A research group within the governing New Patriotic Party, the Patriotic Intelligence Network (PIN), has urged the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to consider a running mate with an Akan background ahead of the 2024 general elections. According to the group, selecting a running mate with an Akan background is essential to consolidate the party’s […]
Ghana has been eliminated from the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations after a defeat to Angola on Monday night. Ghana faced Angola in a must-win match looking to give themselves a chance of progressing from the group stage but However, ended up on the losing side once again as they lost 11-3. Angola entered […] The post Futsal AFCON 2024: Ghana exits competition after losing to
The Ankasa Forest Reserve road in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region is receiving a reshaping by the Member of Parliament, Dorcas Affo-Toffey. The eight-kilometer road has not seen any coal tar since construction several decades ago. The reshaping of the road would serve nearby communities such as Amokwawsuazo, Fire, “Odo y3 f3“, Paradise […] The post Jomoro MP reshapes Ankasa Forest Reserve
Stanbic Bank Ghana, a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) aimed at offering tailor-made financial solutions to members of the GMA. Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony at Stanbic Heights in Accra, Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank said health is […] The post
The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 percent to GH¢150.6 million in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround from the loss suffered […] The post OmniBSIC
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has reaffirmed that Ghana’s medium-term macroeconomic outlook and prospects remain positive and promising. He also highlighted the government’s dedication to implementing comprehensive structural reforms to bolster growth and enhance revenue mobilisation. Speaking during a joint press conference by the government of Ghana and the International Monetary Fund […] The post Ghana’s
The government is determined not to overburden Ghanaians with the payment of more taxes, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has assured. Rather, the government would ‘use the hard way’ to collect revenue from those who have not been paying the appropriate taxes, as well as those who have been evading taxes in the […] The post We won’t overburden Ghanaians
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, has outlined key performance indicators that led to the successful completion of the Second Review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the IMF disclosed that it had reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the extended credit facility with Ghana. […] The post IMF
Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, the Director of Legal Directorate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concerns about the government’s alleged plan to rename the Ameri Power Plant as the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant. The Volta River Authority in a recent Facebook post announced the commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) […] The post Rebranding
In a collaborative effort to address the pressing healthcare needs of the nation, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Ministry of Health (MOH) have joined forces to expedite the clearance of crucial pharmaceuticals supplied through the Global Fund, from the Tema port. Amidst concerns over the delay in releasing medical supplies, […] The post MOF,
Iran has seized a commercial ship with links to Israel as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday. The MSC Aries was boarded by Iranian special forces about 50 miles (80km) off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a statement from the vessel’s operator MSC said. Footage obtained by Reuters news […] The post Iranian troops seize Israel-linked ship appeared first on The
One person has been killed and 10 others injured after a cable car cabin collided with a broken pole and burst open in southern Turkey. Passengers plummeted to the ground following the crash on Friday evening after the supporting pylon collapsed near Antalya. The whole cable car system was immobilised while emergency workers tried to […] The post Dozens stranded, ten injured, one
US President Joe Biden has condemned the Iranian drone attacks on military facilities in Israel, reiterating Washington DC’s “ironclad” support and a coordinated Group of Seven (G7) diplomatic response, even as reports started to emerge that he is also seeking to de-escalate the situation. Biden cut short a trip to Delaware and returned to the […] The post Biden vows US support for Israel
Founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, said that the recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics shows that the dynamics are changing in this year’s general elections. The poll stated that “the ruling party’s candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trailing the main opposition candidate, John Dramani Mahama (JDM) in the […] The post Something
The founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to abolish several taxes imposed on imports that he said are unnecessary and a huge burden to the trading community. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge in an engagement with members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). He said the abolishment […] The post Ghana will have
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said that there are several opportunities that African leaders can take advantage of to make the continent self-reliant. He said this while urging the African leaders to work to ensure that the continent is more self-reliant. Mr Mahama was answering questions in a panel discussion during the 2nd edition […] The post We must be more self-reliant
The youth of Offinso Kayera in the Ashanti Region are calling on the Minister for Food & Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong to serve ‘home’ as their chief following the death of Karikari Wiafi-Ababio. At a press conference, the group believed Dr Bryan Acheampong, a royal from the Ayensua Kokoo Asona Abusua royal gate, will champion development. […] The post Offinso
Rotary International has conferred its most prestigious fellow’s medal on the Inspector-General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare. The prestigious Paul Harris Fellow’s medal was conferred on the IGP during the Rotary International District 9104 Official District Conference in Kumasi which the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu attended. This recognition celebrates Dr Akuffo Dampare’s exceptional leadership […] The post Rotary
Somali pirates have released a Bangladesh-flagged vessel and its 23-member crew after a ransom was reportedly paid. The MV Abdullah was carrying coal from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when it was hijacked off Somalia’s coast about a month ago. The pirates alleged that they received $5m (£4m), but there is no independent confirmation […] The post Somali pirates free
The Obuade Tetteygah family of Ada-Foah is appealing to the National House of Chiefs to hear the application of leave before it by the Dugabtey Gate of Ada-Foah to enable them to proceed to the Supreme Court to seek redress on a seething chieftaincy dispute in the area. To the family, the National House of […] The post Ada Foah chieftaincy blues: Dugbateys-Obuade-
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