Alice Finot turned heads at the 2024 Paris Olympics, not only for her impressive athletic performance but also for her equally stunning post-race proposal. The 33-year-old French Olympian finished fourth in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, narrowly missing out on a podium spot. However, her time of 8:58.67 shattered the European steeplechase record, making her a […] The post French

The campaign team of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer has defended the alleged awarding of contracts worth over GHC200 million to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s brother. The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) during its latest Moment of Truth series said Dr. Bawumia cannot absolve himself of the alleged state capture ongoing by the current administration. […] The post Bawumia’s

A civil society group, send-Ghana, is calling on President Akufo-Addo to assent the Affirmative Action bill into law. This, they said, will fulfil the aspirations of countless Ghanaians who have long advocated for gender equity. The journey toward the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill into law has been long and arduous. The process began […] The post Send-Ghana urges Akufo-Addo to sign

The surge in road accident fatalities in Ghana has been described as troubling and scary by road users. The latest road accident figures show a 10 percent rise in mortality within the first half of the year with Ashanti Region leading in the number of casualties. In spite of intensified awareness campaign and education on […] The post 325 deaths recorded through road traffic

Government’s investment in educational infrastructure especially in rural communities has been a subject of concern in recent times. The non-existence of accommodation facilities in deprived communities has compelled many teachers to leave schools in deprived districts creating huge deficits. The Gadorkope school in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District in the Eastern Region is currently […] The post The

STATEMENT BY THE SPEAKER IN THE MATTER OF THE RECALL OF PARLIAMENT, 7th AUGUST 2024 INTRODUCTION On 31st July 2024, the office of the Speaker received a request for a recall of Parliament to a parliamentary Meeting, pursuant to Article 112 (3) of the 1992 Constitution and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament. […] The post Full text: Bagbin responds to Majority Leader on

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, has hinted at the possibility of reintroducing the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA). According to him, despite the negative media coverage the programme received, it is a viable venture that is worth a relook. “Guinea fowl meat is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in the southern regions. […] The post Mahama hints at reintroducing

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has set the month of October and November to host debates for selected presidential candidates and their running mates seeking to contest in the December 7 polls. Former chief justice Sophia Akufo who is also a distinguished fellow at the IEA said the debate has been tailored to establish […] The post IEA slates presidential debates for October and November

The Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Mr. Herbert Krapa, has assured the nation that the government will continue to work diligently to maintain a steady supply of electricity for domestic, commercial, and industrial use. He emphasised the Ministry’s approach in maintaining constant communication with energy sector players to address challenges promptly, ensuring […] The post Herbert

The Minister of Finance has announced that government is preparing a new bailout package for investors of the defunct Gold Coast Fund. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam made this statement during the Greater Accra Townhall Meeting, where he said GHC1.5 billion will be disbursed from the month of August this year. The defunct Gold Coast Fund […] The post Finance Ministry to

Norwich City have agreed a deal with Austrian side RB Salzburg for Forson Amankwah, Flashscore sources can confirm. The midfielder caught the eye of the Canaries who are in the market to replace Gabriel Sala after he joined Galatasaray. New Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup is a big fan of Amankwah having worked with […] The post Norwich City set to sign Forson Amankwah from

The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has absolved government of blame in the collapse of Gold Coast Fund Management and other defunct institutions. According to him, “you cannot expect government to take the entire responsibility” because “individuals also did not do due diligence before investing in the companies that they invested in.” The remarks […] The post Defunct

The ocean world faces significant threats from plastic waste and untreated sewage, particularly from urban areas. To stem this tide, the University of Ghana, in collaboration with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Rhode Island, has launched the Ocean Margins Initiative (OMI). This research initiative, funded by Schmidt Sciences, aims to understand the […] The post Ocean

The government has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting the seamless operations of Electrochem Ghana Limited in the harvesting of salt at the Songhor Lagoon in Ada of the Greater Accra Region. This commitment was underscored by a working visit from the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mining, George Mireku Duker, on […] The post Electrochem Ghana

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said that he will allocate 3 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to road construction when voted into power. GDP is the most common measure for the size of an economy. It measures the value of total final output of goods and services produced by that […] The post I will allocate 3% of GDP to road construction

Bolgatanga Central lawmaker, Isaac Adongo, has told the Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam to explain to Ghanaians exactly what he is apologising for. He wondered if Dr Amin Adam apologised for the increase in the public debt stock or the haircut experienced by Ghanaians during the debt restructuring. “Are you apologising for the debt? […] The post Exactly what are you

West Ham United’s Ghanaian star, Mohammed Kudus, has hinted at an even more spectacular goal celebration for the upcoming Premier League season. The 24-year-old had a standout debut campaign for the Hammers, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists. His unique celebration style, often involving sitting on the pitch or a chair, became a viral […] The post Mohammed Kudus teases

Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar have secured the future of Ghanaian winger Jahmael Ampofo by signing the 15-year-old to his first professional contract. The young talent, who joined the club from amateur outfit ASC Waterwijk in Almere, has rapidly risen through the ranks. His standout performances, particularly at the U15 Kolping International Cup where he […] The post AZ Alkmaar tie

Asante Kotoko SC will represent Ghana in the Capital City Africa Cup in Washington DC, USA, this October. The Porcupine Warriors will face off against Major League Soccer (MLS) side DC United in a highly anticipated friendly match on October 12th at Audi Field. The game is part of Ghana Week DC 2024, an event […] The post Kotoko to face DC United in Washington DC first appeared on

ActionAid Ghana has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assent to the Affirmative Action Bill to make it a law. It said bold steps must also be initiated to resource and establish mechanisms for assessing and promoting the effective implementation of the law. These were contained in a press release issued by the […] The post ActionAid Ghana urges Akufo-Addo