Government is taking steps toward bridging the 1.8 million housing deficit in the country by actively developing an incentive package to attract private sector developers to the housing industry. This initiative was announced by the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, during the Revision of Ghana’s Housing Profile Workshop held in Accra on […] The post Gov’t
A financier of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr George Oti Bonsu, is crying foul over the demolition of his buildings on a one acre land at Adjiriganor, a plush suburb of Accra. Speaking to journalists at the site of the demolition, Mr Bonsu said one Hajia Aisha Ahmed, who is also claiming ownership of […] The post NPP financier cries foul over demolition of his multi-million
Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to scrap some levies on the clearing of goods at the ports. This was after he expressed shock at 22 levies and fees on the clearing of goods at the ports. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) mentioned the Special Import Levy, Ghana Export/Import Bank levy, […] The post Mahama expresses shock at 22
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed surprise at the multiple levies and taxes imposed on imported vehicles at the port. Addressing members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Accra, the former president, however, lashed out at the traders’ union for not joining the NDC minority […] The post ‘I’m shocked’
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his astonishment at the multitude of levies and fees imposed on goods cleared at the ports. Addressing members of the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA), Mahama highlighted the financial burden faced by importers, particularly citing the example of a 2023 Lexus vehicle. […] The post I’m
Dr Clement Apaak, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament has asked Ghanaians to ignore Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s ‘stale tale’ on the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 10, Dr Apaak said the “FSHS will […] The post Ignore
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
A group of unemployed graduate nurses and midwives from the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, took to the streets on Monday to demand postings and protest against the government’s delay in granting financial clearance for their permanent job placements. The protesters, comprising graduates from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 batches, hail from various public universities and […] The post Kumasi:
The Sharaf Mahama Foundation last Friday supported some Muslims in the Okaikwei Central Constituency of the Greater Accra Region to observe the Ramadan ‘Iftar’. The event was preceded by a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu at his residence to ask for his blessings and prayers. Mr. Sharaf […] The post Sharaf
Former President John Dramani, who is also the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is promising to split the Ministry of Youth and Sports, with the former having its own ministry to be called the Ministry for Youth Development, when he is elected as president in the December 2024 polls. Speaking at the outdooring […] The post Editorial: John Mahama’s decision is good on
Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister of Education, says government learning interventions, in collaboration with Right to Play and other stakeholders, have improved learning outcomes at the basic level. Rev Fordjour said the introduction of the National Standardised Test had led to an increase of 38 per cent of learner’s ability to read in primary […] The post We are overcoming learning
President Akufo-Addo with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo The governments of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau have announced the inauguration of a permanent joint commission for cooperation and development for the two Read More... The post Ghana,
Samuel Dubik Mahama Samuel Dubik Mahama, the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has voiced concerns over the increasing frequency of load management requests made by Read More... The post ECG Boss Decries Dumsor Requests From GRIDCo appeared
By Senyo DEY The Internet enables communication, essential to the efficient management of business, the smooth administration of governments and improved organisation for individual users. Technologies of the camera, film, radio, telephone, and television are now altered or entirely replaced with faster and more dynamic media. This technology on your smartphone or computer, allows more […] The post
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government. In his address to GUTA members, Mahama stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr […] The post Tell
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that he cautioned President Akufo-Addo against tampering with the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), expressing concerns that such actions could lead Ghana back into the era of ‘dumsor,’ referring to the country’s previous power crisis. Mahama made this disclosure during a meeting with […] The post Dumsor:
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, is wondering how the commercial banks are going to break even and increase lending to the private sector vis-a-vis the Bank of Ghana’s higher cash reserve requirement for commercial banks. To him, the higher cash reserve requirement for commercial banks. counterproductive […] The post How
The Department of Parks and Gardens has issued a stern warning to private developers encroaching on their land. The department has threatened to demolish all illegal structures on their lands. This action follows a recent Citi News report on land encroachment in the Upper West region, where a fuel station has been erected on the […] The post Parks and Gardens to demolish illegal
In a fiery exchange of political rhetoric, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has launched scathing criticisms against the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. Mustapha’s remarks come in response to Mahama’s recent announcement to separate the Youth and Sports Ministry, aiming to address […] The post Bawumia
Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah, the main contender to Farouk Aliu Mahama in the parliamentary primary for the Yendi Constituency held on January 27, 2024 has expressed disappointment in the decision of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to confirm him as the candidate for the December 7 poll. According […] The post ‘I
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