The World Bank’s 8th Economic Update for Ghana titled Strengthening Domestic Revenue Systems for Fiscal Sustainability notes that despite recent increases in the pace of exchange rate depreciation and slower-than-expected inflation reduction, Ghana’s economic indicators remain on track for 2024 and beyond. The report highlights the steady progress Ghana has made over the past year […]

Hiplife legend Big Joe Frazier has said if rapper Amerado refused to collaborate with Hiplife legend Barima Sidney as being reported then it doesn’t augur well at all. It would be recalled that during an interview Barima Sidney alleged that Amerado refused to collaborate with him on his current song. Reacting to this, Big Joe […]

Some fisher folk at James Town Beach are demanding an end to the closed fishing season. According to them, the current economic downturn is exacerbating their living conditions since their primary source of income has been abruptly halted. This year’s Closed Fishing Season, as announced by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, began on […]

Recent allegations of voter registration irregularities in Ghana’s Hohoe constituency have escalated into a legal battle, with two separate appeals filed in the High Court in Hohoe. The appeals, lodged by Prosper Kumi and Newton Y. Darkey, challenge a decision made by the District Registration Review Committee on 18 May 2024, which cleared hundreds of […]

A Spanish court on Monday summoned Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to testify as a witness in an investigation into alleged corruption and influence-peddling accusations against his wife that led him to consider resigning in April. Sanchez, who runs a minority Socialist-led government, will be interviewed by investigating judge Juan Carlos Peinado at his official residence, […]

LeBron James scored 20 points for the United States as they beat Germany 92-88 in their final warm-up match before the Olympic Games. The 39-year-old produced 11 points of his game-high tally in the final four minutes as the USA survived a tough test at a sold-out O2 Arena in London. Germany led 71-68 at […]

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is advocating for a law to cap the number of Justices to the Supreme Court. Ghana’s constitution provides for nine judges to the Supreme Court but does not prescribe an upper limit. The Speaker’s advocacy comes after President Akufo-Addo nominated two new Judges to the Supreme Court to replace two […]

The European Union has stripped Hungary of the right to host the next meeting of foreign and defence ministers over its stance on the war in Ukraine. It comes weeks after Hungary assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union, a role in which it would normally host the event, and amid anger […]

The Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Twum-Barimah, has called on the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to apologise to the former Ministers of Finance and Health over allegations concerning a procurement deal for ambulance spare parts worth $34 million. Mr Ablakwa has accused former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and […]

Telecommunication giant MTN Ghana has responded to growing public concerns about the high cost of internet data, which has been affecting businesses and sparking outrage on social media. The controversy has led many to call for the dissolution of the National Communications Authority (NCA) board, citing the high data costs and unreliable data supply. Some […]

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that about 7,600 people died from road crashes between January and June 2024.  The Authority said out of this figure, many were a result of wrongful overtaking and failure by drivers to observe traffic signs.  Head of Public Relations at the National Road Safety Authority, Pearl Adusu […]

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has dismissed claims that it is fronting for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party ahead of a potential presidential debate later this year. Responding to the Mahama 2024 Campaign’s criticism of its announcement, the IEA clarified that it would have followed its announcement of a presidential debate for […]

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced that it will conduct repair works on the 900mm (36”) transmission line at Breman Ahenfo due to perforation. The repair is a result of the drainage construction from the Suame roundabout to Breman Ahenfo on July 12, 2024, which caused damage to the transmission line. To facilitate the repair, […]

The Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, has distanced himself from the apology rendered on his behalf by the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, following his expulsion by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. The incident occurred during a discussion on the nomination of two justices to the Supreme Court by President Akufo-Addo. […]

US Vice-President Kamala Harris makes her first public appearance since President Joe Biden left the 2024 race on Sunday She praises Biden, saying she is “deeply grateful for his service to our nation” More leading Democrats are backing Harris as the party’s new presidential nominee, as her campaign sees a surge in donations Some key […]

The leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association has warned it will resist any illegal attempts to freeze members’ salaries, vowing to intensify its indefinite strike until the arbitral award and negotiated service conditions are implemented. CETAG insists its strike is legal and accused the National Labour Commission of misinforming the public about its […] The post CETAG

The Alumni community of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has called on the plaintiff, Kofi Clement Ohene Asare, to withdraw the injunction filed against the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson’s term extension. The global president of the Alumni Association, Kwaku Agbesi, is thus requesting the plaintiff to channel his grievances […] The post KNUST:

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) has appointed its first Ghanaian Managing Director, Abdul-Rahman Amoadu, to lead the company’s business operations in Africa. The appointment, effective 1 August 2024, marks a significant milestone in Newmont’s history on the continent, where the company has two operating mines (Akyem and Ahafo South mines) […] The post Newmont

On the sun-drenched shores of Winneba, a coastal town in Ghana, the rhythmic lapping of waves against the sand is punctuated by an unwelcome sound: the crinkle of plastic waste. This cacophony of nature and pollution serves as a stark reminder of the environmental crisis gripping West Africa, a plague that has prompted the Economic […] The post From

General Secretary of the Ghana Amputee Football Association, Mohammed Harmis Huzair, is urging the relevant authorities in Ghana to take action against a group calling itself the “Ghana Paralympic Team” after they absconded in Oslo, Norway. His remarks follow the disappearance of a group of Ghanaian Paralympic athletes who failed to participate in the Fjordkraft […] The post Take