Today, I focus on a very sensitive subject relating to the interplay of church and national development. The issue of the church contributing directly to national development through taxation has been superficially discussed at various quarters. However, due to the sensitive nature of religious matters in the country, and sometimes, the fanatism that comes with […] The post Should Churches Pay Taxes: Yay or
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to importers, manufacturers and distributors of substandard and unhygienic baby diapers (known as bale diapers) into the country, which will result in their seizure. The FDA said the safe disposal of the susbstandard product would be at a cost to the importer. The Authority, in […] The post FDA warns against importation of unhygienic baby
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report. The post 8 band members arrested for ‘insulting’ Ugandan President, Museveni first appeared on 3News.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the African Games has decided to compensate volunteers for the just-ended African Games held in Accra with an allowance of GHS1,000.00. This follows protests by the volunteers over unpaid stipends allegedly promised to them by the organizers. Some of the volunteers reportedly have to hold the Minister for Youth […] The post African
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has thrown its support behind the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, over plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness. This announcement was made during a Special Public Lecture at the Wisconsin International University College in Accra, where […] The post ChaLoG
Thirty years after a devastating genocide, Rwanda has made impressive gains. But ethnic divisions persist under an iron-fisted president who has ruled for just as long.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed dismay over the sudden reversal of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on April 4, 2024, instructed all Oil Marketing Companies and related stakeholders to impose a levy of 16 pesewas per […] The post Suspension
Petroleum consumers in Ghana are expected to pay more for fuel following the decision by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products. In a directive dated April 3, 2024, and distributed to various stakeholders within the oil marketing and distribution sector, the NPA instructed the application […] The post Fuel
Rev. Dr. Ezekiel, a purported trustee of approximately two acres of land belonging to the Department of Parks and Gardens near the Russian Embassy in Accra, has refuted allegations of employing land guards to protect the disputed land. He has threatened legal action against the director of the Department of Parks and Gardens, accusing him […] The post No
Recent events in relation to the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024 have taken me down memory lane. Parliament unanimously passed the Bill (also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill) on Wednesday, February 28. Of particular interest to me is Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s objection to custodial sentencing as prescribed under […] The post The Akoto Lante Samaritan – a remix
President Akufo-Addo welcoming President Dr. William Ruto at the Jubilee House The governments of Ghana and Kenya have resolved to chart a new course. This is to strengthen existing Read More... The post Ghana, Kenya Deepen Ties appeared first on DailyGuide
By Dr. Richmond ATUAHENE Abstract The present paper examines the issue of the current Ghana’s public debt crisis, its underlying causes and lessons for the present and the future. After providing a historical discussion, we show that the austerity of the last four years has been unsuccessful in stabilizing the debt while, at the same […] The post The
In the past few years, the whole world has faced changes – or one might even say structural shifts – in the economy, society, logistics and other areas. The new state of business relationships require completely different approaches and business decisions. Global challenges have forced different countries to implement projects and initiatives that would allow […] The post
As political parties prepare for the 2024 general elections in December, a concerning trend of voter apathy is emerging in key regions, a report by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed. The yet-to-be-released report by the organisation indicates that the Ashanti and Greater Accra regions, which are pivotal in the electoral landscape, are leading in voter apathy. […] The post 2024
As the digital ecosystem continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the fields of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and data analytics are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of businesses in Ghana and across the African continent. The internet has become an essential marketplace and those who fail to master its […] The post SEO
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has announced plans to restructure the Youth and Sports Ministry to better serve the interests of Ghana’s youth. Speaking at the unveiling of the NDC’s National Youth Wing Secretariat and Campaign on Friday, March 29, 2024, Mr. Mahama emphasized the need for a more comprehensive […] The post 2024
Steven Asamoah Boateng, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has emphasized the critical role Ghana’s diverse cuisine plays in driving employment and bolstering small businesses. Speaking on Day 1 of Citi TV/Citi FM’s Back to Your Village Food Festival, he said “In fact, when we talk about employment, the best way to create employment […] The post ‘Back
In a bid to accelerate the resolution of legal challenges to the anti-gay bill, Parliament has formally called upon the Supreme Court to hasten the proceedings concerning the interlocutory Read More... The post Parliament
Prices of fuel at the pumps across the country are projected to be maintained in the first pricing window in April 2024. Projections for April’s first pricing window made by the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is pegging a litre of petrol at GH¢13.41, “baring any universal changes in Petroleum prices of $874.09/MT for petrol […] The post Fuel
Prof. Larry Diamond, Democracy Scholar at Hoover Institute and Stanford University, has voiced serious concerns about the controversy surrounding the anti-gay bill recently passed by Ghana’s Parliament. In an interview on The Point of View, on Citi TV, Prof. Diamond argued that the anti-gay bill is a distraction from poor governance in Ghana. He questioned […] The post Anti-gay
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