The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticized the government’s newly passed energy sector levy, describing it as a “predatory tax” that will inflict severe economic hardship on already burdened Ghanaians. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Minority Caucus labeled the one-cedi per litre fuel levy as “callous, insensitive, and a midnight robbery,” arguing that it […] The post Fuel

The Minority Caucus has charged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, to uphold the High Court’s directive and cooperate fully with the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana by swiftly deploying adequate security personnel to its designated collation center for the collation and declaration of the 2024 Ablekuma North Parliamentary Election. This, they […] The post NPP

The rate of inflation slowed to 18.4 per cent year-on-year in May, compared with 21.2 per cent in April 2025, marking the lowest rate since February, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday. This is the fifth straight year-on-year decline in inflation, a clear signal that price stability is returning to our economy. Dr. Alhassan […] The post Mahama’s Magic: Inflation

The Narcotics Control Commission (NARCOC) on Monday took possession of a massive consignment of cannabis valued at GHC2million (Two Million Ghana Cedis) from the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in Ho. The cannabis, comprising 3,680 (Three Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty) slabs in 49 (Forty-Nine) bags have since been evacuated to the NARCOC Headquarters […] The post NARCOC Transfers

A 39-year-old administrator, Louisa Amoako Boadu, has been charged before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a Logistics Coordinator of nearly GH¢282,000 under the pretext of investing in a Vodafone scratch card business. Louisa Boadu is facing a charge of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 […] The post Administrator

Four individuals have been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly conspiring to illegally transport cocoa beans from Tepa in the Ashanti Region to Accra, without the requisite authorisation from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The accused, Kofi Boateng, a driver; Seth Kwabena Baffour, also a driver; and their respective driver’s mates, Joseph Yakubu […] The post 4

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has made it clear he is eyeing the presidency. He will, therefore, contest the upcoming presidential primary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The former Minister for Food and Agriculture under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration has made public pronouncements pointing out why he wants to […] The post My focus

Most interviewers appreciate candidates who come prepared with thoughtful questions. However, while your questions are important, the strategic timing of when you ask them is more crucial. You’ve likely heard, “Timing is everything.” This is especially true in interviews. Asking about work-life balance too early—during the initial (introductory) or second interview—can lead to elimination. Sure, […] The post The

Somewhere in 2003, the John Agyekum Kufuor government passed the Debt Recovery Fund Levy Act 2003 (Act 642), popularly known as Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Debt Recovery Levy. The purpose of this levy, which was imposed on petroleum products was to retire about GH¢450 million debt owed by TOR at the time. But despite the […] The post Editorial: The New Fuel Levy: Is It Justifiable? appeared first

The Member of Parliament for the Kumawu in the Ashanti Region, Ernest Yaw Anim, has organised free career guidance for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the Sekyere Kumawu district. Aside from the career guidance, which assembled facilitators to assist the candidates about how to answer examination questions, how to make proper selection of […] The post Kumawu

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested four persons for peddling in narcotic substances in the Manso Adubea area in the Ashanti Region. The Regional Commander, ACP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, while addressing the media last Tuesday, mentioned the names of the four suspects as Mohammed Iddrisu, 47, Dickson Fosuhene, alias Panda, 27, Cletus Nyaaba, […] The post Police Arrest

Heat exhaustion is an illness that can happen when your body gets too hot and can’t cool itself. It’s a response to losing too much water and salt, usually because of too much sweating. It can happen when you work or exercise outside on a hot, humid day or spend too much time in a very […] The post Heat Exhaustion: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention appeared first on The

On 3rd June 2025, Parliament passed the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, introducing a GHS1 increase in the levy on petroleum products. The objective is to raise an additional GHS5.7 billion to support the energy sector—specifically to reduce the country’s growing energy debt and ensure a stable power supply. According to Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel […] The post Feature: The case for

The government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has introduced the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, proposing a 1 cedi levy on every litre of petroleum product sold in the country. This bold fiscal intervention is aimed at stabilising Ghana’s ailing energy sector, with the funds expected to offset power sector debts, support infrastructure […] The post Feature:

Ghana Premier League (GPL) bound Swedru All Blacks will be represented in a grand way with All Blacks forward Rudolf Mensah getting nominated in the Ghana Football Awards categories. The 24 year old has been nominated for the Home-Based Player of the Year in the 2024-2025 season after a breakthrough season for the former Golden […] The post Swedru All Blacks’ Rudolf

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew is adopting a cautious approach to his future at Leicester City following the club’s relegation from the English Premier League. Ayew, who joined the Foxes from Crystal Palace in August 2024 on a two-year contract worth around £5 million, endured a challenging debut season under Dutch manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. […] The post Jordan Ayew reflects

Basake Holy Stars have formally written to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), requesting to be awarded three points and three goals following the abandonment of their Ghana Premier League clash with Nations FC. The penultimate fixture of the league season descended into controversy when Nations FC walked off the pitch. According to the GFA, the […] The post Basake Holy Stars

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Maxwell Konadu as their new Head Coach, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The former Asante Kotoko and Black Stars assistant coach is expected to take over from Aboubakar Ouattara, who will transition into the role of Technical Director. The Phobians are currently finalising the […] The post Hearts to appoint

Two Belgian men have claimed they hid in a toilet at Munich’s Allianz Arena for 27 hours in order to watch last weekend’s Champions League final for free. Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told Belgian broadcaster VRT News they managed to get into the ground the day before the match then emerged to watch Paris St-Germain’s […] The post Men ‘hid in

Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly hoping to earn £250,000-a-week if he moves to Manchester United this summer. Mbeumo, 25, has shone at Brentford since joining the club in 2019 and he enjoyed his most productive season yet in 2024-25. The right-sided forward scored 20 Premier League goals and added eight assists as the Bees finished 10th in the top flight. Mail Sport […] The post Bryan