Atwima Nwabiagya South New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman, John Kwame Duodu, also known as Sir John, says former President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy, vis-a-vis all the discussions it has generated over the period, attests to the fact that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has no message for Ghanaians, ahead of 2024 elections. […] The post ‘Mahama’s 24-hour economy is
Holders Manchester City will play Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Arsenal face Porto. Copenhagen, who finished above Manchester United in their group, reached the knockout stage for the first time since 2011. The first legs take place on 13-14 or 20-21 February and the second on 5-6 or 12-13 March. […] The post UCL last-16
Ghanaian super middleweight contender Sena Agbeko faced a setback in his pursuit of a world title when he suffered a second-round knockout loss to David Morrell Jr. The originally scheduled bout, set for April on the Ryan Garcia-Gervonta Davis undercard, was canceled by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to the suspension of Agbeko’s license […] The post Boxing:
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club came close to breaking a three-game winless streak but conceded a late equalizer in a disappointing manner, missing the opportunity to secure three points. The Rainbow Club ended with a 1-1 draw against Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after securing a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Hearts
We used this column yesterday to express our concerns over the springing up of skyscrapers in Accra, without the corresponding provision of modern equipment for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). We noted that though some of these high-rise buildings have as many as 25 floors, the GNFS does not have the fire tenders that […] The post Editorial: Varsities churning
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has called on the youth to embrace skills training at the various vocational and technical institutions to enable them to acquire employable skills. According to Mr Agbodza, the public sector does not have the capacity to employ all the youth and that it was […] The post Adaklu MP asks youth to establish own businesses appeared
The Bono Regional Minister, Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, has set up a development committee to raise funds for the construction of the first-ever footbridge, to control the increasing rate of pedestrian knockdowns in Sunyani, the regional capital. The 30-member committee, comprising representatives from religious and Christian organisations, and the business community, are tasked to raise funds […] The post Minister
Parliament on Tuesday approved the sum of GH¢149 million for the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Madam Diana Asonaba Dapaah, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, moved the Motion for the House to approve the Budgetary allocation for the OSP. Mr Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the Chairman for […] The post Parliament approves GH¢149 million
2020 Artiste of the year, Kuami Eugene has shared an emotional account of his last moments with his father, unveiling a heartfelt conversation they had for the last time. Kuami Eugene who was out of Ghana then had to fly back to the country upon receiving news of his father’s deteriorating health. However, his father […] The post Kuami Eugene shares his last conversation with his dad
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim delivered a comprehensive critique of Ghana’s economic trajectory at the fifth Annual UPSA Leadership Lecture Series, expressing disappointment in successive governments over 66 years of independence. He highlighted the challenges of insufficient microeconomic and political stability, coupled with the burden of a 90 percent GDP public debt and an oversized government […] The post Pianim
Aleksander Ceferin UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, is trying to change his own rule to remain in power until 2031. Ceferin was elected in 2016, replacing Michel Platini, and one Read More... The post UEFA Boss Changing Rule To Stay In Power appeared first on
Andrews Kwame Pianim Economist, Andrews Kwame Pianim has expressed concern over the country’s alarming rate of corruption cases recorded over the years. According to him, although the country is blessed with Read More... The post Ghana Is Down Because Of Corruption
The government states that discussions are well advanced on plans to cater to physically challenged individuals across the country. This follows recent protests at the Ministry of Roads and Highways by some physically challenged toll workers, demanding their withheld salaries after the cessation of toll collection. The government, however, has since denied owing the group. […] The post Plans
Renowned Ghanaian economist, Kwame Pianim, has bemoaned the leadership deficit on the African continent stating that it is becoming very expensive. Speaking at the annual Leadership Lecture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Monday, December 11, Mr Pianim emphasized that this deficit is significantly hindering Ghana’s development, noting that Ghana and Korea […] The post Leadership
Heads of seven Senior High Schools in the Ashanti region have been interdicted after being accused of hindering progress of government’s flagship educational programme – Free Senior High School (Free SHS). The affected heads are; Mrs Selina Anane Afoakwa of Kumasi Girls’ SHS, Mr Nathaniel Asamoah of Asanteman SHS, Mr Andrews Boateng of Kumasi Technical […] The post GES goes bonkers
Celebrated Ghanaian music producer, Hammer of the Last Two, has suggested that Black Sherif’s music potentials have not been fully unleashed. Hammer believes that there are other sides of the Kwaku the Traveler hit maker that are yet to be fully appreciated by music consumers. Extolling the music prowess and meteoric growth of the singer, […] The post Black Sherif’s producer
A day’s symposium on Gender-based Violence, under the theme: “Invest to Prevent Violence against Women”, has taken place at Obuasi in the Ashanti region. Organised by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mines, the Programme, which was heavily attended by women in particular, sought to bring out the many problems women go through and how to address them. […] The post AngloGold Moves To Address
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has urged Ghanaian authorities to leverage digital tools like drones, apps, and even satellites to combat the illegal mining practice known as “galamsey.” Expressing concern over the widespread destruction caused by illegal miners across various mining areas in the country, the NPP stalwart proposed the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies that […] The post We
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