All nine traffic lights in Kasoa, the capital of the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, are not functioning. The situation is posing significant danger to pedestrians and motorists. There have already been several pedestrian crashes including school children at intersections such as Walantu, High Tension on the Kasoa-New Market Road and the […] The post Road Safety: All

‘Akufo-Addo deceived me into investing in menzgold’ – Prophet Kumchacha alleges

Claim: A Facebook user alleged that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President of Ghana, is a co-owner or shareholder of Hubtel, he gets a percentage share from payments made to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) through the app. Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s checks at the Office of the Registrar General indicate that Bawumia is […] The post Dubawa investigates

Prof. Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) and Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance, has cautioned that the government’s proposed 2025 tax reforms, aimed at alleviating financial pressures on households and businesses, could cost Ghana between GH¢5.5 billion and GH¢7.1 billion in lost revenue, based […] The post Fiscal

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has held a high-level meeting with the World Bank Regional Director for Infrastructure, Mr Franz R. Dress-Cross, to explore strategies aimed at strengthening Ghana’s road infrastructure. The engagement took place on April 8 as part of government’s ongoing efforts to boost connectivity and transport efficiency across the country. […] The post Roads

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG African leaders must adopt innovative strategies to attract private sector investment to boost healthcare funding, Dr. Wiltshire Johnson, Programme Coordinator of the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) under the auspices of African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), has said. Such initiatives, he indicated, have become crucial for […] The post African

By: Ebenezer ASUMANG  “The most effective barrier for the success of mobile money around the world is the banking lobby” ———–Bob Collymore, ex-CEO at Safaricom – Kenya Mobile money has transformed the global financial services landscape, providing a cost-effective, transparent, and empowering way for individuals and businesses to manage their finances (GSMA, 2020). This innovation […] The post From

Ex-convict Razak remanded for alleged sodomy and death threat on 13-year-old boy

In the Western North Region, two District Chief Executives (DCEs) have been confirmed in Sefwi Bodi and Sefwi Akontombra Districts. Mr. Stephen Baidoo was confirmed for the Bodi District, while Mr. Joseph Appiah was confirmed for Akontombra. Speaking at the confirmation ceremony, the Western North Regional Minister, Hon. Willbert Petty Bretum, congratulated the newly confirmed […] The post Western

Desperate residents have been fleeing floodwaters by wading or paddling to safety in homemade canoes.

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The Korle Bu Senior Staff Association (KOSSA) has extended their heartfelt congratulations to Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on his appointment as the substantive Minister of Health. Having served as a ranking member on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health,  the Association said his deep knowledge and expertise in the sector make this appointment a well-deserved one. […] The post Korle

By: Peter MARTEY AGBEKO, (APR) In the bustling heart of Accra, Ghana, a visionary leader is redefining the landscape of higher education. Professor Fred McBagonluri, President and Provost of Academic City University College (ACC), embodies a remarkable fusion of engineering prowess, inventive genius, and literary talent. His journey from a curious child in La Bawaleshie […] The post Fred

Government is ramping up its anti-corruption agenda with the announcement of a bold new reform package and the commitment to develop a second National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP II), following the conclusion of the first 10-year plan this year. The renewed drive was announced during the launch of the final independent evaluation report of NACAP […] The post Gov’t renews

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A landmark visit by a delegation of 10 senior leaders and faculty members from three U.S. community colleges to Ho Technical University (HTU) has opened new avenues for international academic collaboration and student mobility between Ghana and the United States. The programme was conceptualized and facilitated by the Hilltop Global Group, a Washington D.C.-based Africa-focused […] The post Ho

TikToker jailed 2 years and 10 months for telling Jesus’ picture ‘you need haircut’

Karpowership Ghana  appointed   Ing. Oscar Kojo Amonoo-Neizer as its new Managing Director. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Ing. Amonoo-Neizer brings extensive expertise in policy and energy management, technical regulation, electrical design, and project coordination. Prior to joining Karpowership Ghana, Ing. Amonoo-Neizer served as the Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission […] The post Ing.

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By Ronald Adom OPPONG Private Health Insurance is a legally approved channel for financing healthcare in Ghana in addition to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana’s quest to achieve universal health coverage. Ghana’s private health insurance sector provides coverage to about 2% of the population via 16 licenced companies across two thousand service […] The post You need a private