Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has expressed confidence in fostering a closer partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster Ghana’s economic resilience and expedite sustainable and inclusive growth. According to Amin Adam, this collaboration with the IMF will pave the way for a more prosperous future for all Ghanaians. Dr. Adam’s remarks […] The post Collaborative
Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks in the country, according to a justice ministry statement released on Friday. The statement, dated earlier this week, said the ban from 2003 allowed offenders accused of treason and espionage to get away without […] The post Congo
Senegal’s top opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been released from prison, triggering jubilant celebrations outside the prison as well as across Dakar, the capital. State broadcaster RTS reported Sonko was freed along with key ally Bassirou Diomaye Faye late on Thursday. Their release comes after a crisis triggered by President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone […] The post Senegal’s
Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) President Delphina Quaye has commended the performance of the national team in the 2023 African Games. The team battled resiliently rubbing shoulders with South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and others who are known to be dominant forces in swimming. Nonetheless, Ghana managed to secure its first swimming medals in African Games and […] The post Our
The Ministry of National Security has strongly denied arresting controversial social media commentator Albert Nat Hyde, popularly known as Bongo Ideas. Reports purportedly suggested that Bongo Ideas was arrested on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in his house in Accra by the police and operatives of the National Security. But the Ministry of National Security in […] The post National
The second edition of the Northern Trade, Industry, and Investment Summit was inaugurated at the Dungu campus of the University for Development Studies (UDS) by Lawyer Sulley Sambian, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Northern Development Authority (NDA). With a theme focused on “Enhancing Trade and Industries in Northern Ghana through Capacity Development and […] The post Northern
The National Food Suppliers Association says it will soon issue an ultimatum to the government over unpaid arrears spanning over a year. In August 2023, members of the association staged a protest at the National Food Buffer Stock Company’s premises, seeking payment of approximately GH¢200 million owed to them for the year 2022. The spokesperson […] The post National
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has said it is monitoring developments regarding an undersea cable disruption that has affected mobile and fixed data networks across the country. All mobile and fixed data services went down nationwide in the early hours of Thursday, March 14. The Authority, in a statement, said, “The disruptions affecting multiple undersea […] The post NCA
Sammi Awuku Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, has been elected the Vice President at the African Lotteries Association (ALA) General Meeting in Casablanca, Morocco. His Read More... The post NLA Boss Elected ALA Vice President appeared first
Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has urged the Office of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to promptly transfer the allocated GH¢181,837,022.00 to the beneficiaries of the DACF-Responsiveness Factor Grant (RFG) for the District Performance Assessment Tool (DPAT) VI. He expressed concern that the ongoing delays in transferring the funds to the Metropolitan Municipal District […] The post Transfer
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah, has questioned the theme for this year’s Independence Day anniversary, “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” According to President Akufo-Addo, this theme was inspired by Ghana’s admirable commitment to multi-party democracy and its sustained period of stability and economic growth in Africa. In […] The post GNAT
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Anthony Oppong, Chairman of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in the Ashanti Region, has reiterated calls for the government to abolish the COVID-19 levy. He argues that these taxes are burdening traders’ revenue, especially since the COVID-19 has been declared by the World Health Organisation as no longer a […] The post GUTA
At least 10 people have been killed and thousands displaced as a rebel group with alleged links to neighbouring Rwanda seized a town in Congo’s conflict-hit eastern region on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, according to reports. The seizure of Nyanzale by M23 rebels came after days of fighting with security forces, local civil society leader […] The post At
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of the late Deputy Finance Minister and MP for Ejisu, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. At the age of 45, Dr. Kumah reportedly succumbed to a brief illness on Thursday, March 7, according to sources close to the family. In […] The post Your death has left a profound
The Member of Parliament for Ejisu constituency, Dr. John Kumah, has generously donated GH¢120,000 towards repairing the boys’ dormitory at Ejisu Senior High Technical School. The contribution aims to swiftly address the damage caused by a recent rainstorm, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and learning. He emphasized that he remains accessible to both constituents and […] The post John
The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association has threatened to intensify its industrial action if the government does not heed their calls. The group is expressing discontent with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance for their failure to provide financial clearance and permanent employment to over 75,000 graduate nurses and midwives. In […] The post Jobless
Ida Adjoa Aseidu with the chiefs breaking grounds for the commencement of the project The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayensuano Constituency in the Eastern Region, Ida Read More... The post Adjoa Aseidu Breaks Grounds For School Block
Scores of students of the Ejisu Senior High Technical School have been displaced following a rainstorm that ripped off the roof of the boys’ dormitory on Saturday, March 1, 2024. The over 150 affected students sought shelter in classrooms on Saturday following the incident. The students were at the dining hall when the incident happened. […] The post Ejisu
…through set up of Northshore Apparel GH Limited Construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing facility has commenced in Savelugu in the Northern Region to create over 1,600 jobs for women and youth in Northern Ghana. Students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf will be among the vulnerable to benefit from jobs to be created […] The post Germany, ADB support
Seth Twum-Akwaboah The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has indicated that the rising cost of doing business is making the country lose out on its business attractiveness. AGI Chief Read More... The post AGI Bemoans Rising Cost Of Business appeared first on
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