In the upcoming 2024 elections in the United States, Americans are gearing up for a rematch between President Joe Biden and his previous contender and former President Donald Trump. After securing their parties’ nominations, these two familiar faces will go head-to-head in a presidential election rematch, something that hasn’t happened in 70 years! President Biden […] The post Nana
Access Bank Ghana Plc, a leading retail Bank in Ghana, has published its robust financial performance for the fiscal year ending 2023, marking a significant milestone in its journey of growth and resilience, further solidifying its path towards achieving its strategic goals. The bank recorded an outstanding increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) compared to […] The post Access
The Ghana Refugee Board has clarified that Buduburam is no longer categorized as a refugee camp and that many of its inhabitants are not refugees. This clarification comes in the wake of the demolition of several homes belonging to individuals living in the area. As bulldozers razed their homes, residents were forced to salvage their […] The post Buduburam
The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has challenged religious stereotypes by asserting that Ghana will prosper under the leadership of a Muslim President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. This statement comes in response to comments made by independent presidential aspirant, Alan Kyerematen, who urged Ghanaians to elect a Christian leader. Speaking to […] The post Ghana
Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has sworn in Herbert Krapa as the new Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to the Minister, the appointment of Herbert Krapa signifies the President’s renewed commitment to the company, emphasizing the need for a culture of accountability, professionalism, and innovation within the ECG. “We […] The post NAPO
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to promptly convene an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to address concerns regarding the purported scarcity of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and the reported disappearance of one component of Biometric Verification registration kits. “The NDC therefore wishes to request for an emergency […] The post NDC
Former Manager in charge of Commercial Operations at the Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Riverson Oppong has assumed the role of Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies, He succeeds Kweku Agyeman-Duah who held the position for over eight years and retired on March 31, 2024. Dr. Oppong […] The post Riverson
The Ministry of Education has refuted former President John Dramani Mahama’s claims that the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy is merely a ploy for vote-buying. Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, emphasized that the initiative serves a strategic purpose in bolstering educational delivery and equipping Ghanaian students for the challenges of the digital […] The post Free
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has asked oil marketing companies and Bulk Oil Import, Distribution, and Export Companies (BIDECs) to take legal action against the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over the planned implementation of the amended petroleum pricing guidelines. The new pricing guidelines, among other provisions, set a price floor for petroleum products, […] The post Drag
Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has criticized the union between a 63-year-old Ga priest and a 13-year-old girl, describing it as “condemnable”. The Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, also known as Gborbu Wulomo, faced significant backlash when a video of his wedding ceremony with the young girl, Naa Okromo, became public. […] The post Gborbu
The Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has disclosed that President Akufo-Addo has directed the Volta River Authority to reduce the export of electricity to neighbouring countries in response to the ongoing intermittent power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor’. “The President is on top of the issues and I am even […] The post Dumsor:
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has pointed to the recent power outages in Ghana, commonly known as “dumsor,” as a consequence of mismanagement of the country’s power-generating assets and the collateralization of the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA). ESLA was implemented by the government to consolidate various levies within […] The post Mismanagement
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has clarified that it has not yet taken any concrete steps to contest the Ejisu by-election following the untimely passing of the Member of Parliament for the area, John Kumah. Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the party, said that the NDC is currently prioritising mourning the MP’s demise […] The post We’re
John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined his intentions to implement import restrictions on specific essential commodities should he emerge victorious in the December elections. According to available data, imports of goods and services currently contribute approximately 40 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During a stakeholder […] The post I’ll
Francis Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has expressed doubts about the approval of additional Muslim Holidays in 2024 On December 14, 2023, Sosu proposed a bill to revise the Public Holidays Act 2001, Act 601, by introducing two more Islamic public holidays. These proposed holidays are Tashreeq (the day following the Eid-al-Adha […] The post Francis-Xavier
The name Ignisious Gaisah holds different meanings for many in Ghana’s sporting circles. Now at 40 years old, Gaisah could be your brother, friend, or the Ghanaian long jump champion who later chose to represent the Netherlands. But for this writer, Anthony Ignisious Gaisah Essuman is the man who almost inspired me to become a […] The post “Jump,
Alexander Roosevelt, a member of the Health Committee of Parliament has called on the government to take immediate action to address the migration of nurses by formalizing the process. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association recently disclosed that approximately 6,000 nurses have left Ghana to seek better opportunities abroad since August 2023, citing poor […] The post Ghana
The Minority in Parliament has called for an immediate increase in the farm-gate price of cocoa in Ghana, citing the recent unprecedented surge in global cocoa prices. In a statement signed by Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Mr. Eric Opoku dated Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the minority expressed concern over the sharp decline in […] The post Minority demands increase
The Krofrom market, a multi-million dollar commercial edifice in one of the prominent suburbs of Kumasi, is now a den of rodents and criminals. The site has grown into a forest, where young boys set traps for rats. It has also become a den for all sorts of criminal activities during the day and night. […] The post Ashanti Region: Multi-million
The Head of SME & Retail Banking at Zenith Bank, Gloria Cabutey-Adodoadji has urged businesswomen to leverage the golden opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to expand their reach and grow their businesses and also ensure their products meet export standards. She made this known as the maiden edition of the […] The post Zenith
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