Corruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappropriation of funds, extortion and administrative theft remain pervasive and affect key sectors of Ghana’s economy. In a 2023 Afrobarometer survey, 77% of Ghanaians surveyed responded that corruption was on the rise in the country. Scholars have long studied the links between corruption and other facets of life. […] The post Rich
Kwasi Kwarteng, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, has urged for a balanced and constructive approach to the political discourse surrounding the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy. His remarks come in light of allegations made by John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, who suggested that the government’s initiative […] The post Free
OmniBSIC Bank Ghana LTD successfully hosted the inaugural Chinese Business Seminar themed ‘Banking with Ease’, solidifying its commitment to fostering robust ties with the thriving Chinese business community in Ghana. The seminar, held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Tang Palace Hotel, convened seasoned entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders from the Chinese business community for […] The post OmniBSIC
Rescuers in Taiwan are continuing their search for 18 people still missing after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the island’s rugged east coast. Wednesday’s earthquake in the mountainous and sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien killed 10 people, injured more than 1,000 and left hundreds stranded in a national park as landslides cut off roads. […] The post Taiwan
X, formerly Twitter, is giving blue ticks to its most “influential” users in a significant change of policy. Those with more than 2,500 verified followers – people already paying for X Premium – have been given premium features for free. As well as the blue tick, the users will see fewer adverts on X. The […] The post X gives free blue ticks to its most
Somalia has announced the expulsion of Ethiopia’s ambassador from the country amid rising tensions over a port deal dispute in the breakaway region of Somaliland. Ethiopian Ambassador Mukhtar Mohamed was sent home for consultations, the office of Somalia’s prime minister said on Thursday. Mogadishu is also shutting down Ethiopia’s consulates in Hargeisa, the largest city […] The post Somalia
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has urged the government to address pressing issues within Ghana’s agricultural sector rather than pushing for the commercialisation of genetically modified products. This plea comes in response to the recent approval of 14 new genetically modified products by the Ghana National Biosafety Authority (NBA), including eight maize and six […] The post GAWU
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamud Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to enhance the business-friendliness of ports by implementing fixed exchange rates, aimed at alleviating forex pressure faced by traders. He emphasized that this initiative would also mitigate the risk of losing port traffic to neighbouring countries. Speaking during the town hall meeting […] The post Bawumia
Celebrated Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame has showered praises on the talented musician, King Paluta for his exploits. Many say considering the number of years King Paluta has been around, he has not received the corresponding recognition. Thankfully in recent times, the artiste has been able to garner the needed spotlight and has capitalised on that […] The post “King
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed dismay over the sudden reversal of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on April 4, 2024, instructed all Oil Marketing Companies and related stakeholders to impose a levy of 16 pesewas per […] The post Suspension
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced its commitment to mobilize $10 billion to bolster the development of small and medium-scale enterprises led by youth across Africa. The AfCFTA revealed that it has already allocated $150 million to support the burgeoning businesses of young entrepreneurs in Africa. Additionally, it aims to augment […] The post AfCFTA
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi says he is the best person to replace the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Mr Nyantakyi is among nine aspirants who have picked up nominations to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary for Ejisu. There has been […] The post “I’m
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi says he is the best person to replace the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Mr Nyantakyi is among nine aspirants who have picked up nominations to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary for Ejisu. There has been […] The post I’m
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame has expressed his excitement following a nomination at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Award (TGMA) after 26 years in Music. His Insha Allah song which featured King Paluta was nominated in the Hiplife Song of the Year category. Okyeame Kwame bagged his first Ghana Music Awards nomination as a […] The post “It
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, has announced plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness if he becomes president in 2025. In addition, he has suggested consolidating several other underperforming ministries, including the Aviation and Railways Ministries, into the Transport Ministry. During a […] The post Sanitation
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to promptly convene an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to address concerns regarding the purported scarcity of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and the reported disappearance of one component of Biometric Verification registration kits. “The NDC therefore wishes to request for an emergency […] The post NDC
Former Manager in charge of Commercial Operations at the Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Riverson Oppong has assumed the role of Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies, He succeeds Kweku Agyeman-Duah who held the position for over eight years and retired on March 31, 2024. Dr. Oppong […] The post Riverson
Access Bank has partnered indigenous Shoe Manufacturer, Horseman Shoes, to empower over 500 shoemakers in the country. A statement issued by the bank said that the empowerment of the artisans would be done through financial and non-financial aid, including workshops, SME engagement sessions, access to finance, and other tailored-made initiatives. The partnership seeks to provide […] The post Access
The Ministry of Education has refuted former President John Dramani Mahama’s claims that the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy is merely a ploy for vote-buying. Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, emphasized that the initiative serves a strategic purpose in bolstering educational delivery and equipping Ghanaian students for the challenges of the digital […] The post Free
The Ministry of Education has refuted former President John Dramani Mahama’s claims that the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy is merely a ploy for vote-buying. Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, emphasized that the initiative serves a strategic purpose in bolstering educational delivery and equipping Ghanaian students for the challenges of the digital […] The post Free
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