The Deputy Minister-designate for the Energy Ministry, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has announced that the government is taking steps to resolve the recent power disruptions being experienced in various parts of the country within the next two weeks. Former Power Minister Dr. Kwabena Donkor expressed concerns about Ghana’s electricity generation capacity, disputing President Akufo-Addo’s claim in Parliament […] The post Recent
Daryl Bosu, the Deputy National Director of A Rocha, has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its failure to address the issue of illegal mining, also known as ‘Galamsey’, during the State of the Nation Address (SONA). He noted that the environmental challenges impeding the nation’s progress were conspicuously absent from the SONA delivered by President […] The post #2024SONA:
Dan Botwe, the campaign chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), confidently foresees victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer, in the upcoming December elections. Mr. Botwe, who previously held the position of Local Government Minister, asserts that the NPP is poised to assume governance and secure a majority vote in the upcoming parliamentary […] The post Bawumia
Mary Addah, the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), has raised concerns about the country’s approach to combating corruption. According to her, the fight against corruption has been more rhetorical than action-oriented. Ms Addah points out that institutions mandated to address this menace, often fall short by merely talking about it rather than […] The post Anti-corruption
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has strongly criticised the recent decision by the Bank of Ghana (BOG) to reduce the policy rate from 30% to 29%, describing it as nothing more than a “big joke.” The BOG’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced this cut on January 29, 2024, with Togbe Afede […] The post BoG’s 1% policy rate cut
Ghana Athletics has confirmed that 38 athletes will represent the country in the upcoming 13th All-African Games. These athletes will cut across the track and field events with the hope of racking up medals for Ghana as they host the rest of the continent. The athletes will comprise local and foreign-based stars with the likes […] The post 13th All African
The United States of America has expressed worry over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill. Ghana’s Parliament passed the bill on Wednesday, February 28, after several debates, contributions, and some opposition to the bill. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, in a statement, indicated […] The post Anti-gay
The University of Cape Coast has issued a warning to the public concerning the presence of fake online courses falsely claiming to be affiliated with the institution. UCC, in a statement dated Wednesday, February 28, 2024, cautioned the public to be wary and verify the legitimacy of any online course claiming association with UCC. According […] The post UCC
In a collaborative effort, a joint task force involving the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security successfully seized over 1,000 units of 25 litres of vegetable oil suspected to be smuggled. The operation took place at a warehouse located […] The post Joint
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the Director of Health Promotion, Ghana Health Service, Dr Dacosta Aboagye, as the new Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The Secretary to the President in a letter explained that the appointment is pursuant to Section 14 (1) of the National Health Insurance Act, […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called on the government to scrap the 30% priority SHS placement system, which denies private school students placement in Category A schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking at the Ghana National […] The post Scrap 30%
IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare President Nana Akufo-Addo has praised what he described as the ‘changing face’ and transformation of the Police Service, noting it is worth emulating by Read More... The post Police Service Transformation Worth Emulating
Nana Amoasi IV, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has warned that the ongoing power cuts in parts of Ghana may persist unless immediate and deliberate actions are taken to address underlying challenges related to installed capacity and fuel supply. He emphasized that these issues significantly impact the country’s power sector. […] The post Recent
A parliamentary employee has shared a distressing incident of nearly collapsing in an elevator in the Job 600 building on Thursday, due to a power outage. The individual, who feared for his life, was fortunately rescued by colleagues and security personnel. The power cut affected both the Parliament House and Job 600, the office complex […] The post Dumsor:
The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima, has expressed grave concerns over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill in Ghana, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was approved on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, sparking criticism […] The post Passage
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Electricity Company of Ghana to immediately publish a timetable for the ongoing power cuts popularly known as ‘Dumsor’ to enable people to plan their lives. Addressing Journalists in Parliament, the Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor said the continuous and deliberate denial by government officials […] The post Publish
The Volta Region’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) has voiced deep disappointment and concern over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s omission of the dire plight of victims of the Akusombo Dam Spillage in his 2024 State of the Nation’s Address. President Akufo-Addo presented his penultimate SONA to Parliament on Tuesday, February 26, 2024, as required by […] The post SONA2024:
Four individuals have succumbed to Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper West region, with a total of 18 reported cases since January 2024. Dr. Collins Boateng Danquah, the Deputy Upper West Regional Director of Public Health, revealed this information during an interview, noting that five out of the 11 municipal/districts in the Upper West region […] The post Meningitis kills
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has assured stakeholders of its commitment to reducing the long duration of goods clearance at various ports across the country by 50%. Currently, it takes about 10–12 days to clear goods at the Tema port, 7 days at the Kotoka International Airport, and 3 days at the […] The post We’re committed
The Minority Caucus in Parliament is urgently calling on the government to allocate funds for purchasing fuel to sustain thermal power plants and ensure a consistent electricity supply for households and businesses. The Caucus says there has been consistent load shedding by power generation companies since February 2, 2024, thereby frustrating businesses and households. Speaking […] The post Govt
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