IMANI Africa officials urge government to reconsider potential removal of IGP Dampare
By: Deborah Pofara Luu Prominent figures from IMANI Africa, including Vice President Kofi Bentil and Founding President Franklin Cudjoe, have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama regarding the potential removal of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from his position. The officials have urged President Mahama to consider the implications of such a […]
Economic Fighters League submits land reform proposals to Ghana’s Constitutional Review Committee
The Economic Fighters League has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), outlining significant changes to how Ghana manages its land and natural resources. The submission, dated March 12, 2025, focuses on amending Article 257 of the Constitution to vest public lands directly in the people of Ghana, rather than the President. […]
Early Detection: The Lifeline Against Kidney Disease
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong As the world marks World Kidney Day today, Ghana joins in emphasizing the critical role of early detection in preventing kidney disease progression. Kidney disease is a stealthy threat, often silent until its advanced stages, making timely detection vital for effective treatment and management. Our Northern regional correspondent, Joyce Kantam Kolamong, […]
MP for Tamale North lauds budget’s commitment to campaign promises
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Suhuyini Sayibu Alhassan, has praised the recent national budget for its commitment to fulfilling key campaign promises and for incorporating what he described as humane provisions. In an interview on TV3’s New Day program on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Alhassan expressed his enthusiasm, highlighting several […]
European defense ministers show united front in support for Ukraine
Defense ministers from Europe’s five largest military nations—France, Germany, Britain, Italy, and Poland—met in Paris on Wednesday to discuss a new security framework for Ukraine in response to the US-Russia rapprochement. French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu welcomed the diplomatic progress Washington and Kyiv made in Saudi Arabia, stating that “the ball is in Russia’s court.” A […]
Yaw Ampofo Ankrah appointed Director General of National Sports Authority
By: Kwame Bediako President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has been appointed Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA). Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, a seasoned sports journalist with global acclaim, brings integrity, elegance and a passion for sports development to his new role. With his extensive experience in promoting beach soccer […]
EC Chairperson Jean Mensa calls for E-voting to reduce rejected ballots in Africa
By: Eric Crentsil Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana and President of the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA), Jean Mensa, has called for the introduction of electronic voting (e-voting) systems across Africa to address the persistent issue of rejected ballots. Speaking at the 9th Annual Continental Forum of Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) […]
Mahama administration restoring trust in politics after “lost hope” under NPP- Sammy Gyamfi
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, says the John Dramani Mahama-led administration is actively working to restore faith in Ghana’s political leadership after what he characterized as a period of widespread disillusionment under the previous government. Mr. Sammy Gyamfi’s comments were made during an interview on TV3’s […]
Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine: A lifeline against a silent killer
By: Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko President of the Hepatitis Foundation of Ghana, Mr. Theobald Owusu Ansah, has emphasized that administering the Hepatitis B vaccine to newborns can protect them from the threat of a severe liver disease. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show today, March 12, 2025 he explained that Hepatitis B is one of several […]
Surrender diplomatic passports – Foreign Affairs Ministry reminds holders
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a final ultimatum to diplomatic and service passport holders who were issued with their passports by the previous administration to hand them over to its Legal and Treaties Bureau by March 17. This follows the directive by the Office of the President to recall the Diplomatic and Service […]
Finance Minister to present urgent bill to remove E-Levy and Betting tax
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will today, March 12, 2025, present a bill to Parliament to remove the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) and betting tax. This bill will be introduced under a certificate of urgency, meaning Parliament will consider it immediately. Dr. Ato Forson announced this on Tuesday, March […]
Cocoa crisis: A wake-up call for Ghana’s agricultural economy
By: Sarah Baafi Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday March 11, presented the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament. The theme of the Budget was “Resetting Ghana for the economy we want.” Dr Cassiel Ato Forson highlighted significant fiscal risks facing Ghana’s cocoa sector. He told Parliament that “COCOBOD’s outstanding debt […]
GRA data refutes Dr. Amin Adam’s claim of not implementing betting tax
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Data from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reveals that the Akufo-Addo administration did implement the 10% betting withholding tax, countering former Finance Minister Mr. Mohammed Amin Adam’s claim that the previous government did not enforce the tax. For instance, the Domestic Tax Revenue Division of GRA in October 2023 said it generated […]
At least 16 dead after bus crashes on motorway in South Africa
At least 16 people were killed when a bus crashed on a motorway near Johannesburg’s international airport in South Africa on Tuesday, the country’s transport ministry has said. Ministry spokesperson Collen Msibi confirmed that 12 passengers died at the scene and four others died later from their injuries in hospital. The cause of the accident […]
