The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced the termination of nearly 100 staff members at Ghana Post, citing irregularities in their recruitment process. He said the decision is part of an ongoing rationalisation effort aimed at streamlining operations within the ministry and its agencies. Speaking to the press on […] The post I’ve

Food lovers and culture enthusiasts have an exciting opportunity this weekend as the Back to Your Village Food Festival takes center stage at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30. This highly anticipated event, organised by Channel One TV and supported by Citi 97.3 FM, promises a mouthwatering experience, celebrating […] The post Why

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has reported annual revenue for 2024 that has leapfrogged rival Tesla. The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue rose by 29% to come in at 777 billion yuan ($107bn; £83bn), boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles. This topped the $97.7bn reported by Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD has also just launched […] The post Chinese electric carmaker BYD

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has denied claims linking the recent Adum fire to power outages. Ing. George Amoah, ECG’s Ashanti West Regional General Manager, stated that the market operates on a dedicated distribution line, Town Hall Feeder, with an alternative supply from Power House 2. Both had no outages before the fire. Ing. […] The post Adum fire not caused by dumsor –

Legal counsel for Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Samuel Atta Akyea, has claimed that he was denied the opportunity to properly interrogate his client and his wife, Angela Boateng, following their arrest. His concerns follow comments by Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, during a press conference on […] The post I

Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, remain in custody at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters, according to their lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea. The couple has been detained as investigations into allegations of financial misconduct and corruption continue. Speaking on the matter in […] The post Atta

Following the devastating fire outbreak that destroyed several trading shops in Adum, the Central Business District of the Ashanti Region, former Member of Parliament for Assin, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has dispatched a team to the affected area to assess the situation and provide immediate support to victims. Spokesperson Kwaku Amoh-Oarteh, Esq., confirmed the move in […] The post Ken

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has criticised the National Security over its handling of the recent raid on the apartment of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison. Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Kpebu called for extensive reforms in the conduct of such operations, including the introduction and publication of a standard operational manual […] The post National

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has visited the site of last Friday’s devastating fire at Adum in Kumasi, offering support to traders who lost their businesses in the blaze. The fire, which erupted in the early hours of March 21, destroyed dozens of shops and goods worth millions of Ghana cedis, leaving many traders […] The post Bawumia visits

In the last few weeks, I have received calls, texts, and WhatsApp messages from several understandably worried parents concerning their children experiencing cough, fever, runny nose, and loss of appetite. Some parents add that their children have “red eyes”, and they want to know whether that is “Apollo”.  Others state that their children have been […] The post The

An Accra District Court has sentenced 21-year-old Mohammed Huzeinu to 100 days in prison for invading the pitch during Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025. Huzeinu’s actions disrupted the match and could have financial implications for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), as international football governing […] The post Pitch

The personal income tax assessment of Bills Micro-Credit Founder, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has been valued at no less than GH?30 million. However, this is an interim amount and could increase as officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) continue their investigations. The import duty on a car acquired by Mr. Quaye was valued at […] The post Bills

All company accounts of Bills Micro-Credit and Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit have been frozen by the Financial Intelligence Centre. Fresh details emerging also indicate that all personal accounts of the companies’ Founder, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, and CEO, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie, have also been frozen. The action was taken by the FIC in accordance […] The post FIC

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has urged the government to take proactive measures to curb the frequent market fires across the country. He emphasized that a key solution lies in implementing the recommendations from previous investigations into similar fire outbreaks to prevent recurrence. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Monday, March […] The post Proactively

Genetic testing firm 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States amid weak demand and losses from a 2023 data breach. Its co-founder and CEO has resigned. San Francisco-based 23andMe announced on Sunday that it will look to sell “substantially all of its assets” through a court-approved reorganisation plan. The company’s […] The post Genetic

Leading public policy think tank, CUTS International is calling MultiChoice Ghana Limited to give fair notice to consumers over its intention to adjust subscription fees and desist from the short notices it gives to its subscribers in Ghana. MultiChoice Ghana (DSTV) has announced a subscription price adjustment effective April 1, 2025, reflecting an average increase […] The post Consumers

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has sharply criticized those responsible for managing the AirtelTigo transaction, describing them as “enemies of the state” over the sale of the telecommunications company. He raised concerns over the decision to sell AirtelTigo—burdened with a GHC3.5 billion debt—for a token price of just one […] The post Sam

The District Manager of the Forest Services Division in Nkawie, Abraham Essel says no arrests have been made so far in connection with the attack on its officer. The victim, a member of the Rapid Response Team of the Forestry Commission was attacked by unidentified armed persons in the Offin Shelter belt Reserve in the […] The post No arrests yet in attack

Government is being urged to take swift action to prevent potential natural gas shortages following Tullow Ghana’s commencement of a 16-day maintenance shutdown on the Jubilee oil field today. Market analysts within the energy sector warn that the temporary halt in production could lead to a deficit of approximately 50 to 90 million standard cubic […] The post Gov’t

Some market analysts have raised concerns over the recent downward trend in treasury bill rates, cautioning that it could have unintended consequences on the economy, particularly the foreign exchange market. The declining yields, which contrast with other key economic indicators, may trigger shifts in investor behavior and put pressure on the cedi. Professor Peter Quartey, […] The post Falling