Kenya is grappling with a host of economic challenges including a vast debt mountain, cost of living crisis and tumbling currency. The IMF said in a statement published on Wednesday that its executive board had approved the $941.2 million loan, with an immediate disbursement of $624.5 million. Total payments under various credit facilities amount to […] The post IMF approves new $941m loan for
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
The family of slain Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Manager, Mrs Josephine Tandoh Asante, has literally put the Attorney General’s Office on notice, pending the arrival of the docket on the matter from the headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). It requires that the police, after completion of their investigation into the alleged […] The post Slain Tema Port
News last weekend of a fatal crash involving the convoy of Mrs Samira Bawumia, wife of our esteemed Vice President brings me to my feet. One life lost is one too many. The nation has lost Fuseini Mumuni, Samira’s veteran body guard, who sacrificed his dear life for the entire entourage. When such personalities depart, […] The post Kwesi Yankah: Presidential Convoys and Road Tragedies
Mrs. Deborah Freeman The Musicians’ Organisation Global (MUSIGLO) will on Friday, January 19 hold musicians forum at the Centre for National Culture (CNC) in Kumasi. The forum, which is Read More... The post MUSIGLO Organises Forum For Musicians appeared first on
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has vehemently denied reports that some individuals in the party have been intimidating experienced Members of Parliament, hence their decision not to seek re-election. Eighteen (18) Members of Parliament have resolved not to seek re-election in the NPP’s parliamentary elections on January 27, 2024. This voluntary exit has sparked significant […] The post Claims
The Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has expressed his confidence in winning the upcoming New Patriotic Party parliamentary primaries, citing his effective representation in Parliament. In a media interview on Thursday, January 11, he highlighted the NPP delegates’ appreciation for his work. He emphasized his readiness to go the extra […] The post I’ve
The upcoming primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could have significant ramifications for Ghana’s Parliament, according to the First Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim. With 18 incumbent NPP MPs choosing not to seek re-election, the loss of institutional memory and expertise poses a serious challenge. Comparing the NPP situation to the recent NDC primaries […] The post Exit
A total of 53 women’s groups in the Salaga South constituency are set to benefit from a GH¢130,000.00 empowerment fund established by the Member of Parliament for the area, Hajia Zuwera Ibrahimah. The grant aims to provide relief to women whose businesses have been severely affected by the economic downturn currently experienced under the Nana […] The post Salaga
DPS Group, manufacturers of quality pipes and household plastics and importers and distributors of pharmaceutical products in Ghana, demonstrated its commitment to community welfare on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, by extending support to communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. DPS Group made a substantial donation of essential food items to Citi FM/Citi TV, in […] The post Akosombo
DPS Group, manufacturers of quality pipes and household plastics and importers and distributors of pharmaceutical products in Ghana, demonstrated its commitment to community welfare on Wednesday, 20th December 2023, by extending support to communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. DPS Group made a substantial donation of essential food items to Citi FM, in support […] The post
The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has urged political parties to adopt deliberate grooming strategies to adequately replace experienced Members of Parliament. Some senior Majority Members of Parliament, including the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, have signalled that they will not be seeking reelection in the next parliamentary […] The post Groom
Member of Parliament for Tolon and Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu will face no competition in the January 27th NPP Parliamentary primary in the constituency. Habib Iddrisu who became MP in 2021 was the only person who filed to contest the primaries on January 27th after the close of nomination on December 25th, 2023. […] The post Habib Iddrisu goes unopposed in Tolon appeared
Chairman of the Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana, Kwaku Boateng, has declared his intention to unseat the incumbent Member of Parliament, Mavis Hawa Koomson in the upcoming battle for the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidacy in Awutu Senya East constituency. Boateng confidently asserts that he will secure a 90% victory in the parliamentary primaries. Although […] The post Kwaku
A former Kenyan tourism minister has been arrested and taken to court over corruption allegations. Najib Balala, and other ex-officials, are accused of inflating the cost of a project to build a tourism college. In court, he denied the charge of abuse of office relating to an irregular payment worth $21m (£17m), the Nation newspaper […] The post Najib
The Chief of Staff, Mrs. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, has gone to the aid of the 70 traders who had their stalls gutted by fire at the Race Course market last Monday. She presented building materials worth about GHc150,000 for the reconstruction of the portion of the market affected by the fire outbreak. Mrs. Osei-Opare has […] The post Chief of Staff throws lifeline to Race Course fire victims
Mrs Ophelia Wiredu of the State Experimental School has been adjudged the Overall Best Teacher by the Kumasi Metropolitan Directorate of Education. Mrs Wiredu takes home a plague and double deck fridge for her excellent performance and commitment to get the best out of students. Mrs Ophelia Wiredu received the Award at the Teachers and Schools Awards […] The post Ophelia Wiredu
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has urged the public to opt for the cylinder recirculation model (CRM), since it is more convenient, safe and affordable. The authority again stressed the need for people to adhere to safety measures in LPG usage to avoid gas-related explosions and resultant injuries and deaths. The Head of the Department […] The post NPA urges the public to
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, has declared her intention to seek re-election for the fourth time to represent the constituency in parliament. She has announced her plans to obtain nomination forms and participate in the upcoming parliamentary primaries once the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) opens nominations. The NPP […] The post Ursula
Kenya and the European Union have signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa. The agreement signed on Monday is the first broad trade deal between the EU and an African nation since 2016 and follows a spending spree by […] The post EU, Kenya sign landmark trade deal appeared first on The
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