Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement, Reverend Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly called Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has criticized the government for continuously burdening the ordinary Ghanaian with the introduction of taxes, especially on essential services. He says the recent 15 percent VAT on Electricity has exposed the current administration’s failure in managing the economy […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has underscored the importance of value addition to the successful and responsible exploitation of natural resources, urging African countries to follow the blueprint being implemented by Ghana. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2024 at Aburi in the Eastern Region, Mr. Jinapor gave prominence to […] The post
Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, the Controller and Accountant General, on Monday, January 29, opted to avoid facing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) following his recent defeat in the parliamentary primary. Scheduled to appear before the Committee on Monday to address pertinent questions, Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem was notably absent when proceedings started. Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, […] The post Controller
The usual tension and misunderstanding that characterise political activities were at play during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary held on Saturday, in the New Juaben North constituency of the Eastern Region. Tension was high in the lead-up to the primary, following the determination of all the five (5) candidates aspiring to win the […] The post NPP primaries: Drama, Superstition
Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare has defended the 2017 financial sector clean-up, which led to the liquidation of 420 institutions. She put up the defence in response to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, who attributed the tax default of some of the institutions to the financial sector clean-up. The Ghana […] The post Abena Osei-Asare
In an age dominated by digital interactions and the incessant flow of information, the significance of safeguarding personal and organizational data has never been more pronounced. Recognizing the importance of data protection, Data Protection Day, observed annually on January 28th, serves as a poignant reminder of the collective responsibility to uphold privacy standards. In this […] The post
The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, says his outfit will soon announce the party’s decision on the parliamentary primary in the Yendi constituency. Violence erupted in the Yendi constituency on Saturday, January 27, 2024, during the counting of ballots. The poll was between incumbent Yendi MP, Farouk […] The post NPP
After defending the former South African president and party leader during a slew of corruption scandals, the country’s powerful governing party punished Mr. Zuma for endorsing the opposition.
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt budgeted
Dr. Promise Sefogah, General Secretary of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana, has expressed concern about the increasing loss of many young women to cervical cancer in the country. Dr. Sefogah told the Ghana News Agency in an interview that most cases are diagnosed at late stages, where very little can be done […] The post Ghana losing too many young
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has led a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 33-unit accommodation facility for the military, whose accommodations have been affected by the initiative. This follows a Supreme Court ruling which requested that portions of the government land be ceded to the Golden Stool. “A Supreme Court ruling requested […] The post Ashanti
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music executive, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known in the entertainment industry as Mr. Eazi, has won the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2024 African Prosperity Champions Award held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. The award recognises Mr. Eazi's drive to set up businesses on the continent and project […] The post African
President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, was on Friday, January 26, awarded the prestigious Global African Leadership Award in recognition of his “strong and transformational leadership” in Ghana. The Head of State was accompanied by First Lady Arya Ali to the African Prosperity Champions Awards and Presidential Gala Dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, […] The post Guyana
The hopes of the Controller and Accountant General, Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, have been dashed as he has lost the Akim Swedru in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary. He secured 94 votes against the incumbent MP Kennedy Osei, who had 194, whereas Okyere Jerome Kwame polled 10. The race in the constituency became topical […] The post #NPPDecides: Controller
Maternal and child health is a cornerstone of societal well-being, reflecting the strength and resilience of communities. In many parts of the world, including Ghana, challenges persist, making the role of effective health education in bridging gaps and improving outcomes for mothers and children paramount. Let us delve into the multi-faceted dimensions of maternal and […] The post
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their 8-month pension arrears. The two unions bemoaned the deductions of their two-tier pensions from their salaries, which had not been paid into the necessary accounts. President of the Ghana Registered Nurses […] The post Health
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has started a policy dialogue that seeks to establish a policy framework for transnational education in the country. The policy dialogue being done in collaboration with the British Council is geared towards engaging all stakeholders in the tertiary education space to come out with a policy framework to regulate […] The post GTEC to implement
Good morning members of the media. I warmly welcome you again to the Office of the Special Prosecutor. One of the contemporary legal problems that confront us is the movement and the stashing of large sums of cash – with its attendant likelihood of distorting economies. Ordinarily, it is not unlawful for a person to […] The post Why OSP has discontinued with
The UK is sending some of Ghana’s “crown jewels” back home, 150 years after looting them from the court of the Asante king. A gold peace pipe is among 32 items returning under long-term loan deals, the BBC can reveal. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is lending 17 pieces and 15 are from the […] The post UK to loan back Ghana’s looted ‘crown jewels’ appeared
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