Popular Ghanaian rapper Amerado has questioned the organizers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards[TGMA] Charterhouse why they failed to nominate his popular song, “Kwaku Ananse”. The Telecel Ghana Music Awards announced its nominees for this year’s awards at a well-attended launch on March 28, 2024, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre[AICC] […] The post TGMA
By Kenneth AMPONSAH Are banks prepared to lead the way in climate action amidst the crisis caused by climate change pandemics and conflict? In this article, I seek to point out some key initiatives and guidance that we as banks can initiate to support this agenda. But before we dive into the world of green […] The post Going green: financial institutions
In a strategic move to promote trade liberalisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has collaborated with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to host a crucial sensitisation seminar titled ‘Trade Liberalisation after the AfCFTA’ at the Africa Trade House in Accra. Peter Dery, Head of […] The post
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Asante Kotoko has disclosed a crunch meeting held with the coaching staff led by Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum. This follows the current disappointing result which has seen the club slip from third place in the Ghana Premier League table to ninth place. In a statement released by Kotoko on […] The post Kotoko holds emergency meeting with
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has stated that the global shift towards sustainable energy sources is putting National Oil Companies (NOCs) under significant pressure. According to PIAC, factors such as climate change awareness, energy security needs, and advancements in renewable technologies, are challenging the traditional oil and gas industry. PIAC in its latest […] The post Energy
Asante Kotoko, the record champions of the Ghana Premier League (GPL), have found themselves in a period of turbulence, with their title aspirations hanging in the balance. The Porcupine Warriors have endured a dismal run of form, losing seven of their last eight competitive fixtures, allowing their fierce rivals, Hearts of Oak, to leapfrog them […] The post Crisis engulfing
Asante Kotoko have issued a plea to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to tackle issues surrounding officiating, safety, and security in Ghana Premier League matches. The club emphasised that such issues are detrimental to the “integrity of the game on all levels.” This call to action comes in response to disciplinary action taken against the […] The post Kotoko
Former Kotoko defender Abdul Karim Zito has pleaded with fans of the club to exercise patience with coach Prosper Ogum, despite calls for his removal due to recent underwhelming results. Kotoko are currently enduring a disappointing run of poor results losing 5 out of 6 matches played at the beginning of the second in the […] The post Kotoko advised to be patient and supportive of Ogum
The latest assessment of Ghana’s external sector developments shows that the country earned $2.8 billion from its major exports in the first two months of 2024. On a year-on-year basis, however, the value of exports did not see any significant growth from the same $2.8 billion posted as of February the previous year. The figure […] The post Ghana’s
Flagbearer and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has made a solemn pledge to make the Eastern Region Ghana’s premier research and innovation hub if elected president in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge during his market tour of the Eastern Region on Thursday, March 21. Aimed at engaging with […] The post I’ll
A member of the Communications Team of the Movement for Change Dr. Ramzi Inusah has raised concerns about the missing laptops for election. According to him, both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are the creation of the challenges confronting Ghana elections. “The NPP and NDC are the creation of […] The post The
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum opened up about his disappointment towards criticisms levied against him due to the club’s struggles in the second phase of the Ghana Premier League. Despite facing jeers from disgruntled supporters following a home loss to Accra Lions, Ogum remains steadfast in improving the team’s performance. Kotoko have experienced a […] The post I
Mr. Simon Osei Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has stated that the stable Peace and Security in the region, which is a hallmark of the government, has improved tremendously because of the pragmatic and proactive approach by the Regional Security Council (REGSEC). According to him, the efforts being put in place by the Regional Security […] The post Peace, Security remain
Jubilee House has sternly warned Parliament to desist from transmitting the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill to the Presidency. According to the Government House, it is aware of two pending orders for interlocutory injunction, restraining Parliament from transmitting the bill to the President, asking him to sign. The Executive Secretary to […] The post Jubilee
Former President John Dramani Mahama has described the letter that the Secretary to President Nana Bediatuo Asante wrote to Parliament on the anti-gay bill as disrespectful to the House. Mr Mahama said the Executive arm of government has no authority to stop Parliament from carrying out its work by remitting the bill to the president […] The post Anti-gay bill: Mahama
An aircraft believed to belong to the Ghana Armed Forces is reported to have crashed at Bonsukrom, a community in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. Assembly Member of the area, Thomas Dadzie who confirmed the news to Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show team indicated that the accident occurred when the plane was […] The post WR: Military Aircraft crashes at Bonsukrom, Agona
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, with support from Ghanaian Corporate Partners, continues to provide access to finance and business development support to Ghanaian youth-led businesses through the Orange Corners Ghana Initiative. Celebrating the achievements of Cohort 8 at the event: Orange Corners Ghana is a programme that provides access to €50,000 from the Orange Corners […] The post Orange
The Adentan High Court One has issued an arrest warrant for Kofi Dankwa Asante-Antwi. Asante-Antwi is wanted by the Airport Police to aid in the investigation of a fraudulent cheque issue, with a face value of $80,000. All attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. The suspect is about 46 years old, stands five feet […] The post Kofi Dankwa Asante-Antwi wanted by police appeared
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo better known as Sarkodie has spoken out about the problems with the country’s music royalty system. He believes a well-organized system is key to ensuring artists get paid what they deserve. Sarkodie made this proclamation during the panel discussion at the 3i Africa Summit Partners and Stakeholders Mixer […] The post It’s
A private aircraft with seven people aboard crashed into a tree Wednesday, March 6, 2024, after failing to take off successfully in Burkina Faso’s eastern region, killing five people and injuring two, authorities said. The plane was taking off from a local airport in the city of Diapaga en route to the city of Fada […] The post Five killed in a private plane
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