The Electoral Commission (EC) has categorically rejected the allegations of sneaking out thousands of biometric verification devices (BVDs) for recycling and causing financial loss to the State. In a statement dated Friday, April 26, the Commission said such statements are not only false but are “designed to mislead the public and cause disaffection for the […] The post EC
Thirty years after Nelson Mandela's election and apartheid's end, South Africans reflect on democracy.
Hello and welcome to another episode of Court Rise with me Martin Kpebu. Today, I’m here with Lawyer Fokuo Benyin. It’s good that we have divergent opinions. Yes, those help our democracy to grow. We will discuss the Supreme Court judgment concerning Anas Aremeyaw Anas. This judgment has caused a lot of furore, lots of […] The post Court Rise with Martin Kpebu: Episode 5 first appeared on
Management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has rejected the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) report, which indicated that the Trust cannot pay benefits by 2036 due to depleting reserves. According to the ILO, total income including contributions, investment income and other income, will no longer be sufficient to pay for annual expenditures, […] The post Pension
The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to disregard any publication claiming that it spent $150 million to acquire Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and Biometric Voter Registration Kits (BVRs) in 2020. EC’s response comes after Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, published some articles alleging that the election management body spent $150 million […] The post We
The Executive of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union has given the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) board of directors a two-week ultimatum to approve their conditions of service or face their wrath. The Union said it would take action against the NPA following the expiration of the two weeks window. According to the Union, […] The post Tanker
The deputy ranking Member on the Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak says there are pressing issues at the basic schools that the Minister of Education should be more concerned about than rebranding the school. This comes on the back of the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum announcing plans to change the brown […] The post Deal with
The Electoral Commission (EC) has explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina were obsolete devices which had been legally auctioned to the company. The Electoral Commission in a statement disclosed that the obsolete BVDs were acquired before the 2012 elections and were utilized by the current Commission […] The post 10
Huawei Digital Power has held the maiden edition of its Fusionsolar Partner Summit in Accra, Ghana. The Summit themed, ‘Lighting Up a Greener Africa’, was aimed at bringing together Huawei Digital Power channel partners to release its latest sustainable energy solutions in the industry. Speaking at the event, Mr. Tommy Liang, the Managing Director of […] The post
Ghana’s Para Athlete Zinabu Issah competed in the F57 Women’s discus throw event earlier today, and she threw a convincing distance of 26.66 meters to lead that class event which serves as a qualifier to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. She has won a gold medal for Ghana at the Ongoing 2024 Grand Prix Marrakech […] The post 2024 Paralympics qualifiers:
Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has been named the African Sports Minister of the Year at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria. The event titled “Sports as a Catalyst for Accelerated Tourism Development in Africa,” the event honored prominent figures in the sports and tourism sectors for their transformative initiatives. Mustapha Ussif, whose […] The post Mustapha
By Nana Kwame Bediako Former Black Stars Captain Stephen Appiah has finally taken the stance to venture into politics as he prepares to contest for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 general election. This report was disclosed on social media by Fifi Tackey, who is the Spokesperson of […]
Former Ghana attacker Mohammed Polo has raised concerns about the readiness of Otto Addo for the role of Black Stars coach. He said the former Ghana international was forced into the position and may not have been adequately prepared. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) re-appointed Otto Addo as head coach of the senior national team […] The post Otto Addo was not ready for Ghana job – Polo
Amidst swirling controversies and legal disputes surrounding the Ejisu parliamentary by-election scheduled for Tuesday, 30th April 2024, the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has issued a statement asserting its firm Read More... The post CPP
Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, has advised the Akufo-Addo administration to refrain from repainting public basic schools in the colours of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Despite reports suggesting that the government intends to repaint existing public basic schools from brown and yellow to blue and white, […] The post Don’t
By Gertrude Tandoh In a bid to rebrand and elevate the image of public basic schools in Ghana, the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Adu Twum, recently unveiled a new ‘blue-white’ uniform for the primary section of these educational institutions. The move, aimed at giving these schools a much-needed facelift and instilling a sense of […]
Ameenu Shardow, the team manager of the Black Stars, has highlighted the critical significance of the Baba Yara Stadium passing the eligibility test to host CAF Confederation Cup games, particularly amidst Dreams FC’s remarkable campaign. Dreams FC have utilised the stadium as their home venue throughout their Confederation Cup journey, raising concerns about its eligibility […] The post Black
Afropop Newcomer Larry Vibez is set to make his mark in the burgeoning Afrobeat music space as he unveils his highly anticipated EP “Diary of Vibez.”
The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) of Ghana has clarified some concerns raised by Bright Simons, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, regarding the implementation of the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS). In a recent article titled ‘Opinion: The dark side of the World Bank’s ‘giveaways’ in Ghana,’ Mr. Simons highlighted several issues he perceived with […] The post PPA
Isaac Adongo, Ranking Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, has asked President Akufo-Addo to furnish the house with a copy of the audit firm KPMG’s report on the deal between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). President Akufo-Addo has received the final report from the auditing firm KPMG about the […] The post GRA-SML
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