The Energy Commission has announced a ban on the importation of 19 electrical appliances and renewable energy products. A statement by the Energy Commission explained that the ban is to prevent Ghana from becoming a desirable destination for substandard and used appliances and also to save the economy by reducing electricity demand which necessitates additional […] The post Energy
The Energy Commission has announced a ban on the importation of 19 substandard electrical appliances and renewable energy products. A statement by the Energy Commission explained that the ban is to prevent Ghana from becoming a desirable destination for substandard and used appliances and also to save the economy by reducing electricity demand which necessitates […] The post Energy
The Energy Commission has announced a ban on the importation of some substandard electrical appliances and renewable energy products. A statement by the Energy Commission explained that the ban is to prevent Ghana from becoming a desirable destination for substandard and used appliances and also to save the economy by reducing electricity demand which necessitates […] The post Energy
Children are being exposed to online pornography from as young as nine, according to a study for the children’s commissioner for England. A quarter of 16-21-year-olds first saw pornography on the internet while still at primary school, it suggests. By the age of 13, 50% had been exposed to it. The findings have been linked […] The post Children as young as nine exposed
Teacher Unions in the Western Region have called on the Regional Directorate of Education to immediately put on hold the mass reposting and transfer of teachers. The unions include the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT-Ghana). Addressing a press conference on behalf of […] The post Put
Government says it has committed about 25 million euros in the value chain as far as soya and maize production is concerned to ensure that livestock production specifically in the Northern region sees a facelift. Government maintains that it is working assiduously with key stakeholders to ensure that prices of fertilizers and other farm inputs […] The post We’ve
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, has called for a national conversation on making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory. Dr. Okoe Boye believes having a national conversation to determine whether vaccination should be mandatory or not will settle the issue of vaccine hesitancy and help defeat the disease. Over […] The post Ghana
Veteran Ghanaian boxer George Ashie was stopped in his tracks by a vicious right hook to his chin in a loss to American fighter Alexis Rocha. This was Ashie’s debut fight in the United States of America. Rocha scored the emphatic win in the welterweight division bout with 53 seconds remaining in the seventh round; […] The post [Video] George Ashie brutally
An economist, Professor Peter Quartey, has urged the Bank of Ghana to enforce the directive on the use of dollars to help reduce pressure on the cedi. His comment comes after the Bank of Ghana announced an increase in lending rate to 28 percent. Analysing the implication of the action on the Ghana cedi and […] The post Enforce laws on dollarisation – Economist to BoG
The Member of Parliament of Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Sylvester Tetteh has opined that Alan Kyerematen is destined to lead Ghana ahead of the NPP Presidential primaries. The NPP lawmaker made this comment at an interdenominational Thanksgiving and Empowerment service in Accra. Sly Tetteh urged the former Trade and Industry Minister to […] The post Alan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has justified its decision to spend over GH¢7 million on a project that was expected to cost a little of GH¢1 million cedis. In a statement, the Ministry described media reports on the project as inaccurate and detailed reasons that accounted for the project shooting up to GH¢7 million. Appearing […] The post Foreign
Liberia’s President, George Weah, has announced that he is standing for re-election. In his annual state of the nation address, Mr Weah said he would be calling on Liberians to renew for a second time the mandate they gave him six years ago. Elections are scheduled for October. Mr Weah has been accused of economic […] The post Liberia’s George Weah declares bid
Eight people have been killed and three others injured during a mass shooting at a birthday party in Gqeberha city in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. Two unidentified gunmen “randomly shot at guests” who were dancing and mingling at a house party in Kwazakhele township, police say. Vusumzi Sishuba, who was celebrating his 51st birthday, […] The post South
The National executives of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) are expected to meet members of the Minority Caucus on the changes made to their leadership in parliament today, Tuesday, January 31. The meeting comes after the resistance that greeted the reshuffle which saw Haruna Iddrisu removed as Minority Leader and replaced by Dr Cassel Ato […] The post NDC
The groups of Individual bondholders kicking against their inclusion in the government’s domestic debt exchange are optimistic of a total exemption from the programme under revised terms yet to be announced by the government. For them, including them will destroy household confidence in Ghana’s financial system and securities market. On the Point of View on […] The post Individual
The Ghana Individual Bondholders Forum has re-emphasised its opposition to the Domestic Debt Exchange programme insisting that government makes some fiscal adjustments. Convener of the group maintains the only way out for Ghana in its current crisis is for the government to adopt pragmatic strategies to reduce the country’s indebtedness. Senyo Hosi intimates that any […] The post Debt
Director of Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson is hopeful of another extension of the deadline for the domestic debt exchange programme to make room for some finalised terms with subscribers of the programme. The deadline for the Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) Program is expected to expire today, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, after several extensions. […] The post Deadline
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is complaining about the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) indebtedness to the Bui Power Authority amounting to over $600 million. The Auditor General’s report revealed that ECG failed to comply with its monthly payment plan thereby resulting in the outstanding debt as of December 31, 2022. The report said […] The post PAC
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admitted that the government’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may affect the timely completion of some capital projects. The President said part of the conditionality with the IMF may require disruption in some of the government’s infrastructure programmes. Speaking at a meeting with the Western Regional House […] The post IMF
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admitted that the government’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will affect the timely completion of some capital projects. The President said part of the conditionality with the IMF may require disruption in some of the government’s infrastructure programmes. Speaking at a meeting with the Western Regional House […] The post IMF
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