Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has waded into the controversy surrounding the Ghana Lithium agreement again. In his latest piece on the lithium deal, Gyampo took on two industry specialists– Fui Tsikata, a lawyer specialising in mining and Kofi Ansah, the founding Chief Executive of Ghana’s Minerals Commission. […] The post Lithium

In collaboration with the French Embassy, the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) orchestrated a national para-powerlifting competition, featuring 30 para-powerlifters from five regions of Ghana, namely Ashanti, Bono, Central, Greater Accra, and Western. The event, held on December 6, 2023, at the African Paralympic Committee North Region office in Accra, was a commemoration of […] The post NPC-Ghana

Supporters of Kennedy Agyapong, the recently defeated New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, are calling for him to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections. This comes after Mr Agyapong lost the NPP’s presidential primary to Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Kwabena Yankey, the group’s chairperson addressing a press conference on Tuesday, cited […] The post Contest

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has clarified that the National Communication Authority (NCA) is not responsible for regulating or licensing the content of television stations. This comes in response to concerns raised regarding the National Media Commission’s (NMC) issuance of final warnings to twelve television stations for airing offensive content. The stations, including Asomafo TV, […] The post NCA

The entrepreneurial landscape has always been a fluid environment, distinguished by its capacity to adapt to changing conditions. This year proved to be a watershed moment for entrepreneurs all across the world especially Ghana. As the globe worked to recover from the COVID-19 epidemic, entrepreneurs faced a unique set of hurdles. Supply chain disruptions, workforce […] The post My

The Ghana Police Service on Monday, 11th December 2023, received 200 motorbikes from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as part of the company’s effort to bolster Police operations nationwide. The donation which took place at the National Police headquarters was attended by Members of the Police Management Board and some staff of the ECG. […] The post Police

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education to prioritize two critical issues; funding shortages and furniture deficiencies in senior high schools across the country. With both third-year and first-year students returning to school on January 3rd, 2024, CHASS President Rev. Father […] The post CHASS

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged the government to adequately resource the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to facilitate the mapping of the country’s mineral resources for effective utilization. The GGSA, a government agency responsible for conducting geological surveys, mapping, and providing geoscientific information to both the public and private sectors, was established […] The post Resource

Senior Program Officer for Africa at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Dennis Gyeyir, has suggested that Ghana should not overly fixate on gas for power generation amid the country’s energy transition towards achieving Net Zero emissions. Following Ghana’s decision on energy transition, some key players in the energy sector have responded to this transition. […] The post Ghana

The Minority caucus in Parliament has formally requested the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, to designate a time for them to present their petition demanding his removal. In October 2023, the minority group marched to the Central Bank’s premises, seeking the removal of Dr. Addison from office. However, their attempt to […] The post Minority

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The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has achieved notable success in its efforts to improve road safety. Between January and October 2023, the MTTD secured convictions for nearly 3,000 traffic offenders, contributing to a significant decline in road accidents and fatalities. Notable interventions, including Operation PAILES (Police Anti-Insecure Loading […] The post MTTD

The Executive Director for Retail and Digital Banking at Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, Pearl Nkrumah has called on financial institutions in the country to extensively support the advancement and development of Ghana’s tourism and creative industries. Speaking at the just-ended Tourism Investment summit held in Accra, Ms. Nkrumah noted that the current growth and revenue […] The post Access

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has been crowned the 2023 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) awards ceremony in Marrakesh. The Napoli player beat Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to the prestigious award – the first time a Nigerian has picked up the title since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. […] The post African

Renowned Global giant in the Oil and Gas Industry, TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC, has won four prestigious awards for their tremendous contributions towards the energy sector at the just-ended 10th edition of the Ghana Oil and Gas Awards (GOGA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel on Friday night in Accra. The awards won were […] The post TotalEnergies

Mobile telecommunications giant, MTN Ghana, has partnered with GrowForMe, a leading agricultural technology company that provides input and commodity financing, aggregation and a trading platform for farmers in Africa, to empower farmers by providing them with essential resources, market access, climate-resilient solutions, and valuable training. MTN Ghana and GrowForMe are committed to addressing critical challenges […] The post MTN

Bayport Savings and Loans PLC, a leading financial services provider in the Savings and Loans sector in Ghana, has implemented an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to comply with the Cyber and Information Security Directive issued by the Bank of Ghana in 2018. The organization has successfully obtained ISO 27001 certification for its information security […] The post Bayport

The Kenyans in Ghana Association (KGA) took part in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in the spirit of giving back this holiday season. As part of their Christmas charity drive, KGA has made a donation to the Dzorwulu Special School, encompassing both financial support and in-kind contributions. The donation from KGA includes a financial contribution earmarked […] The post Kenyans

The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) pulsated with excitement as it hosted the biggest gospel musical event of 2023 so far, “Rhythms of Africa”. Curated by the iconic UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu, in collaboration with George Quaye’s Image Bureau, Rhythms of Africa was a resounding success, with the event […] The post I

The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHRAJ