The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to include traditional leaders in the crucial process of granting mining licences if he emerges victorious as president in the upcoming December elections. Mr. Mahama said the inclusion of traditional leaders in the licencing process will be a great leap toward resolving […] The post Galamsey:

John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has lamented the damage caused by illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey and has proposed to establish a national joint action team on mining and forestry to tackle the canker if he wins the December 7 presidential polls. Mahama in an address at the 3rd […] The post We’ll

The overlord of Gonjaland and President of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has given his blessings to the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to be the next President of Ghana. He said Dr. Bawumia is a true son […] The post You’ve my

Betterland Ghana Limited, a mining company, has responded to a petition by the Environmental Advocacy Group to President Akufo-Addo expressing concern over the mining rights (License #ML2/236) granted to the company by the Minerals Commission. Betterland Ghana Limited, in a statement on Wednesday, May 15,  clarified several misconceptions and misinformation, reiterating its commitment to responsible […] The post Betterland

The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for the Ellembelle constituency, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has made a significant contribution to the Western Regional NDC’s 2024 campaign efforts with the donation of 17 brand new motorbikes to all the seventeen (17) constituencies of the region. He also donated an undisclosed sum of money to the […] The post Armah-Buah

The Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced the government’s commitment to support small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in the country. This will be achieved through the Ghana Export – Import Bank (Ghana EXIMBANK), which will provide loans to SMEs to help them expand their operations. This commitment was revealed during the Special Wednesday […] The post Govt

Sheikh I.C Quaye, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso Central, has stated that Henry Quartey, the constituency’s Parliamentary Candidate for the upcoming December elections, has acknowledged his role in his success. This statement comes after a period of reconciliation between the two, following initial criticisms from I.C Quaye towards Quartey, his former personal […] The post Henry

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has disclosed that the dispute that escalated into a physical altercation between GPHA security personnel and officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has been resolved amicably. Addressing the incident in a statement on Wednesday, May 15, the GPHA acknowledged that the situation could have been managed better […] The post Clash

The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over the ongoing challenges facing the Ghana Cedi, warning that the situation is likely to deteriorate further. They highlighted that the local currency now trading at GH?15 against a dollar, has led to traders passing on the increased costs to consumers. This has resulted in a noticeable surge […] The post Fix

Sheikh I.C Quaye, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso Central, has pledged his full support for Henry Quartey, the constituency’s Parliamentary Candidate, in the forthcoming December elections. Sheikh I.C Quaye, who initially endorsed Moses Abor, Quartey’s rival in the NPP Parliamentary Primary, previously criticised the Interior Minister, who used to be his assistant, […] The post Election

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the government’s handling of the National Investment Bank (NIB), alleging it has become a platform for members of the New Patriotic Party. This concern arises from the recent appointment of Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, the NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate for Manso Nkwanta, as the Managing Director of the NIB. […] The post Akufo-Addo

The Executive Director of Education Think Tank Kofi Asare has embarked on a month-long endeavor to distribute 10,000 exercise books to underprivileged students attending selected public basic schools across Nanton, Tolon, and La Nkwatanang Madina. This follows Eduwatch’s Textbooks Tracking Report which unveiled many deserving pupils lacking the essential tool of exercise books in their […] The post Kofi

A group known as Lawyers in Search of Democracy (LINSOD) has expressed serious concerns about the alterations in the panel for the appeal case involving Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board. They are urging the Supreme Court to rethink its decision to modify the original panel in the […] The post Opuni’s

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to deploy Artificial Intelligence to help fight illegal mining activities if he is elected president in the upcoming December 7 general elections. As the guest of honour at the 3rd Annual Transformational Dialogue on Small-scale Mining at the University of Energy and […] The post I’ll

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has called for a national dialogue on the free fall of the cedi. FABAG chastised current and past governments and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for the lack of resilient policies that could save the cedi from further depreciation against major trading currencies. In an interview with […] The post FABAG calls for national dialogue

Various teacher unions on Monday, May 15 embarked on a demonstration to demand payments of four allowances that are in arrears. The four allowances include deprived area allowance, extra assessment, book/data/online and teaching support, and upward adjustment on CPD allowances. The unions, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), […] The post Koforidua:

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has once again assured the public of a strong economic recovery. He also highlighted that inflation has seen a notable decrease in recent months signalling that the economy is on the right path to recovery. Speaking as the special guest of honour at the Health Sector Annual […] The post Ghana’s economy is rebounding strongly

The Locked-Up Investment Holders Forum has resumed picketing at the Finance Ministry, demanding the release of their funds trapped in defunct financial institutions. The group is pressing the ministry to disburse funds to the Bank of Ghana, enabling the Central Bank to dissolve the failed entities and pay off investors. The Bank of Ghana’s revocation […] The post Locked-up

Two siblings believed to be mentally unstable, are in police custody after allegedly burning down their house in Abuakwa Manhyia, located in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region. The fire resulted in the death of their mother. According to the Assembly Member for the area, the brothers had an altercation with their […] The post Woman

Traders at the Kumasi Central Market have threatened to storm the uncompleted market site with their goods and commodities if the construction firm fails to remove all barricades around the site by May 19. In a petition dated May 14, the traders expressed their disappointment in the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, citing negligence and failure to complete […] The post Kumasi