Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, running mate to National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer John Mahama, announced plans to create women entrepreneurs and millionaires through the strategic establishment of a Women Development Bank. “We will actively pursue the establishment of a Women Development Bank to nurture and grow women-owned, women-led businesses,” Opoku Agyemang stated. “Women […] The post NDC
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has chided the government for failing to undertake proper community sensitization in communities along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ahead of Thursday’s test run which ended in a disaster. The North Tongu MP is of the view that the accident could have been avoided if the government […] The post Train accident:
Businessman Prince Kofi Amoaben has expressed his confidence in former President John Dramani Mahama as the ideal leader to steer Ghana toward economic development and prosperity. Amoaben, the co-founder of the defunct UT Bank, averred the potential benefits of Mahama’s experience as a returning leader during his remarks at a fundraising dinner hosted by the […] The post Kofi
Professor Lord Mensah, an Economist and Senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), says the 24-hour economy proposed policy by the flag bearer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama is currently the most appropriate economic policy proposal considering the state of the Ghanaian economy. John Mahama has assured that the […] The post Mahama’s
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has called on President Akufo-Addo to make public the KPMG’s report on the investigation conducted on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) deal. President Akufo-Addo says the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue […] The post Release KPMG’s
Some supporters of Movement for Change who have defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are calling on the electorates to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to become the next president of the country. The group led by Kofi Adjei, at a press conference, said the flag bearer of the opposition NDC has nothing to […] The post Hundreds of Alan’s supporters return to NPP appeared first on Starr
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified the status of resident individuals for tax purposes. According to the GRA, the clarification is on the back of concerns raised by the general public on the tax status of individuals who earn incomes abroad and whether they are deemed by the Tax laws as “resident individuals” for […] The post GRA clarifies taxes for resident individuals
How can humanity raise awareness of the invaluable contribution of trees to society? 23-year-old Abdul Hakim Awal jumps on the Guinness World Record fever that has engulfed Ghana since December 2023, to hug a tree for 48 hours. “We know how trees, an essential resource on which the entire human race depends are becoming scarce […] The post Ghanaian attempts longest time to hug a tree appeared
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Agyenim Boateng Adjei has pleaded not guilty to fresh charges by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This comes barely an hour after the OSP dropped charges against him and his brother-in-law Francis Kwaku Arhin in the previous charge sheet filed on […] The post Former PPA CEO pleads
The Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kobby Bentsi-Enchill, has emphasized the importance of the domestic capital market as a viable and sustainable source of funding for businesses. Mr. Bentsi-Enchill said this at the issuance of Letshego’s newly established and expanded GHS 500 million bond programme at the Ghana Stock Exchange. Speaking on […] The post Domestic
Caveman Watches, renowned for its luxury timepieces blending elegance with rugged durability, has unveiled an exciting global project dubbed ‘Take on the World’ in partnership with NFL powerhouse and Ghanaian descent, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. The project, spearheaded by the brand’s Global Ambassador, Jeremiah, an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League, […] The post Caveman Watches
Former President John Mahama has expressed serious concerns about the safety protocols following the accident involving a newly imported train on its test run along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. The incident, which took place on April 18, 2024, has prompted Mahama to question the adequacy of pre-operational checks. Taking to social media platform X (formerly […] The post Train
Deloitte, a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services, has launched its Technology, Media and Telecom predictions for 2024. The predictions are hinged on four pillars – Generative Artificial Intelligence; Sustainability; Media, Entertainment and Sports as well as Technology and Telecom. A. Generative AI For Generative […] The post Deloitte
The Majority in Parliament has justified the decision by 24 vetted ministerial nominees to start performing their duties despite outstanding parliamentary approval. The 24 had their fate frozen when the speaker of Parliament adjourned the house indefinitely following an impasse with the Presidency over the Anti-gay bill. The designated ministers and deputies have however started […] The post Majority
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has stated that Economist Professor Stephen Adei lacks an understanding of the country’s industrial relations and the challenges faced by workers. This statement follows Prof Adei’s claim that Ghanaian workers are among the least productive globally and that Togolese workers outperform Ghanaians in terms of productivity. In a statement released […] The post You’re
Mr Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director, African Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF), says Ghana will receive its next funding support from the IMF even if it is unable to sign a final debt pact with its official bilateral creditors. This means that the country would receive its third tranche of US$360 million when the IMF Board […]
Former first lady Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama has shared time-tested advice with young ladies attending a singles camp meeting and inspired them to make the most of their singleness while striving for personal and spiritual growth. Mrs Mahama was speaking as the special guest of honour at the 2024 Young Singles Camp Meeting of the […] The post Lordina Mahama
Former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has insisted that Ghana is not experiencing intermittent power cuts, commonly known as ‘dumsor,’ despite widespread outages plaguing homes and businesses. Recent months have seen a surge in power outages, prompting calls for a load-shedding timetable from affected sectors. Energy Minister Mathew Opoku Prempeh, during a media […] The post There
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that the only way to mitigate the consistent rise in the prices of petroleum products is to introduce subsidies. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), said on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV on Saturday, April 20, that it is […] The post Subsidising petroleum
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that the only way to mitigate the consistent rise in the prices of petroleum products is to introduce subsidies. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), said on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV on Saturday, April 20, that it is […] The post Subsidies are key to
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