THE Minority Caucus in Parliament has rejected the House’s decision to declare the Kpandai seat vacant, describing it as inconsistent with an earlier ruling delivered by the Speaker, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin. The Caucus has therefore called on Parliament to withdraw the letter sent to the Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday, which communicated the … The post Minority MPs reject

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has launched its 10th-year anniversary, marking a decade of impact and collaboration with Ghana. Launching the anniversary yesterday in Accra, Assistant UN Secretary-General and UNOPS Deputy Executive Director, Ms Sonja Leighton-Kone, highlighted the Office’s achievements in climate-resilient infrastructure, healthcare, and capacity building. “More than 2,300 farmers were … The post UNOPS

Governance Expert, Prof. David Abdulai has said Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin must be seen to be cracking the whip over unparliamentary conduct in the Chamber by MPs. He explained that this would be the only way lawmakers will cease to misconduct themselves in the Chamber. According to him, the Speaker’s inability to crack the […]

Sandvik Ghana Limited has firmly established itself as a leader in the nation’s extractive sector, emerging as the 1st Runner-Up for ‘Best Performer in Mine Supplies and Support Services’ at the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA). The recognition is particularly significant as it marks Sandvik’s first-ever entry into the prestigious awards scheme. By securing … The post Sandvik

Governance Expert, Prof. David Abdulai, has expressed his displeasure over the disruptions in parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, December 9 by the Minority who vowed not to allow business continue after Kpandai seat was declared vacant. The Minority MPs in Parliament were dressed in black attire and held cards with inscriptions such as “Where is the […]

A student has died, and another is stable but critical after a shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU), officials say. A suspect, who is not a student at the school, is in custody after the incident on the campus in Frankfort, the city’s police department said. KSU was placed on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon as […]

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff at the Circle Tax Service Centre to recommit to discipline, integrity and professionalism, pledging performance-based accountability and new electronic measures to boost Ghana’s domestic revenue.

 By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The economy is collecting barely one-third of the tax revenue it should, a new study has revealed – exposing a severe domestic revenue mobilisation crisis that is fuelling debt accumulation, widening inequality and undermining economic stability. The research – Illicit Financial Flows (IFF) and Revenue  Mobilisation in Ghana, presented by Dr. […] The post Weak

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government is seeking private equity and development finance institutions to help rebuild its diagnostics and treatment infrastructure after years of equipment failures left major hospitals unable to deliver basic services. President John Dramani Mahama made this known at the WHX Leaders Africa Summit in Accra, urging DFIs, private equity and venture […] The post Gov’t

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni, has outlined a compelling case for investment in Ghana’s rebounding economy. In an interview with the Global Investor; a premier publication distributed at high-level summits across the world, Mr. Opuni provided a detailed roadmap for investors looking to navigate Ghana’s financial landscape in 2025. With Ghana’s […] The post Improving

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government’s plan to invest GH¢6.9billion for an Integrated Oil Palm Development Policy has been hailed by sector stakeholders as an holistic strategy that will leapfrog the commodity’s value chain. President-Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, Samuel Avaala, speaking to the B&FT, said the association was well-consulted about the planned investment. Finance Minister […] The post Producers

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has marked its fifth anniversary with a blend of celebration and introspection, as its council chairman, former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, acknowledged the institution’s rapid expansion while warning that persistent infrastructure deficits are still undermining its progress Speaking at the university’s second congregation ceremony in Somanya, Mr. […] The post Terkper

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM) has opened a new Chapter in Sunyani to expand the Institute’s reach across all regional capitals in Ghana. The Sunyani Chapter launch, which was organized alongside the Bono Regional CIHRM Conference, was attended by the Sunyanihene, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph […] The post CIHRM opens