The National Labour Commission (NLC) has secured an interim injunction to halt the strike by the three teacher unions. The teacher unions have been striking since March 20, 2024, demanding better conditions for their service. However, a High Court has restrained the teachers from further continuing their strike. “It is hereby ordered that the Respondents […] The post NLC
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU In a comprehensive update on Ghana’s debt restructuring programme, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to restore fiscal sustainability and foster economic recovery. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister emphasised the significance of upcoming discussions with bondholder representatives to advance restructuring engagements. “In the […] The post
Some striking teachers have gathered at the National Labour Commission (NLC) in anticipation of a meeting with the government, teacher unions, and the commission about their ongoing strike. The teachers maintain that their presence is a demonstration of unity with their leaders who are poised to negotiate with the government regarding their service conditions. A […] The post Striking
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Coordinator of the Women’s Wing at the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Pearl Opoku, has urged the Registrar of Companies to lower the costs associated with registering businesses led by women in the country. Ms. Opoku stressed that such action would streamline the formalisation process for numerous micro, small […] The post
The latest data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that Ghana’s public debt climbed to a staggering GH₵610 billion as of December 2023. This figure reflects an Read More... The post Ghana’s Public Debt Hits
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank has held its inaugural Stakeholder Workshop, as well as the Orange Summit, to address critical needs in sustainability and young entrepreneur development. These events are in line with the bank’s commitment to a brighter future for Ghana, through impactful initiatives on two key fronts – fostering sustainable development and […] The post Fidelity
Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks in the country, according to a justice ministry statement released on Friday. The statement, dated earlier this week, said the ban from 2003 allowed offenders accused of treason and espionage to get away without […] The post Congo
The African Union Commission has embarked on an expansive endeavour to empower 300 million African youth through a comprehensive initiative. This initiative was launched in Ghana to capitalize on the ongoing African Games at the Youth Pavilion, a project of the African Union Commission in partnership with UN-Habitat, UNFPA-Ghana, and IOM Ghana. The African Union’s […] The post African
Parliament has summoned the Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to appear before the House on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, over unlawful charges by the Ghana Airports Company Limited. This follows concerns raised by the Minority Caucus over the introduction of a $20 maintenance charge on all round trips by the Ghana Airports Company Limited […] The post Parliament
Paul Eric Ofori, the Head of Research at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has described Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s comments against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as unfortunate and myopic. The Majority Leader said in Parliament on Monday, March, 11, that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman […] The post Afenyo-Markin’s
Paul Eric Ofori, the Head of Research at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has described Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s comments against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as unfortunate and myopic. The Majority Leader said in Parliament on Monday, March, 11, that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman […] The post Afenyo-Markin’s
Ghanaian diplomat and Ghana’s former Ambassador to China, Founder of Global Media Alliance, and former Africa Head of CNN, Ambassador Edward Boateng, is one of the speakers for this year’s Oxford Africa Business Forum at the Oxford University in the UK. Amb. Boateng will speak on the relationship between China and Africa under the theme […] The post Amb.
Esinam Afua Poku The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Ghana, has joined the global commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) with a call for equal opportunities for Read More... The post Provide Equal Job Opportunities For Women – ICU
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Anthony Oppong, Chairman of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in the Ashanti Region, has reiterated calls for the government to abolish the COVID-19 levy. He argues that these taxes are burdening traders’ revenue, especially since the COVID-19 has been declared by the World Health Organisation as no longer a […] The post GUTA
The New Patriotic Party is mourning the tragic demise of the late Deputy Minister for Finance and MP for Ejisu, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. Dr. Kumah died on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after a brief illness as disclosed by a close family source. The NPP in a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin […] The post NPP mourns John Kumah, directs
The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. A joint press release by the two bodies explained that the decision to increase fares stems from the government’s failure to address their concerns. “As drivers’ associations, we expressed disappointment in […] The post Transport
The government paid a total of GH¢300,385,317.52 as judgement debt between 2017 and 2022. The Ministry of Finance made this known in an updated information on judgement debt payment dated August 2023. The Ministry revealed that the payments were made to over 60 individuals and organisations. For instance, in 2017, Albert Osei was paid GH¢279,412.83; […] The post Over
The police at Ejura in the Ashanti region have commenced investigations into the death of a 56-year-old worker at the Ejura government hospital whose body was found hanging on a mango tree on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The deceased, identified as Sarfo Boakye, was a father of 3 from a royal family in Ejura. Speaking […] The post Police probe death of Ejura govt hospital worker
Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and economist, has voiced his disappointment over the recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, defended the reassignment of […] The post Ofori-Atta’s
Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has defended the reassignment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new portfolio, emphasizing his unquestionable capacity to provide valuable advice in the financial sector. “His capacity to guide or to advise in the financial sector is not lost just because he is no longer Finance Minister. if his skills […] The post Fatimatu
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