Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo expressed his desire to represent England in the upcoming European Championships in Germany following his surprise inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s senior squad for friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium. The 18-year-old initially joined the Under-21s setup but received an unexpected promotion to the senior side on Tuesday. Mainoo has featured […] The post Kobbie
The Gambia has taken steps towards lifting a ban on female circumcision, a move that could make it the first country in the world to reverse legal protections against the practice for millions of women and girls. Politicians in the West African nation’s parliament voted 42 to four on Monday to advance the controversial bill, […] The post The Gambia votes
Founding President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe has raised issues against the spending plan of the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of this year’s elections. This comes on the back of reports that some biometric devices are missing. On Tuesday, March 19, the Minority Leader of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, indicated that the EC confirmed […] The post Franklin
The National Theatre will partner a group of seasoned poets to commemorate this year’s World Poetry Day with selected schools in Accra on March 21. UNESCO first adopted March Read More... The post National Theatre Celebrates World Poetry Day appeared first on
Adjei Jnr (3rd L) mapping out a strategy. INSET: Issuing out instructions Sammy Adjei Jnr, son of former Black Stars defender Sammy Adjei, is steadily climbing the coaching ladder Read More... The post Sammy Adjei Jnr Targets Women’s National Team Job
Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim has said that Ghana’s economy grew by 2.9% in 2023, from the 3.8% recorded in 2022. The Services sector contracted by -1.2%, he added. Commenting on this development, an economist Dr Theo Acheampong asked on his X platform whether this is a further sign of relative macro-stabilisation. “Further signs […] The post Ghana’s
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
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
By Korsi DZOKOTO In the realm of economic management, Ghana stands as a stark example of the profound impacts of mismanagement and corruption on a nation’s fiscal health. The story of Ghana’s economic trajectory is one of promise overshadowed by poor governance, inflated project costs, and unchecked borrowing. As we delve into the intricate web […] The post Counting the cost
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the integrity of its systems and elections remain intact. The Commission said this while dismissing an allegation by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have been stolen. On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the EC confirmed to […] The post The integrity of our systems
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the integrity of its systems and elections remain intact. The Commission said this while dismissing an allegation by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have been stolen. On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the EC confirmed to […] The post The integrity of our systems
Economist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, has stated that a consistent decline in inflation has resulted in drastic price reductions as the economy continues a steady rebound. Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight programme on Monday, March 18, Dr. Adu Sarkodie pointed out that there have been improvements in […] The post Reduction
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed that the next NDC government will set up a US$50 million financial technology (fintech) transformative fund to support innovative start-ups in Ghana’s fintech sector. The former president voiced confidence in the fintech sector’s ability to create economic growth and financial inclusion in […] The post NDC
The Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Freddie Blay has clarified that allowance increases for GNPC management were reasonable and approved by the corporation. The former NPP National Chairman refuted the notion that the increases were exorbitant, emphasizing that they were implemented two years ago, not in 2024 as suggested by North […] The post Freddie
Two dormitories of the Chosen Rehabilitation Centre at Achimota were destroyed by fire on Friday, March 14. The post Fire ravages 2 dormitories of Chosen Rehab centre at Achimota first appeared on 3News.
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission has expressed grave concerns over the delays in clearing essential healthcare medications, including crucial anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), at the ports. Three containers containing HIV ARVs have been stranded at the ports since June 2023, posing a significant risk of a potential spread of the virus. In an interview […] The post AIDS
Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, has expressed optimism regarding the clearance of anti-retroviral drugs that have been held at the port since July 2023. He revealed that the Ministry of Health has provided assurances regarding the imminent resolution of this issue. However, Dr. Atuahene highlighted concerns over the potential repercussions […] The post We’ve
Kwaku Kwarteng, Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament and MP for Obuasi West has attributed Ghana’s current economic crisis to decades of reckless public expenditure and mismanagement by successive governments. In an interview with Accra-based JoyNews, the Obuasi West legislator noted that COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are not solely responsible for the […] The post Kwaku
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has emphasized the need for sustainable domestic financing to support the country’s efforts in meeting global targets for HIV and AIDS. Speaking at the National HIV and AIDS Sustainability Dialogue, Dr Atuahene highlighted the importance of developing a national response action and roadmap to achieve […] The post AIDS
The Ministry of National Security has strongly denied arresting controversial social media commentator Albert Nat Hyde, popularly known as Bongo Ideas. Reports purportedly suggested that Bongo Ideas was arrested on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in his house in Accra by the police and operatives of the National Security. But the Ministry of National Security in […] The post National
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