judge’s decision to dismiss their ex parte motion. The lawyer for the duo filed an […] The post We

Wayoe Ghanamannti, a member of the legal team for the two Rastafarian students, Tyrone Iras Marhguy and Oheneba Kwaku Nkrabea, who were given admission to Achimota School but refused enrolment because of their dreadlocks, has stated that he accepts the judge’s decision to dismiss their ex parte motion. The lawyer for the duo filed an […] The post We

The Ashanti Regional branch of the People’s National Convention (PNC) is calling for a ceasefire between the party’s General Secretary, Janet Nabla, and the 2020 Presidential Candidate, David Apasara. The Ashanti Regional Branch says the current situation is not helping the image of the party hence their call. There is a standoff in the PNC following […] The post Ashanti

The Human Rights Division of the High Court is today expected to hear another motion for an interlocutory injunction in the Achimota School Admission brouhaha. The case will be moved by lawyers for Tyrone Marhguy, who was also denied admission because of his dreadlocks. Tyrone Marhguy also filed a case on March 31 through his […] The post Court to hear second Rasta family’s

Claim: Many social media posts and news reports claim that the IMF in its April 2021 Fiscal Monitor document has downgraded Ghana’s economic classification to low-income status. Verdict: False. The classification of Ghana as a low-Income developing country in the IMF’s April 2021 Fiscal Monitoring document is not a downgrade as it has been so […] The post Fact-check:

The government is expected to engage the leadership of the LPG Marketing Companies Association on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, over concerns regarding an increase in the price of the petroleum product. The LPG Marketing Companies have stated their opposition to an 18-pesewa upward adjustment on a kilogram of LPG. The increases come at a time […] The post Energy

The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Dr. Ben Boakye says regular tariff hikes in Ghana may compel many to rely on generators since it may be cheaper than relying on the national grid. According to him, this is an impending challenge that needs to be considered in the debate on […] The post Utility tariff hike: Using generators

The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwesi Quartey, says the World Bank’s description of Ghana as a low-middle income country is a more accurate classification of the country’s economic standing. According to him the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) classification presents a narrow view […] The post Ghana

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has inspected work on the ongoing installation of unique addresses on all 7.5 million properties across the country. The new addressing system, which leverages on the existing GhanaPost GPS system, is made up of a unique house number, street name, digital address and a QR Code containing the ownership […] The post Bawumia

Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, the Member of Parliament for Yendi, has donated 1,000 bags of sugar and assorted items to the Muslim community in his constituency. The gesture is aimed at supporting Muslims within the constituency to carry-out their month-long Ramadan fasting. The donation was made to Imams, Mosques, women and youth groups, opinion leaders […] The post Yendi:

Twitter’s mission is to serve the public conversation, and it’s essential, for the world and for Twitter, to increase the number of people who feel comfortable participating in it. To do this, we need to make it easier for everyone to join in and provide more relevant experiences for people across the world. Today, in […] The post Ghana becomes first market