The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […] The post World Bank predicts
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust [SSNIT) has refuted claims suggesting that its reserves are depleting. There have been reports suggesting that SSNIT will be unable to pay benefits by 2036 as a result of depletion in reserves. But in a statement issued on Friday, April 26, SSNIT said it “presently receives contributions and […] The post Our reserves are not depleting
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced with great sadness the sudden demise of its patron, Mr. Joe Lartey Snr, who passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, April 26, 2024. As the first president of SWAG, Mr. Lartey played a pivotal role in bringing life to Ghana’s sports through his […] The post Veteran sports commentator Joe Lartey dead appeared first
Eric Twum, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Team, has stated that Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, did not achieve anything notable during her tenure as Minister of Education. He told Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV that because Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not […] The post Prof
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has criticised the selection of KPMG to audit the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), describing it as illegal and unprofessional behaviour. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ordered KPMG to audit the contract between the two entities on January 2, 2024. Following the […] The post GRA-SML
Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director and Head of Polls for Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang as the running mate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer has brought stability to John Mahama’s polling numbers, particularly in the Northern and Volta regions. Speaking to Selorm Adonoo on […] The post Prof.
Following a huge display of creativity and innovation to canvass the most votes, Verna Purified Water has been adjudged the ultimate winner at the just-ended Ghana Beverages Awards (GBA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra. The awards night which saw Verna Purified Water beat Star Beer, Malta Guinness, Bel-Cola, Vitamilk Regular, Tampico, Coca-Cola, […]
Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has described Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the former NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu, as a betrayer and unworthy of the party’s membership. This statement comes in response to claims made by the campaign team of Mr. Aduomi, who is contesting as an […] The post Ejisu
It was a sight to behold when stakeholders and well-wishers of the beverage industry converged at the plush Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra to reward and acknowledge players in the beverage industry for their ingenuity, hard work, and dedication to excellence at the eighth edition of the iconic Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA). Beverage manufacturing giants […]
Joe Lartey, renowned Ghanaian sports journalist and a commentator has passed away, as confirmed by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Saturday. The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024. In a statement, SWAG announced, “The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) announces the death of Mr Joachim Awuley Lartey aka ‘Joe […] The post Veteran Sports
President Akufo-Addo’s driver, Joseph Addo, has been elected as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for La Dadekotopon. He polled 664 votes against his main challenger, Solomon Kotey Niikio, who polled 555. The National Executive Committee of the NPP sanctioned a primary in the constituency after the elected parliamentary candidate, Dr. Gerald Joseph Tetteh, […] The post NPP
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians to avoid traveling to the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali. In a statement, the Ministry disclosed that the major highways linking Mali and Niger, particularly the Gao and Ansongo Regions of Northern regions of Mali have recorded terrorist harassment of commuters who […] The post MoFA
IMANI Africa, a policy Think Tank has questioned the Electoral Commission (EC) on the alleged discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) that were discovered at a recycling plant. The EC, in a statement on Friday, April 26, 2024, explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina […] The post Who were auctioneers
A Police Officer – Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523k gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei […] The post Police
‘Dumsor’ Vigil to hit Accra After what organizers and patrons described as a successful Kumasi edition, plans are underway to bring the ‘Dumsor’ Vigil to the capital city, Accra. Explaining the reason behind the decision to replicate the same vigil that took place in Kumasi on April 17, 2024, Henry Osei Akoto, one of the […] The post ‘Dumsor’ vigil to hit Accra appeared first
Corn mill operators at the Kaneshie Market in Accra are experiencing significant financial difficulties as a result of the ongoing power outages in the country. Relying heavily on electricity for their operations, these operators are witnessing a decline in their income streams, which is further exacerbated by the spoilage of soaked corn and other products […] The post Corn
Fishermen in Jamestown, whose canoes were destroyed by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high tides on Tuesday, have abandoned their damaged vessels in search of financial assistance to either buy new ones or repair the old ones. The downpour led to the destruction of several canoes near the sea defense wall built as part of […] The post Jamestown
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