Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has appealed to Attorney-General Godfred Dame and the Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) Tiwaah Addo Danquah to invite him to come and help analyze the file of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. In the view of Kpebu, there is enough evidence […] The post Add me to the team
This morning, I directed that IMANI files a petition to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice to investigate the Electoral Commission of Ghana for constitutional, statutory, and administrative breaches in respect of its conduct in the infamous “firesale of electoral equipment for scrap” scandal. The public may find a copy of the petition […] The post Feature:
Legon Cities coach Paa Kwesi Fabin finds himself in hot water as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to initiate disciplinary action against him. This action stems from Fabin’s choice to boycott the post-match proceedings, following Legon Cities’ 2-0 defeat against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday in Kumasi. The incident […] The post Legon Cities
We congratulate Ghana’s 4x100m men’s relay team on booking their ticket to this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris after winning Heat 2 on Day 2 of the World Relays held in the Bahamas. It is heart-warming to learn that the quartet, made up of Ibrahim Fuseini, Isaac Botsio, Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Paul Amoah, crossed … The post Qualification for 33rd Olympiad wake-up call appeared
The ban on drumming and noise-making activities took effect yesterday across the various traditional areas in the Ga State until Thursday, June 6, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced. Residents of Accra are urged to conduct their activities within the confines of their premises, with churches, mosques, and pubs specifically singled out for compliance. … The post Ban
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commended the European Union (EU) for its “steadfast support and solidarity” towards Ghana and the West African sub-region in the face of ongoing global challenges. According to Dr Bawumia, the myriad crises currently confronting the world, including threats emanating from the insecurity situation in the Sahel region had … The post Thanks
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The unending corporate demand amid a stronger U.S. dollar on the international market weighed heavily on the cedi in the first four months of 2024. Ending last week, the cedi recorded losses as demand surpassed foreign exchange (FX) liquidity. The cedi on the retail market, USD/GH¢, concluded the week with […] The post Robust
Eliud Kipchoge says his family received threats on social media after the death of fellow marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum.
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has committed to prioritising fiscal discipline if he is elected President in the 2024 general elections. In an interview with Africa Watch Magazine, Dr Bawumia outlined his plans to rationalise public expenditure and control government spending. He also discussed his intentions to diversify the […] The post My
By Alhassan MUSAH In response to recent inflationary pressures and exchange rate volatility, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana took decisive action. Similar to measures by central banks worldwide, the MPC significantly increased the policy rate (MPR) from 14.50% in January 2022 to 30% by the end of 2023. Although this […] The post Recent
The Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has stressed the need to tackle issues of corruption allegations, particularly those involving public officeholders, without sentiments. The minister’s admonishment comes in the wake of widespread criticism about advice from the Attorney General’s Office to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to discontinue money […] The post Fight
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed confidence in the party’s prospects for victory in the 2024 general elections. He noted that the initiatives and policies implemented by the Akufo-Addo administration are resonating with the electorate. In an interview with Africa Watch Magazine, Dr Bawumia said, “While I acknowledge […] The post I
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM A research by IMANI Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana-Netherlands Business and Culture Council (GNBCC) has revealed an encouraging forecast for investors. The findings of the study titled ‘Reviewing current economic and investment challenges and opportunities for shared benefits and growth – a focus on GNBCC’, according to Dennis Asare, Senior […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has acquired cutting-edge laboratory equipment valued at over €530,000. The investment is part of support provided by the German Cooperation under the Invest for Jobs programme. The programme aims to create up to 100,000 quality jobs across eight African countries, among other objectives, within a partnership project. […] The post
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has prepared 195 observers for the upcoming Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Exercise by the Electoral Commission (EC). These observers, who will be stationed in 146 randomly selected districts, have been trained for the event that is set to begin on May 7 and conclude on May 27, 2024. […] The post CODEO
E-commerce, with its potential to transcend geographical barriers and empower businesses, is facing a challenging path in Ghana. While it offers immense promise for market expansion and job creation, the sector grapples with significant hurdles that have recently led to the departures of notable players. The rise of e-commerce in Ghana presents an opportunity for […] The post Ghana’s
The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has called for an investigation into the auctioning of some Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) by the Electoral Commission. The discovery of 10 BVDs at a recycling facility in Madina has raised concerns among the general public. Despite the Electoral Commission’s explanation that the BVDs were outdated and lawfully […] The post EC
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