The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government. In his address to GUTA members, Mahama stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr […] The post Tell
The Director of Legal Affairs for the opposition National Democracy Congress (NDC), Edudzi Tamakloe, has stated that the New Patriotic Party under President Akufo-Addo used the Eurobonds to cushion Ghana’s currency from depreciation from 2017 to 2021. He said the government decided to use Eurobonds to give the Cedi an ‘artificial strength’ emphasising that the […] The post Govt
Ghana does not need the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for economic growth, an economist Dr John Kwakye has said. In the view of the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Ghana can develop by relying on its natural resource wealth. “We don’t need any SDRs […] The post Economist
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has declared that Ghana’s economy is on an upward trajectory compared to previous years. Previously, the economy had experienced a downturn, prompting the government to seek a $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. However, during his address to the Public Accounts Committee of […] The post Ghana’s
To build the capacity of pupils and instil in them the importance of choosing a good career path at the basic level, teachers of Sanso Methodist Primary School in the Obuasi Municipality invited officials from the National Ambulance Service, Ghana to educate the pupils on basic life support techniques. This programme is part of the […] The post Ambulance Service
The Economic Fighters League says it has been closely monitoring recent developments within the political landscape as prominent figures from the establishment defect to forge alliances with other movements, all aimed at challenging the entrenched dominance of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress. The Fighters said they extend a warm welcome to […] The post 2024
The Leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP) says presenting a candidate for the upcoming Ejisu by-election is currently not a priority to the party. Speaking during a press engagement, General Secretary for the NDP, Alhaji Frimpong intimated that the party was still putting things together ahead of the 2024 general election and would consider […] The post Ejisu
Nations FC clinched a significant victory over Great Olympics, propelling them to the summit of the Ghana Premier League standings on Friday. The premier league newcomers showcased their prowess with a hard-fought win, cementing their place in the title race. The pivotal moment arrived in stoppage time when Razak Simpson delivered a stunning free-kick to […] The post Nations
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is set to meet on Wednesday, April 10, to deliberate on the possible increase in transport fares. However, the Western regional branch of the union has announced a 30-percent increment in transport fares for its members, effective Monday, April 8. The driver’s union has complained over the increasing […] The post Transport fares hike: GPRTU
Energy Analyst and CEO of Euroka Energy Solutions, Dr Yussif Sulemana has taken a swipe at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for reintroducing the Price Stabilisation Recovery Levy in the price build-up. To him, this is not the best decision to take at this time of rising fuel prices. The NPA in a letter dated […] The post Energy Expert criticises NPA for
According to the 2023 World Economics Governance Index study, Ghana is one of Africa’s top ten best-governed countries, ranking fifth behind Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana. Per the ranking, Ghana outperformed Senegal, Malawi, Lesotho, Burkina Faso, Togo, and Nigeria. Ghana scored a grade of B, and with an index of 61.7, secured the 5th […] The post Ghana ranked 5th best-governed
A member of the communication team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Osei Yaw Akoto, has been reported dead. The wife of the deceased has admitted to stabbing her husband but not with the intention to kill, according to a Police source. Osei Yaw Akoto was found in a pool of blood at his residence […] The post Wife of deceased NDC communications team
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, April 9, for an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with political parties to address some pending issues. The meeting comes on the back of calls from the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for the EC to meet the parties to update them on the […] The post EC sets April 9 for emergency IPAC meeting first appeared
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has criticized the government for its poor macroeconomic performance from 2020 to 2022. During this period, Ghana experienced an economic downturn, with the government seeking a 3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Giving a post-analysis of President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), on April […] The post Economic
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has paid a visit to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to commiserate with him over the demise of his wife, Hajia Ramatu Sharubutu. Hajia Rahmatu Tahwee Sheikh Sharubutu passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024, and has been […] The post Mahama commiserates
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
The total number of electricity customers in Nigeria stood at 12.12 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. The bureau revealed this in its Nigeria electricity report detailing energy bills, revenue generated, and customers by DisCos (Q4 2023), which was published on Monday. “Total customer numbers in […] The post Nigeria electricity
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department MTTD of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five drivers at Bunso junction on the Accra Kumasi Highway for driving without a license. According to the NRSA, about 60 per cent of road crashes recorded in the country are as […] The post Road
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, alongside a delegation of board members and management, has inspected the Corporation’s state-of-the-art Operational Head Office in Takoradi, Western Region. Reflecting on the visit, O-A Danquah expressed satisfaction with the current state of the nearly completed facility and emphasized its strategic […] The post GNPC
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has provided an update on the repair to the damage of the submarine cables which occurred on 14th March, 2024, and resulted in the disruption of data services in Ghana. The NCA said it engaged with the four Submarine Cable Service Providers (SAT-3, ACE, WACS and MainOne) to receive updates […] The post NCA updates on the repair to the damage
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