The Minister of Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, underscored the critical role played by the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) in fostering economic stability over the past few years. Speaking at an event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of BOST in Accra, Dr. Opoku Prempeh highlighted the state-owned firm’s contributions to economic stability, […] The post
Osei Bonsu Amoah In a surprise move, incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for the Akuapem South constituency, Osei Bonsu Amoah commonly known as OB Amoah, has announced his withdrawal Read More... The post OB Amoah Withdraws From Akuapem South
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed assertions that its National Executive Committee (NEC) has been discriminatory in the build-up to the parliamentary elections, scheduled for Saturday, January 27. A polling station executive of the NPP filed a suit to stop the Municipal Chief Executive of Asokore Mampong, Kennedy Kankam, from participating in the elections. […] The post NPP
Committed to positively impacting the communities in which it operates, AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, in collaboration with the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation has donated 47,825 ICT and Science books, valued at over GHC1.9 million, to basic schools in Obuasi. Presenting the books at a short ceremony, Mrs. Mavis Nana Yaa Kyei, Social Development and Gender […] The post AGA,
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is seeking further clarification on the government’s recent decision to procure new trains for Ghana. This inquiry comes in the wake of government’s announcement of purchasing 12 modern diesel-powered trains scheduled to arrive in mid-February, to enhance the country’s railway transportation system. The intended deployment of these trains is […] The post Franklin
The government is making a concerted effort to enhance its appeal as a preferred base for Chinese businesses on the African continent, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said. He made this known during an engagement with the Chinese Business Community in Ghana under the Ghana Mutual Prosperity Partnership held in Accra. “We want to use […] The post Gov’t
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Transport Minister The Ministry of Transport has called on the public to disregard purported increase in public transport fares by commercial road transport operators. In a Read More... The post Govt, Transport Operators Tango Over
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed welcome the International Monetary Fund’s release of the second tranche of Ghana’s extended credit facility with the Bretton Woods institution. According to the Finance Minister, the approval of an additional $600 million for Ghana’s bailout programme signifies the country’s progress in its economic reform trajectory. “Earlier today, the IMF […] The post Release
An impactful workshop was organised by Bella Africa, a non-governmental organisation for 80 women in Sekesua, a farming community in the Upper Manya Krobo District, which among other things aimed at empowering them and improving living standards in rural communities. The training was through the instrumentality of the Member of Parliament for the Upper Manya […] The post Bella Africa Empowers
Plans are far advanced by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper Manya Krobo Constituency, Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, to construct a community clinic and mechanised borehole for residents of Aframase in the Upper Manya Krobo District in the Eastern Region. This came to light during a presentation of project drawing to the people of the […] The post Upper
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard the purported increase in transport fares by the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana and the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU). In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 17, the Ministry said, “There has not been any negotiation with the transport operators for a […] The post Disregard
Poverty allocation will take the centre stage of the upcoming second edition of the African Prosperity Dialogue (APD). The dialogue is being organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), in collaboration with the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), under the theme: “Delivering Prosperity in Africa: Produce, Add value, Trade.” In his opening remarks, at […] The post AFCFTA,
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard the purported 30 percent increase in transport fares by the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana from January 22. In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 17, it said, “There has not been any negotiation with the transport operators for a review of the transport fares. […] The post Disregard
Bice Osei-Kuffour aka Obour Scores of Delegates and Coordinators of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Asante Akyem South Constituency in the Ashanti Region have rejected the claims Read More... The post Asante Akyem South NPP Delegates Root For Obour
Some Ghanaian students who were evacuated from Sudan by the government have petitioned Parliament to support their request for integration into tertiary institutions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration evacuated 82 Ghanaian students from Sudan in May 2023 following a deadly conflict in the country that resulted in casualties. Forty-seven […] The post Evacuated
The Judicial Service of Ghana has refuted claims of selling the government’s property previously occupied by Supreme Court judge, Justice Samuel Marful-Sau. There were reports that the Judicial Service of Ghana had allegedly engaged in the sale of the residence occupied by Justice Marful-Sau of blessed memory at Roman Ridge. In a statement issued on […] The post Claims
The World Bank Deputy Chief Economist, Ayhan Kose, has said the global economy has been remarkably resilient, especially in the last year. Growth last year, he said, surprised on the upside, thanks to the US economy, the strength of the US economy. But, he further noted, some large emerging markets like India, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, […] The post There is global economic resilience
There was almost no growth in terms of global trade last year, the World Bank Deputy Chief Economist, Ayhan Kose, has said. The situation remains fragile going into this year, he added. In June 2023, he highlighted an ongoing global growth slowdown as a major concern to the Bank. Asked for the latest analysis of […] The post Global trade remains fragile – World Bank Deputy Chief
The Judicial Service of Ghana has explained circumstances under which it entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Works and Housing to redevelop state lands allocated to it. According to the Service, the release of land to the Ministry was done according to due process. “Following a series of meetings between representatives of Government, […] The post Judicial Service wades into
The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has officially launched the National Communications Authority (NCA) FiveYear Strategic Plan (2024-2028) at the NCA Tower on Tuesday, 16th January, 2024. The development of the Authority's Five-Year Strategic Plan is in accordance with Section 3(b) of the NCA Act, 2008 (Act 769) and is aimed at setting […] The post NCA outdoors five-year
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