The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to boast about his government’s achievement in passing the Right to Information law, but also to adhere to it. This comes after the presidency declined to release the full KPMG report on the revenue assurance contract between the Ghana Revenue […] The post Don’t
The Asantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, has commended the Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, for his good work and urged him not to rest on his oars. According to the Asantehene, Ghanaians have high expectations of the government, and it is good that the Minister, who came to seek his blessing upon his appointment, […] The post Keep up the good
The children of the victims of the May 9 disaster have been well taken care of, with several nearing the completion of their tertiary education. Twenty-three years ago, a tragic stampede occurred at the Accra Sports Stadium during a Ghana Premier League match, resulting in the loss of numerous lives and leaving an indelible mark […] The post Children of May 9 tragedy
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that revenue collection at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) shot up after the government’s digitalisation efforts. Dr Bawumia attributed the improvement of revenue collection of the ECG to the digitalisation of its operations, stressing that the ECG’s revenue collection shot up to a billion from GHC450 […] The post Revenue
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a stern warning to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging them to ensure a smooth and peaceful transition of power in the forthcoming 2024 general elections. During a press briefing held on Thursday, May 9, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the NDC, raised concerns and […] The post Election
Absa Group marks a historic milestone with the official launch of a non-banking subsidiary in the People’s Republic of China, fortifying the vital economic bridge between Africa and China. “The African continent is endowed with talent, mineral wealth and a young population – and is poised to play an increasingly influential role in global trade, […] The post Gateway to
In a bid to address the alarming rate of workplace accidents and injuries in Ghana, the immediate past Chair of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Ghana, Edward Debrah, has reignited calls for the passage of the Occupational Health and Safety Bill into law to protect the safety of the Ghanaian worker. The […] The post Expedite passage
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has once again expressed its concern regarding the stolen Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits of the Electoral Commission (EC). The EC revealed in April that a number of BVR kits had been stolen from its possession. Three persons were subsequently arrested and are in police custody over the missing BVRs. […] The post Election
Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced plans by the government to expedite the roll-out of the E-cedi, emphasising its potential to mitigate money laundering and various corruption practices. The E-Cedi, a digital counterpart of the local currency, was conceived by the Bank of Ghana (BOG) in 2021. Despite the successful completion of a pilot […] The post E-cedi
The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) sabotaged the government’s efforts to digitalise revenue collection. The Akufo-Addo government has been pursuing the digitalisation agenda with the Vice President leading the charge. During the Annual AGM of Anti-corruption […] The post ECG
Commuters crossing the Oti River from Dambai to the northern part of the country have been left stranded at the banks of the river due to the breakdown of the only ferry in service. According to some passengers and drivers who spoke to Citi News, the breakdown of the ferry has had a significant impact […] The post Commuters stranded at Oti River as ferry breaks down
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declined a request by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to release the serial numbers of the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits. The NDC had requested the EC to release the serial numbers of the kits currently deployed in the field for the Voters Registration Exercise. But in a statement […] The post Releasing
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has suggested opening up the party’s electoral college to allow card-bearing members to participate in internal elections. He has revealed steps taken to engage key party executives, including the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, who is already […] The post Wontumi
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), says it’s currently collaborating with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to set up a task force, that will deal with health facilities charging illegal fees. The NHIA has condemned the illegal charges by some health facilities on clients describing it as a dent in the image of the scheme […] The post NHIA
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned the public to avoid sagging or fallen electrical conductors during rainy days, citing potential fatal risks. In a statement released by the company on Thursday, May 9 the power distributor said “ECG wishes to caution all and sundry to be extremely careful during rainy days not to […] The post Avoid
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned the public to avoid sagging or fallen electrical conductors during rainy days, citing potential fatal risks. In a statement released by the company on Thursday, May 9 the power distributor said “ECG wishes to caution all and sundry to be extremely careful during rainy days not to […] The post Avoid
Since President Akufo-Addo’s bold declaration in 2017 to transform Accra into the cleanest city in Africa by the end of his tenure, the state of filth in the capital remains a glaring challenge. Despite the government’s promises and efforts, Accra continues to grapple with waste management issues, raising questions about the root causes behind this […] The post Addressing
The Supreme Court has adjourned its decision for the third time on a landmark case challenging the Food and Drugs Authority’s (FDA) ban on celebrity endorsement of alcoholic beverages. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in 2015 implemented a directive that placed a ban on celebrities from advertising alcoholic beverages. The FDA’s directive aimed to […] The post Supreme
The leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has described as mere political talk, promises by New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, regarding the ownership of Ghana’s mineral resources. Dr Bawumia, during his campaign tour of the Bono region, pledged to ensure 100% Ghanaian ownership of mineral resources if elected into power. He […] The post Bawumia’s
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the need for collective effort in the fight against illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey. Dr. Bawumia noted that no individual or administration can entirely combat the menace and emerge victorious, without the combined effort and commitment of other stakeholders. Speaking […] The post Galamsey
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