The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to establish a $50 million fund to strengthen Ghana’s rapidly growing financial technology (fintech) industry if he becomes president in 2025. With over 70 fintech companies in the country, many of them being start-ups, Mr Mahama emphasised the importance of strategically positioning […] The post I’ll
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Parliament has held a workshop to familiarise members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) with the updated Standing Orders of the House. The two-day workshop, held over the weekend in Ada, aimed to acquaint the press with the new orders and equip them with the necessary knowledge to accurately convey information to […] The post Parliament
Belpak, a sponsor of the 2024 Heritage Caravan, has expressed satisfaction with its experience and pledged to participate in the next edition. The recently concluded eight-day adventure, organized by Citi FM/Citi TV, saw over 200 participants travelling across 14 Ghanaian regions. During a panel discussion on the Citi Breakfast Show, Sheila Kattah, the Marketing and […] The post 2024
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to urgently intervene to prevent the disconnection of power to 91 hospitals in the country. The Electricity Company of Ghana has threatened to disconnect the power supply to these hospitals due to their outstanding debts amounting to 261 million Ghana Cedis. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking […] The post Minority
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 African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for Africa (UBA), on Monday, signed a partnership that ensures that UBA provides US$100million in new loans to small and medium enterprises (SME) and businessowners across the 20 African countries where the bank has presence in Africa. The AGF, under this agreement, will support and guarantee SMEs with US$50million Portfolio […] The post
In a significant development for the African Lotteries Association (ALA), Mr. Samuel Awuku, the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana, has been elected as the Vice President at the ALA’s General Meeting held in Casablanca, Morocco, on March 8, 2024. This historic election marks the first time a Director-General from an Anglophone […] The post
BDAC Ghana Limited, an indigenous strategic consulting and advisory company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Africa Trade Council (IATC) to strengthen business relations between the two entities and to develop reciprocal cooperation between India and Ghana through BDAC Ghana Limited. The new partnership between IATC and BDAC aims to identify […] The post
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahene Aidoo, is predicting tough times for the country’s cocoa sector. Mr. Aidoo expressed concerns that shifting weather patterns could lead to significant losses in cocoa yield, potentially amounting to thousands of metric tons. He bemoaned the impact of extreme weather conditions on Ghana’s […] The post Extreme
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested four people allegedly involved in a “sophisticated mobile money and SIM swap fraud scheme.” EOCO has put the four accused, including a female, before an Accra Circuit Court for their actions, which have led to the loss of GHC113,947.57 cedis belonging to one of Ghana’s largest […] The post EOCO
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 Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, is demonstrating its commitment to a brighter future for Ghana through impactful initiatives on two key fronts: fostering sustainable development and empowering young entrepreneurs. The bank recently hosted both its inaugural Stakeholder Workshop and the Orange Summit, events that addressed critical needs in sustainability and young entrepreneur development. The […] The post Fidelity
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has tasked the Ghana Police Service to enforce electoral laws, emphasizing that offenders including EC staff, should be penalised. During a press briefing held jointly with the Police on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the EC Chairperson underscored the importance of addressing electoral violations impartially. “We also […] The post 2024
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has successfully launched the Ghana Card Number at Birth initiative. This initiative is to issue a Ghana Card number for newborns to improve service delivery nationwide. Addressing a gathering during the launch at the Ga North Hospital in Ofankor in the Greater Accra Region, the Vice President highlighted the importance […] The post Ghana
The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the readiness of the Police and other security agencies to work with the Electoral Commission (EC) and all other stakeholders for peaceful polls in December this year. He said the police will work with the EC to address all their security concerns ahead of […] The post We’ll address all
Joseph Kwame Kumah, the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of cyber fraud in his constituency. Mr Kumah lamented that despite the efforts of the police to clamp down on such fraudulent activities, about 15 of his constituents have fallen victim to acts of impersonation and other forms […] The post Kintampo
Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are set to begin an indefinite strike today, Wednesday, March 13, over accommodation concerns. The leadership of the Association has stated that its members are facing eviction from their bungalows, which have allegedly been sold. Dr. Paa Kwasi Baidoo, the Ashanti Regional President of the Ghana Medical […] The post KATH
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticised the government’s decision to engage a private company for the reclamation of encroached state lands. During a session in Parliament, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, disclosed that the government had revised its contract with Aynok Holdings Limited, granting the […] The post Govt’s
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued demand notices to hospitals with outstanding bills, warning of disconnection from the national grid if payment is not made within 72 hours. A total of 91 health facilities across the country are in debt to the ECG, with a combined outstanding amount of GH¢261 million. Several prominent […] The post ECG gives
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