Government is set to commence talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout following severe challenges with Ghana’s economy. This was announced in a statement issued by the Information Ministry today, Friday, July 1, 2022. “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has authorized Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to commence formal […] The post Gov’t
As part of activities to mark this year’s celebration of the International Day of the African Child, parents have been urged to desist from exposing children to harmful activities. Children, especially those in Africa, are mostly exposed to negative activities such as early marriage, and forced or betrothal marriage, which affects their well-being, sometimes leading […] The post Parents
The Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has called on the army to be vigilant with the increasing number of attacks in the West Africa sub-region. Vice Admiral Amoama made the appeal in Sunyani in the Bono Region during the inspection of the construction of accommodation for young soldiers and the commissioning of […] The post Be vigilant amidst current
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says the government will continue to support and collaborate with private sector organizations as a means of ensuring greater societal participation. Dr. Bawumia made the pledge during a fundraising dinner organised by the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry (CEM) towards the establishment of the CEM Ability Village, a philanthropic […] The post Bawumia
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has revealed that the existing violent extremism in other countries is affecting the operations of peace keeping missions. According to the centre, peacekeepers are forced to adapt to volatile environments, thus making their work difficult. Speaking during a workshop organised in collaboration with the Danish Institute for […] The post Violent
Two young men have been confirmed dead at Nsuapemso a farming community in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region. The two, 23-year-old Larbi Grant and 21-year-old Bless Damptey, who are known farmers in the community, reportedly drowned on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in river Nsuapem when they went fishing. Personnel from the Fanteakwa […] The post Fanteakwa South: Two men
Abanga Farms & Food Systems Limited, a Ghanaian agricultural-based company, has taken delivery of the first consignment of top-quality beef from MEATCO, the Namibian meat producing and exporting company, to distribute in Ghana. It is the first of its kind between the SADC and ECOWAS regions. At a ceremony on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at […] The post Ghana’s
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to reshuffle his ministers to maximise their output. He says some ministries have become dormant and unproductive, making it necessary for the president to effect the necessary changes. Lamenting the current economic conditions of the country, John Mahama charged Nana Akufo-Addo to […] The post Shake
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to reshuffle his ministers to maximise their output. He says some ministries have become dormant and unproductive, making it necessary for the president to effect the necessary changes. He also called for the removal of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, from office. […] The post Shake
The Russian Embassy in Ghana says its country cannot be blamed for the rising cost of food items in Ghana. It says, it is extremely unfair for the government to attribute the food crisis to its invasion of Ukraine when it is crystal clear the situation is as a result of policies from the West […] The post Western policies driving rising food prices;
The National Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo says his outfit will provide legal representation for all the protestors who were arrested during the Arise Ghana demonstration. 29 suspects were picked up by police for allegedly engaging in various forms of offensive behaviour during Arise Ghana’s recent protest, especially at […] The post We’ll
The National Coordinator of the Monitoring & Evaluation Secretariat at the Office of the President, Gifty Ohene Konadu, has said that she is completely overwhelmed with the level of progress of the Kumasi Central Market and other projects. According to her, considering the factors that delayed the project for one year compared to the about […] The post Level
Seven fire service personnel who were involved in a road crash at Goaso are receiving treatment at the Goaso Government Hospital in the Ahafo Region. The officers were on their way to an accident scene which claimed the lives of seven people when their fire tender got involved in a separate crash. Ahafo Regional Commander […] The post Fire officers
Teacher unions across the country are expected to take a decision on their intention to embark on an indefinite strike following the failure of government to pay them the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). The teacher unions say their demand for 20% allowance is due to the rising cost of living. The unions demanding the […] The post Teacher unions to decide
The Ghana Police Service has charged the 29 protestors who were arrested during a demonstration dubbed, Krom Ay3 Hye, on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The charges are offensive conduct and destruction of public property. The suspects were picked up by police following a clash between protestors and police at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle. Some of […] The post 29 protestors
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has denied reports on various social media platforms indicating that the authority will from today, Friday, July 1, 2022, begin charging the 1.5 percent Electronic Transfer Levy (E- Levy) on merchant SIM cards. According to the authority, the levy does not apply to specified merchant payments per section 2 (2) […] The post We’re not charging
The Ningo Prampram MP, Sam George, remains unconvinced that the electronic transfer levy will amount to anything. Speaking on Eyewitness News, he said the E-levy was already a failure. “The E-levy is dead. It is in the ICU. It is brain-dead. You can call it a brain-dead policy,” he said. Though the government has not […] The post E-levy already brain-dead – Sam George
The Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Linda Ofori-Kwafo, has been re-elected as the chairperson of the board of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. This was done on Thursday 30th June 2022 by members of the governing board. She is the representative of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition. The board was sworn into […] The post Linda
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