By Sanusi Zankawah (PhD) The surge in food prices has placed significant strain on consumers and has raised concerns about food security. In response to these challenges, Ghana’s government has implemented various measures, including the establishment of a buffer stock system, to mitigate the impact of food inflation and ensure the availability of essential commodities. […] The post
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed scepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, deeming it belated and unlikely to yield significant results. In a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14, President Akufo-Addo relieved the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, of his duties. The reshuffle has also impacted […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, branding it as insipid and uninspiring. In a statement, Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson characterized the reshuffle as a “mere remix of the Akufo-Addo and Alhaji Bawumia’s failed government.” Dr. Forson emphasized that the reshuffle, occurring barely nine months before the government’s […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
A renowned procurement consultant, Collins Agyemang Sarpong, has advised corporate and public institutions to embrace prudent and value-based measures in their disposal of unusable, obsolete, surplus and redundant assets in accordance with laid down procedures. “Procurement entities must dispose of assets that have become unserviceable in a manner that is efficient, consistent, equitable and seeks […] The post
The Minority in Parliament has stated that President Akufo-Addo’s resignation would be more beneficial for Ghana than his recent ministerial reshuffle. According to Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson, Akufo-Addo’s resignation represents the most effective means of putting an end to the suffering and hardship experienced by Ghanaians. In a significant ministerial reshuffle announced on February […] The post Your
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, asserting that he lacks the vision and capacity to turn the fortunes of the country around. The opposition party contends that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer lacks the foresight characteristic of a true leader, making him incomparable to the NDC flagbearer, John […] The post “Incompetent”
One Paul Edward List, an Australian national, and CEO of BCM Ghana, is embroiled in a legal saga as he is alleged to have pulled a gun in public and threatened a Ghanaian citizen, threatening to kill him. The threat to a person’s life charge slapped on Mr List follows a report made against him […] The post CEO of BCM
Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the real economy, as evidenced by a slew of measures geared toward empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, a move which it describes as ‘true banking’. This renewed dedication was announced by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Onwuzurigbo, and comes on […] The post Zenith
The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced plans by the government to distribute over 1.4 million tablets to students of Wesley Girls Senior High School under the free SHS policy. The minister said the move is to help improve teaching and learning in the school. Speaking at the speech and prize-giving day […] The post Adutwum promises to
Tensions flared in Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday, February 13, as a seemingly routine exchange of pleasantries took a dramatic turn between Members of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and Sylvester Tetteh. The incident occurred when Sylvester Tetteh, the MP for Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro, attempted to extend greetings to Kennedy Agyapong, MP for Assin Central upon the latter’s entrance into […] The post Ken
The NPP is at a crossroads! In nearly eight years in power, the party has presided over “a boom and bust economy.” The party is fighting for its political life as it seeks to break an eight-year electoral cycle. And the person charged with turning this apparent impossibility into a possibility is its flagbearer, Dr. […] The post Dr. Bawumia’s
In a surprising turn of events, Members of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and Sylvester Tetteh have managed to reconcile following a heated confrontation within the parliamentary chambers. The incident, which initially sparked concerns of a brewing conflict, has now taken a positive twist as the two politicians set aside their differences after the swift intervention of […] The post Ken
The Asogli State Council has categorically refuted claims suggesting that Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, has mandated individuals to lobby for his selection as the running mate of National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Mahama. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Asogli State Council clarified that while Togbe Afede XIV would not […] The post ‘Togbe
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has commenced legal processes to deregister 8,531 companies limited by shares that have been in default for over two years. This decision has become necessary to purge the register of dormant companies and companies in default for failure to file their annual returns and update their records, […] The post Editorial:
Asanteman, led by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has received the royal golden artifacts which were looted during the Sagrenti War of 1874 at a grand ‘kuntukuni’ durbar at Manhyia, Kumasi. The seven items, about 400,000 ounces of gold worth £2billion, were presented to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by a five-member delegation from the […] The post Asanteman receives
President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed disappointment in former President John Mahama’s criticism of the credibility of results from the recent West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination. The National Democratic Congress flagbearer last year alleged that some invigilators were lax, allowing teachers to assist students in answering questions hence the high numbers of students passing the […] The post Mahama’s
A Chinese national, who was serving a one-year sentence at Nsawam Prison for theft, has reportedly escaped. The escape occurred after the individual allegedly feigned illness and was subsequently transferred to a hospital for medical attention. The prison officer who was assigned to accompany him has been interdicted by the service pending an investigation into […] The post Chinese
Homeowners and residents of Agbogba Cosway in Dome Kwabenya constituency in the Greater Accra Region have embarked on some construction works on the deplorable road stretching from the Agbogba Police Post intersection to the Academic City University intersection. The residents and homeowners, comprising 350 individuals, have had to endure bad roads for years without the […] The post Agbogba
A Chinese national, who was serving a one-year sentence at Nsawam Prison for theft and other serious offences, has reportedly escaped. The escape occurred after the individual allegedly feigned illness and was subsequently transferred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for medical attention. Reports indicate that he was initially arrested at Tema and jailed before he […] The post Chinese
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to provide accommodation for pre-tertiary teachers to improve the state of Senior High Schools in Ghana. According to him, unlike the current government, he does not make promises he cannot keep. His remark follows nationwide concerns among pre-tertiary teachers about how teaching […] The post I
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