The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared its readiness for the upcoming December polls, assuring Ghanaians of free and fair elections. Dr Bossman Asare, a deputy commissioner at the EC, addressing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, expressed confidence that the forthcoming polls would be among the best. “We are fully ready for the election…We are going […] The post December
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed concern over the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) allocation of GH¢2 million for dialysis support to needy patients this year. He believes that an allocation of GH¢10 million would have been more sufficient. In response to a report on the proposed formula for […] The post NHIA’s
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the robustness of its systems ahead of the 2024 general elections. During a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Dr. Bossman Asare, the Deputy EC Chair in charge of Corporate Services, assured journalists that the Commission’s systems are well-prepared to oversee the upcoming elections securely. Dr. […] The post 2024
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
President Akufo-Addo will launch the ‘Ghana Smart Schools Project’ on Monday 25th March 2024 in Accra. The project is part of efforts by the government to enhance e-learning and digitisation. A statement issued in Accra by the Ministry of Education and signed by Spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng explained that the initiative aims to bolster senior high […] The post Akufo-Addo
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reiterated his commitment to shifting the development focus away from social interventions, a hallmark of the Akufo-Addo-led government, towards bolstering businesses and the private sector. During a dialogue with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, he sought their input as the […] The post I’ll
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reiterated his commitment to shifting the development focus away from social interventions, a hallmark of the Akufo-Addo-led government, towards bolstering businesses and the private sector. During a dialogue with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, he sought their input as the […] The post I’ll
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has indicated that the House may need to confront the Finance Ministry if it does not provide clarity on its indebtedness to the District Assembly Common Fund by the conclusion of June 2024. This concern has been prompted by revelations made by Benjamin Kpodo, the Member of […] The post Parliament
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of harassing businesses under the guise of tax collection. He voiced his concerns during a discussion with members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, seeking their input as the manifesto committee develops ideas for the 2024 […] The post GRA harassing
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
Creative Arts is taking a global dimension. Previously, it was rare to see Africans in the thick of creativity in Hollywood, which is the biggest entertainment market globally. It is now a common trend to see collaborations especially between Africans and Hollywood stars, especially in music where Nigerians easily dominate. In music, the products are […] The post Experiencing
Three teacher unions have declared a nationwide strike effective Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The unions are the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT). This action stems from what they describe as the government’s negligence in addressing their conditions of service. Key […] The post Three
Eight sailors have died after a South Korean-flagged tanker overturned off the west coast of Japan. One other person was found in a non-life-threatening condition while two others remain missing, Japan’s coast guard said. The Keoyoung Sun capsized off Yamaguchi prefecture after the crew radioed for help around 07:00 on Wednesday (22:00 GMT Tuesday). The […] The post Keoyoung
The Second Deputy National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Elikem Kwame Kotoko, has described President Akufo-Addo’s comments and actions by his secretary Nana Bediatuo Asante on the anti-LGBTQ Bill as cherry-picking and hypocritical. President Akufo-Addo at the New Year greetings event with members of the Diplomatic Corps at Peduase on Monday, March 4, […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The Second Deputy National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Elikem Kwame Kotoko, has described President Akufo-Addo’s comments and actions by his secretary Nana Bediatuo Asante on the anti-LGBTQ Bill as cherry-picking and hypocritical. President Akufo-Addo at the New Year greetings event with members of the Diplomatic Corps at Peduase on Monday, March 4, […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has reported improvements in internet connectivity across the country. The Director General of the NCA, Dr Joe Anokye, in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, confirmed that Telecel had fully restored its connectivity. He also mentioned that AT was operational and MTN was making significant […] The post Internet
Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana (MOMAG) and Momo Agents have expressed disappointment with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over the imposition of the E-levy on agent SIM cards, which they say is resulting in double taxation for their businesses. MOMAG, in a statement on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, noted that despite engaging with GRA to […] The post MoMo agents threaten strike over
The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sammy Gyamfi, has expressed strong disapproval of the Akufo-Addo administration’s handling of the recent power outages, known as ‘dumsor’. The phenomenon has been causing significant disruptions, with businesses voicing their concerns and demanding a resolution. Despite these interruptions, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) maintains […] The post Stop
The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers’ Union (GTPCWU) has expressed disappointment over President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision to nominate Leon Kendon Appenteng as the Board Chairman of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Company Limited. On Tuesday, March 19, President Akufo-Addo reconstituted the board of TOR, nominating Mr Appenteng as Chairman of the Board Chairman and […] The post TOR:
Dr Eric Obutey, the Head of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has stated that the commission has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to distribute funds from the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) by March 25, 2024. He clarified that the CWM is a system designed to distribute the revenues […] The post PURC
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