The recently announced lithium deal has ignited a heated debate, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) labelling the government’s proclamation of securing a 10% royalty a “celebration of mediocrity.” The NDC contends that while the government asserts Barari DV will be subjected to a 35% corporate tax rate, there exists a pressing need for clarity […] The post Lithium
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to construct affordable houses for teachers if voted into power in 2024. According to him, his empathy arises from the struggles caused by the 2-year advance rent scheme. The former president says he wants to prioritize this housing scheme as part of […] The post My next
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has called on Parliament to carefully consider criticisms and proposed amendments surrounding the controversial lithium mining deal. Pressure on the government has intensified amid concerns that the agreement shortchanges Ghana’s resource potential and long-term benefits. Public debate has erupted around the $250-million project in […] The post Lithium
The Chronicle yesterday carried a story about the government creating 2.1 million jobs both in the private and public sectors since 2017. According to the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the public sector had engaged 1.2 million people, with the private sector absorbing 975,000 people. Dr Bawumia disclosed this when he launched the Business and […] The post Editorial:
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the government to urgently review the laws and policies on mining in the country, especially regarding green minerals. This call comes in the wake of the government’s lithium lease agreement with Barari DV, which has faced significant criticism from the public. Green minerals are crucial for the development […] The post Lithium
Senior Program Officer for Africa at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Dennis Gyeyir, has suggested that Ghana should not overly fixate on gas for power generation amid the country’s energy transition towards achieving Net Zero emissions. Following Ghana’s decision on energy transition, some key players in the energy sector have responded to this transition. […] The post Ghana
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia with officials of the two organisations AMERICAN RESOURCES Corporation’s cutting-edge subsidiary, ReElement Technologies Corporation, has joined forces with TECHGULF Ghana Limited, a prominent technology firm, Read More... The post ReElement
Dr. Delese Darko The Food and Drugs Authority has held a sensitization workshop for its external stakeholders on reviewed guidelines on labeling and advertisement. The two-day event also sensitized Read More... The post FDA
VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched one of the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) flagship programmes, the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) in Sunyani. The initiative aims to Read More... The post Bawumia Launches YEA BEAP For Jobs appeared first on
The 2nd part of November 2023 witnessed an increased rate of 64.7% of reported cases of unethical and unlawful content on the Ghanaian airwaves, according to a joint report released by the National Media Commission (NMC) and the National Communications Authority (NCA). According to the two entities, this figure is higher than the first-fortnight report […] The post Fake
The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched one of the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) flagship programmes, the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP), in the capital of the Bono Region, Sunyani. This initiative aims to nurture young entrepreneurs, empowering them to generate employment opportunities for the large pool of unemployed youths in the country. […] The post YEA
The Member of Parliament for the Bunkpurugu constituency, Abed-nego Bandim, has waded into the fracas between Starlink and the National Communications Authority (NCA). The NCA, in a recent statement, issued a stern warning against the use and sale of Starlink internet services in Ghana, declaring its operations illegal. Starlink is a satellite internet service provided […] The post Bring
Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, a parliamentary candidate hopeful for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Odododiodio, has expressed his disappointment with the comment made by the incumbent Member of Parliament, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye. Vanderpuye stated that only Mr. Michael Yarboi Annan, who had been disqualified from the race, could retain the Odododiodio parliamentary seat […] The post Claims
Access Bank Ghana continues to demonstrate leadership in promoting women initiatives under its flagship programme for women, the ‘W’ Initiative. The bank is extending finance and world-class business training as well as mentorship to women owned businesses in the agriculture value chain, as part of the 2023 Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton competition. Originally held for all subsidiaries […] The post
Former Trade Minister and one of the leading contenders for the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kyerematen, has acknowledged the delegates of the Special Electoral College for selecting him as one of the presidential aspirants to contest the November 4th elections. In a press statement released on Sunday, August 27, 2023, Alan […]
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