In the midst of Ghana’s national service programme, many young graduates like Akwasi (not real name) find themselves grappling with the harsh reality of inadequate compensation. Assigned to a government agency, Akwasi eagerly embraced the opportunity to contribute to his country’s development. However, the financial challenges he faces on a daily basis cast a shadow […]

Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has asserted that none of his players are automatic starters ahead of the team’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Madagascar. The team began training on Monday in Accra and are expected to continue until Thursday and eventually leave for the clash which will be played in Antananarivo […]

The Minister for the Interior Ambrose Dery has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bomaa Township and its environs in the Ahafo Region from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am effective Tuesday, 13th June, 2023. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 13, Mr Dery said the government urges Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, […]

Former Ghana Ambassador to India Sam Pee Yalley has wished Kenneth Kuranchie well in his pursuit in court, challenging the eligibility of John Dramani Mahama to contest the presidency again. The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) said what Mr Kuranchie should rather engage himself with is to report on […]

Former Ghana Ambassador to India Sam Pee Yalley has wished Kenneth Kuranchie well in his pursuit in court, challenging the eligibility of John Dramani Mahama to contest the presidency again. The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) said what Mr Kuranchie should rather engage himself with is to report on […]

The Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery has, by Executive Instrument, renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bunkpurugu Township and its environs in the North East Region.  The new hours start from 8:00pm to 6:00am. This took effect on Tuesday, 13th June, 2023. A statement issued by the Interior Ministry said the government continues to […]

“I wish to reassure you all that my government will continue to work towards “Keeping the Lights on”, in spite of the global dynamics of energy pricing, because the alternative is not an option. We are not going back to dumsor, we leave that to President Mahama.” These were the words of the President of […]

The Chief Executive for the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, Elijah Adansi-Bonah, has advised parents and guardians to ensure that their children enrol in school instead of engaging them in child labour. He said child labour compromises children’s physical, mental, social or educational development. Speaking at an event at Ntonsua in the Obuasi Municipality to mark World […]

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Dr Tony Aubynn has called for the removal or reduction in the reliance of human elements in the process to fight against illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey). He wants technology to be heavily relied upon in warfare against the practice of illegal small-scale mining. Speaking in an interview […]

Officials from Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority in the Ashanti Region have intercepted and detained a container loaded with goods after they detected that the owner had failed to pay duty on some of them. The officers have referred the case to the investigative department of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue […]

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of England international Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €103 million (c. £88m) that could potentially rise up to €133.9m (c. £114m) with add-ons. The La Liga side failed to retain either the Champions League or domestic league trophy this season under Carlo Ancelotti, and have […]

Former Secretary of the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Cromwell Onuawonto Bissue says he is currently in Ghana. “I am within the jurisdiction, I am in Ghana, I haven’t been anywhere, I have nowhere to go, this is my country. “I am in the Western Region, I will be in Accra and […]

There is outrage in Tanzania after a middle-aged woman was found to have raped an eight-year-old boy and infected him with sexually transmitted diseases. Desderia Mbwelwa, 57, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison at a court on Friday but details of the verdict have not been widely reported until now. On the day […]

Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil has expressed that he does not feel pressured to score at all costs for the national team, despite his impressive goal-scoring and assist record for his club, KRC Genk, in the recently concluded season. Paintsil, who is 25 years old, had a remarkable performance in the Belgian top flight, netting […]

A private legal practitioner Alexander Kodwo Kom Abban has said the suit filed against former President John Dramani Mahama to run for president in 2024 is dead on arrival. He stated that even though the former President is not permitted to do any other work, per the laws of Ghana, he is not barred from […]

As part of its corporate social responsibility, the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has embarked on a week-long donation exercise to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and other essential products to 22 Health Facilities serving as teaching sites for its students. The exercise, held […]

Alan Kyerematen, a Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has put forth his Great Transformational Plan (GTP) as a new direction towards accelerated growth that will position the country and break the cycle of International Monetary Fund  (IMF) bailouts. Speaking in a presentation to key private sector players on June 13, Mr Kyerematen […]

Former Minister for Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen has hinted to partner the private sector to fund infrastructure in the country. This becomes a new policy direction in Ghana’s history of infrastructural development. The policy will ease the burden on central government in the areas of infrastructure financing. Mr Kyerematen made this known in a […]

Former Chief Executive officer of the Minerals Commission, Dr Tony Aubynn has asked the people of Obuasi to channel their frustrations to Ghanaian leaders instead of Ashanti Gold Company Limited. According to him, successive governments have failed to develop the town. In an interview with the host of Ghana Tonight on TV3, Alfred Ocansey, on […]