The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has highlighted the importance of a united effort among Ghanaians for the nation’s prosperity. He emphasized that the road to prosperity requires the combined efforts of all citizens, not solely the leadership. Speaking at an event hosted by Bradford University, the Effutu Member of Parliament expressed confidence in the government’s […] The post Path
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed concerns over what it describes as judicial bias in the scheduling of political cases by the Supreme Court. The party has taken issue with the Chief Justice’s decision to prioritise the hearing of a case filed by the MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, over an earlier […] The post Dafeamekpor
The Executive Director of Salt and Light Ministries, Rev. Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee, has called for a collaborative effort involving government, corporate entities, civil society organizations, and the media Read More... The post Joyce
The president’s claim in 2023 that the Ghanaian economy had “turned the corner” and that the future looked brighter than ever before appears to be at variance with data from his government and the reality on the ground. The economic crisis may be worse than what the president and his team are letting on. They […] The post The Ghanaian economy: Is
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the just-concluded 13th African Games held in Accra, branding it a “monumental disaster and total embarrassment” The 13th African Games, which took place from March 8 to March 23, 2024, faced organisational challenges, with athletes, especially those from Ghana, complaining about logistics and equipment shortages. Despite these setbacks, Ghana […] The post African
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed intentions to build a minimum of thirty Smart schools nationwide by the end of the year under the Ghana Smart Schools initiative.
By Mohammed ALI It is not unusual to encounter questions, especially from friends, brothers, and sisters from other faiths, about the concept of “compulsory or mandatory fasting in Ramadan.” These important questions, among others, inspired me to “attempt to highlight” the principles and conditions under which fasting is mandatory for a Muslim in the month […] The post
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has provided insight into his decision to join Arsenal, citing his desire to embrace the challenge of competing in the Premier League as a key factor. Partey, who enjoyed a successful stint at Atletico Madrid in Spain, made a significant move to Arsenal in October 2020 for a reported fee of […] The post I wanted to feel
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has called for unity within the party in the run up to the December presidential and parliamentary election. He indicated that, without a united front, the party’s resolve to win the election would be difficult but was optimistic about the rejuvenation within the … The post NPP inaugurates Central Region Campaign
The government and its advisors in the coming weeks will begin extensive discussions with the country’s commercial creditors in line with its debt restructuring strategy to ensure debt sustainability, the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated. The engagement with the commercial creditors, including bond holders, he said were expected to ensure that Ghana … The post At
Professor John Gatsi, economist and Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, has maintained that the indicative exchange rate used by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is not reflective of the cost structure of business in the country. According to the central bank, the cedi depreciated at 6.8 percent against the US dollar […] The post Relative
Ghanaian musician Michael Adangba has released a peace song dubbed ”We Want Peace” ahead of the 2024 general elections. The song calls for peace and unity among Ghanaians regardless of their political affiliation. Adangba, in an interview with GhanaWeekend, divulged that “the song reminds us that elections are conducted every four years and we have […] The post December
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has shared the challenges he faced during his prolonged injury layoff, spanning nearly five months, as he edges closer to full fitness. Partey, a key figure for both Arsenal and the Black Stars of Ghana, endured a frustrating period characterised by limited appearances, making just six Premier League outings for the […] The post Injury setbacks have been tough for
Last Sunday, the BBC’s Radio 4 broadcast one of its quaint programmes about something only a few people had ever heard about. (That’s a radio station that broadcasts “news”, isn’t it? Why should one want to be bored with things one had heard about before, when there are so many millions of subjects that are … The post Is Ghana suffering from collective cognitive dissonance?
The President of Ghana Athletics, Bawa Fuseini, has expressed confidence in the transformative potential of the Legon Stadium for athletes and Ghana’s bid to host international competitions. With a capacity of 11,000, the Legon Stadium played a pivotal role in the recent African Games, hosting both the opening and closing ceremonies as well as various … The post CAA wants
The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament is vehemently opposing moves by the government to partner with a private developer to fix the Saglemi Housing Project. According to Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister for Works and Housing, an estimated $100 million is required to make the place habitable. During an inspection of the project site on Tuesday, […] The post Minority
The Cranes of Uganda came back twice to hold the Black Stars of Ghana to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly match yesterday at the Grande De Stade Marrakech in Morocco. Centre-back Jerome Osei Opoku and Jordan Ayew scored for the Black Stars on the 8th and 27th minutes respectively, while Asante Kotoko’s Steven … The post Black Stars, Cranes share spoils in int’l friendly
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Speakers at the inaugural Women in Business (WIB) dialogue series, organised by the B&FT, have urged for a comprehensive commitment to fostering women-led entrepreneurship. The calls underscore the importance of offering equal opportunities for women entrepreneurs to succeed in a supportive business environment. Held under the theme ‘Investing in Women-Owned Businesses for […] The post
The Minority in Parliament has called for a bi-partisan probe into the budget and expenditure of the just ended 13th African Games, Accra 2023. The Caucus claims that the budget did not match the expenditure and output of Team Ghana at the Games. According to them, Parliament in the 2024 budget approved GH?150 million for … The post Probe 13th African Games expenditure, output –
Hamas deputy military commander Marwan Issa was killed in an Israeli strike earlier this month, Israel’s military spokesman has said. There was no immediate comment from Hamas, the Palestinian group that governs the Gaza Strip. “We have checked all the intelligence,” Israel’s Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement on Tuesday. “Marwan Issa […] The post Israel
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