The World Bank’s 8th Economic Update for Ghana, titled Strengthening Domestic Revenue Systems for Fiscal Sustainability, notes that despite recent increases in the pace of exchange rate depreciation and slower-than-expected inflation reduction, Ghana’s economic indicators remain on track for 2024 and beyond. The report highlights the steady progress Ghana has made over the past year […] The post Ghana’s
Nollywood actresss, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has vehemently refuted speculations that she had an affair with a Senate President of Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio. The post ‘It’s a wicked lie from the pit of hell’ – Nollywood actress Dakore reacts to alleged affair with top politician first appeared on
The youth have been advised to use politics to drive the development of the country rather than violence and extremist activities. “The youth can use their participation in politics to help shape Ghana’s future, promote economic growth, social justice and democratic consolidation and not division and mayhem.” Mr Francis Asamani, Adaklu District Director of the … The post Use
In a story carried on Page 7 of today’s issue of the paper, we reported that the Board chairman,Joe Ghartey and Commissioner General,Madam Julie Essiam of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have paid a curtsey call on the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II to seek the collaboration of traditional leaders to help in […] The post Editorial: GRA And Traditional
The Forestry Commission Training Center (FCTC) has officially organised a ceremony to outdoor a certificate course in Natural Resources Management and ushered in the first batch of students for the programme. The 18-month trimester programme has been designed with practical hands-on knowledge with skills in forest protection, climate change and emerging forest practices and its […] The post FC
Russian-American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, has been jailed for six-and-a-half years by a court in the central city of Kazan on a charge of spreading false information about the Russian army. An editor for US-funded Radio, Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), said the mother of two was arrested in Russia last October for failing to register as … The post Russian-US journalist jailed for
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam will today present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament.
At least 40 migrants have died after the boat they were travelling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, a United Nations agency says. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says 41 others were rescued by the Haitian Coast Guard. The vessel was travelling from Cap-Haitien to the Turks and Caicos Islands, more … The post Boat fire off Haiti kills at least 40 migrants –
Democrats poured in nearly $50m (£38.7m) in donations for Vice-President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. The progressive donation platform, ActBlue, said the amount from small donors marks “the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle”. “Grassroots supporters are energised and excited to support her as … The post Harris
Bright Senior High School (Bright SHS), a leading private educational institution in the Eastern Region, has garnered widespread praise from local education authorities, parents and esteemed educators for its exceptional standards of education and academic achievements. The commendations were made during the school’s maiden graduation ceremony, which celebrated the success of approximately 700 final-year students. […] The post MCE,
Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, has warned protesters that they will be “playing with fire” if they press ahead with plans to stage an anti-corruption march to parliament on Tuesday. Young Ugandans have been organising the march on social media to demand an end to corruption in government. They have been partly inspired by their counterparts … The post Uganda protest
The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Benneth Igweh, has begged residents of Abuja not to join the planned nationwide protest, to prevent the destruction of new infrastructure recently put in place by the FCT administration and President Bola Tinubu. Igwe made this appeal on Monday as the date for proposed protest against […] The post Police Command begs Abuja residents
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit instituted against the federal government by the family of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, challenging the revocation of the property of the former military ruler located in the Maitama District of Abuja. Justice Peter Lifu dismissed the suit in a judgement on […] The post Court dismisses Abacha family’s N500m suit over
Kenyan officials have appealed for help to find containers of a highly toxic chemical that were looted from an overturned lorry near the capital city, Nairobi. Sodium cyanide is dangerous and can kill if swallowed or inhaled even in small amounts, health officials warned, adding that it also poses a major risk to the environment. … The post Concern in Kenya after toxic chemical
Tanzania’s information minister, Nape Nnauye, has been removed from his post following an outcry over comments he made suggesting that elections could be rigged. Mr Nnauye was filmed at a rally on July 15, saying that he would help a fellow ruling party MP win in the 2025 election. He added that “election results are … The post Tanzanian minister sacked after poll rigging remarks
The Director of Environment and Sustainable Development, Volta River Authority (VRA), Benjamin Arhin Sackey, has indicated that plans are far advanced to release water from the Akosombo Dam at 50,000 cubic feet (equal to 374000 gallons) per second in the coming days. That, he said, falls within this year’s phase of spill plan. Mr Arhin … The post Another
Builsa South Member of Parliament, Dr Clement Apaak has called on the government to meet its obligations to the lecturers so that they can return to the classroom following the strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). Dr Apaak says if this impasse is not resolved sooner, it will disrupt the […] The post CETAG strike: Apaak calls on government
Promasidor Ghana (PGH) as part of its 25th anniversary has supported the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) with GH¢ 489,900 to fund 10 patients needing life-saving surgery. The company has also donated essential medical equipment including 50 oxygen masks, 2 patient trolleys, 2 myomectomy instruments, 2 caesarean section instruments, a patient monitor, suction machine and tube, … The post Promasidor
Ghana is not yet out of the woods regarding the economic challenges therefore, Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam must send a clear signal through the mid-year budget review for 2024, to the market that they will not overspend in this election year, Financial Analyst Mr Joe Jackson has said. Mr Jackson indicated that it […] The post Budget
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud. Prosecutors say Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, falsely claimed they had executed bank wire or other monetary payment transfers for high-end items when no such transfers had taken […] The post Rapper
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