The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has signed a mouthwatering Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EKI Energy Services Ltd, with the aim of catalyzing carbon credit development in Ghana. This strategic collaboration seeks to mobilize an impressive USD1 billion in carbon credit financing, with a commitment to creating over 1000 job opportunities by 2030 across […] The post Jospong

The Ghana National Gas Company has commissioned and handed over a multipurpose community centre to the chiefs and people of Kpalbe in the North East Gonja District of the Savannah Region. The new community centre comprises a 130-seating capacity, restrooms, and a borehole to serve the community and its environs. Kpalbe is the capital of […] The post Ghana Gas commissions Kpalbe

The family of celebrated actor, Vincent E. McCauley, has said the transition of their beloved was magnificent. According to the family, Mr. McCauley died on Monday, January 15, 2024. “It is with a thankful heart that we announce the ushering into the presence of God Almighty, our son, brother, uncle and friend; Vincent E. McCauley, […] The post Vincent McCauley’s

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed welcome the International Monetary Fund’s release of the second tranche of Ghana’s extended credit facility with the Bretton Woods institution. According to the Finance Minister, the approval of an additional $600 million for Ghana’s bailout programme signifies the country’s progress in its economic reform trajectory. “Earlier today, the IMF […] The post Release

The International Monetary Fund has commended Ghana for successfully achieving all targets set for the $3 billion three-year extended credit facility. In a statement issued on Friday, January 19, 2024, the IMF highlighted that  “Ghana’s performance under the program has been strong. All quantitative performance criteria for the first review and almost all indicative targets […] The post Ghana’s

The International Monetary Fund has commended Ghana for successfully achieving all targets set for the $3 billion three-year extended credit facility. In a statement issued on Friday, January 19, 2024, the IMF highlighted that  “Ghana’s performance under the program has been strong. All quantitative performance criteria for the first review and almost all indicative targets […] The post Ghana’s

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second tranche of US$600 million for Ghana. The IMF announced this in a statement on Friday, January 19, 2024. This comes after Ghana struck a deal with its bilateral lenders, including China and France, late last week—a key step that has unlocked the second disbursement. This approval […] The post IMF approves

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second tranche of US$600 million for Ghana. The IMF announced this in a statement on Friday, January 19, 2024. “The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the First review of the $3 billion, 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, which was approved by […] The post IMF

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is urging the government to swiftly address the demands of the Senior Staff Associations of the universities in the country. Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide strike […] The post Address

The University of Cape Coast has indefinitely shut down its hospital effective Today, January 19, 2024, over the strike by senior staff. The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide strike over the blatant disregard […] The post UCC

The Western Togoland Governing Council and the Defense Council have announced the formation of a special task force to carry out three key assignments. The Council in a statement explained that the task force, which was launched on January 18, 2024, will implement a campaign against voting in all territories that fall within the borders […] The post Western

A group of women in the Bawku township on Friday, staged a protest, alleging brutality by military personnel against residents. In a video, hundreds of women were observed chanting, “We don’t need them [the military], we want them out.” The protest was sparked by reported incidents on Thursday evening when soldiers allegedly entered the Bawku […] The post Women

Deputy Finance Minister Dr. John Kumah has asserted that Ghana’s economy has successfully overcome recent challenges, positioning itself for sustainable growth to benefit Ghanaians. In a Facebook post dated January 19, Dr Kumah highlighted the unanimous approval of Ghana’s request for debt treatment under the G-20 Common Framework. This, he believes, forms the foundation for […] The post We’ve

Moses Abor, a contender in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries for Ayawaso Central, has accused the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, of orchestrating plans to manipulate the upcoming election using unauthorized security personnel. In a formal complaint submitted to the Inspector General of Police, Abor, the former NPP Greater Accra Youth Organiser, […] The post NPP

December 7, 2024, will see Ghana go to the polls once again. The task will be simple: we have to elect new leaders at the national and parliamentary levels of governance. Although many parties will contest, the bigger concession has, for the past years, been that it will end up as a two-horse race between […] The post What if ‘abstain’ was

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has introduced a new bill in Parliament to amend the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30), introducing community service and a Bond of Good Behaviour as an alternative to the traditional custodial sentences and fines for petty crimes. Mr. Sosu initiated the bill […] The post Xavier

Pastor Dr. Sam Adeyemi, CEO of Global Leadership Consulting and founder of Daystar Christian Centre-Nigeria, has urged African leaders to seek the good in others and prioritize African citizens in everything they do. He explained that when leaders begin to place value on the life of an African and put them first, they will implement […] The post ‘Africa’s problem isn’t

The Ga East Municipal Assembly has announced plans to take legal action against individuals involved in illegal waste disposal within the municipality. This decision comes in the wake of the assembly’s active efforts to remove waste from unauthorized dump sites, demonstrating a commitment to enforcing sanitation laws and promoting proper sanitation practices in the community. […] The post Ga

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the government to channel adequate petroleum revenues to complete earmarked projects. This follows the committee’s inspection of some projects funded with petroleum revenues in the Greater Accra and Central Regions, in line with its mandate of conducting an independent assessment of the management and use of […] The post Channel

The Chief Executive Officer of Busara Africa, Taaka Awori, is encouraging a shift in focus, emphasizing the pivotal role of servanthood in shaping impactful business leadership within the informal sector. Taaka Awori stressed the significance of prioritizing service over mere positional authority for sustainable leadership effectiveness. She noted this at its tenth leadership training workshop […] The post Taaka