Three Ghanaian runners will be hoping to pick up medals in the men’s and women’s 100m finals at the University of Ghana Stadium today. While Mary Boakye will be competing in the women’s division, 100m record holder, Benjamin Azamati will be running with his compatriot, Barnabas Aggerh in the men’s final. While Benjamin Azamati advanced […] The post Accra

Japan Motors, together with its sister company Lakeside Estate, has donated two brand new powerful Yamaha FJR 1300AP Police Escort Motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service. The donation, valued at GH¢ 728,000 according to the two companies, is to facilitate the movement of security personnel and law enforcement agencies in the discharge of their duties, […] The post Japan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated its willingness to consider alternative measures to tackle Ghana’s revenue shortfall following the suspension of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. The Fund said it acknowledges the concerns raised regarding the implementation of the tax and its potential effects on households and businesses, emphasizing its sensitivity to the […] The post IMF,

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, is advocating for the establishment of a fiscal council to safeguard macroeconomic stability and ensure prudent management of government fiscal policy in Ghana. In an interview on Citi TV‘s Point of View with Bernard Avle, the IMF Managing Director emphasized the importance of an […] The post Establish

Congolese Journalist Stanis Bujakera was set to be freed soon after a court found him guilty and sentenced him on Monday to six months in prison for spreading false information among other charges, according to media freedom group Reporters Without Borders. He was expected to be released hours or days after the verdict, having already […] The post Congolese

History was made at the Royal House Chapel International Oil Dome auditorium on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, as award-winning artist MOG Music celebrated a decade in the music industry with his “New Wine” concert. The sold-out event proved to be a night of musical magic, with special guest appearances by established performers like Perez Musik, […] The post MOG

Rapper and record producer Dr Dre has said he “appreciates being alive” after revealing he had three strokes while in hospital for a brain aneurysm in 2021. Dr Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, opened up in a recent interview about his health emergency, which led to a two-week stay in intensive care. It […] The post Dr Dre ‘appreciates being alive’

The Deputy Ranking Member on the Communications Committee of Parliament, Samuel Nartey George, has attributed the delay in fully restoring internet connectivity to the ineffectiveness of the National Communications Authority (NCA). Since Thursday, March 14, Mobile Network Operations (MNOs) have been disrupted, leaving many Ghanaians without internet connections. On Monday, March 18, the NCA announced […] The post NCA’s

The Chairperson of the Technical Committee of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Paulina Abrokwah has stated that the ongoing internet disruptions have decelerated the process of clearing goods at the port. Mobile Network Operations (MNOs) have been experiencing disruptions since Thursday, March 14, resulting in many Ghanaians being left without internet connections. In […] The post Freight

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated that the proposed 24-hour economy will not be forced on businesses. He stressed that businesses will be invited to participate voluntarily. Mahama, pledging to implement the 24-hour economy if elected in the 2024 elections, believes it will significantly boost Ghana’s economy and […] The post 24-hour

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Ghana’s economic recovery, noting growth in crucial economic sectors. During an interview with Bernard Avle on Citi TV’s The Point of View, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva underscored the improving growth prospects for Ghana following the conclusion of its bailout programme. Georgieva also highlighted Ghana’s abundant natural and […] The post Ghana’s

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has emphasized the importance of inclusivity in the wake of Ghana’s Parliament passing the anti-gay bill. In an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Georgieva highlighted the necessity for every Ghanaian to fully participate in national development. “I understand that […] The post Anti-gay

President Akufo-Addo has strongly criticized the use of state power to suppress dissenting voices within Africa, labelling it as unacceptable. Speaking at a conference hosted by the African Union on unconstitutional changes of government in Africa, President Akufo-Addo emphasised the importance of democracy in Africa. He further underscored the need for its firm establishment across […] The post Use