The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed deep concerns about the registration of minors and foreign nationals in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. The commission accused the two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of spearheading such illegal activities, describing such moves by the parties as “unacceptable”. […] The post Limited
The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has urged government to take urgent steps to address the continuous depreciation of the cedi against major foreign currencies. According to GUTA, the current situation is affecting the capital base of its members. “GUTA expresses deep frustration over the current depreciation of the cedi, which is creating a […] The post Take urgent measures
The Electoral Commission (EC) has touted its robust system, indicating that persons who engage in double registration will not be able to vote on December 7, 2024. The Commission has therefore called on the public, especially those who took part in the 2020 mass registration and 2023 limited voter registration exercises or who may have […] The post Double registrants won’t be able
The Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, Dr Eric Bossman Asare briefed journalists on the ongoing limited voter registration exercise on Monday May 13, 2024 The exercise, which started on May 7, will end on May 27, 2024. Please read his full speech below: LET THE CITIZEN KNOW UPDATES ON THE 2024 […] The post Full text:
The Electoral Commission (EC) has renewed its advocacy for the use of the Ghana Card as the sole identification document for the next voter registration. According to the EC, the use of the Ghana Card would resolve disturbances and violence witnessed at the various registration centres in the ongoing limited voter registration. The Commission said […] The post EC advocates for Ghana Card
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has touted the achievements of the digital transformative initiatives introduced by his government. For instance, he said, the Ghana Card and the Ghana.Gov portal are reshaping the delivery of public service. The president noted that digital technology is playing a vital role in the transformation of Ghana’s economy. Speaking during […] The post Ghana
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that digital technology is playing a vital role in the transformation of Ghana’s economy. For instance, he said, the introduction of the Ghana Card has helped several people being able to access digital financial services. It is also tackling the issue of afraid in financial transactions, he added. […] The post Ghana
As the world grapples with the complex web of challenges surrounding food security, the latest findings from the World Food Programme (WFP) paint a sobering picture for Ghana. According to the preliminary analysis of the Cadre Harmonise (CH) report for March 2024, an estimated 1.05 million people in Ghana are projected to confront food insecurity […] The post Over
The Electoral Commission (EC) has corrected the errors associated with the daily registration figures it provided in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. Earlier, the Commission reported that 143,014 eligible voters had been registered by the end of day four of the exercise. However, having identified some infractions in the figures it released at the […] The post EC amends ‘errors’
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has stated that the Government is accelerating disbursements of almost $1 billion by the development partners between now and December this year to support the economy. This forms part of the measures the government is implementing on the fiscal side including, he said. Dr Amin Adam was speaking during […] The post Govt
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that the rate of the depreciation of the Cedi has slowed this year compared to last year. Despite recent pressures on the local currency, he said, the cedi’s depreciation year-to-date of 12% is far lower than its depreciation of 27% in the same period last year. He […] The post The rate of Cedi depreciation this year
Barely a week after rapper Sarkodie dropped his ‘Brag’ song claiming supremacy over some Nigerian artistes, a rap beef has commenced between both countries. The post Nigerian artiste, Dremo yearns for Sarkodie’s reply to his ‘beef’ song with another track first appeared on 3News.
Two young lives have been tragically lost while a mother fights for survival following a devastating fire that ravaged their home in Akyem Oda in the Eastern Region. The victims, 6-year-old Clement Agyei and 4-year-old Desmond Agyei, perished in the blaze, while their mother and a third sibling sustained severe injuries. The fire, which engulfed […] The post Fire claims two young lives at Akyem Oda first
The Regional Police Command has invited Yvonne Nelson and two other conveners to a meeting on Wednesday, May 15 over a planned 'Dumsor' protest. The post Yvonne Nelson to meet Accra Regional Police Commander on May 15 over ‘Dumsor’ protest first appeared on 3News.
#FixTheCountry Covenor Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, standing trial for treason felony, has said that Ghanaians will democratically show the New Partriotic Party (NPP) the exit door. He said Ghanaians are committed to the rule of law and democratic principles, emphasising that he is not interested in staging any coup. Mr. Barker-Vormawor also expressed dissatisfaction with his […] The post Ghanaians
Over the weekend, Ghanaian striker Bernard Tekpetey clinched his fourth Bulgarian Parva Liga championship with Ludogorets, despite being sent off during their match against CSKA Sofia. The team secured a 3-1 victory, maintaining their lead ahead of second-place CSKA Sofia and securing the title for the 2023/24 season. Tekpetey played a significant role in Ludogorets’ […] The post Bernard
The first contest of the Round of 16, Senior Sharks 7, was a scintillating showpiece between two schools with cabinets-full of academic laurels. The post The Sharks Quiz 7: PRESEC subdue Prempeh in fierce ‘El classico’ contest first appeared on 3News.
Spanish newspaper Sport reports that Barcelona are ready to entertain offers for centre-back Ronald Araujo this summer. If suitable compensation arrives, La Liga titlists may allow the Uruguayan international to leave Camp Nou for a fee rumoured to be no lower than €100 million. According to the report, Barça believe there is sufficient depth in […] The post Barcelona open to selling defender
Bofoakwa Tano board chairman Yaw Boateng Gyan has expressed his belief that clinching the FA Cup would pave the way for success in African competitions, attributing their recent semi-final triumph to a higher power. Speaking exclusively to Akoma FM after their 2-1 win against Dreams FC, Gyan confidently stated that they are poised to surprise […] The post Bofoakwa Tano chief confident in
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Jinapor, has hailed the trading of Atlantic Lithium’s shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) as a landmark event, signaling a paradigm shift in the exploitation of Ghana’s mineral wealth. Atlantic Lithium, the entity overseeing the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in the Central Region, marked its official entry […] The post Trading
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