Filmmaker and Creative Writer, Peter Sedufia has disagreed with calls for Ghanaian filmmakers to push the Ghanaian narrative in their content without any support from Government. The post No filmmaker is obliged to tell Ghanaian stories on their personal budget – Peter Sedufia first appeared on 3News.
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has assured that processes by the government to enlist private partners for the completion of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project will be transparent to eliminate any perception of corruption. He emphasized the commitment of the government to ensure the completion of the project before the December […] The post Saglemi
The government is close to signing a deal with Independent Power Producers (IPPS) for the restructuring of energy sector debts. The Ministry of Finance targeted the end of March 2024 for the restructuring of the arrears of over US$1.5 billion. The IPPs have consistently threatened to cut power supply if the alarming debt levels are […] The post Gov’t nears
This is the first time ever in the 67 year history of Ghana that our dear country has hosted the All African/African Olympic Games. This is the 1st time Read More... The post Ghana’s 69 Medals, Significant Take Away From African Games?
As the Ghanaian cedi continues to struggle against the major trading currencies, economist and Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, Professor John Gatsi, is predicting a possible hike in fuel prices in the second quarter of 2024. Based on Bank of Ghana data, the cedi depreciated by 6.8 percent in the first […] The post Fuel prices to go up in second quarter – Economist first
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has said that the governing party will win the next general elections.
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has highlighted the importance of a united effort among Ghanaians for the nation’s prosperity. He emphasized that the road to prosperity requires the combined efforts of all citizens, not solely the leadership. Speaking at an event hosted by Bradford University, the Effutu Member of Parliament expressed confidence in the government’s […] The post Path
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed concerns over what it describes as judicial bias in the scheduling of political cases by the Supreme Court. The party has taken issue with the Chief Justice’s decision to prioritise the hearing of a case filed by the MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, over an earlier […] The post Dafeamekpor
The Executive Director of Salt and Light Ministries, Rev. Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee, has called for a collaborative effort involving government, corporate entities, civil society organizations, and the media Read More... The post Joyce
The president’s claim in 2023 that the Ghanaian economy had “turned the corner” and that the future looked brighter than ever before appears to be at variance with data from his government and the reality on the ground. The economic crisis may be worse than what the president and his team are letting on. They […] The post The Ghanaian economy: Is
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the just-concluded 13th African Games held in Accra, branding it a “monumental disaster and total embarrassment” The 13th African Games, which took place from March 8 to March 23, 2024, faced organisational challenges, with athletes, especially those from Ghana, complaining about logistics and equipment shortages. Despite these setbacks, Ghana […] The post African
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed intentions to build a minimum of thirty Smart schools nationwide by the end of the year under the Ghana Smart Schools initiative.
By Mohammed ALI It is not unusual to encounter questions, especially from friends, brothers, and sisters from other faiths, about the concept of “compulsory or mandatory fasting in Ramadan.” These important questions, among others, inspired me to “attempt to highlight” the principles and conditions under which fasting is mandatory for a Muslim in the month […] The post
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has provided insight into his decision to join Arsenal, citing his desire to embrace the challenge of competing in the Premier League as a key factor. Partey, who enjoyed a successful stint at Atletico Madrid in Spain, made a significant move to Arsenal in October 2020 for a reported fee of […] The post I wanted to feel
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has called for unity within the party in the run up to the December presidential and parliamentary election. He indicated that, without a united front, the party’s resolve to win the election would be difficult but was optimistic about the rejuvenation within the … The post NPP inaugurates Central Region Campaign
The government and its advisors in the coming weeks will begin extensive discussions with the country’s commercial creditors in line with its debt restructuring strategy to ensure debt sustainability, the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated. The engagement with the commercial creditors, including bond holders, he said were expected to ensure that Ghana … The post At
Professor John Gatsi, economist and Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, has maintained that the indicative exchange rate used by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is not reflective of the cost structure of business in the country. According to the central bank, the cedi depreciated at 6.8 percent against the US dollar […] The post Relative
Ghanaian musician Michael Adangba has released a peace song dubbed ”We Want Peace” ahead of the 2024 general elections. The song calls for peace and unity among Ghanaians regardless of their political affiliation. Adangba, in an interview with GhanaWeekend, divulged that “the song reminds us that elections are conducted every four years and we have […] The post December
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has shared the challenges he faced during his prolonged injury layoff, spanning nearly five months, as he edges closer to full fitness. Partey, a key figure for both Arsenal and the Black Stars of Ghana, endured a frustrating period characterised by limited appearances, making just six Premier League outings for the […] The post Injury setbacks have been tough for
Last Sunday, the BBC’s Radio 4 broadcast one of its quaint programmes about something only a few people had ever heard about. (That’s a radio station that broadcasts “news”, isn’t it? Why should one want to be bored with things one had heard about before, when there are so many millions of subjects that are … The post Is Ghana suffering from collective cognitive dissonance?
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