The US Supreme Court has said Donald Trump and other former presidents are partially immune from criminal prosecution, in a major legal victory for the Republican White House candidate. The 6-3 ruling did not outright dismiss an indictment that charges Trump with plotting to overturn the 2020 election, but it did strip away key elements […] The post Trump has some
Renowned development planner and economist, Dr Kojo Essiem Mensah-Abrampa has passed away. Reports indicate that he died at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital on Monday, July 1, 2024. He was the Director General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). According to sources close to the family, Dr. Mensah-Abrampa was rushed to the hospital for […] The post NDPC
Vice President and current Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia couldn’t have named a better choice for running mate than Hon. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Biographically, politically, geographically, complimentarily, managerially and historically Dr Bawumia has chosen a Vice-Presidential candidate who satisfies both electoral and governing dynamics. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh […] The post Bawumia’s
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reiterated his stance on ex-gratia payments to Article 71 officeholders, insisting it no longer serves its intended purpose. According to him, the original intention behind ex-gratia payments for certain public servants and political officeholders was to combat corruption, but this is no longer the case in the […] The post Ex-gratia
Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed a lawsuit against Asaase Radio and ABC News for defamation over a story about his trip to Miami. The lawsuit comes after a viral video purportedly showed Gyamfi and his wife taking a luxurious trip to Miami, allegedly funded by the […] The post Sammy Gyamfi sues Asaase
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a series of measures aimed at facilitating voting for prison inmates, students, and security personnel. At Monday’s Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting in Accra, the EC said that from July 3rd to 5th, 2024, these groups will be allowed to transfer their votes into the constituencies where they are […] The post EC
The Free Senior High School Bill, 2024, will be presented to Cabinet for a debate this week. The proposed bill, being drafted by the Ministry of Education (MoE), is to give legal backing to the provision of free and compulsory education at the senior high school (SHS) level. The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei […] The post Free SHS bill: SHS to be extended from 3 to 6 years
TECNO, a leading smartphone brand in Africa and a globally recognized brand with operations in over 70 countries across five continents, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Africa’s youth through its TECNO Future Star initiative, “Empower the Pioneer.” In a notable ceremony, TECNO awarded GHS 100,000 in scholarships to 34 students from the University of […] The post TECNO
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Ghana’s growth rate forecast from 2.8% to 3.1% by the end of 2024. This adjustment is attributed to the reforms Ghana is implementing under the IMF programme, which significantly supports its economic recovery. The IMF also believes that if Ghana adheres to the programme’s conditions, the recovery could […] The post IMF
Former National Security Minister Francis Poku has cautioned Ghanaians against politicising military operations, emphasising that such actions can have detrimental consequences for the citizens. During the Republic Day Lecture on Monday, July 1, Francis Poku emphasised the importance of non-partisan support for security operations, urging the public to avoid politicising military duties for the greater […] The post Stop
Some five Cement manufacturers on Monday, July 1, boycotted a scheduled meeting with the Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond over discussions on a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) to regulate cement prices. Dangote, Supacem, Ghacem, Diamond Cement, and CIMAF were the manufacturers purported to have declined to attend the meeting, citing the need for […] The post Cement
The government has successfully negotiated debt relief totaling $2.8 billion from bilateral creditors, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability and economic recovery. Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam announced the breakthrough at a press conference on July 1, 2024, emphasising the importance of the agreement under the G20 Common Framework […] The post Gov’t
Government has successfully restructured $1 billion in legacy debt owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector reform efforts. This announcement was made by Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam during a joint press conference held on July 1, 2024, alongside the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the International […] The post Gov’t
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StarOil Ltd, one of Ghana’s leading Oil Marketing Companies, launched a loyalty fuel card called the Star Card on Friday, June 28 at the Kempinski Hotel. According to the company, this card allows customers to purchase fuel at any StarOil branch with a prepaid card while saving tokens to redeem for groceries and other items. […] The post StarOil launches loyalty fuel card
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Mission Chief to Ghana, Stéphane Roudet, has expressed optimism that the current credit facility between the Fund and Ghana will yield positive results in the coming months and years. Mr. Roudet acknowledged the current economic challenges facing the country and intimated that with Ghana holistically following the Fund’s proposed reforms, […] The post I’m
The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has threatened legal action against the instigators of his alleged trip to Miami with his wife. This follows reports over a viral video of Mr Gyamfi and his wife embarking on a lavish trip to Miami allegedly to with party funds. Mr. Gyamfi, […] The post Sammy
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Amin Adam, has stated that Ghana’s economy is continually showing signs of recovery after the successful implementation of the debt restructuring programme. This comes after Ghana secured the IMF Board’s approval of the second review of the $3 billion programme, allowing for the immediate release of $360 million to Ghana […] The post Results
The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has welcomed the lawsuits filed against him by the Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Freddie Blay and his son, Kwame Blay, for defamatory publications. In a social media post, the North Tongu MP described the suit as ‘better late than never.’ While Kwame […] The post Labadi
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