President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) (as amended), has nominated 40 individuals to be appointed as District Chief Executives (DCEs) for the various districts in Ashanti Region. Their nomination is subject to approval by their […] The post Mahama nominates 40 DCEs for Ashanti Region first

 The Scenes of Yester­years (SOY) Museum was on Monday inaugu­rated at Gomoa Potsin in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region with a call on Ghanaians to invest in the tour­ism sector in order to promote economic growth. The SOY Museum is a private facility established to help pro­mote and preserve the Ghanaian cultural … The post Scenes of Yesteryear Museum unveiled at Gomoa

Ghana’s horticultural sector has the potential to drive economic growth, says the president of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe. “Horticulture is not just about growing fruits and vegetables; it is a game-changer in our quest to empower rural livelihoods, reduce poverty, and build resilient com­munities and we must support … The post Horticulture,

The chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing, Vincent Asamoah Oppong, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing dredging works in both the Odaw and the Korle Lagoon in Accra. The projects are being executed by Dredge Masters Limited, a subsidiary of the Jopsong Group of companies. He was speaking during a field […] The post Dredge

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 Mr Alfredo Nii Anyetei, the President’s nominee for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the La Dade-Ko­topon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), was rejected on Tuesday by the assem­bly members. After voting and counting, Mr Any­etei secured five Yes votes representing 36 per cent against nine No votes repre­senting 64 per cent, out of 14 … The post President’s nominee

The  lately conclud­ed 58th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva has once again shone a spotlight on the complex and often contentious landscape of global human rights governance. While the Council remains a vital platform for promoting and protecting human rights, its work is not without challenges. Western nations, in particular, have … The post When

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring the timely release of funds for essential health services to safeguard the well-being of Ghanaians and promote national productivity. He gave the assurance during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiatives (GAVI), Dr. Sania Nishtar, […] The post Deputy

 Ghana and Algeria have reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including increase in scholarships for Ghanaian students in artificial intelligence, robotics, and engineering. During a recent bilateral agree­ment, the two countries pledged to establish a direct air link between Accra and Algiers, launch a strategic partnership in oil and gas, and strengthen … The post Ghana,

Old Tafo Member of Parliament Vincent Ekow Assafuah has said the dismissal of his application by the Supreme Court is not the end of the road. The post CJ Suspension: Supreme Court’s dismissal of our case is not end of the road – Vincent Ekow Assafuah first appeared on 3News.

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has said the strength that the Cedi is gaining against the Dollar has brought hope to the business community in recouping some of the lost capital during the last couple of years. Generally, GUTA said the recovery of the Cedi has brought some level of respite and confidence […] The post Cedi recovery has brought respite and confidence

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has opposed the practice of the President receiving gifts. Dr Pumpuni Asante said as much as possible, the presidency should stay away from accepting gifts despite the good intention behind the gesture because of the conflict of […] The post “It’s

Michael Kpakpo Allotey has been unanimously confirmed as the new Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), following a resounding endorsement by Assembly Members during a Special General Assembly Meeting held on Tuesday at the Accra City Hall. Mr. Allotey secured all 30 valid votes cast representing 100 per cent to sail through in […] The post Michael Kpakpo

Dag Heward-Mills defends stance on unpaid church musicians, slams critics

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The northern part of the country – Upper East, Upper West, Northern, North East and Savannah Regions – is reeling from the impact of climate change, which is threatening the existence of shea trees. Shea trees – the ‘cocoa of the north’ – are seeing a very steep decline in production […] The post Shea industry

Output and new orders increase at much sharper rates Employment rises for third month running Signs of inflationary pressures easing Growth accelerated sharply in Ghana’s private sector as the second quarter of the year got underway. Both output and new orders rose much more quickly than had been the case in March, with the former […] The post Output growth strongest since Oct 2020 appeared

Morocco is linked to Europe on the strength of its auto sector and a trade pact. But its status as a connector country has become precarious in the trade war.

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The World Food Programme (WFP) and Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) have projected that up to two million Ghanaians could experience food insecurity by August this year, despite a slight improvement in the country’s overall food security rating. Approximately 2.4 million people (7.4 percent of the population) are currently classified as […] The post Food insecurity