The Eastern Regional National Democratic Congress delegates conference, which was originally scheduled for November 19, 2022, has been slapped with a court injunction. In a letter sighted by Citi News with the heading, Notice of Interlocutory Injunction Eastern Regional Conference, signed by the regional chairman, John Owusu Amankra and copied to all constituency chairmen in […] The post NDC’s
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has insisted that he breached no law in releasing funds for the National Cathedral project. “I say with both humility and confidence that I have not breached the Constitution in making payments to support the construction of the National Cathedral of Ghana,” he told an ad-hoc committee tasked to […] The post I
Huawei last week announced the launch of an innovative fintech offering, which is set to revolutionize mobile money in Africa, aiming to increase financial inclusion and greatly improve the consumer’s digital user experience. Called Fintech 2.0, the product was announced at AfricaCom, Africa’s largest technology gathering. The solution will also empower micro, small, and medium-sized […] The post AfricaCom
After two years of virtual gatherings, the prestigious annual AfricaCom event – Africa’s largest technology conference – made its in-person return this year. Taking place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) from 7 to 11 November, the event brought together African operators, industry elites, and opinion leaders. As a leading industry player, Huawei […] The post Huawei
It has been a little over a year since I assumed my position as Country Manager for Bolt. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of the entire Bolt Ghana Team for your custom and feedback in making Bolt the leading ride-hailing company in Ghana. We take nothing for granted and must […] The post An open letter to Ghana riders, present and future
The ad-hoc committee tasked by the Speaker of Parliament to probe the censure motion filed against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is requesting for more time to file its report. The request was announced by a co-chairman of the committee, Dominic Ayine after the committee, concluded its proceedings on Friday, November 18, 2022, after hours […] The post Censure
Ghana’s total debt stock has shot up to GH¢450 billion in 2022 from a total of GH¢120 billion in 2017, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has revealed. The current debt stock means Ghana has borrowed over GH¢300 billion since the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government assumed power in January 2017. Appearing before the ad-hoc committee probing the grounds of […] The post Ghana’s
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Qatar, the host country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A contingent of 47 people, consisting of 26 players and 21 backroom staff arrived for the Mundial which will take place from November 20, 2022, to December 18, 2022 in colourful traditional clothing. Otto Addo and his […] The post Qatar 2022: Black Stars arrive
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta was given the chance on Friday, November 18, 2022, to defend themselves following allegations levelled against him by the Minority in Parliament. Ofori-Atta is facing a censure motion after the Minority made seven allegations against him and demanded his dismissal. Read Ofori-Atta’s full defence below: RESPONSES TO GROUNDS FROM […] The post Censure
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has called on the clergy, traditional rulers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and the general populace to rise above witch-hunting and entrapment, in the country’s pursuit to grow its economy. The Finance Minister, today November 18, 2022, appearing before the ad-hoc committee of Parliament probing the vote of censure levelled against […] The post Let’s
A basic school teacher has allegedly murdered three of his children after a misunderstanding with his wife in the Akatsi North District of the Volta region. The teacher, known as Mr Dordoye, is reported to have deliberately drowned the three children in a well after his wife packed out, leaving behind the children following a […] The post Teacher allegedly murders his 3
A private hostel at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, has been gutted by fire. The incident which occurred on Thursday destroyed almost all 18 rooms at the hotel. According to the property owners, only two students were in the hostel at the time of the incident, as the university is currently on its […] The post Tamale: Private hostel at UDS gutted by fire
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta maintains that he has prudently managed the country’s fiscal operations. There have been calls for the dismissal of the Minister over the poor handling of the economy, which is in dire straits. The Cedi has seen its value drop by over 50 percent when compared to the US dollar in the […] The post I’ve not been reckless
A motorcyclist believed to be in his late thirties lost his life in an accident involving a fuel tanker on the Sofoline-Abuakwa highway in the Ashanti Region on Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred after the deceased who was riding a motorbike got trapped under the fuel tanker while using the road and was […] The post Motorcyclist dies in crash on
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has stated that he feels the pains Ghanaians are enduring in the wake of current economic hardships. Ghanaians are faced with an economic crisis with a downturn of the cedi, continued rise in fuel prices and astronomical increase in prices of goods and services. The Akufo-Addo-led government has come […] The post I feel the pains of
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has strongly refuted allegations of deliberately misreporting data to Ghana’s Parliament. The allegation of misreporting data to Parliament was one of seven grounds put forward by the Minority to demand the removal of Mr Ofori-Atta. But in a response to the parliamentary Committee probing a censure motion against him, Mr […] The post I’ve
Under fire Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has for the second time appeared before the parliamentary committee probing allegations against him but instead with a new legal team. When he appeared before the committee last Tuesday, Ofori-Atta was legally represented by Gabby Asare Otchere Darko, a barrister called to the Ghana and English Bar and a […] The post Ofori-Atta
The embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has apologised to Ghanaians over the current economic hardships. In his opening remarks at the ad-hoc committee set up by the Speaker of Parliament to probe allegations warranting his removal from office as presented by the Minority, Mr Ofori-Atta stated that it was not the government’s intention to put […] The post ‘I’m
The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta has said he does not believe that the allegations made by the proponents of the motion of censure for his removal from office has any “weight” behind it. The proponents’ allegations do not have “weight for censure”, Mr Ofori-Atta said when he appeared before the Ad hoc Committee of […] The post Proponents’
South African Gospel Star, Puleng March, has arrived for the much-awaited Hollard Splendor Concert taking place this Saturday, November 19th, at the National Theatre. The star was met on arrival by the concert organisers, Crafted Nation, and musician Pastor Siisi Baidoo. The annual live worship gospel concert is headlined by the country’s favourite insurer, Hollard […] The post Gospel
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