The campaign team of John Dramani Mahama, the 2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), asserts that Mr. Mahama can address Accra’s water challenges. The team says that his track record of significant water production across the country supports this claim. In response to Accra’s recent water shortages, which Ghana Water Limited attributes […] The post Mahama
Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has described his appointment as timely, as he came in at a time when Ghana needed a vibrant minister to steer the agricultural sector to restore its glory days. The Abetifi MP likened the timing of his appointment to Joseph, the Biblical character that restored Egypt and […] The post My
The Ghana Prisons Service has stated that the actions of two officers who assisted Wang Xiao, a Chinese convict at Nsawam Medium Prison, in escaping do not reflect the service’s standards. The service maintains that its officers receive thorough training and adhere to a professional code of conduct. Two prison officers, Joseph Oteng and Sergeant […] The post Our
The Ghana Prisons Service has stated that the actions of two officers who assisted Wang Xiao, a Chinese convict at Nsawam Medium Prison, in escaping do not reflect the service’s standards. The service maintains that its officers receive thorough training and adhere to a professional code of conduct. Two prison officers, Joseph Oteng and Sergeant […] The post Our
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […] The post
Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed a decline in inflation, with the February figure standing at 23.2%. This represents a 0.3 percentage point decrease from the 23.5 percent recorded in January. During a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, Government Statistician Prof. Samuel Kobina Anim provided a breakdown of the figures, explaining […] The post Inflation
The National Taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana has issued a three-day demand notice to the management of the Ridge Hospital, urging them to settle a GHc42 million debt accrued over a year’s power consumption. According to ECG, failure to comply with the demand notice will result in consequences for the hospital. During the […] The post Settle GHc42m
The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has issued a directive to all judges regarding the handling of cases by police prosecutors. This directive is in response to a letter from the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, which stated that police prosecutors are now limited to prosecuting cases with a monetary value not exceeding GH¢500,000. The Attorney-General’s letter […] The post Police
By Sophia Kafui TEYE Are you feeling hesitant or worried about engaging in a potentially life-transforming transaction due to the associated risks? Do you fear that these risks might crystalized, resulting in potential losses, thus causing you to hold back? Are you aware that this fear might be preventing you from realizing the benefits that […] The post Escrow
Gokals Ani Ltd has partnered with Zeiss Vision to introduce cutting-edge lenses to Ghana. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the optics industry in the region, heralding a new era of unparalleled vision solutions. Gokals Ani was registered in 2020 and is the first lab in Ghana to commence Digital Freeform Lens production in […] The post Gokals
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has emphasized the need for Ghana to have Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in leadership, citing his willingness to listen to the concerns of the people as a crucial quality. In comparison to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress and former President, […] The post 2024 Polls:
Abena Osei-Asare, the minister of state-designate for the Finance Ministry, has raised significant concerns regarding issues plaguing Ghana’s energy sector. During her vetting by the Parliament’s Appointments Committee on March 13, 2024, Osei-Asare addressed the root causes behind the intermittent power supply, commonly referred to as ‘Dumsor’, highlighting human activities such as illegal meter connections […] The post Abena
Parliament has summoned the Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to appear before the House on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, over unlawful charges by the Ghana Airports Company Limited. This follows concerns raised by the Minority Caucus over the introduction of a $20 maintenance charge on all round trips by the Ghana Airports Company Limited […] The post Parliament
Abena Osei-Asare, the minister of state-designate for the Finance Ministry, has highlighted the significance of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative in stabilizing food prices in Ghana. During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, she emphasized PFJ’s crucial contribution to Ghana’s aim for food self-sufficiency. She noted improvements […] The post Food
Dr. Archibald Letsa, the Volta Regional Minister, says the delay in resettling communities in the Ketu South municipality, affected by tidal waves, is due to land litigation and the mobilization of financial resources, among other factors. The government set aside GH¢2 million for the construction of 15 two-bedroom apartments to accommodate some of the victims […] The post Delay
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing water accessibility in Accra. With Accra grappling with recent water shortages which Ghana Water Limited has attributed to Accra’s burgeoning population, Mahama addressing the regional house of his chiefs during his Building Ghana Tour stressed the […] The post I’ll
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concerns about the lack of fire tenders in Weija and Kasoa, posing a potential threat to residents in these areas. The Fire Service emphasizes that in the event of a fire outbreak, the affected residents would face serious challenges. ADO1 Alex King Nartey, the Public Relations Officer […] The post There’s no functional
Collins Adomako-Mensah, the Deputy Minister Designate for Energy, has expressed his view that privatizing the retail segment of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could significantly improve its billing system. However, he cautioned against the complete privatization of the company, arguing that it would not be a wise decision. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee during […] The post Privatising
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rebutted claims by the Minority regarding the government’s tax waiver requests for businesses under the One District One Factory initiative. Despite opposition from the Minority, who raised concerns about potential corruption and misuse of public funds over the proposed $449 million tax exemptions, Afenyo-Markin defended the initiative during his debate […] The post Afenyo-Markin
Medical practitioners at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have raised concerns about a surge in the number of stroke cases recorded annually at the facility. Neurologists at the hospital report that the hospital records about 1000 cases annually, a figure that represents a 500% increase as compared to previous years. This surge has called for […] The post KATH Doctors
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