Professor Raymond Atuguba, Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, has highlighted the pervasive nature of child marriages in Ghana, emphasizing that the union between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and 13-year-old Naa Okromo is indicative of a larger systemic issue. According to the legal professor, such marriages are not isolated incidents but rather widespread, […] The post Gborbu
Fidelity Bank Ghana has been recognised by Ianmatsun Global Services at a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel for its steadfast commitment to gender equality. The bank secured a coveted spot among the top 50 employers for gender equality in Ghana and achieving the prestigious distinction of Gender Equality Champion within the banking […] The post Fidelity
The lifeless body of a three-year-old girl was discovered without her tongue after she had been missing for three days in Dagombaline, within the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Children playing football in the vicinity stumbled upon the body while retrieving their ball from a building housing police officers. The body was found […] The post Asokore
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament and the Tengmaale Naa of Takpo Traditional Area, has underscored the importance of traditional authorities in the country’s development. He urged their increased participation in shaping political discourse to drive development forward. “Talk to us – the chiefs – to shape the political discourse […] The post
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi says he is the best person to replace the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Mr Nyantakyi is among nine aspirants who have picked up nominations to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary for Ejisu. There has been […] The post I’m
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi says he is the best person to replace the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Mr Nyantakyi is among nine aspirants who have picked up nominations to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary for Ejisu. There has been […] The post “I’m
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye, believes the Ghana Grid Company’s (GRIDCo) letter to the Minister of Energy raising concerns over the Electricity Company of Ghana’s failure to provide a load-shedding timetable for customers amidst the ongoing power outages is a ploy to absolve itself of blame. GRIDCo […] The post GRIDCo’s
Petroleum consumers in Ghana are expected to pay more for fuel following the decision by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products. In a directive dated April 3, 2024, and distributed to various stakeholders within the oil marketing and distribution sector, the NPA instructed the application […] The post Fuel
The Founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr. Abu Sakara Foster, has explained that the statement declaring the finalization of an agreement forming the basis of an Alliance led by the Movement for Change (M4C) in collaboration with his National Interest Movement was premature. Dr. Foster stated that the premature release of the press […] The post Announcement
Police have apprehended the spouse of a National Democratic Congress branch youth organizer in the Asante Mampong Constituency on suspicion of stabbing him to death. The victim, Osei Akoto, a teacher in his 40s, succumbed to his injuries upon arrival at the hospital after his partner allegedly stabbed him during a heated dispute. Residents of […] The post Asante
The Ghana Police Service, through an intelligence-led operation and investigation, has arrested Six (6) persons including Four (4) Juveniles who are all Students of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, Accra for staging a kidnapping incident. The two(2) adults among the six (6) are Isaac Kissi Adjei alias Kofi Black and Courage Teiko alias […] The post Police
By Kizito CUDJOE The government in collaboration with stakeholders, has announced a significant increase in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2023/24 crop year, in a move aimed at enhancing the income of cocoa farmers in the country. The decision comes amidst a backdrop of rising cocoa prices on the international […] The post Gov’t
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed that the African Union (AU) has declared Accra as the African City for Sports. This pronouncement comes after the successful organization and hosting of the 13th African Games (ACCRA2023), which took place across several sporting venues in Accra and Cape Coast. Hon. Ussif said, in […] The post Africa
The newly appointed assistant Black Stars coach, John Painstil has sued four sports journalists and three media entities for defamation. The journalists are Veronica Commey, Saddick Adams, Christopher Nimley, Patrick Osei Agyemang also known as Countryman Songo. Other defendants are Omni Media Limited, Angel Broadcasting Network, and Multimedia Group have been served with a writ. […] The post John
The Director of the Ghana School of Law, Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has requested forgiveness for himself and others who criticized the marriage of the 63-year-old Ga priest to a 13-year-old girl. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, known as the Gborbu Wulomo, faced significant backlash when a video of his wedding ceremony with the young girl, […] The post Forgive
Dr. Kweku Arthur-Annobil, Strategy Lead & Business Manager (BCB) at Stanbic Bank, has urged regulators and business leaders in the financial sector to support female entrepreneurs to grow and expand their businesses. He made this statement at the 2024 Women in Business Dialogue series, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. Speaking at the […] The post Women
By Emmanuel AKOMEA The Chief Executive Officer of DCG Consulting Group, Dzibordi K. Dosoo, emphasizes the significance of prioritizing skill development and effective communication to thrive in today’s competitive business environment. According to her, regardless of the product or service offered, refining one’s abilities and communicating effectively with customers are pivotal for success. Dosoo further […] The post
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has defended the decision to expedite the injunction application filed by the MP for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, aimed at halting parliament’s confirmation of newly nominated ministers by President Akufo Addo. Justice Torkonoo asserted that the case was ripe for hearing as all necessary procedures had been fulfilled. Addressing reporters […] The post Chief
By Dr. Richmond ATUAHENE Abstract The present paper examines the issue of the current Ghana’s public debt crisis, its underlying causes and lessons for the present and the future. After providing a historical discussion, we show that the austerity of the last four years has been unsuccessful in stabilizing the debt while, at the same […] The post The
Investors’ demand for Treasury bills (T-bills) fell by 43 percent, marking the market’s first under-subscription in 17 consecutive weeks. This marks a shift from the strong investor demand that had characterised the market throughout 2024, particularly by banks seeking safety at the shorter end of the market, following the domestic debt exchange programme (DDEP) and […] The post Editorial:
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