Officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Ashanti Region have commenced an exercise to inspect all distribution transformers in the Region. The exercise is to help the company know the current state of all transformers to enable it serve customers better. The exercise, which started across all twenty-one (21) districts in the Ashanti […] The post ECG officials
The Ministry of Finance has emphasized the progress of the cedi since 2023, asserting that the currency has exhibited stability against major currencies. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam highlighted this achievement during the Ministry’s Monthly briefing in Accra on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dr. Adam pointed out that from February to December 2023, the […] The post Cedi
The National Food Suppliers Association of Ghana (NAFSAG) has announced its intention to picket at the premises of the Ministry of Education if the outstanding debts owed to its members are not settled within the next 14 days. In a statement released on March 26, NAFSAG expressed concern over the unfair distribution of funds to […] The post Food suppliers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned the travelling public to be wary of the activities of middlemen/agents who purport to have the ability to secure citizenship, resident permits and job offers in conflict areas and in countries at war. The Ministry said these journeys are perilous and often have dire consequences. […] The post Avoid travels
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has appealed to the Ministry of Energy to reconsider its decision to reject their request to include them in the Cash Waterfall Mechanism Committee. The IPGG said that the earlier appeal to be included was rejected by the Ministry. […] The post Independent
A prominent and leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has raised concerns over the party’s unity and strategy for the upcoming 2024 elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahammudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Race
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COCA) has expressed serious concern about the party’s unity and strategy for the 2024 general elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Expedite
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Kyea, has argued that the letter from the Presidency to Parliament on the anti-gay bill does not constitute a violation of the Constitution. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended the approval of ministers and deputy ministers of state nominated by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday. This […] The post Suspending
Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue organized by Women in Mining Ghana, in Accra on Thursday, March 21, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has expressed government’s unwavering commitment to partnering with Women in Mining Ghana and stakeholders across the industry to drive meaningful changes for a more inclusive and prosperous […] The post Lands
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Andrews Augustus Nana Akwasi has refuted claims that the 2024 running mate of John Dramani Mahama; Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang hails from the Northern Region and not the Central Region as she claims. He was reacting to a viral video of the Regional Chairman of […] The post Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
One person has reportedly died and another battling for his life following a chieftaincy dispute between two feuding factions at Gbengbani in the Yunyo-Nasua District of the Northeast Region. Over 40 houses and tractors, a tipper truck, motorbikes and many other properties worth thousands of Ghana Cedis were destroyed. More than ten people have also […] The post NER: 1 person dead in chieftaincy
Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is urging developed countries to support developing countries meet their net-zero targets. This, according to the Minister, can be done by these countries redeeming funding pledges they made to support developing countries towards the reduction of GHG emissions. The Minister made this call when he addressed a panel session […] The post Show
A former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna has grabbed a prestigious chieftaincy title known as “Sandape Wura,” to wit, Chief of Staff of the Damongo Paramountcy. The Damongo Traditional Council conferred the authority on Alhaji Limuna in recognition of his unflinching contribution to the socio-economic development of the Damongo traditional area […] The post Former
RMU management, staff and some students in a group photograph after the ceremony The Regional Maritime University (RMU) on Friday held the 21st and 9th matriculation ceremonies for the Read More... The post RMU Holds Matriculation For
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL
Bryan Acheampong APPLICATIONS have been opened for interested Ghanaian farmers to apply for enrolment into the second phase of government’s flagship programme, Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ2.0), the Read More... The post Agric Ministry Opens PFJ2.0 Application appeared
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is set to meet with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Monday, March 10, to expedite the clearance and recruitment process for unemployed nurses. This decision comes in response to the dissatisfaction expressed by the Coalition of Nurses and Midwives in the Northern Region, particularly directed at the government, MoH, […] The post MoH
The late Charles Kormi Kudjordjie, aka Papavi Hogbedetor Four persons including the founder of Western Togoland Restoration Front (WTRF), one of the prohibited groups agitating for the secession of the Read More... The post Western Togoland ‘Prime Minister’,
The Ministry of Education has vehemently denied claims of spending GH¢68.5 million on photocopying past questions for candidates of the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The Ministry of Education allegedly incurred a cost of GH¢33.6 million in 2020 and over GH¢34 million in 2021 for this purpose, both through single-source procurement. The Minister […] The post WASSCE:
The Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called on the Minister of Finance, Mohammed Amin Adam, to release outstanding funds for procuring desks under the 2023 Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) formula. It has also urged the Ministry of Education to increase allocations for desks to basic schools to at least GH¢60 million in the 2024 […] The post Release
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