President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to deploy fire tenders at major markets nationwide, as part of urgent measures to prevent recurring market fires. This initiative will be complemented by the installation of CCTV cameras at strategic locations to identify individuals suspected of causing these devastating incidents. The President […] The post Mahama

The Kasoa-Winneba road rehabilitation and upgrading project, initiated in December 2023, is a critical infrastructure development expected to enhance transportation efficiency, safety and economic growth in Ghana. Funded at an estimated $180 million by the Government of Ghana, the project includes the construction of service roads, interchanges, footbridges, flyovers and culverts, culminating in a dual carriageway […] The post Editorial:

The professional growth of every organization is essential for nurturing innovation, motivation, and lasting excellence. The Ghana Education Service (GES), finds itself at a pivotal point. Despite the crucial contributions of its staff to national development, many committed educators and administrators are caught in the frustrating pattern of rank stagnation, particularly at the Deputy Director […] The post The

Tyhe Ty’Mill Foundation has supported school children at Aduabin to help improve teaching and learning in the community in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti region. Some of the items donated to the children include School supplies, Food items, Hygiene supplies, Clothes and School bags through the foundation mission to support Education, Charity and Community growth. […] The post Tyhe Ty’Mill

Under the Sanso Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship Project, 19 ladies from Sanso in the Obuasi West Municipality in the Ashanti region are being supported by AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine to train under ten master craft persons in dress making and hair dressing for a period between 8-12 months. The six master dress makers will take care […] The post AGA Empowers

Sarki Alhaji Abdullai Ali Barry, Asanteman Zongo Nkosuohene and Peace Ambassador, has recommended state engagement with statutory bodies, to consider some major reforms in the country’s prisons. He said the proposed reforms, which must include the construction and expansion of infrastructure to decongest the existing prisons, should border on internationally accepted human rights provisions. The […] The post Asanteman

Televangelist Femi Faseru says Nigerian leaders must develop a 50-year plan for the nation’s comprehensive development. Faseru, the Resident Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre in Lagos, cited the absence of vision as one of the reasons for Nigeria’s hydra-headed developmental challenges. “We have a leadership problem, we have leaders’ problem, we’ve definitely had followership […] The post Nigerian

The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP), has said a critical analysis of the 2025 budget as presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu raises serious concerns about Nigeria’a seriousness to achieve meaningful development. National Secretary of the CUPP, Chief Peter Ameh said this in Abuja, on Monday. According to him, the 49 […] The post 2025 budget raises

In 2008, the then NPP flag bearer, Nana Addo, had wanted Hon. Halima Mahama to be his running mate. For reasons, based on male chauvinism and dislike for women by women, many of the party gurus expressed disapproval, not withstanding President Kufuor’s promotion of women in his administration and Ghana. On the day to finally […] The post Feature: Was Dr Bawumia Groomed Up To Lose The Elections?

Brentford welcome a revitalised Manchester City Kicking off a three-game road trip in the English capital, a revitalised Manchester City seek a fourth win on the spin in Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Pep Guardiola‘s merciless men embarrassed Salford City 8-0 in FA Cup action at the weekend, whereas the Bees’ sting was rendered ineffective by Plymouth […] The post Today’s

The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has said revenues could be mobilised without necessarily increasing taxes. According to him, if approved by Parliament as the next finance minister, he would focus on tax compliance to rake in more revenue. “You don’t necessarily have to increase taxes before you rake in revenue. We have […] The post You don’t need

The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has said that tax exemption is gradually becoming a major source of tax expenditure in the fiscal framework of the country. According to him, the tax exemptions are “not properly targeted,” leading to a situation where a colossal amount of taxes are exempt at the detriment of […] The post Tax Exemption Becoming Source of

The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Parliament that he would put the interest of the nation first when the need arises to grant tax exemptions. According to him, he is particularly against tax exemptions, as they must also count; if they should be granted, then the state must not be shortchanged. […] The post I will ensure Ghana benefits from tax exemptions

The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has indicated that the government would fulfil its campaign promise to scrap the E-Levy and betting taxes. According to him, the first budget of the Mahama government would have those taxes he said were not leaving up to expectation abolished. He said this at the Appointments Committee […] The post E-Levy, Betting Taxes Will Go

The Minority in Parliament has pressed on the newly-inaugurated Mahama government to scrap the controversial E-Levy and Betting taxes when presenting its first budget or earlier. According to the minority, campaign promises to the electorates must not be seen as mere rhetoric but sacred pledges, thus must be fulfilled. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin giving […] The post Minority

President John Dramani Mahama has hinted at significant changes to the controversial National Cathedral project, including a potential relocation of its site and a review of its cost. Speaking at the National Prayers and Thanksgiving Service held in Accra yesterday, the President underscored the need for a transparent and fiscally responsible approach to the project, […] The post Mahama

Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President of the World Bank in charge of West and Central Africa, has welcomed the escalation impact of Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project (SOCO) on the lives of people, particularly those in poor rural communities in northern Ghana. According to him, SOCO is a game changer and assured expedited action for the release […] The post World Bank Happy With Impact Of SOCO Projects

A youth-led initiative within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Young Elephants Study Group, has announced plans to conduct an independent investigation into the party’s poor performance in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. In a press release dated January 11, 2025 and signed by the group’s Spokesperson, Ababio Kumi, the Young Elephants expressed concern […] The post Young

Yesterday, Sunday January 12, 2024 was exactly six years when Mrs Josephine Tandoh-Asante was murdered in cold blood in her Emefs Hillview Estates, near Afienya, in the Ningo Prampram Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. On Saturday January 12, 2019 Mrs Josephine Tandoh-Asante, then Marketing and Public Affairs Manager at the Tema Port of the […] The post Suspect In Josephine Tandoh-Asante

Round 32 of the 2024-25 MTN FA Cup matches took centre stage this weekend, with some intriguing outcomes at various match venues. Hearts of Oak Accra Hearts of Oak, the record FA Cup holders, advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Division One ?side Home Stars 3-0 at Legon Sports Stadium. Enoch Asubonteng, Mawuli […] The post FA Cup: Hearts, Kotoko cruise into round of 16 appeared first