Swashbuckling. This is the adjective that best encapsulates the life of Joseph Paul Amoah, the former national record holder in the 200m sprint. At 27 years old, his very presence exudes a sense of divine grace. With an athletic build, towering stature, and captivating charisma, he effortlessly commands attention, leaving a lasting impression on all […] The post Joseph
The management of the Ghana Revenue Authority has celebrated its outgone Commissioner-General Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. They commended him for his exceptional leadership and immense contribution to the operations of GRA, especially in the area of digitalization and wish him well in his future endeavours. President Akufo-Addo on March 28, 2024, appointed Madam Julie Essiam […] The post GRA
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is pushing for the reinstatement of the capital gains tax exemption on listed securities, with Managing Director Abena Amoah confident it would deepen investor participation and solidify the bourse’s gains. She believes the tax break, coupled with tax incentives for listing companies, would significantly […] The post
The Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority has been dissolved. President Akufo-Addo is expected to announce a new Board by the close of the day. Though no reason was given for the dissolution of the Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi-led Board, reports say there have been some disagreements lately. The move by the President comes days after […] The post Ghana Revenue Authority Board dissolved
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Madam Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority. She replaces Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Until her appointment, Madam Julie Essiam was the Commissioner responsible for the Support Services Division of the GRA. Her appointment comes hours after President Akufo-Addo dissolved the Board of the GRA. Though no reason was given […] The post Julie
Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s response to individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules is a reflection of government’s overall view on Ghana’s power […] The post ‘Dumsor’
The African Games, held every four years, typically preceding the Olympic Games, stands as a significant pan-African event owned by the African Union (AU). Its primary goals include highlighting Africa’s athletic talent, fostering cultural exchange, and advancing unity, social cohesion, and peace across the continent. Established in 1965 with the inaugural edition hosted in the […] The post Accra
Founder and CEO of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe has expressed concerns about the recent rift between President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin over the anti-gay bill. The President in a recent letter to Parliament requested them to desist from transmitting the anti-LGBTQ+ bill for his assent, citing court issues. […] The post Impasse
Abubakar Kamoko, the son of retired Ghanaian boxer Bukom Banku, has etched his name in history at the recently concluded 2023 African Games by securing a silver medal, surpassing his father’s achievements from 25 years ago. Competing in the fiercely contested 86kg cruiserweight category, Kamoko initially secured his place in the semifinals with an outstanding […] The post African
Ghana sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah is confident that he is reaching his best-ever level in his career after clinching the gold medal in the men’s 200m final at the 2023 African Games. Amoah secured his second medal at the 2023 African Games with a 20.70 finish, after initially winning silver for Ghana in the 4×100 […] The post I am getting to my best-ever form – Joseph Paul Amoah
Member of Parliament for Akwapim South, Osei Bonsu Amoah has condemned remarks by the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Speaker suspended the approval of ministerial nominees on Wednesday following a presidential letter urging Parliament not to transmit the anti-gay bill for assent due to two Supreme Court interlocutory […] The post Anti-gay
Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia, Samuel Takyi and Mohammed Amadu booked places in the final at the 2023 African Games boxing events. Abubakar, the son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku defeated DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu via a split decision in the Cruiserweight division. He will compete for the gold medal […] The post African Games: Bukom
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah electrified the track as he clinched the gold medal in the men’s 200m final held on Friday at the University of Ghana Stadium. Amoah, who had previously secured bronze in Birmingham at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, displayed remarkable form in both the heats and the semifinals, establishing himself as one […] The post Joseph Paul Amoah
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, marked the third day of the athletics competition in the ongoing 13th African Games at the University of Ghana Stadium. In front of thousands of spectators, Ghanaian athletes stepped into the arena with the aim of either making it to the finals or scooping a medal in the final. On that […] The post Accra 2023:
The Founding President of IMANI Africa policy think tank, Franklin Cudjoe, has reiterated his distrust in the activities of the country’s election management body, the Electoral Commission (EC). He maintained that the EC would not have found it necessary to inform the general public about its missing laptops until the minority in Parliament made the […] The post I have never trusted the EC – Franklin
The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has alleged that the five laptops the Electoral Commission (EC) reported missing are nothing but a decoy to declare the remaining machines compromised and set a procurement opportunity to waste money on new machines. The Minority Caucus on Tuesday, March 19, alleged that seven biometric verification machines had […] The post EC’s
All four Ghanaian sprinters who competed in the men’s and women’s 200m heats have made it to the semi-final stage. The quartet comprised of three male and a female runner who took centre stage in the morning session of Day Four in the athletics competition at the University of Ghana Stadium in the 13th African […] The post Accra 2023: Four Ghanaian sprinters qualify
Founding President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe has raised issues against the spending plan of the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of this year’s elections. This comes on the back of reports that some biometric devices are missing. On Tuesday, March 19, the Minority Leader of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, indicated that the EC confirmed […] The post Franklin
Ghana’s fastest man, Benjamin Azamati is hopeful of a good tournament here in Accra at the African Games. Azamati ran a time of 9.90 seconds years back to become the 100m record holder. However, he is yet to win a competitive medal for the country. He has had a few close shaves. The Olympics, the […] The post Azamati, Amoah and others ready for Athletics bow at the African
The Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has urged the government to prioritize investments in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind amidst the ongoing power crisis. The inconsistent power supply, particularly in the capital city of Accra, has been causing disruptions in daily life for businesses and […] The post Dumsor:
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