Tullow Oil PLC has reported a remarkable surge in profits from its Ghana operations, with a profit before tax reaching $411 million in the first six months of 2024. This represents a staggering over 50% increase compared to the $266 million posted during the same period in 2023. This was contained in Tullow’s Oil half-year […] The post Tullow posts $411m profit for first

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision to refer the Airbus scandal to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in 2020, claiming it was a political manoeuvre aimed at gaining favour with voters. On January 31, 2020, Ghana was cited as one of five countries where global aerospace […] The post Airbus

Absa Bank Ghana has recently upgraded its East Legon branch to serve Premier, Prestige, and Business clients. The upgraded services were unveiled in a short ceremony at the newly expanded and refurbished East Legon branch premises. Absa’s top management and some esteemed clients attended the launch ceremony, which included a ribbon-cutting, a guided tour of […] The post Absa

The Office of former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep satisfaction with the ruling by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that exonerates the former president from any allegations related to the Airbus scandal. In a statement released following the OSP’s ruling, Mahama’s office highlighted the decision as a reaffirmation of the former […] The post Mahama

Eyewitness News, Thursday, 8th August, 2024

Soufiane Rahimi scored two goals as Morocco won the bronze medal with a 6-0 rout of Egypt on Thursday for the team’s first podium finish at the Olympics. Abde Ezzalzouli, Bilal El Khannouss, Akram Nakach and Achraf Hakimi also scored for Morocco, which went into half-time with a 2-0 lead to the delight of Moroccan […]

Famous Ghanaian singer, Paul Nii Amu Andrew Darko, better known as Darkovibes, is set to grace the stage at Station Afrique in L’Île Saint-Denis, Paris, on Friday, August 9, 2024. The performance, which has been eagerly anticipated by fans, marks another milestone in the artiste’s burgeoning international career. Darkovibes, known for his eclectic mix of […] The post Darkovibes

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana has urged the government to consider streamlining taxes and improving the enabling environment for the private sector. According to the Institute, this will aid “the private sector to flourish and create the needed jobs to reduce youth unemployment.” This forms part […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed three new Ambassadors, including Deputy Chief of Staff Fawaz Aliu, who will serve as Ambassador-At-Large in addition to his current role. The appointments were announced during a ceremony at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, August 7. Major General Charles Kojo Abedi Awity has been named Ghana’s Ambassador to […]

The Office of the Attorney General has filed an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision that acquitted and discharged the Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa in the ambulance case. In the Notice of Appeal filed on August 8, 2024, the office cited as grounds of appeal that the majority decision […]

Austrian security officials say a 19-year-old arrested on Wednesday was planning to kill “a large crowd of people” in a suicide attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. Officials say the teen – who had previously pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group (IS) – confessed that he “intended to carry out an attack […]

The High Court in Tamale has granted a motion filed by the legal team of Hajia Lariba Abudu, the plaintiff in the ongoing Walewale NPP parliamentary primary dispute, ordering the Electoral Commission to open the ballot box and provide copies of the voter register used during the polls conducted on January 27, 2024. This decision […] The post Walewale

Contribution of Gold Small-Scale Mining Sub-Sector The small-scale mining sector contributes approximately 35% of all gold produced in Ghana. The sector has seen significant growth over the past two decades due to increased participation across the length and breadth of the country. Artisanal mining currently employs at least 1.5 million people directly and indirectly. Environmental […]

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has officially closed the investigation into the Airbus scandal, after finding no evidence of criminal conduct by any individuals involved. This comes after the OSP exonerated former President John Dramani Mahama and his brother Samuel Mahama of any wrongdoing in the Airbus scandal. The case, which involved alleged bribery by […]

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) says attempts by the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) “to smear the former President of an unwarranted corruption tag flies in the face of ethical investigation processes, it undermines rules of law and the fundamental human rights of the persons involved.” The OSP has identified former […]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ghana Energy Commission have launched a campaign to raise awareness and ensure compliance with newly introduced energy efficiency regulations. The initiative began with a town hall meeting in Tamale, Northern Region, aimed at educating the public and stakeholders on the significance of these regulations for electrical appliances. […]

ActionAid Ghana has commended Parliament for passing the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Bill 2024. The organisation believes that the legislation will empower women and girls across society and help achieve gender equality and equity. As a social justice organisation, ActionAid Ghana views the bill as a critical tool to redistribute power and address systemic discrimination […]

Famous Nigerian singer, Rema, has finally responded to reports that he received a whopping $3 million for performing at the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in India. In an interview with GRM, Rema confirmed the payment, stating, “Hehehe. That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a […]

Six health unions have petitioned the Ministry of Health against extending the tenure of Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah as Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The unions comprise the Health Service Workers Union, Ghana Federation of Allied Health Professionals of Korle Bu chapter, Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana, Korle Bu Senior Staff […]

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has identified former President John Dramani Mahama as Government Official 1 (GO1) in the Airbus Scandal but cleared of any wrongdoing. Below is the report by the OSP on the scandal Report of Investigation into Alleged Bribery of Ghanaian Officials by Airbus SE 8 August 2024 1.0 Introduction […]