In May 2022, the government in Ghana introduced a deeply unpopular tax on mobile money transactions, known as the e-levy. When it was introduced, the levy was structured as a 1.5% charge on all electronic and mobile money transactions over 100 cedis per day. The e-levy was designed to raise more money for the government by extracting […] The post Ghana’s
Three persons have been detained by the police for unlawfully possessing firearms and engaging in acts of vigilantism. The suspects were arrested on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Japa, close to Wassa Akropong in the Western Region, as part of an intelligence operation by the police. This was after an inquiry into a popular social […] The post Police arrest three
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has appealed to various assemblies to take responsibility for trees planted in their jurisdiction under the Green Ghana project. The ministry explains the involvement of assemblies in ensuring the maintenance and nurturing of trees planted in the cities survive is key to achieving the intended result of the […] The post Lands
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is forecasting a 2% to 5% decrease in fuel prices in the first pricing window in April. According to IES, Liquefied Petroleum Gas will be the biggest gainer, with a 9% decrease in price. IES Research Analyst, Adam Yakubu, speaking to Citi News said, this development is due to […] The post IES predicts drop in fuel prices from April 1
Six executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region were summoned by the Ashanti Regional Police Command and questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department. The six people were invited after being seen in viral photos on social media wearing military camouflage during former President Mahama’s recent campaign tour in the Ashanti Region. […] The post A/R:
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu has directed the Education Committee of the house to probe the breach of an injunction order on the new residential policy of the University of Ghana. This follows a statement made on the floor of Parliament by the Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee, Dr. Clement […] The post Speaker
Director of the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), Mrs Sandra Oulaté Fattoh has applauded the Government of Ghana for its tireless efforts towards achieving gender equality and women empowerment. Mrs. Oulaté indicated this at a meeting of gender experts of ECOWAS member states for the Validation Workshop of the Strategic Plan 2023-2027 of the ECOWAS […] The post ECOWAS
The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development has inaugurated a 5-member committee to probe the recent fire incident at the new Kejetia market in Kumasi. The committee which has been tasked to make its findings ready within three weeks was constituted on March 17. The committee is being chaired by a lecturer at […] The post Local
Balloting for the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential primaries have concluded with former president John Dramani Mahama picking the first slot on the ballot. Former Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kojo Bonsu, and former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor picked the second and third slots respectively. Chairman of the NDC Vetting […] The post NDC
The Minority in Parliament has called on President Akufo-Addo to direct the Finance Minister to release the over 100 million Ghana Cedis capitation grant owed to public basic schools. The group stated that the government has failed to disburse the capitation grants to the public basic schools for the past two years thereby affecting the […] The post Minority
The Member of Parliament for the Yendi constituency of the Northern Region, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama has been appointed chairman of the Muslim Caucus in Parliament. The appointment which takes immediate effect was first disclosed by Habib Iddrisu, MP for Tolon on his Facebook wall. It is believed that Farouk Aliu Mahama will provide effective […] The post Farouk
Parliament has amended sections of the Criminal Offenses Act of 1960, which criminalised attempted suicide. Following the amendment which took place on Tuesday, any person who attempts to take his own life will be considered a mental health issue requiring assistance by law. Ghanaian health experts have been pushing for the law to be changed, […] The post Parliament decriminalises
Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru and close friend of late MP for Kumawu Philip Basoah, has intimated that the former Kumawu lawmaker will greatly be missed. The former Kumawu legislator and tutor at the Agogo State College died in the early hours of Tuesday, March 28. Eulogizing his bosom friend […] The post Philip Basoah was
The Upper East Regional Health Directorate has bemoaned that, acute shortage of critical human resources and staggering staff attrition is negatively affecting health delivery in the region. According to the Directorate, a total of 186 health personnel sought to be transferred out of the region in 2022 creating a vacuum for replacement. Speaking at the […] The post U/E:
Businessman Ernest Kwaku Kobeah has pulled out of the flagbearership race of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr Kobeah submitted his letter to the NDC’s elections committee on Wednesday, March 29. The presidential candidate hopeful who is a modern sewage system specialist and doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of City Experts Limited Group […] The post Ernest
The national revenue mobilization taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) travelled about 100km to disconnect the fish farm of Ghana’s 2020 National best Aquaculture farmer, Flosell farms, in the Ada district over GH?180,000 debt. The fish farm is located about 150 meters from the bank of the Volta Lake near Vume in the […] The post ECG
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to immediately release funds for the District Assembly Common Fund. According to the Minority, government must pay areas owed the Common Fund since 2018. Speaking at a press conference, Minority Chip Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza said the non-payment of the fund has halted […] The post Release
As part of activities to mark the global celebrations of World Water Day 2023, Zoomlion Foundation together with its partners, Embassy of Hungary, Pureco Africa, World Vision and GIZ has empowered 50 schools in 10 municipalities on the need to manage waste to protect water bodies and the environment. The event which took place at […] The post Zoomlion,
A 27-year-old footballer, who had sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl on three occasions at Mamprobi in Accra, has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. This is after the court presided over by Mrs Christina Cann found Richard Mensah guilty of three counts of defilement at the end of the […] The post Footballer jailed 12 years for
A Registrar of the Accra High Court, Ekow Dzimm Mensah-Attah has denied certification of a document before the Court (Land Division) in a land tussle between McDan vs Yehans international. The Registrar, a Staff of the Judicial Service, who is currently on secondment to the Electronic Communications Tribunal was said to have signed a document […] The post It
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