Renowned economist Professor Stephen Adei has conducted a comparative analysis of the productivity levels of Ghanaian and Togolese workers, asserting that Ghanaian workers rank among the least productive globally. Professor Adei highlighted that Togolese workers demonstrate superior work quality compared to their Ghanaian counterparts, based on his research findings. According to him, employers often prefer […] The post Togolese
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received 14 out of 182 containers at the Tema Port holding essential medicines for antiretroviral, Tuberculosis (TB), and malaria treatments donated by the Global Fund (GF). The essential medical commodities, including antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients, were stuck at the Tema port for almost a year due to the […] The post MoH
George Winful, the Director responsible for policy decisions at the Ministry of Finance (MoF), has attributed the delayed clearance of medical supplies from the Tema Port to the late receipt of information. Speaking on Friday, April 12, Mr Winful highlighted that the Ministry of Health (MoH) managed to clear 14 out of the 182 containers […] The post Lack
The United Kingdom’s British Museum (BM) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) on Tuesday, April 9, returned to Ghana the thirty-two negotiated royal objects taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars of the 19th century including items from the Sargrenti War of 1874. Gold and silver regalia associated with the Asante […] The post British
Fire has destroyed several shops and goods at the Madina market. The inferno which was triggered at about 9pm on Wednesday, April 11, was still ragging at about half past midnight. Despite initial difficulties breaking into the shops, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service were able to douse the fire. Deputy Director of Operations […] The post Fire destroys several shops
The Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA) has unveiled a comprehensive 20-point agenda to guide political parties craft their campaign manifestos. GUTA in its document, urged political parties to prioritise policies that support entrepreneurship and commerce and underscored the need to foster a conducive business environment. Speaking to journalists after meeting with the leader of the […] The post GUTA
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has boldly stated that he will not protect his appointees who indulge in corrupt activities if he is elected president in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Mahama, in an engagement with members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), charged Ghanaians to demand […] The post 2024
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has firmly expressed his opposition to LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana. Dr. Bawumia underscored that the Islamic faith and other religions in Ghana oppose such activities. As a devout Muslim, he made it clear that he neither supports nor condones LGBTQ practices. The Vice President’s remarks were prompted by calls from […] The post I
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed an ongoing investigation into the operations of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat since July 2023. Recent reports have subjected the Scholarship Secretariat to public scrutiny, particularly following an exposé by the Fourth Estate. The investigation has uncovered instances where scholarships were awarded to applicants from affluent families, […] The post We’ve
Mrs. Mawuena Adzo Trebah, the elder sister of the late Komla Dumor, has passed away. Details surrounding her death are currently unknown. Mrs. Trebah made history as the first female appointed as substantive Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), serving from April 2013 to January 2017. Throughout her career, she held […] The post Former CEO of GIPC
Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, the Member of Parliament for Akatsi North, has commended former President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for completing 46 E-blocks across Ghana, despite initially pledging to construct 200 Senior High Schools. During a Face to Face interview on Citi TV, the Ranking Member of the Education Committee in Parliament praised the vision of the […] The post Mahama
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to ensure that the Electoral Commission (EC) does not shortchange Ghanaians in the upcoming December elections. Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the NDC stated that the party is closely monitoring the EC’s actions. He made these remarks during an interview with Umaru […] The post 2024
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is set to meet with the Transport Ministry today, April 10, 2024, to discuss proposals for a potential increase in transport fares scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024. The proposed fare hike comes in response to rising fuel prices, as stated by the Concerned Drivers Association and the […] The post GPRTU to meet
The campaign team of New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has firmly dismissed the findings of a survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, which purportedly places the National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, ahead of Dr. Bawumia in the upcoming December polls. In a press briefing held in Accra, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of […] The post Bawumia
The Director of Communications for Bawumia’s Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has strongly criticized former President John Dramani Mahama for his recent remarks on the educational sector. Mr. Aboagye emphasized the achievements of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in recent years, stating that their accomplishments are unparalleled compared to previous administrations. Addressing the media on […] The post Mahama
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, calling it a political slogan without practical solutions. The PFJ, a flagship programme of the NPP government, was designed for agricultural transformation and job creation. Initiated in 2017, the […] The post PFJ
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have […] The post Cases
The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed that the newly launched Performance Tracker is aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects across the country. He added that the tracker will help address longstanding concerns about the accuracy and reliability of project presentations, particularly the use of […] The post Performance
The inauguration of a state-of-the-art health centre in Mepe for victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage has received commendation from the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Commissioned by Citi TV/Citi FM in collaboration with the Ghana Chamber of Mines on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the health centre’s establishment marks a […] The post Ablakwa
The survival of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) could come under threat as the government’s indebtedness to the Corporation continues to pile up. As of the end of 2022, the government owes the GNPC to the tune of $1.14 billion. The amount represents payments made on behalf of the government and SOEs, national and […] The post GNPC risks collapsing
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