The Minority in Parliament has labelled the just-ended 13th African Games held in Accra as a “monumental disaster and total embarrassment”, despite the nation recording its largest-ever medal haul of 68 medals. Kobena Mensah Woyome, the Ranking Member on the Youth and Sports Committee of Parliament, while addressing journalists on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, heavily […] The post African

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The government has taken steps to enlist private partners for the completion of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project. Initiated in 2012 during the tenure of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, the Saglemi housing project aimed to construct 5000 housing units. However, the project has been embroiled in controversy due to allegations of fund misappropriation, […] The post Govt

The Minority in Parliament has called for a bi-partisan Parliamentary probe into the $240 million spent on the just-ended 13th African games by the government. According to the Minority, despite the huge sums of money spent on the games, the organisation and management of the event were poor and shambolic as compared to other African […] The post Accra 2023:

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has stated that the global shift towards sustainable energy sources is putting National Oil Companies (NOCs) under significant pressure. According to PIAC, factors such as climate change awareness, energy security needs, and advancements in renewable technologies, are challenging the traditional oil and gas industry. PIAC in its latest […] The post Energy

Ghanaian rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong, widely known as Medikal, has officially announced Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale as one of the featured artistes to perform at his upcoming concert at the Indigo O2 arena in London, scheduled for May 3, 2024. Renowned for their collaborative hits, the addition of Shatta Wale to the lineup only amplifies […] The post Shatta Wale to perform

The Ministry of Energy claims recent remarks by Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh regarding the issuance of a load-shedding timetable have been deliberately distorted by the Media to portray the Minister as an insensitive person. Kofi Abrefa Afena, a spokesperson for the Energy Ministry, in a statement on March 26, affirmed that the minister’s stance reiterated […] The post NAPO’s

The Ministry of Energy has defended recent statements made by sector Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh regarding the issuance of a load-shedding timetable. Widely known as NAPO, the Minister’s remarks dismissing the necessity for such a timetable have been strongly condemned by the public but have been reaffirmed by the ministry. The Minister on Saturday […] The post ‘Dumsor’

The General Transport Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) is advocating for representation on the board of the Petroleum Commission, asserting that it would facilitate effective implementation of the local content law and ensure local populations benefit from the petroleum sector. Highlighting the need for a comprehensive review of salary disparities between Ghanaian workers and […] The post GTPCWU

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticized the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, over Ghana’s high tax regime, asserting that he should take the blame rather than shifting it onto the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The Minority said it was shocking that the Vice President dared to attack the GRA for […] The post Bawumia’s

Some striking teachers have gathered at the National Labour Commission (NLC) in anticipation of a meeting with the government, teacher unions, and the commission about their ongoing strike. The teachers maintain that their presence is a demonstration of unity with their leaders who are poised to negotiate with the government regarding their service conditions. A […] The post Striking

Member of Parliament for Agona East Queenstar Mame Pokuah Sawyer has met with Okada riders within her constituency to address pertinent issues worrying their operations. The Member of Parliament, through a community dialogue series engaged Okada riders, mostly from Agona Kwanyako, Duakwa, Asafo and surrounding communities to find ways to address pertinent issues such as […] The post Okada

In a mesmerizing display of musical prowess and unity, the DynamiC Choir under the leadership of Micheal Nii Lamptey orchestrated an extraordinary night at their annual ‘He Lives concert’ held at the National Theater, transcending boundaries of culture and denomination. Clad in vibrant red dresses by the female section and ash trousers and shirts with […] The post Dynamic

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),  Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to provide 2,000 megawatts of solar power which is half of Ghana’s electricity needs when voted into power. He made this promise during an engagement with members of the informal sector through a forum organized by the Council of Indigenous Business Associations. […] The post 2024

Ghana’s power situation is expected to deteriorate significantly by 2025, according to Nana Amoasi VII, Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES). This warning comes amidst ongoing challenges with intermittent power outages, known locally as “dumsor.” This stark warning follows remarks made by the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, on Monday, […] The post Dumsor:

The Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has expressed scepticism regarding the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill in the next parliament. She attributed this uncertainty to the delayed efforts in stakeholder advocacy. Speaking at the Women in Governance National Dialogue on the theme, ‘Movement building towards equal playing field: Women’s inclusion and participation […] The post Calls

An explosion at a small hotel near a police station in north-eastern Kenya killed four people on Monday (Mar. 25). The blast took place in the town of Mandera, which is on the border with Somalia. The town’s police chief Samwel Mutunga said that two of those wounded were in critical condition and would be […] The post Kenya: Four people killed in blast near police

Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s response to individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules is a reflection of government’s overall view on Ghana’s power […] The post ‘Dumsor’