Government says the gold-for-oil policy contributed to a reduction in the country’s inflation rate from 54.1 percent to 23.5 percent in January 2023. The policy was introduced by the government in an attempt to address Ghana’s dwindling foreign currency reserves, coupled with the demand for dollars by oil importers, which was weakening the local cedi […] The post Gold-for-oil
The Minority Members on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, say the assurance given by the president to ensure the reconstruction of the La General Hospital is just a ploy to solicit votes in the upcoming general elections. While addressing Ghanaians on the State of the Nation on Tuesday, President Akufo-Addo assured that […] The post Govt’s
Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and economist, has voiced his disappointment over the recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, defended the reassignment of […] The post Ofori-Atta’s
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commemorated the 58th anniversary of the overthrow of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, describing the abrupt end to Nkrumah’s visionary leadership as a day of shame that will forever be remembered. The NDC, in a press release, stated that the February 24, 1966 coup d’état derailed Ghana […] The post Nkrumah’s
The extensive searches including a reported excavation for alleged stolen booty conducted in the house of the former boss of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Stephen Kwabena Opuni, became a topical issue in his trial at the Accra High Court last Wednesday. During cross-examination, counsel for Dr Opuni, Samuel Codjoe, inquired from a witness whether […] The post No
Hiplife legend Okyeame Kwame has debunked claims that he has been paid to join the manifesto committee of flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Okyeame Kwame is one of the fifteen people who were named as members of the New Patriotic Party’s Manifesto Committee for tourism, arts, and culture. Other […] The post Bawumia’s
Hiplife Legend Okyeame Kwame and actor Prince David Osei have been named on the manifesto committee for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. They form part of the party’s sub-committee on tourism, arts and culture chaired by the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante and […] The post Okyeame
Ace Highlife Artiste, Kwame Kaakyire Fosu, popularly known in the music scene as KK Fosu, is out with another highlife song titled ‘Dat Girl Boatemaa’. Known for his sterling contribution to the growth of Highlife, KK, 43 says the new song is just to entertain his highlife fans, especially couples. In addition to the song […] The post KK Fosu out with ‘Dat Girl Boatemaa’ appeared first on The
Euphoria and excitement are gradually gaining momentum among the residents of the Eastern region, particularly those in the regional capital, as they gear up for the 67th National Independence Day Celebration The Celebration, which will be marked at the newly built Youth Resource Centre in the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 […] The post Koforidua to host Ghana Indece Day
Healthcare delivery at the newly-constructed Fomena Government Hospital is being hampered, following unstable power supply to the health facility.This came to light when the Paramount Chief for Adansi Traditional Area, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, paid a working visit to the hospital. Bringing to fore the challenges confronting the hospital, the administrator of the facility, Mr. […] The post Unstable
Mr Michael Kwame Boadi, Fundraising Manager at Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has expressed fear that the integrity of the 2024 elections could be compromised if the monetisation of political campaign in the country is not checked. To him, monetisation of political campaigns in the country could deny the citizens free and fair elections. According to […] The post Monetisation
A renowned food scientist, Dr. Mavis Owureku-Asare, has urged research and academic institutions to spearhead innovation in agrifood systems in Ghana. Speaking at the 6th edition of the KNUST Food Festival organized by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology on February 16, 2024, Dr. Owureku-Asare delivered a keynote address titled: “Innovation in Traditional […] The post Tertiary
The National Service Secretariat (NSS) has, often-times, been accused of delaying the release of monthly stipends of personnel. No official communication has ever been issued over this mishap, but it has now been revealed that it is the personnel themselves who are causing the problem. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the NSS, Osei […] The post Why Your NSS ‘Allawa’ Delays appeared first on
Abena Osei-Asare The Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei-Asare, has begun campaigning for the election of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the next president. According to her, the Read More... The post Abena Osei-Asare Hits Road For Bawumia appeared first on
Actress Akofa Edjeani has revealed that being a filmmaker in the local movie industry has not yielded significant financial gains. Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, she explained that with no systems in place for the movie industry at the time she went into acting, she and her colleague were working to lay a foundation […] The post I’ve not done too well financially as a filmmaker
Kwabena Kwabena Renowned Ghanaian musician, Kwabena Kwabena, has declared that he is officially withdrawing from politics ahead of the upcoming elections. In an interview on TV3‘s New Day, the Read More... The post I’m Done With Politics – Kwabena Kwabena appeared
Associate Professor of Soil Fertility at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof Kwame Agyei Frimpong, has expressed deep concerns about the lack of investments in the agricultural sector. He further lamented the huge investments pumped into beauty pageants and musical concerts, which benefit a few, calling on Ghanaians to invest in the agricultural sector […] The post Let’s
Ghanaian actress Akofa Edjeani has unfurled some of the challenges women face in the showbiz industry. Although she admits that sexual harassment obtains in every sphere of life, she said on Showbiz A-Z on Joy FM that the behaviour is prevalent in the entertainment industry. According to her, she lost a movie role when she declined to […] The post I lost a movie role
Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, former Chief Executive (CE) of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has closed his defence without mounting the box to testify. Dr Opuni, first accused (A1), told the Land Division of the Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Aboakye Tandoh, yesterday, that he was satisfied with the evidences of his 10 witnesses. […] The post Cocoa trial: Opuni closes defence appeared first on The
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has summoned Nana Owiredu Agyarko, Ankobeahene of Begoro, which is the Benkum Division of the traditional area, for endorsing the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama at Ahomahomaso, during his recent tour of the Eastern Region. This follows a petition by some Nananoms of the […] The post Begoro
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