Real estate sector players are lamenting over the government’s reintroduction of a 17.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on the sale of immovable properties. They argue that the tax is hindering sector growth and criticise the lack of consultation prior to its reintroduction. They urged the government to abolish the tax as part of its […] The post Mid-year

Afrifanom Foundation has donated a fully furnished 8-unit classroom block with a computer laboratory to the Juaso Catholic Primary School as part of the centenary celebration of the St. Andrew Catholic Church at Juaso in the Asante-Akim South of the Ashanti region. Each of the classrooms in the 8-unit facility is installed with air-conditioning units […] The post Afrifanom

Newmont Corporation’s Africa Business unit has deployed the Cat® diesel-electric R2900 XE hybrid loader at Subika Underground mine in Ahafo South. The mining equipment, the first of its kind to be used in Africa, marks a significant milestone in Newmont’s commitment to reduce its global environmental footprint, according to the company’s ambitious goal of zero […] The post Newmont

Organised Labour has called off its nationwide strike, which began on Monday, 15th July 2024. The strike was in protest against the sale of 60 per cent of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) shares in four hotels. The decision to call off the strike came after SSNIT, in a letter dated 12th July […] The post Organised Labour calls off

The ongoing strike by Organised Labour has significantly disrupted operations across various sectors, including the judiciary and the Komfo AnokyeTeaching Hospital. Organised Labour declared the strike on Friday, July 12, over the intended sale of SSNIT’s 60 percent shares in some four Hotels to Rock City Hotel owned by Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong. Despite SSNIT’s […] The post Organised

The Ghana Police Service has invited Mr. Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, to assist in an ongoing investigation into the death of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. The invitation follows his recent claims on social media that he has some information regarding the case. In a Facebook live session on July 13, A-Plus claimed […] The post Police

The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, has defended the company’s board members and management amidst calls for their resignation. According to Osafo-Maafo, the board members and management of SSNIT have done enough to justify their continued tenure in office. Responding to calls by Organised Labour and other […] The post SSNIT

The 2024 Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GHIPCon) is set to take place from July 17-18, 2024, at the Accra Marriott Hotel. Organized by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) and the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, GHIPCon […] The post All

Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT),  has pledged to continue engaging Organised Labour and other relevant stakeholders to improve the operations and investment portfolios of the Trust. Osafo-Maafo said that SSNIT has positively improved over the period and aims to continue on that trajectory through broader engagements. […] The post We’ll

The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, has disclosed that the decision to terminate the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by SSNIT to Rock City Hotel was borne of Organised Labour’s objection. Mr Osafo-Maafo told the host, Bernard Avle on the Citi Breakfast […] The post We

Organised Labour has remained defiant despite pleas to call off its intended strike, which starts today, Monday, July 15, to protest the sale of a 60 per cent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel which is owned by Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong. Organised […] The post We’ll

The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) is demanding that the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, immediately withdraw the Bill on speed limit exemptions for Members of Parliament and Ministers. BPS has expressed concern over the amendments made to the Road Regulations Act LI 2180, which was subsequently laid before Parliament. In a statement dated […] The post Withdraw

Yields on Treasury bills (T-bills) witnessed a downward trend in the latest auction, as the government fell short of its target this week by some GHS232.7 million. The latest data from the Bank of Ghana shows that investors displayed reduced interest in T-bills during the latest money market auction – submitting bids totalling GH¢4.48 billion […] The post T-bills:

The managing Director of Citi FM and Channel One TV Samuel Attah-Mensah better known as Sammens was the special guest on Channel One TV’s flagship entertainment and Lifestyle show Upside Down on Sunday, July 14, 2024. On the show, he shared some of his experiences in his Secondary School days. One of the most intriguing […] The post Upside

On Saturday, July 13, iconic Ghanaian Afro-dancehall artiste Stonebwoy was celebrated at the 25th TGMA “Industry Mixer” for winning coveted prizes at the 2024 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. The ceremony, organized by Charterhouse Ghana, the producers of the annual Ghana Music Awards, brought together influential executives and stakeholders in Ghana’s creative economy. Attendees […] The post Stonebwoy

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute and covered his face with his hands as he sat on the bench and sobbed. […] The post Argentina

Carlos Alcaraz powered to victory over an out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic to retain his men’s singles title at Wimbledon. Although the players on show made this a repeat of last year’s final, it failed to live up to the five-set thriller of 12 months ago as Djokovic appeared mostly helpless against the dominant Spaniard. Despite squandering […] The post Alcaraz crushes

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Titus Glover has disclosed that he was sabotaged by party members in the Tema East constituency during the 2020 elections. The former MP revealed that party members did not support his bid for another term in office leading to him losing his seat in the 2020 elections. “I lost Tema […] The post Party members sabotaged my 2020 campaign

Deputy Chief Executive (Services), Ing. Kenneth Arthur visited Mepe, in the North Tongu District to assess the condition of the safe havens and to secure a new land site for the construction of resettlement houses to accommodate individuals affected by the 2023 Akosombo and Kpong Dam Controlled Spillage. The visit forms part of the Authority’s […] The post VRA

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has stated that a debate must precede the 2024 elections, involving some of the political parties intending to contest. IEA stresses that such debates are crucial for voters to assess both presidential and vice-presidential candidates to enable informed decision-making. This stance from IEA arises amidst apparent disagreement between the […] The post Election