Ghanaians are being urged to show more interest in how revenue from the oil and gas industry is utilised for development purposes. Over the past five years, oil revenue has contributed more than 75 percent to government’s expenditure. But most people, especially those in the areas where the exploration activities take place say the money […]

President John Mahama has thrown a challenge to local manufacturers to take advantage of ECOWAS protocols on trade to venture into other markets within the region. According to the president, agreements such as the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme which Ghana has signed on to, allow for companies within the bloc to export their products to […]

The parliamentary aspirants of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Convention People’s Party (CPP) in the Effia constituency – Michael Otu and Elder Isaac Badu – have launched a scathing criticism on the records of the incumbent MP of the area Joseph Cudjoe, accusing him of “gross incompetence”. According to them, the incumbent MP […]

The first images of five suspects said to have robbed Kim Kardashian of jewellery in Paris have today emerged in France. French media has published footage of the alleged gang leaving and arriving at the reality TV star’s VIP apartment on October 3. Shot on a private camera just around the corner from the so-called […]

The Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has reiterated the need for the youth to desist from acts that could threaten the peace, security and unity in Ghana, especially during and after the December 7 general elections. Speaking at Tanoso South during a campaign tour of the Brong Ahafo Region, he said it does not pay […]

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said he will accept the results of the US election “if I win”.He added that he would accept a “clear” result – but reserved the right to challenge a “questionable” result. He appeared at a rally in Delaware, Ohio, speaking for the first time since the third televised debate […]

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has released his latest song to preach peace as Ghana heads to the polls on December 7, 2016. Produced by Willis Beatz, the song draws on his feud with Samini, his song ‘Mahama Paper’ as well as the recent Kalyppo craze on social media to preach tolerance during the elections. He […]

Chiefs in the Atwima Kwanwoma constituency of the Ashanti region have denied media reports suggesting that they have declared support for the candidature of the NPP flagbearer Nana Akufo-Addo ahead of the December polls. Reports are rife that the chiefs, numbering 58, pledged allegiance to the three-time flagbearer as he visited the area to campaign […]

Ghana’s coach Avram Grant refused to be in Gabon for the 2017 AFCON draw to enjoy studio discussions on Skysports as a pundit on English Premier League upcoming matches. Ghana has been paired in group D alongside Egypt, Uganda and Mali for the continental showpiece scheduled for 14 January to 5 February 2017 in the […]

The Chief of Staff Julius Debrah must withdraw and apologise over his recent comment asking adults to stay away from local fruit juice Kalyppo, an offshoot of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said. The Truth Forum described Mr. Debrah’s statement as “irresponsible” and aimed at killing local businesses. “This brings back memories of […]

Ghana is now ranked fifth in Africa for the month of October in the latest world ranking released by FIFA on Thursday. The Black Stars slipped two places down on the continent as the fifth best country behind Cote d’ivoire (31st), Senegal (37th), Algeria (35th) and Tunisia (38th). In the World ranking in totality, Ghana […]

Md. Shahriar Alam, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. Fax: 880 2 9562188. Email: [email protected]   Dear Md. Shahriar Alam, I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human rights defender and Freelance journalist. I am writing to voice my deep concern regarding the death threats against Anu Muhammad. According to the information received by me, on […]

“By now, more than 100,000 Burundian refugees who had fled the crisis in April 2015 have already returned to their villages. Most of them were in Tanzanian and in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo),” said Burundian Home Affairs and Civic Education Minister Pascal Barandagiye. According to him, many Burundian refugees have been coming […]

A total of 833,638 tourist arrivals were recorded in August 2016, compared to 731,248 in the same month of last year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said in its latest update on tourist arrivals in the country. The increase is evident in source regions including the Middle East (55 percent), followed by Asia (37.9 percent), […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday sent 46 names of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation and approval. The names were contained in a letter from President to the Red chamber, which was received and read by Senate President Senate, Bukola Saraki, during Thursday plenary. The nominees include retired Justice of the Supreme Court, […]

According to them, rural farmers, majority of them women, formed the largest farming group in the country and accounted for about half of the agricultural labour force but their work was often not acknowledged. “We are into farming, processing, marketing and packaging as well and we form the larger number of farmers in the country […]

He said the population of Accra and Kumasi alone put pressure on the infrastructure and social amenities, therefore creating slums in the city. Mr Adzornu was contributing to a discussion on Affordable Housing Network organised at the United Nations Habitat III Conference held in Quito, Ecuador on Wednesday. He said the politicisation of important issues […]

Seven of the parties were represented at the EC’s Head Office in Accra for the balloting. These are the National Democratic Congress (NDC), New Patriotic Party (NPP), Progressive People’s Party (PPP), National Democratic Party (NDP), Independent People’s Party (IPP), Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) and the United People’s Party (UPP). The GCPP placed first, followed […]

Mr. Anthony Kwaku Amoah, a Public Relations Officer of Ghana Education Service (GES), has urged schools to involve parents in choosing senior high, technical and vocational schools for children. Speaking at a special career guidance session titled, “Knowing Your Personality for a Good Career” for some 100 pupils of Rachel Shiloh Schools Complex, a private […]

Tanzania’s leading specialist credit provider, Bayport Financial Services (www.BayportFinance.com), has over the last 10 years contributed significantly to improving the lives of thousands of Tanzanians through the provision of credit. Bayport Tanzania is among ten subsidiaries of the Bayport Group that provides financial solutions to formally and informally employed individuals in emerging markets. The group’s […]