Russia’s most significant opposition leader for the past decade, Alexei Navalny, has died in prison inside the Arctic Circle, the prison service said. Seen as President Vladimir Putin’s most vociferous critic, Navalny was serving a 19-year jail term on charges widely considered politically motivated. He was moved to an Arctic penal colony, considered one of […] The post Russian

Employees at the Akosombo Textile Limited (ATL) have begun a sit-down strike over unpaid salaries and other outstanding allowances dating back to 2021. The striking workers allege that the company’s machinery has been dismantled and sold as scrap, casting a grim light on its operational status. They have also voiced concerns about insufficient compensation, claiming […] The post ATL

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), held under the theme ‘‘Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa’’ at […] The post Ayorkor

In a collaborative effort aimed at tackling the escalating Buruli ulcer and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) crisis, Pecan Energies Ltd has joined forces with the Buruli Ulcer Victim Aid (BUVA) Foundation to provide vital resources to the community of Duaponko in the Afigya Kwabre North district of the Ashanti region. The initiative includes the installation […] The post Pecan

Sunyani East’s Member of Parliament, Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, has been nominated as the Presiding Speaker for Friday’s parliamentary proceedings. This development arose due to the absence of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and his two Deputies, Joseph Osei Owusu and Andrew Asiamah Amoako. In accordance with the new standing orders, the nomination of Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh as […] The post Ameyaw-Cheremeh

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has congratulated Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam following his appointment as Finance Minister. In a congratulatory message, Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, urged Dr Adam to spearhead efforts to restore stability to Ghana’s economy. Georgieva assured him of the Fund’s unwavering commitment to fostering constructive engagement and providing […] The post ‘You

The Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Cletus Dapilah, has placed a GH¢100,000 bounty on the heads of the killers of Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Cossy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) in the Upper West Region. The renowned businessman was found dead in a pool of blood in his room at the premises […] The post Jirapa MP places GH¢100K bounty on

A prominent Zimbabwean opposition politician, Job Sikhala, has been fined and given a nine-month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of publishing falsehoods on social media. Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka handed the sentence to the former Zengeza West legislator on condition that he does not commit a similar offence. Sikhala who was last week […] The post Zimbabwe:

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) has suspended its two-week-long strike over the government’s failure to pay vehicle maintenance allowances to its deserving members. TEWU-GH on Monday, February 12, urged its members to continue the industrial strike which commenced on February 1, despite meeting with the government on Friday, February 9. The union, […] The post Tertiary

Senegal’s Election Authority on Thursday, February 15, 2024, has voided the government’s postponement of a presidential election scheduled for Feb. 25 and its rescheduling for December, ruling that the moves were unconstitutional. Senegal’s Constitutional Council cancelled the decree signed by President Macky Sall that postponed the election, according to a judgement approved by seven members […] The post Senegal:

In the dynamic landscape of governance and communication, the tenure of Kojo Oppong Nkrumah as Minister for Information has been marked by an unprecedented wave of transformation and innovation. As President Akufo-Addo moves him to the Ministry of Works and Housing, it is imperative to reflect on his remarkable legacy and the enduring impact he […] The post The

FBNBank Ghana will celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day with a heartwarming gesture of love and appreciation. On this day, FBNBank expresses gratitude to our dedicated staff and valued customers by sharing chocolates as a token of appreciation. In addition to celebrating with the staff, FBNBank will extend the celebration to its customers by offering chocolates […] The post FBNBank

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will launch the ‘Tap & Go Transport Initiative’ on Monday, February 19, 2024. Aligned with the government’s dedication to digitizing the Ghanaian economy, this initiative aims to formalize and harmonize the informal transport sector through the implementation of proven and well-structured technology solutions. It is slated to take place at […] The post Bawumia

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in the Ashanti region celebrated this year’s Chocolate Day at the Kumasi Zoo with students and other patrons of the zoo. The day, marked by the distribution of chocolate, was under the theme, “Eat chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana.” The Authority, in its bid to promote the sector, encouraged the […] The post Tourism

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the committees on education, finance, culture, and tourism to explore factors leading to the seeming extinction of local languages in the country and provide appropriate recommendations for consideration. This follows concerns raised by Members of Parliament about the growing neglect of local languages, particularly in schools across […] The post Parliament

The Member of Parliament for Bodi, Sampson Ahi, has disclosed that President Akufo-Addo will be petitioned regarding his failure to appoint a minister from the Western North Region during his ministerial reshuffle. The legislator has, since the announcement of the reshuffle on Wednesday, February 14, bemoaned what he says is a violation of the constitutional […] The post New

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and acclaimed actor Idris Elba joined forces to discuss the future of financial inclusion for Ghanaian creatives. Held at the Jubilee House on February 15, 2024, their dialogue focused on unlocking the potential of Africa’s vibrant creative arts scene by integrating Ghanaian artistes seamlessly into the global financial ecosystem. One […] The post Bawumia

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has expressed scepticism about President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision to replace Ken Ofori-Atta with Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam as Finance Minister. According to Mr. Terkper, the change comes at a critical time when the country is under an IMF programme, suggesting that it might be too late for Dr. […] The post Amin

Former Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Mr. Ekow Afedzi, has proposed several solutions aimed at reviving Ghana’s ailing economy. During an Investment Dialogue Forum on Citi TV held on February 15, 2024, themed “Clarity in the Chaos: What Lies Ahead for the Ghanaian Economy,” Mr. Afedzi underscored the pivotal role of market confidence […] The post Former

Thomas Musah, the General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has warned that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) will be held accountable for any actions taken by teacher unions from next week if the salaries of some 404 teachers are not released by today, Friday, February 16, 2024. GNAT, NAGRAT, […] The post GNAT descends on OSP