It takes level-headedness and media support to successfully manage Ashanti region says EC Outgoing Regional Director
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Outgoing Ashanti Director of the Electoral Commission, Benjamin Banor-Bioh, has admitted how challenging it is to successfully manage the region in terms of organizing and supervising public elections. The situation, he attributes to the fact that the region is undoubtedly a political hotbed, with the most number of constituencies, while […]
Our focus will be low-cost housing for Ghanaians- John Mahama
By Celestine Avi The Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has revealed plans to focus on building low-cost housing for Ghanaians. Speaking during a meeting with the executives of the National Tenants Union, the former President emphasised that housing is a crucial need that his government will address. His plan […]
GCB suspends capital raising
GCB Bank has announced the suspension of its planned capital raising initiative. The decision, announced at the 30th Annual General Meeting, AGM, comes on the heels of the bank’s strong financial results for year 2023 and a positive outlook for 2024. The bank had initially received approval from shareholders at its last AGM to raise […]
LeBron James’ son Bronny drafted by Lakers as 55th pick
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In a moment that will be etched in the annals of basketball history, the Los Angeles Lakers made a ground-breaking selection during the second-round pick of the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. With the 55th pick, the Lakers chose Bronny James from the USC Trojans, making headlines not just […]
Richmond Lamptey signs for Rwandan side APR FC on two-year deal
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey has embarked on a fresh chapter in his professional football career, having signed a two-year contract with Rwandan Premier League side APR FC. The deal, finalised this week, will see Lamptey don the APR FC jersey until 2026, marking a significant move for both the […]
Hearts eye Solomon Agbasi and Benjamin Asare ahead of new GPL season
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Accra Hearts of Oak are setting their sights on bolstering their squad with two of the most promising goalkeepers in the Ghana Premier League. The club is currently tracking Dreams FC’s Solomon Agbasi and Great Olympics’ Benjamin Asare, both of whom have shown outstanding performances in the recent season. The Phobians […]
Foreign Affairs Minister pays working visit to Cyprus
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, paid a working visit to the Republic of Cyprus on Wednesday, 26th June, 2024. Ghana and Cyprus have enjoyed cordial relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1989. The visit presented an opportunity to further deepen cooperation between the two countries. […]
Food safety concerns at Accra Dome: Are Your Meals Safe?
By Prince Dankwa The abundance of food vendors and eateries on Accra Dome’s colourful roads naturally draws attention. Some vendors are serving worldwide cuisine, while others are cooking local favourites like jollof rice, waakye, and kelewele. The aroma of freshly baked bread, fried plantains, and grilled meat fills the air. But among the sound of […]
Plastic manufacturers give gov’t one-week ultimatum to suspend excise tax on plastic products
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA), has issued a one-week ultimatum to the government to immediately suspend a newly imposed 5% excise tax on locally produced plastic products. The Association maintains that if their demands for the immediate suspension of the newly imposed 5% excise tax on locally produced plastic products are […]
World Food Programme donates tablets to UDS
By Murtala Issah The World Food Programme (WFP) has donated 55 tablets to the University for Development Studies (UDS) to support data collection and enhance knowledge to address food security. The tablets were given to the Directorate of Community Relations and Outreach Programmes at UDS, where they will be used to gather crucial information on […]
EC to extend voter registration to prison inmates
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is working with the Ghana Prisons Service to register eligible prison inmates ahead of the 2024 General Election. The Commission said eligible prison inmates would be registered during the mop-up registration exercise scheduled for August 1 to August 3, 2024, in all district offices of the Commission. The […]
Parliament ratifies Ghana Bauxite Company’s mining lease
Parliament has unanimously ratified the Mining Lease granted by Government to Ghana Bauxite Company to mine bauxite at Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. This was after a joint Parliamentary Committee of Mines and Energy and Lands and Forestry presented its report to the House on Wednesday, June 26, […]
PURC launches awareness campaign against illegal connections in Northern Region
The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC), has initiated an extensive campaign in the Northern Region to address the dangers of illegal utility connections. This initiative aims to curb the rising number of illegal connections, improve the financial health of utility providers, and contribute to national development. Alarmed by the surge in illegal connections, the PURC […]
Galamsey is destroying our water bodies-Stonebwoy
By Vivian Amoah Dancehall Sensation Stonebwoy has expressed worry over how mining is destroying the green and water bodies in Ghana. The Artiste, who was in Samreboito perform at the Coronation of Samatex as winners of the Ghana Premier LLeague, shared videos of the state of river bodies in the Western Region of Ghana. He […]
