The Member of Parliament (MP) for Es­sikado-Ketan Constituency, in the Western Region, Mr Joe Ghartey, has touted his contributions to the socio-economic welfare of the constituents in the last two decades. According to him, numerous developments brought to the constituency, under his tenure was a testament to his dedica­tion to duty. Mr Ghartey, in an … The post I am proud of my achievements

In an increasingly competitive and glo­balised marketplace, businesses are now compelled to place significant emphasis on their customer care and service experience. These two elements are no longer mere­ly functional components of a business but have become indispensable in shaping how a brand is perceived. In particular, delivering exceptional customer care and ensuring a seamless … The post Customer

So far, almost all the sto­ries I have told readers of New African who chose to sit Under The Neem Tree with me, have been funny ones. But in doing that, I have not done justice to the concept of sitting Under The Neem Tree. One of the most important aspects of the experience is … The post Under the Neem Tree Goodbye to the dear departed appeared first on Ghanaian

Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, the Volta Regional Minister, has said the region has immense potential to transform not only itself but also the entire country, if adequately harnessed and utilised. He said the region was an attractive destination for investment, particularly agriculture and tourism. Dr Letsa, who was speaking at the second Regional Coordinating Council […] The post Volta

Some youth in Ashaiman-Lebanon?say they are awaiting President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s scrapping of the 10 percent sports betting tax, as promised in his campaign messages, ahead of the December 7 general elections. The 10 percent withholding tax introduced in 2023 by the current government is intended to increase the country’s domestic tax revenue. The introduction […] The post Ashaiman

 The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Darkoa Newman, has called on member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to incorporate the views of women into policies to combat Transnational Organised Crimes (TOCs) in the sub-region. TOCs are organised crimes coordi­nated across national borders, involv­ing groups or individuals working in … The post ECOWAS

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to a story we published yesterday, has urged the National Election Security Taskforce to provide security for the Electoral Commission to undertake the re-collation of parliamentary results of constituencies in contention. According to the party, it is necessary to provide adequate security to avert the reoccurrence of the mayhem […] The post Editorial:

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has identified agriculture and agribusiness as the main drivers of his yet-to-be-installed government. He said investing in the sector has the potential to transform the economy and create the needed jobs. During a courtesy call on him by the US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, in his office in Accra yesterday, … The post Agriculture, agribusiness

The idea of a 24-hour economy is seen as a major advancement for Ghana. It promises greater productivity, job creation, and a more diverse economic landscape. In this model, businesses, services, and government operations would function continuously, improving efficiency and fostering economic opportunities. The model could transform areas such as healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and hospitality, […] The post The

HOPin Academy, an entrepreneurial support organisation based in Tamale in the Northern Region, has educated and mobilised youth to become agents of change within their communities. It also empowered them to actively promote peace, tolerance and development. This follows the launch of a transformative, non-partisan project – Youth Empowerment for Peaceful Elections – which began […] The post

The National Director of the Special Education Division at Ghana Education Service (GES), Madam Helena Mensah, has called on Ghanaians to remove physical and attitudinal barriers that inhibit persons with disabilities from reaching their full potentials.    According to her, persons with disabilities deserve inclusive policies, an accessible environment and equitable access to education and […] The post Let’s

The President-elect, John Mahama’s Transition team has announced that as a preparatory measure towards the rollout of the promise to recover proceeds of corruption and hold persons responsible for such corruption accountable when he assumes office, a Team has been set up to receive and gather information from members of the public and other sources, […] The post ORAL: Mahama intends

Incoming NDC gov’t to reverse all last-minute recruitment and payments

Nana Fosuah Tieamanie, Obaapanin of Hwereso-Donaaso, in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region has appealed to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, to permit her to bury the deceased chief of Hwereso-Donaaso, Nana Oppong Kesse III, who passed on about seven years ago. Hwereso-Donaaso owes allegiance to Oguakro Afrane Okese II, Omanhene of Ejisu, […] The post Hwereso-Donaaso Obaapanin appeals

The Church of Pentecost Windy Hill District of Kasoa in the Central Region on Sunday held a retirement service in honour of four of their Elders who have served in the capacity for various years. Among them was the retired former Deputy Editor of The Spectator, one of the products of the New Times Corporation, … The post Pentecost Church holds retirement service

A 12-member delegation from Dzetorkoe, a farming Community in the South Tongu Municipality of the Volta region, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy call on the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum in Accra. The visit was to show appreciation to the Minister for the construction of a state-of-the-art school building for the community, which will […] The post Dzetorkoe Community expresses gratitude

A Retired Military Officer Col Festus Aboagye, has noted that Ghana’s civil-military relations are in an unprecedented crisis. This, he said, follows systemic militarisation under the Akufo-Addo administration from 2017-2024. He has therefore made a number of recommendations in a policy brief analysing how military politicisation and civilian space encroachment threaten democratic governance and constitutional […] The post Reform

Six NPP parliamentary candidates file a court application to compel the EC to collate and declare 2024 election results amid allegations of violence and delays. The post Six NPP PCs sue Electoral Commission over delayed election results first appeared on 3News.