Stakeholders across the African continent have raised concerns about the sub-regions’ low intra-trading rates. They lamented that the limited intra-African trade leaves African currencies vulnerable to external influences, and called for a shift in the trading narrative. During a webinar organized by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), Dr. Tsotsetsi Makong, Chief Technical Advisor of the […] The post Unlocking
In a landmark agreement at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), nations worldwide committed to a decisive reduction in fossil fuel consumption – aiming to combat climate change. For Ghana, a nation endowed with diverse natural resources and a chronically challenged economy, the implications of this deal are multifaceted; carrying both challenges and opportunities […] The post
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial Ghana-Barari Lithium deal, assuring Ghanaians that the government meticulously considered all options before choosing the current path. Speaking on Point of View on Citi TV, Mr Jinapor emphasized that the chosen option addresses concerns about green minerals while remaining […] The post Lithium
CEO-Margins ID Group, Moses K. Baiden, has revealed that by next year Ghana will launch a digital version of the universal national ID, the Ghana Card, to complement the physical one. According to him, just like the e-passport profile on the Ghana Card, the electronic ID profile is also already on the card and will […] The post Ghana Card to go digital next year appeared
Mr Samuel Pyne, the Mayor of Kumasi, has visited the French Line section of the Kumasi Central Market, which was gutted by fire last Sunday night. The raging fire caused significant damage to shops which deal in clothes, phones, locally-made sandals, medicinal products and wholesale salt outlets. The fire is reported to have started around […] The post Kumasi Mayor Sympathises With Central
Jean Mensa The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has hinted of plans by the commission to display results from the various polling stations across the country Read More... The post Election 2024: EC To Display Results On Website appeared
The decapitated body of Ghanaian fisheries observer Samuel Abayitey has been discovered a month after his disappearance aboard the tuna vessel “Marine 707” stationed at Tema Harbour. Details surrounding his death remain unclear, prompting calls for a thorough investigation from his family. A brother of the deceased, Emmanuel Eugene Dorpumor told Citi News that the […] The post Missing
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has pledged substantial support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the coming year. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Finance and Operations at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Samuel Dentu, indicated that the Association is committed to driving the continuous development of Made-in-Ghana products and services […] The post GEPA
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial mining lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV for lithium exploration in Ewoyaa, Central Region. Addressing concerns from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and stakeholders about perceived unfavourable terms, Jinapor assured that the agreement prioritizes value addition to Ghana’s green […] The post Jinapor
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has presented a dummy cheque for GH¢125,000 to victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage at a ceremony in Accra. The Chief Justice presented the cheque on behalf of the Judiciary and Staff of the Judicial Service of Ghana (JUSAG). Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Justice said the donation was […] The post CJ donates cheque for GH¢125k to
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he will initiate processes to summon the Finance and Energy Ministers, as well as the Attorney General in Parliament over the release of some GH¢230 million to clear a judgment debt owed to Trafigura. Trafigura, the majority owner of the power company Ghana Power […] The post Ablakwa
Ghanaian actor, Samuel Yaw Dabo, has shared insights into his conversation with colleague Don Little following an incident where his colleague accidentally hit a motor rider with his car. Contrary to media reports suggesting Don Little’s arrest, Yaw Dabo clarified, stating, “I spoke to Don Little after the incident, but he was not in police […] The post Yaw Dabo
The government is committed to evaluating the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), Deputy Chief of Staff, Emmanuel Adumua-Bossman has said. The evaluation will assess the action plan from 2009, as the ten-year document, approved by Parliament in 2015, expires next year, 2024. On Friday, December 8, 2023 the High-Level Implementation Committee (HiLIC) of the NACAP, […] The post Gov’t
As Ghana concludes its participation in the 28th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has emphasised the need for global leaders to take decisive, urgent, and crucial measures in addressing the repercussions of climate change. Addressing a team of local […] The post Ghana demands
The Head of the Local Government Service, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, has asked that all local government staff aspiring for assembly positions in the upcoming District Assembly Elections, scheduled for December 19, should immediately resign from their positions if they emerge victorious. Nana Ato Arthur, who urged all Ghanaians to participate in the District […] The post Resign
Kumasi Mayor, Samuel Pyne, has expressed concern about the evidence tampered with by affected traders in the aftermath of the fire outbreak at the French Line section of the Kumasi Central market. Some of the affected traders trooped to the fire scene to clear the area to begin their business. With this development, the Kumasi […] The post Kumasi market
A day’s symposium on Gender-based Violence, under the theme: “Invest to Prevent Violence against Women”, has taken place at Obuasi in the Ashanti region. Organised by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mines, the Programme, which was heavily attended by women in particular, sought to bring out the many problems women go through and how to address them. […] The post AngloGold Moves To Address
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
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