The Minority in Parliament is urging swift action from the police regarding the disappearance of some seven biometric devices, fearing potential repercussions for the upcoming December polls. According to the Minority, the missing biometric devices were meant for the registration and verification of voters by the Electoral Commission ahead of its limited voter registration exercise. […] The post 2024
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphasized the pivotal role of traditional authorities in combating sanitation issues nationwide. Speaking to residents of Breweniase in the Oti region, Mahama asserted that empowering traditional leaders to take decisive action within their communities is key to addressing the persistent challenges of sanitation. […] The post Traditional
A cure for HIV could be on the horizon after scientists eliminated the virus from cells in a laboratory. Using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, researchers were able to target HIV DNA and remove all traces of the virus from infected cells. Working essentially as scissors, the Nobel Prize-winning technology can cut DNA at […] The post Hopes of HIV cure
Some residents of the Bonsukrom community in the Ahanta West Municipality have contested reports of an emergency landing by the Ghana Armed Forces after one of its helicopters purportedly crash-landed near the community on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. All 21 individuals aboard the helicopter were successfully rescued. The Ghana Air Force, in a statement issued […] The post W/R:
Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, has expressed concerns about the potential threat of terrorism in the sub-region. He urged the army to undergo adequate training and be prepared to respond and protect the country effectively and promptly in the event of an attack, noting that the country is […] The post Let’s
The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers’ Union (GTPCWU) has expressed disappointment over President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision to nominate Leon Kendon Appenteng as the Board Chairman of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Company Limited. On Tuesday, March 19, President Akufo-Addo reconstituted the board of TOR, nominating Mr Appenteng as Chairman of the Board Chairman and […] The post TOR:
Dr Eric Obutey, the Head of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has stated that the commission has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to distribute funds from the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) by March 25, 2024. He clarified that the CWM is a system designed to distribute the revenues […] The post PURC
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has reported improvements in internet connectivity across the country. The Director General of the NCA, Dr Joe Anokye, in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, confirmed that Telecel had fully restored its connectivity. He also mentioned that AT was operational and MTN was making significant […] The post Internet
The Second Deputy National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Elikem Kwame Kotoko, has described President Akufo-Addo’s comments and actions by his secretary Nana Bediatuo Asante on the anti-LGBTQ Bill as cherry-picking and hypocritical. President Akufo-Addo at the New Year greetings event with members of the Diplomatic Corps at Peduase on Monday, March 4, […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
Head of Financial Advisory & Equity Capital Markets at Stanbic Bank, Isaac Simpson, has emphasized the need for collaboration between the right stakeholders in order to form the necessary policies to accelerate sustainable finance. He made this statement at the 2024 Africa Energy Technology Conference, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel. Speaking on the topic […] The post
Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the cumulative growth of the economy stood at 2.9 percent in 2023. This is a 0.9 percentage points drop from the 3.8 percent recorded in 2022 but higher than the government’s revised target of 1.5 percent for the period under review. The fourth quarter also expanded […] The post Ghana’s economy expanded by 2.9% in 2023
President Akufo-Addo will launch the ‘Ghana Smart Schools Project’ on Monday 25th March 2024 in Accra. The project is part of efforts by the government to enhance e-learning and digitisation. A statement issued in Accra by the Ministry of Education and signed by Spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng explained that the initiative aims to bolster senior high […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared its readiness for the upcoming December polls, assuring Ghanaians of free and fair elections. Dr Bossman Asare, a deputy commissioner at the EC, addressing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, expressed confidence that the forthcoming polls would be among the best. “We are fully ready for the election…We are going […] The post December
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has indicated that the House may need to confront the Finance Ministry if it does not provide clarity on its indebtedness to the District Assembly Common Fund by the conclusion of June 2024. This concern has been prompted by revelations made by Benjamin Kpodo, the Member of […] The post Parliament
The Second Deputy National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Elikem Kwame Kotoko, has described President Akufo-Addo’s comments and actions by his secretary Nana Bediatuo Asante on the anti-LGBTQ Bill as cherry-picking and hypocritical. President Akufo-Addo at the New Year greetings event with members of the Diplomatic Corps at Peduase on Monday, March 4, […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that none of its Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) are missing, contrary to claims made by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Instead, the EC stated that only five laptops have been stolen from their custody. In response to inquiries from the NDC regarding the alleged disappearance of seven BVD […] The post Our
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reiterated his commitment to shifting the development focus away from social interventions, a hallmark of the Akufo-Addo-led government, towards bolstering businesses and the private sector. During a dialogue with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, he sought their input as the […] The post I’ll
The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) has attributed the emergency landing by the Ghana Air Force helicopter on Tuesday, March 19, at Bonsukrom near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region to the perilous atmospheric conditions. Ghana Gas assured the public that the incident would not affect its operations at Atuabo. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, […] The post Bad weather
By Isaac BOADI (Prof) & Godwin MUSAH (Dr) The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is calling on banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to join its Strategic Seminar Series focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT). This collaborative effort is designed to empower stakeholders across the financial sector with the latest […] The post
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo due to his reluctance to assent to the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South […] The post Bagbin
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