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

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has directed the Marshal to walk the Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr Kwaku Afriyie out of the house over a comment deemed as disrespectful. Following the nomination of two justices to the Supreme Court by President Akufo-Addo, Alban Bagbin urged the house to look into the issues of […] The post Bagbin sacks Sefwi-Wiawso

The National Communication Authority (NCA) has responded to public concerns regarding high internet data pricing, affecting businesses and sparking outrage on social media. Many have called for the dissolution of the NCA board due to high data costs and unreliable data supply, which some attribute to MTN’s declaration as a Significant Market Power (SMP). However, […] The post NCA

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has announced his intention to petition the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate an alleged $34.9 million (GH?538 million) procurement deal for ambulance spare parts. In a Facebook post on Monday, July 22, Ablakwa accused former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and former Health […] The post Albakwa

Appeals by President Akufo-Addo for the Seventh Day Adventist Church, SDA to rescind its decision not to vote in the December 7 election may have fallen on deaf ears as the church says it still stands by its position. The Church in a statement noted that though voting is a civic responsibility for all Ghanaians, […] The post Voting on Saturday not aligned with our

Former Minority Leader and Tamale South MP Haruna Iddrisu has called for active youth participation in the December elections. Speaking at a forum in Kumasi, Haruna Iddrisu said voting is the most effective way to bring about change. Despite acknowledging widespread youth disillusionment, he urged young Ghanaians to exercise their civic duty, suggesting that electing […] The post Participate

Former Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has dismissed the governing New Patriotic Party’s ambitious goal of securing over 80 percent of votes in the upcoming December election in the Ashanti Region, labelling it as unattainable. Muntaka emphasised that the NPP’s poor performance in the Region will not go […] The post Election

Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is scheduled to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Deputy Majority Leader Patricia Appiagyei made this announcement, stating that the Finance Minister will revise the government’s projections for the year in light of the recently announced IMF balance of payment support. This […] The post Finance

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to commission a 320-unit housing project for the Ghana Police Service. This commissioning will take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. The 320-unit housing project, which began in 2018, comprises seven blocks of two-bedroom apartments and thirteen blocks of […] The post Akufo-Addo

Chiefs and residents of Mepe in the Volta Region are living in fear following an announcement by the Volta River Authority (VRA) regarding another spillage of the Akosombo Dam. The VRA, which has begun extensive community engagement ahead of the spillage, assures that this year’s spillage will be minimal. However, the chiefs remain concerned about […] The post Mepe

To hear the government tell it, its “flagship” Free Senior High School (FSHS) programme has been so successful that it must be protected through legislation before the December 2024 elections to prevent “evil” John Mahama from messing it up if he should return to power in 2025.  At least one government official believes this hype […] The post Nii

The managing Director of Citi FM and Channel One TV Samuel Attah-Mensah was the special guest on Channel One TV’s flagship entertainment and Lifestyle show Upside Down on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Unlike the first part of the interview where he discussed his experiences during secondary school, this part focuses more on his success. Some […] The post UPSIDE