Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has expressed concerns about the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) interest rates. He stated that the local cedi will continue to suffer adverse consequences as long as the interest rates are kept “unnecessarily high”. The BoG highlighted that the latest forecasts indicate a potentially elevated trajectory, with […] The post BoG’s
Acclaimed Ghanaian dancer Danita Akosua Adomaah better known as Afronitaaa has said that it is her wish the government supports her dance school. Afronitaaa and her protégé Abigail made Ghana proud with their thrilling performance at the Britain’s Got Talent audition. Their energetic routine earned them a standing ovation from the judges and the audience, […] The post I
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has recommended a substantial restructuring of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to improve its effectiveness. In his article dated April 11, 2024, Togbe Afede XIV emphasised that the BoG’s policy of maintaining high interest rates, to the detriment of the real sectors, is not a prudent […] The post BoG requires drastic restructuring
Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has justified the Presidency’s decision to decline the Media Foundation for West Africa’s (MFWA) request for the full KPMG report on the controversial revenue assurance contract between GRA-SML using the Right to Information Act. The Presidency in response to the MFWA’s request argued that sections of the report including deliberations […] The post Deputy
Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has taken legal action against Jonathan Owusu Asare, the Lead Editor of the Law Platform, following a defamatory publication. Owusu Asare, in an online article dated May 7, 2024, alleged that the Transport Minister and his wife were dragged to court for purportedly engaging in ‘land grabbing’ with the assistance […] The post Transport
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, during the commissioning ceremony on Friday, May 10, explained the rationale behind renaming the Kumasi Airport to Nana Agyeman Prempeh I International Airport. According to him, the new name pays tribute to Asantehene Nana Agyeman Prempeh I, acknowledging his pivotal role in shaping the destiny and future of the Ashanti […] The post Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has announced that Ghana’s Aviation sector has successfully rebounded following the disruptions caused by the onset of COVID-19. He attributed this recovery largely to the significant increase in air passenger traffic for both domestic and international travel. The President made these remarks during the commissioning of the Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport […] The post Ghana’s
Tax Analyst Francis Timore Boi believes that maintaining the exemption of churches from taxes on their income would be more advantageous than providing them with incentives. Timore Boi’s viewpoint follows the announcement by New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who revealed his intentions to encourage churches to embark on more developmental initiatives rather […] The post Tax
MTN Ghana and Mobile Money LTD have announced their sponsorship of the 2024 3i Africa Summit, scheduled to take place from May 13th to May 15th, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre. The 3i Africa Summit is a collaborative initiative by the Bank of Ghana, the Development Bank of Ghana, and the Monetary Authority […] The post MTN top executives
Ghana imported approximately £63 million worth of textile fibres from the United Kingdom in 2023 only. This is according to the latest data from the UK’s Department for Business and Trade Fact Sheet which reveals notable decline of 22.3 percent in UK’s goods exports to Ghana over the past 14 months. This comes at a […] The post Ghana imported £63m textiles
The Bank of Ghana has rejected criticisms over the disbursement of $12 million on behalf of the government for the Pwalugu Irrigation Project, despite no visible progress on the ground. The Central Bank denies any allegations of impropriety, explaining that the payment to the contractors, MS Power China International Group Limited, was released solely upon […] The post Pwalugu
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi, on Friday, May 10. The President was accompanied by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Minister of Transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, and other dignitaries. The airport, which is currently undergoing equipment testing for both domestic and international flights, […] The post Akufo-Addo
Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Founder and President of Worldwide Miracle Outreach has voiced strong disapproval towards his fellow religious leaders for their lack of response to the contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. He expressed disappointment about the “cowardice” of his fellow clergymen following President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s failure to sign the Bill. Dr. Tetteh has committed to […] The post I’ll
The National Democratic Congress’ Constituency Secretary for Mpohor in the Western Region, Bernard Afful, and another individual have been arrested by the police for their alleged involvement in the registration of a minor at the Apatanta polling station in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. Roger Miller, the proprietor of a Preparatory School in the constituency, […] The post NDC’s
At least three people have died and several more are in hospital after a bus crashed and fell into a river in the Russian city of St Petersburg, local officials say. The accident took place on the Potseluev Bridge over the Moika River in the historic city centre on Friday afternoon. Footage shows the bus […] The post Three dead after bus falls into river in St Petersburg
Frank Nkrumah, the NPP constituency treasurer for Mpohor and a teacher at Mpohor Senior High School in the Western region has been arrested by the police for registering a minor. He was arrested Friday morning by the Police and is currently in Police custody. His arrest was upon a criminal Complaint filed with the police […] The post Limited
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for requesting the serial numbers of the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits used in the ongoing Limited Voter Registration exercise. According to the NDC, the request was made to ensure transparency during the polls. But the Electoral Commission (EC), in a statement on […] The post NPP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the head of the agency responsible for his protection after two of its officers were detained over an alleged assassination plot against him. The sacking of State Guard Service (UDO) chief Serhii Rud was revealed in a decree published on the presidential website. No reason for the dismissal was given. According […] The post Zelensky
More than 50 shop owners in Awoshie Been-To, located along the N1 highway, are facing significant losses following the demolition of their shops by the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly. The assembly asserts that the demolition was essential to avert potential accidents, citing the illegal construction of the shops on land beneath high-tension cables as a […] The post Over 50 shops demolished
The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress says the Supreme Court is partly to be blamed for the challenges facing the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. According to the party, recent decisions of the apex court have emboldened the commission to act with no sense of responsibility. The comment follows the challenges faced by […] The post Blame
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