Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has outlined his strategy to curb government spending, which includes modifying the fiscal rule. The fiscal rule, which stipulates that a financial year’s budget deficit should not surpass 5% of the GDP, was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This allowed the […] The post Bawumia proposes

Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Member of Parliament for Wa East and Ranking Member on the Agric Committee in Parliament has labelled the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority’s (GIDA) response regarding the $12 million spent on the Pwalugu Dam project as misleading. GIDA explained in a statement that the $12 million was used for the mobilisation of […] The post GIDA

The Chamber of Construction Industry has challenged the government to disclose the names of contractors it claims to have paid GH¢49 billion. During a press briefing on Friday, May 24, the Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, announced that the government had expended some GH¢49 billion to road contractors. However, the Chamber disputes this […] The post Who

In a startling and daring daylight robbery, the Pan African Savings and Loans branch, located next to the FBN Bank along the Spintex road in Accra, became the epicentre of a robbery attack on Tuesday, May 28. Eyewitnesses recounted the tense moments leading up to the robbery, detailing how two young, armed assailants meticulously trailed […] The post Robbers

Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has attributed the breakdown of regulation in Ghana’s mining sector to years of neglect in properly equipping the Minerals Commission to fulfil its mandate effectively. He noted that it is not in the country’s best interest to concentrate the work of the Inspectorate Division of the Commission […] The post Lands

The Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) has defended the $12 million paid to the contractor undertaking the Pwalugu Multipurpose Irrigation Dam project. GIDA in a May 28 press statement said the payment formed part of the terms of the contract that required the contractor, Messrs Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), to be paid a […] The post Pwalugu

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Works and Housing, is calling for financial resources to be directed towards the soon-to-be-launched Ghana Hydro Fund. This fund is expected to play a significant role in financing numerous ongoing hydrological projects in the country. During a working visit to Kyebi in the Eastern Region on Tuesday, where the […] The post Oppong

Ever wondered how far your paycheck stretches in dollars? Or perhaps you’ve recently found yourself crunching numbers to make ends meet? According to data from the Bank of Ghana, it seems you’re not alone in feeling the pinch, as both business and consumer confidence took a hit. The latest confidence surveys conducted in April 2024 […] The post Consumer

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its dedication to providing accurate figures and information as the December polls approach. Following severe criticism over errors in data published in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise, the EC acknowledged and corrected specific infographics, assuring that the overall statistics of registered voters remained unaffected. Speaking at an engagement […] The post We’re

In a joint effort, the European Union (EU), the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and the Government of Ghana have provided significant agricultural support to 12,600 smallholder farmers. This support includes the delivery of 118,000 kg of maize seeds, 3,000 kg of sorghum foundation seeds, and 540 kg of millet foundation seeds. The […] The post 12,600

Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been voted La Liga’s Player of the Season in his first year in Spain. Bellingham, 20, scored 19 times in the league to help Real win the title by 10 points. The Stourbridge-born player also scored four times in the Champions League as Carlo Ancelotti’s side reached […] The post Bellingham voted La Liga Player of the

A former Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has stated that the audio recording of a conversation between the third accused person, Richard Jakpa, and the AG, Godfred Yeboah-Dame, in the ongoing ambulance case against Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson presents a potential basis for further investigation. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday, May, 28, […] The post Ambulance

Kwaku Ansa-Asare, the former Director of the Ghana School of Law, has expressed scepticism about the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), claiming that it was established by the government to absolve party members. The OSP was established in 2018 as an independent anti-corruption institution in Ghana, in accordance with the United Nations Convention Against […] The post OSP

Kwaku Ansa-Asare, the former Director of the Ghana School of Law, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Attorney General Godfred Dame from his position in the aftermath of a leaked tape involving him and Richard Jakpa. Dr. Forson, who previously served as Deputy Finance Minister and is now the Minority Leader, […] The post Ambulance

The Chamber of Construction Industry has raised concern over a growing crisis where financial institutions have begun seizing the assets of its members. These assets were initially used as collateral for loans meant to facilitate the execution of government projects. According to the Chamber, the drastic move by the financial institutions is creating a ripple […] The post Construction

Ahead of the upcoming 2024 general elections, the ECOWAS Resident Representative, Ambassador Baba Gana Wakil, has urged Ghana to safeguard its longstanding peace. According to him, Ghana is a model peaceful country and a reference point for other West African countries. Speaking to the media on the fringes of an event held in commemoration of […] The post Election

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to scrap the provision of free fuel and other non-essential benefits to government officials if he is elected president in the December polls. Speaking at a meeting with the EU Ambassador to Ghana, the former President outlined cost-saving measures his administration would […] The post Next