The summary of macroeconomic and financial data released by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in January 2024 highlighted performance of the Ghanaian economy in key sectors. The summary shed significant light on real sector indicators; interest rates; price developments; external sector developments; prices for commodities; and monetary indicators. Others included relevant information on the fiscal […] The post
One of Ghana’s best gospel music exports, Eric Jeshrun, has returned with a new song dubbed ‘Fresh Fire’. The gospel music gem is back with anointing-filled song released on Friday. His new single, which is a chant song, is aimed at propelling people to the top when all hope seem lost. Speaking to a section of […] The post Eric Jeshrun returns with ‘Fresh Fire’
As many as 46 people have been killed in forest fires raging in Chile, President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday. He added that the number of victims is likely to rise, NBC News reported. Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha, in a press conference, said 92 active fires are burning in Chile, affecting more than 43,000 […] The post Raging forest fires in Chile kill 46;
Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu – a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the Olukoro of Koro – on Thursday night. It is not clear who the gunmen […] The post Segun Aremu: Nigerian
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology has said it will push for the eviction of residents who have built close to the E-waste collection centre around the Atomic Energy Commission. Expressing worry about the springing up of residential facilities around the E-waste dumpsite, the committee said it would impress upon the local … The post Danger looms: E-waste
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says a well-developed and prosperous Africa will be good not for only Africans but for the entire global community. He has therefore, called on leaders of the developed world to focus their attention on supporting the continent in its development agenda in order to enable it deal with the doldrums … The post Support
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned the public against fraudsters, who operate in the name of the company, requesting customers to make payments through illegal mobile money transfer (MoMo) numbers. “No ECG payment is done to a specific number. If someone calls and ask you to pay to a phone number, that person is … The post ECG cautions customers against
The World Health Organisation, (WHO) has commended Ghana for achieving the elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis as a Public Health Problem. This brings the total number of eliminated Neglected Tropical Diseases in the country to three, which includes Trachoma and Guinea Worm. The certificate was given at the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) day celebration … The post Ghana
The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Force (GAF), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has formally transferred authority to his successor, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah. The transfer of authority by Vice Admiral Seth Amoama to his successor took place at a guard of honour parade organised by the GAF at Burma Camp, … The post Maj-Gen. Oppong-Peprah
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is introducing a spot-billing system to address all challenges of overbilling resulting from non-reading of customers’ bills, which leads to incorrect estimation. In a press statement dated February 2, 2024, ECG explains that the initiative includes the company’s new reading meter, which will capture customers’ electricity consumption and integrate […] The post ECG
Four women centred civil society organisations and one other are calling President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint at least 60 per cent of women out of the 30 per cent government appointees in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). They are the Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), in partnership with Alliance … The post 5 groups demand
The Tamale High Court on Tuesday granted a motion for an interim injunction filed by Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Walewale Constituency in the North East Region to restrain Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama from holding himself as the party’s 2024 parliamentary candidate for the area. Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu … The post MP secures
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has cautioned public officers against designating Members of Parliament (MPs) as spending officers for projects within their respective jurisdictions. Chairman of PAC, Dr James Klutse Avedzi, said it was illegal for directorate of public institutions to transfer project funds into the personal accounts of MPs. He explained that, … The post Don’t
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on fellow heads of state and the global business community to focus on unlocking the $450 billion that the continent stands to accrue under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by 2035. He explained that a one per cent increase in Africa’s share of global trade … The post At
A delegation from the La Traditional Council and the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has visited the La General Hospital site to ascertain the progress of work and challenges being faced. Led by Nii Adjei Koofeh IV, La Shikitele (Kingmaker), the visit was necessitated by agitation from La residents and other interested stakeholders in the … The post Chiefs visit La General
One of the first methods of resolving disputes outside of typical judicial proceedings is arbitration. The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, said that, “It is equitable to agree to arbitration rather than going to court because the umpire in an arbitration looks to equity while the juryman sees only the law. It is also equitable to be […] The post
Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […] The post
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has indicated that since he assumed office as the Speaker and Chairman of the Parliamentary Service Board, he has prioritised the capacity building of Parliamentary staff. According to him, he firmly believes that enhancing staff competencies is the surest way to effective service delivery and improved productivity. … The post Capacity
The Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng has said calls by a section of the public for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to be scrapped were ‘unwholesome’ as this could hinder the country’s fight against corruption. According to him, an objective evaluation of the attempts to unfairly and unjustly discredit the OSP and its … The post Fight
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has raised concern about the increasing rate of the payment of “unearned salaries and unserved bond terms” by staff of the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The pervasiveness of the infraction, if left unchecked, according to PAC, would deny the country of much-needed funds for other key investments in … The post PAC expresses
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