The cost of production of goods for the month of December 2018 went down significantly according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).  Per data from the service, the Producer Price Inflation (PPI) reduced to 4.4 per cent in December 2018 from the 6.5 per cent in November. The PPI measures the average change over time … The post Ghana Producer

Nana Kobina Nketsiah V, Omanhene of the Essikado Traditional Area has called for a transformation of the justice systems to reflect the Ghanaian heritage. He said reforming and making the laws in the justice delivery system to match the cultural norms and value could advance development and ensure more peace and security in the society. … The post Nana Kobina

Waste management and sanitation company, Zoomlion, on Wednesday said it would not collect or empty domestic waste bins, if households fail to pay their monthly fees of GH¢30.00. The Company expressed its displeasure over the attitude of some households that had reneged on their obligation to pay the monthly charges, but expected the Company to … The post Zoomlion

Mr. Kojo Adih, Acting Volta Regional Population Officer, National Population Council (NPC), has suggested that family planning methods should be made accessible and free for rural dwellers. He said that would help achieve a reduction in the fast growing population of the country, which currently stood at 30.2 million, according to the Ghana Statistical Service … The post Ghana’s

The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Frimpong Kwabena Boateng, has promised to establish a soybeans factory, under the One-District One-Factory, for farmers at Naahaa to promote the Sustainable Land and Water Management Project (SLWMP). In a working tour to the northern part of the country, under the SLWMP, the Minister said the … The post Naahaa

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Tuesday said Ghana’s public finance was now in order. He said the period when the country’s economic indicators “went haywire and through the roof are over.” “The days of disarray in our public finances, the reason for our recent marriage with the IMF, are over,” the President said when he … The post Our

Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo says the Judiciary lacks financial independence as it is not being adequately funded. She said the full budgetary support for the Judiciary was not being met although the Executive and the Legislative arms of Government had respected and complied with judicial decisions. “Even what is approved is never released on time … The post Judiciary

Professor Joseph Atsu Ayee of the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana has called for reconstructing the Ghanaian society to build strong institutions for democratic consolidation. He said building strong institutions for democratic consolidation entailed reconstructing the Ghanaian state and society to internalise the values of developmental governance. Prof. Ayee made the call … The post Professor

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed the Party’s flagbearer election slated for Saturday, January 26, until it settles the court case brought against it by two of its aggrieved members. Two members of the party, Mr Abdallah Issah and Mr James Kabu Nartey-Oman sued the party in December last year over the guidelines governing … The post NDC postpones flagbearer

The fifth Prosecution witness in the trial of the alleged murderers of the late Major Maxwell Mahama on Tuesday started testifying in court. Mr Solomon Sackey told an Accra High Court that on that fateful day he took a stick in an attempt to hit the deceased but changed his mind upon reaching the scene. … The post Fifth prosecution witness testifies

Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, the Dean of the School of Information and Communication Studies, University of Ghana, has called on Ghanaians to fully support Investigative Journalism to consolidate the country’s democratic credentials. “Investigative Journalism takes time, resources, uses documentary, detective tools, research, and tenacity and it behooves on all and sundry to support it with the … The post We

Since the uncontrolled logging of rosewood for export mostly to China began in the Upper West Region of Ghana some three years ago, the impact is being felt in the mostly farming communities. Communities have started reporting erratic rainfall patterns, storms, poor harvests and bushfires. “Here we don’t have the rules that govern concessions, where … The post China’s

General Lance Corporal Nathaniel Akomea, a Police officer, Francis Amoako of the National Security and a driver Richard Boateng, have been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court for an alleged robbery of a civilian. Akomea and Amoako who are standing trial together with Boateng have all pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and robbery. They are … The post Policeman,

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded an Uber driver for allegedly robbing a female passenger. Samuel Osei, alias Nana Bekoe, 39, has denied the charge. He will make his next appearance on January 29. Police Superintendent Patience Mario told the Court presided over by Mr Aboagye Tandoh that the lady, name withheld for security reasons, … The post Uber driver remanded for

The Merck Foundation, a philanthropic Organisation, in partnership with the First Lady of Ghana, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has launched a Media award scheme to fight infertility stigma in society in Accra. The ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Awards scheme, which was launched by Dr Rash Kelej, the Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, also announced … The post Merck

The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Sophia Akuffo, has directed the Wassa East District assembly to upgrade their new court facility to the expected standards of the judicial service. She has given the assembly up to the end of February to provide her with the feedback on the reconstruction of a new magistrate court. She said … The post CJ

Tension is mounting at Nkudwua, a farming community in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti region, following the invasion of Fulani herdsmen and their cattle. The Fulani herdsmen are said to be accompanied by their families and hundreds of animals, destroying farm crops, water bodies and raping women in the area. The rising tension … The post Tension

The Volta Regional Police Commander, Mr Francis Ebenezer Doku, has cautioned that the class of weapons wielded by some residents of Alavanyo in the Kpando Municipality could pose major challenges to the nation’s security. He said some young people in the traditional area possess AK 47 rifles, SMGs, M16s among others, and underscored the need … The post Sophisticated

The Volta Regional Police Commander, Mr Francis Ebenezer Doku, has cautioned that the class of weapons wielded by some residents of Alavanyo in the Kpando Municipality could pose major challenges to the nation’s security. He said some young people in the traditional area possess AK 47 rifles, SMGs, M16s among others, and underscored the need … The post Sophisticated

The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) on Tuesday completed the repair works on the Footbridge at Nogahill on the N1 Highway, near the Dzorwulu Junction, which was damaged by a vehicle. It said works started on the footbridge at 01:00 hours on Tuesday, January 15 and completed within two hours at 03:00 hours. The footbridge was … The post GHA completes repair works