Students with disabilities from the University of Education, Winneba, and Cape Coast University have picketed at the Scholarship Secretariat in Accra to demand the release of long-overdue scholarship funds promised by the government. The aggrieved students, represented by the Association of Students with Disabilities, claim the lack of funds jeopardizes their education. The group leader, […] The post Students

The Senegal parliament says to delay the West African nation’s presidential election until December 15, 2024, in a chaotic voting process following the removal of opposition lawmakers from the chambers as they debated President Macky Sall’s earlier decision to delay the crucial election. The decision was made during parliament sitting on Monday, February 5, 2024. […] The post Senegal

Russia and China have slammed the United States for its recent air strikes on targets in Iraq and Syria. The two countries accused Washington of raising the risk of regional escalation at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council late on Monday. Moscow also asserted that the US decision to launch the attacks was […] The post Russia and China slam US for Middle East strikes

Effective Tuesday, February 6, parliamentarians will commence sessions by reciting the National Pledge, marking the implementation of the new standing orders. This significant change in the new standing orders introduces a requirement for heads of state of institutions to directly appear before Parliament to address queries related to their agencies. The shift contrasts with the […] The post New

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, has delivered a compelling address at the thirtieth anniversary of the Investing in African Mining Indaba held at the Cape Town, on Monday, 5th February 2024, with a resounding call to “Invest in the number one mining destination of Africa, the Minister showcased the […] The post Invest

As Ghana embarks on implementing its ambitious 24-hour economy policy, the potential for economic growth and development is immense. This policy aims to stimulate economic activities round the clock, creating jobs, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive economy. However, to sustain this growth, enhancing tax revenue is crucial. This opinion statements outlines the strategic approaches to […] The post Enhancing

Mary, once a household employee for popular highlife/Afrobeats musician Kuami Eugene, has taken an inspiring leap by venturing into music. News of Mary’s career shift follows her earlier departure from Eugene’s household, which was met with speculation about the reasons behind it. Mary shared that she was let go for returning late from an errand, […] The post Kuami Eugene’s former househelp Mary relaunches

Last November, Ghana’s Ministry of Communications & Digitalisation announced with flourish that it has “facilitated” a “joint venture” between state-owned AT (formerly, AirtelTigo) and “Hannam Investments”, which will result in a transformation of the Ghanaian telecom operator into a world-class operator. The Ministry was at pains to educate Ghanaians about what a big catch Ian […] The post Bright

Senegal’s reputation as a bastion of democracy in an unstable region is on the line as protesters clash with police outside the National Assembly. Inside, lawmakers have passed a contentious bill to extend President Macky Sall’s tenure and delay elections after he called off a planned election with just three weeks to go. Khalifa Sall, […] The post Senegal on the brink

In the heart of Ghana’s healthcare system, a silent crisis is unfolding as a significant number of seasoned nurses bid farewell to their homeland. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association reveal a staggering exodus, with 732 nurses having left the country since the onset of January 2024 alone. The President of the Association, Perpetual […] The post Ghana

In opposition to the government’s Emissions Levy, the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is advocating for increased investments in diversifying Ghana’s energy mix. FABAG emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the environment and discourages the imposition of a flat-rate levy on Ghanaians. The chairman of FABAG, John Awuni on the Citi Breakfast Show on […] The post Govt

Seven people reportedly died on Monday, February 5, 2024, when a truck ran over a mini-bus [trotro], on the Amasaman-Nsawam portion of the N6 highway in Greater Accra. Three others reportedly survived the accident. Due to the ongoing reconstruction of the Pokuase-Nsawam portion of the N6 highway, the mini-bus driver is said to have slowed […] The post Truck runs over

The Nana Amoasi VII Charity Foundation has successfully held its annual New Year Kids Party in Ekumfi Abor and its adjoining communities. For the fourth consecutive year, Amoasi VII, the Odikro of Ekumfi Abor and Ankobeahen of Ekumfi Traditional Area, dedicated his time and other resources to be with the children, particularly those of school-going-age. […] The post Nana

The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in an effort to reduce the prevalence of the human papillomavirus among women in Ghana, will roll out a vaccination campaign by the end of the year targeting pre-adolescents aged 9 to 14. This nationwide vaccination aims to immunize adolescents before entering into sexual activity, given the alarming rate of […] The post GHS to vaccinate young

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is advising Ghanaians to consider wearing nose masks following the recent surge in air pollution in the country. GMet says Ghana’s airspace is polluted and cautioned citizens to wear protective nose gear to stay safe. Ghana was recently ranked as the most polluted country by the Air Quality Index. The […] The post Air

Spintex, Dzorwulu, Circle, and other places in the Accra Metropolis have been marked as the most expensive places where kenkey is sold. Places such as Teshie, La, Osu, and the rest are where one can find cheaper kenkey to buy. Sakumono, Odorkor, Weija, and Cantonments are also places where one could get kenkey that is […] The post Spintex,

Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has stated that the current tax regime in Ghana is a compelling reason for Ghanaians to vote for the former president and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 polls. In an interview with Citi News‘ Hanson Agyemang on Monday, Mr. Terkper described the nation’s current […] The post Current

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Ghana not to deviate from the course of its fund programme to ensure that the country reaps the full benefits of the ongoing bailout package. The Fund requires effective implementation of structural reforms following the release of the $600 million second tranche and at a time when the […] The post Strictly adhere to bailout

Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has stated that the current tax regime in Ghana is the most severe and punitive in the nation’s history. The opposition National Democratic Congress has accused the New Patriotic Party government of introducing over 50 new taxes since 2027. The continuous imposition of taxes has sparked public outrage in Ghana. […] The post Ghana

The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is calling on the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. In a statement dated February 5, FABAG said it believes the aspect of the tax that affects the industry is highly insensitive and anti-business. On February 1, 2024, the government introduced a new tax policy on […] The post Withdraw