The Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Ansah has replied to the letter from the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, asking the latter to let him know when to submit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2024 for presidential assent. In the reply dated April 10, Mr Ansah wrote that he has taken […] The post ‘I
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed the nation’s intention to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, seizing the opportunity following the withdrawal of initial host candidates. With the successful hosting of the 2023 African Games under its belt, Ghana is poised to extend its hospitality to other member states of the Commonwealth. […] The post Ghana
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has accused the Ghanaian government of intentionally sabotaging the operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to pave the way for its sale to Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited. Thompson alleges that this move is aimed at granting Sentuo Oil Refinery […] The post Government
Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says. The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was initially suspended in January over the alleged diversion of $640,000 of public […] The post Betta
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that he cautioned President Akufo-Addo against tampering with the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), expressing concerns that such actions could lead Ghana back into the era of ‘dumsor,’ referring to the country’s previous power crisis. Mahama made this disclosure during a meeting with […] The post Dumsor:
The Ghana Epidemic Preparedness Financing Advocacy has urged the government to create and implement a domestic financing strategy for health emergency readiness and response. This plea is based on the essential need to strengthen the country’s Global Health Security capabilities and ensure a quick and effective response to health emergencies. On Tuesday, April 9, Mr […] The post Ghana
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced that candidates who wish to participate in the by-election to be held in the Ejisu Constituency will be required to pay a filing fee of ten thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC10,000). This is contained in a press release dated April 9, 2024. “A Candidate shall at the time of […] The post Ejisu Parliamentary by-election: Candidates
In a fiery exchange of political rhetoric, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has launched scathing criticisms against the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. Mustapha’s remarks come in response to Mahama’s recent announcement to separate the Youth and Sports Ministry, aiming to address […] The post Bawumia
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as the Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). The new Director-General of SSNIT is the son of President Akufo-Addo’s Senior Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo. The younger Osafo-Maafo takes over from Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang who has been instructed to hand over his duties by […] The post Osafo-Maafo’s
In the lead-up to Ghana’s highly anticipated 2024 Presidential Election, a recent survey conducted by Global Info Analytics has sparked controversy, with findings suggesting a significant lead for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. However, the campaign team of the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Bawumia, has swiftly downplayed the survey results, raising questions […] The post Election
Ghana’s Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has revealed that the country is well positioned to consider hosting the commonwealth games slated for 2026. As things stand now, the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games is in limbo, as original hosts Victoria in Australia have withdrawn its bid last year due to cost concerns. Malaysia […] The post Ghana is ready to host the
The Medical Laboratory Workers’ Union (MELPWU) is threatening to protest to demand their conditions of service in the coming weeks. The union expressed frustration over the government’s delay in finalising their ongoing negotiations. According to the association, they last met with the government on March 8, 2024, to discuss their conditions of service. Despite making […] The post Medical
New cases of breast cancer have doubled from 2,000 as of 2022 to 4,000 on a yearly basis since last year across the country. Unfortunately, over 20 percent of the patients are less than 40 years old, thus raising concerns on the need to move beyond awareness creation as a country. The peak age group […] The post New breast cancer cases recorded in Ghana
Ghana does not need the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for economic growth, an economist Dr John Kwakye has said. In the view of the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Ghana can develop by relying on its natural resource wealth. “We don’t need any SDRs […] The post Economist
The Bank of Ghana has urged the public to volunteer information on suspected cases of money laundering and unexplained wealth. This is to combat financial crimes, sanitize the industry and uphold the integrity of the country’s financial system. The Central Bank stressed collaborative efforts in identifying and addressing illicit financial activities that pose a threat […] The post Volunteer
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress, has announced plans to stage a five-day protest at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Jubilee House beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024. Their stance is to pressure the government into revoking the mining lease of Future Global Resources Limited, operators of the […] The post Mine
The birth of a newborn baby fills families with joy and pride as it symbolizes continuity of a lineage. Unfortunately, some mothers do not return home with their bundles of joy due to complications during childbirth. Some even lose their lives in the process. Access to quality health care continues to be a matter of […] The post Newmont partners
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Stuck
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Global
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