The Minority caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate suspension of a 10-year contract between the Finance Ministry and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) for revenue assurance services. Addressing journalists on Monday, John Jinapor, Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament described the contract as a “rip-off” and a “burden on […] The post Minority
In a concerted effort to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the workplace, Oxfam in Ghana, Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF), and the Institute of Directors, Ghana (IOD-Ghana) are set to organize a groundbreaking national conference on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, in Accra. The meeting, dubbed ‘The Draft Model; Gender Workplace […] The post OXFAM
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial Ghana-Barari Lithium deal, assuring Ghanaians that the government meticulously considered all options before choosing the current path. Speaking on Point of View on Citi TV, Mr Jinapor emphasized that the chosen option addresses concerns about green minerals while remaining […] The post Lithium
CEO-Margins ID Group, Moses K. Baiden, has revealed that by next year Ghana will launch a digital version of the universal national ID, the Ghana Card, to complement the physical one. According to him, just like the e-passport profile on the Ghana Card, the electronic ID profile is also already on the card and will […] The post Ghana Card to go digital next year appeared
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the national executives of the party to work tirelessly to ensure the party wins the 2024 elections. Congratulating the party’s national leadership on its first anniversary, the former president commended the leadership’s commitment to the party’s development so far and urged for greater […] The post We
A study conducted by Africa Education Watch, an educational civil society organization, has revealed that expenses on prospectuses and other items by parents outweigh the costs incurred by the government under the Free Senior High School program. Africa Education Watch observed that the government’s average spending per student for boarding schools was GHS 1,147, and […] The post Free
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has rejected accusations that he has become a lame-duck president after the election of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate in the 2024 election. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, had asserted that the President was losing loyalty from key personalities in the NPP, including […] The post I’m
An economist and financial analyst at the University of Ghana, Dr. Patrick Asuming, has urged the government to, as a matter of urgency, focus on building the economy more sustainably and not be fascinated by transient positive indicators. This follows the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s attribution of the consistent decline in inflation to the government’s […] The post Current
The Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has endorsed calls for due diligence supported by legislation to regulate Ghana’s lithium deal with Barari DV Ghana Ltd, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited. In an interview with Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi TV, the NDC MP criticized the government’s defense […] The post Parliament
A woman at Pigfarm, a suburb of Accra lost her life on Saturday, December 16, when a stray bullet from the police hit her during an anti-robbery operation. The woman was pronounced dead when she was rushed to the hospital. Police in a statement said the woman was accidentally hit during the Saturday morning raid […] The post Stray bullet kills woman during
The decapitated body of Ghanaian fisheries observer Samuel Abayitey has been discovered a month after his disappearance aboard the tuna vessel “Marine 707” stationed at Tema Harbour. Details surrounding his death remain unclear, prompting calls for a thorough investigation from his family. A brother of the deceased, Emmanuel Eugene Dorpumor told Citi News that the […] The post Missing
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is seeking to increase the amount Ghanaians pay to secure passports from GH¢100 to GH¢644. This information was disclosed by the sector minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in Parliament on Thursday, December 14, 2023, during an interview with Graphic Online. “Ghanaians pay just about GH¢100 for a passport, […] The post Foreign
Parliament has approved an amount of $338 million for the redevelopment and expansion of the Accra Tema Motorway project. The project was necessitated by the rapid deterioration of the motorway which often results in traffic congestion and accidents. The project would include construction works on the 5.7 km George Walker Bush Highway and a portion […] The post Parliament
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
With Africa’s increasing adoption and use of new technologies, and recent interest in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), experts at the 2023 Data Protection Africa Summit have stressed the need for more efficient data protection and privacy regimes. They joined voices in calling on data controllers, users and processors of personal data to be prudent in […] The post
The Christmas is here again! For Ghanaians, it’s not just a festive season but a time when the world comes to Ghana to experience the country’s cultural diversity, hospitality, music, and food. The GenZs will say – It’s a Detty December! With the elevation of the tourism value chain driven by the country’s Year of […] The post A greener ‘Detty
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
GCB Bank PLC has reinvented digital banking in the country with the relaunch of its revamped digital banking platform. The enhanced mobile banking app dubbed ‘Recoded’, the bank said, has been painstakingly developed to provide convenience to customers while ensuring the safety of investments. The new platform comes with unique features compared to any other […] The post GCB
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he will initiate processes to summon the Finance and Energy Ministers, as well as the Attorney General in Parliament over the release of some GH¢230 million to clear a judgment debt owed to Trafigura. Trafigura, the majority owner of the power company Ghana Power […] The post Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, believes the government made a reckless decision by terminating a power purchase agreement with the Ghana Power Generation Company (GPGC), leading to Ghana being slapped with a $170 million judgment debt. The GPGC agreement was canceled by the Akufo-Addo government, following recommendations by a committee […] The post Ablakwa
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