Kwaku Kwarteng, the Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, has disagreed with government machinery that Ghana’s economic woes are largely to blame on global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. The Obuasi West MP said reckless public spending and economic mismanagement of past and present governments are also major contributing […] The post Reckless
Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Shlomit Sufa, has called for concerted efforts to support victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict, particularly women affected by the events of October 2023. During a press conference at her residence in Accra on March 14, 2024, Ambassador Sufa highlighted the urgency of addressing sexual violence collaboratively. “This is a great moment […] The post Gaza-Israel
Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, has expressed optimism regarding the clearance of anti-retroviral drugs that have been held at the port since July 2023. He revealed that the Ministry of Health has provided assurances regarding the imminent resolution of this issue. However, Dr. Atuahene highlighted concerns over the potential repercussions […] The post We’ve
Environmental Health Officers who have remained jobless since 2021 have threatened to stage a protest unless the government grants them financial clearance for them to be employed. Despite completing their one-year mandatory national service, these officers say they have encountered a deadlock in their attempts to secure postings from the Ministry of Sanitation and Water […] The post Jobless
Voting has begun in Russia’s presidential election, which is all but certain to hand Vladimir Putin another six years in power. Ballots will be cast over three days, even though the result is not in doubt as he has no credible opponent. Polling stations opened in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia’s easternmost region, at 08:00 local […] The post Russia
Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) President Delphina Quaye has commended the performance of the national team in the 2023 African Games. The team battled resiliently rubbing shoulders with South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and others who are known to be dominant forces in swimming. Nonetheless, Ghana managed to secure its first swimming medals in African Games and […] The post Our
Former Ghana Midfielder, Otto Addo, has expressed his delight at being appointed as the head coach of the Black Stars, describing it as a tremendous honor. The 48-year-old will make his return to manage the senior national team after stepping down following Ghana’s exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. According to the Ghana Football […] The post It’s
Members of Parliament are demanding the summoning of the Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful to brief the House on Monday, March 18, 2024, on the disruption in mobile network services across the country. The National Communications Authority (NCA) alerted the public on Thursday March 14, 2024, about multiple undersea cable disruptions that had […] The post MPs
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to establish a $50 million fund to strengthen Ghana’s rapidly growing financial technology (fintech) industry if he becomes president in 2025. With over 70 fintech companies in the country, many of them being start-ups, Mr Mahama emphasised the importance of strategically positioning […] The post I’ll
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Parliament has held a workshop to familiarise members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) with the updated Standing Orders of the House. The two-day workshop, held over the weekend in Ada, aimed to acquaint the press with the new orders and equip them with the necessary knowledge to accurately convey information to […] The post Parliament
Belpak, a sponsor of the 2024 Heritage Caravan, has expressed satisfaction with its experience and pledged to participate in the next edition. The recently concluded eight-day adventure, organized by Citi FM/Citi TV, saw over 200 participants travelling across 14 Ghanaian regions. During a panel discussion on the Citi Breakfast Show, Sheila Kattah, the Marketing and […] The post 2024
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to urgently intervene to prevent the disconnection of power to 91 hospitals in the country. The Electricity Company of Ghana has threatened to disconnect the power supply to these hospitals due to their outstanding debts amounting to 261 million Ghana Cedis. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking […] The post Minority
The Ministry of National Security has strongly denied arresting controversial social media commentator Albert Nat Hyde, popularly known as Bongo Ideas. Reports purportedly suggested that Bongo Ideas was arrested on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in his house in Accra by the police and operatives of the National Security. But the Ministry of National Security in […] The post National
By Jayati GHOSH While the technical details of international agreements may seem arcane or even trivial, they often commit governments to policies that have major economic consequences. This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries, which have long been on the receiving end of unfair treaties. International tax agreements are a case in point. […] The post For
By Samuel Tetteh TEI The World Trade Organization held its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi (UAE) from 26 February to 2 March 2024. The Ministerial Conference saw 166 trade ministers and their respective delegations converging in Abu Dhabi to deliberate on several critical issues, ranging from food security and e‑commerce to fisheries subsidies […] The post Insights
22Bet Ghana has completed and handed over a robust and accessible water facility at Awutu Samsamsu Number 2, a farming community in the Awutu-Senya West District of the Central Region. Delivered by the THX 22 Foundation, the philanthropic arm of 22 Bet, the project seeks to serve more than 500 locals without access to potable […] The post 22BET supports the people of
How are you? That’s a familiar greeting, isn’t it? And the usual response is ‘I am Fine’. Even persons on hospital beds have the same response, the visibly sick but walking about too. The overly religious ones say it is an exercise of faith to respond as such. It reminds me of what an old […] The post From Eric’s Diary: The meaning of Life begins at 40- a remix first appeared
…global players exploring opportunities within AfCFTA By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The scramble for the multidimensional control of the African continent by global players is a geopolitical reality. In order to be part of this geopolitical arena, foreign players have been devising different mechanisms for revitalizing partnership and strengthening cooperation with Africa, says Dr. Babafemi A. […] The post
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for Africa (UBA), on Monday, signed a partnership that ensures that UBA provides US$100million in new loans to small and medium enterprises (SME) and businessowners across the 20 African countries where the bank has presence in Africa. The AGF, under this agreement, will support and guarantee SMEs with US$50million Portfolio […] The post
By Cina Lawson and Rory Stewart For decades, the international community has grappled with the challenge of ending extreme poverty, which is the leading Sustainable Development Goal for 2030. Despite some progress, we remain far off track, with an estimated 700 million people still struggling to survive on less than $2.15 per day. Unlike in […] The post A
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