President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Attor­ney-General to launch immediate investigations into the findings contained in the report of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee with the view to prose­cute anyone found liable for corruption and related offences. Receiving the report of the committee at the Presidency in Accra yesterday, President Mahama said … The post Act on ORAL report!

In Ghana, the shift towards a cashless economy is gaining momentum, and small business owners like Ms Hannah Bilila are at the forefront of this revolution.  As the owner of an online clothing store, Ms Bilila has witnessed firsthand the convenience and efficiency of cashless transactions. “It’s through the digital payments system that we online … The post MSMEs leveraging

 Mr Emmanuel Kwaku Tay, a shortlisted aspi­rant for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) position in Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has vowed to transform the area into a thriving business hub in the region. He said the visions were cen­tred on unlocking the economic potential of Keta, by leveraging its natural resources to create … The post  Keta: MMDCE candidate promises

 A financial expert, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, submitted his nomination on Monday in Ho to vie for the Council of State position representing the Volta Region. In an interview with the Ghana­ian Times following his clearance by the Electoral Commission, Mr Wuaku stressed his commitment to attracting investments that were in harmony with the region’s … The post  I’m

A nationwide blackout in Sri Lan­ka has been blamed on a monkey that intruded into a power station south of Colombo. Power is gradually being restored across the island nation of 22 million people, with medical facilities and water purification plants being given priority. “A monkey has come in contact with our grid transformer, causing … The post Minister blames monkey for Sri

President Donald Trump has said he will announce a 25 per cent import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US, a move that will have the biggest impact in Canada. Trump also said that there would be an announcement later in the week about reciprocal tariffs on all countries that tax imports from … The post Trump says tariffs coming on steel and aluminium appeared first on Ghanaian

 The Sudanese military has called for diplomatic sup­port for a new government that it says it wants to form after it recaptures the capital, Khartoum, from rival forces. The Sudanese army has been regaining control of areas in the city previously held by the paramili­tary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in recent weeks. Army leader Gen … The post Sudan civil war: Army plans

 A Tunisian man went on trial in France on Monday on terrorism charges over the killing of three people in a basilica in the French Riviera city of Nice in 2020, one of multiple attacks that year linked to Islamic extremism. The assailant, who was shot and seriously wounded by police, says he remembers nothing. … The post A Tunisian extremist on trial accused of killing

 Old Mutual Ghana has appointed Mr Roy Punun­gwe as the new Group CEO taking over from Mr Tavona Biza, who has led the business with distinction for nearly six years. Mr Punungwe joined Old Mutual Limited in 2015 and has held several senior roles across South Africa, Botswana and Malawi, including serving as the COO … The post Old Mutual Ghana welcomes new Group CEO appeared first on Ghanaian

 Tawa Bolarin, Director of Enterprise Business at Telecel Ghana, says there is a critical need for businesses to recognise the value of technology in accelerating growth. She emphasised that the chal­lenge is not only the inaccessibility of technology for small businesses, but in the underutilisation of basic connectivity options, it can serve as gateways to … The post Businesses

The Tarkwa Dis­trict Court One has remanded nine persons in prison custody for allegedly murdering a taxi driver at Ako­tom in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region. The accused, who made their third appearance in court, would be charged with conspiracy to commit crime and murder. They are Nana Kwabena Agyarko, 45, Evans … The post 9 remanded over alleged murder of cabbie appeared

Plan International Gha­na has presented assorted farm equipment to women groups to economically empow­er them to improve their farm produce and promote economic growth. The items include motor king (tricycle), grinding mill, sprayers, packaging materials, honey vari­eties, Wellington boots, threshers, soya planters, soya and snail dryers, poly tanks (Rambo 400) and gas cylinders. At a … The post Plan

Former United Nations Gover­nance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has called for a clear separation between politics and national de­velopment to ensure development. Speaking on Joy FM, an Accra-based radio station, he questioned the long-standing prac­tice of newly elected presidents removing all key appointees of the previous government, regardless of their performance. “I am not a … The post Let’s

Orphanage tourism, which intersects tourism, child protection, and international de­velopment, has gained popularity in recent years. It involves tourists visiting or volunteering at orphan­ages in countries in need, driven by altruistic intentions. This often means individuals or groups spend time with children, providing care, and donating resources. While it may seem noble, orphanage tour­ism has … The post Orphanage

 THE Minority in Parliament has ex­plained why it has decided to shun the sittings of the Adhoc Committee probing the chaos that occurred at the sitting of the Appointments Committee on January 30, 2025. In a memo addressed to the chairman of the committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afen­yo-Markin, said the New … The post Minority explains