The ranking member on the ad hoc committee probing the leaked IGP tape saga, James Agalga, has stated that investigations have concluded, and the report of the committee is at a draft stage, awaiting validation by members. He indicated that, although the committee has concluded its investigations, budget-related business in Parliament has prevented members of […] The post IGP
The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has bemoaned that the institutional culture of silence and secrecy are some of the challenges facing the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Law. The Minister was speaking at a public forum in Accra yesterday,on the implementation of the RTI Act 2019-2023, under the theme: “Three years […] The post Culture of secrecy frustrating RTI Law
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, as the acting Director General of the State Interest and Government Authority (SIGA), pending advice from the governing Board of the authority. John Boadu replaces Edward Boateng, who retired from the Authority a few weeks ago. John […] The post John
In a sobering analysis of government’s 2024 budget, WaterAid Ghana highlights a concerning 68% reduction in allocation for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) compared to the previous year. The total budget for MSWR plummeted from GH¢1,847,454,545 in 2023 to a mere GH¢591,052,380 in 2024. This drastic reduction is primarily attributed to a […] The post
Dignitaries at the forum Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has reaffirmed government’s steadfast dedication to the full implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2019 (Act 989). Read More... The post Govt RTI Commitment Unwavering –
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has urged further discussions following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Numo Nmashie Family land case. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, December 14, Yaw Oppong emphasized the potential impact on numerous Accra communities, stating, “It is a huge land, and you […] The post Supreme
Mr James Carl Vandyck, the Western-South Regional Manager, Stallion Trust and Administration Company Limited, a corporate trustee service provider has urged cocoa farmers to join the Cocoa Farmers Pension Scheme to guarantee a decent income during their old age. He said it was prudent for the farmers to take advantage of the social protection policies […] The post Cocoa farmers advised to join Pension
Senior Program Officer for Africa at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Dennis Gyeyir, has suggested that Ghana should not overly fixate on gas for power generation amid the country’s energy transition towards achieving Net Zero emissions. Following Ghana’s decision on energy transition, some key players in the energy sector have responded to this transition. […] The post Ghana
Ghanaian Featherweight Boxer, Abdul Wahid Omar, recognizes the considerable pressure on boxers to clinch medals for Ghana at the forthcoming 13th African Games in March 2024. Boxing, categorized as a non-Olympic qualifier, will be featured alongside various sports disciplines such as Arm-wrestling, Beach Volleyball, Chess, Cricket, Handball, Hockey, Judo, and Taekwondo. 🏅 Ready for the […] The post 2023
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, Evans Bobie Opoku, is optimistic that Ghana will meet the deadline for the completion and handover of the two designated facilities in preparation for the 2023 Africa Games. The nation has identified two key venues for the prestigious event. One is the Olympic site situated in Borteyman, designed to feature […] The post 2023
The Adansi Development Association, in collaboration with Rotary Club Accra and the Health directorates of Adansi North and Asokwa districts have jointly organised a free health screening exercise for residents in AdansiAsokwa and surrounding communities. It is aimed at bringing quality healthcare services to the doorsteps of the people by preventing diseases among the residents in the various beneficiary communities […] The post Adansi
The Jospong Group of Companies, as part of its Annual Thanksgiving Service on Friday, December 8th, joined the National Chief Imam and the Muslim Ummah at the Joma Ablekuma Mosque to thank God for His mercies in 2023. The Group used the occasion to make a cash donation of GH¢10,000 to the National Chief Imam […] The post Jospong Group joins Ablekuma
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