AU meetings start in Accra today
Delegates from across the African continent are in Accra for the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council and the 6th mid-year coordination meetings of the AU regional economic communities. The two events will respectively take place at the Accra International Conference Center from July 18 to July 21, 2024. The African […]
Concerned Drivers Association to increase transport fares by 15% effective July 22
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, Mr. David Agboado, has hinted of a 15 per cent increase in transport fares, effective Monday, July 22, 2024. The Association attributes this fare hike primarily to the rising cost of fuel, which is being sold currently at GHC 15 […]
LEAP Secretariat paid over GH¢480K to deceased, unqualified beneficiaries – Auditor General’s Report
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A report from the Auditor General’s Department has disclosed that the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Management Secretariat disbursed cash grants to 44 beneficiaries who had passed away, totalling GH¢84,480. The report further highlighted that an amount of GH¢396,620 was disbursed to beneficiaries who were no longer eligible for the programme. LEAP, […]
Kenya police ban protests in capital Nairobi
Kenyan police have banned protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas “until further notice”, citing their leaderless nature that has made it difficult to enforce safety. It comes after a month of anti-government protests in which scores of people have been killed. More protests are planned for Thursday. Nairobi city centre […]
Trump VP pick Vance vows to fight for ‘forgotten’ Americans
Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick JD Vance vowed in a primetime speech to fight for working-class Americans that he argued had been “cast aside and forgotten” by the Democrats. Introducing himself to millions of Americans watching on TV at home, the Ohio senator channelled his humble roots in the Midwest as he assailed “career politicians” like […]
Foreign Affairs Minister pays working visit to Malta
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey paid a working visit to the Republic of Malta on Monday, 15th July, 2024, during which she held bilateral meetings with the President of Malta, H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono, Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Robert Abela, and the Minister for Foreign and European […]
Gambia’s parliament rejects bill to allow FGM
The Gambia’s lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to overturn a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). Speaker of Parliament Fabakary Tombong Jatta said a majority of MPs had voted against the bill even before its third and final reading, due later this month. Human rights groups and the UN had urged MPs to […]
Kagame wins Rwanda vote in landslide – partial results
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is on course to extend his 24-year rule by another five years in a landslide victory, with most of the votes counted from Monday’s election. He has 99.15% of the vote so far, with about 79% of ballots counted, partial results announced by the electoral commission show. The 66-year-old again faced […]
CEO of Chamber of Independent Power Producers Ghana donates 20 streetlights to UHAS
By: Dominic Hlordzi The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Ghana, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor has donated 20 streetlights to the University of Allied Sciences, UHAS. The streetlights worth 14 thousand Cedis will help improve campus lighting and enhance security. The gesture addresses a critical illumination issue on campus, which […]
8.6 million Paris 2024 Olympics tickets sold out
By: Michael Okuley Over 8.6 million tickets for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games have been bought by fans worldwide. According to the latest data released by the Local Organizing Committee, the multi sporting event is expected to have 8.6 million people trooping to the various centres to enjoy the games when it officially starts on […]
President Akufo-Addo inspects Suame Interchange Project
By: Thomas Nsowah Adjei President Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the dualization of the Anwiankwanta-Ahenema-Kokoben road on the Kumasi-Obuasi Highway. It is among about 400 roads being constructed to improve road infrastructure in the region for easy movement of goods and services. The sod cutting preceded the inspection of the four-tier Suame Interchange project. […]
Gareth Southgate resigns after England’s Euro 2024 loss
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned after a second consecutive European Championship final defeat. The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago. The 53-year-old managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to […]
Accounting for Power: A Critical Analysis of Finance Minister’s Claims on Revenue Recognition and Arrears owed Independent Power Generators
At a recent Press Conference at the Ministry of Finance, the Finance Minister, Hon. Amin Adams, suggested that revenue recognition and arrears owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are realized solely through the monthly invoices received and paid by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This assertion oversimplifies the complexities […]
Lead-up to December 7 polls: Let’s fight fake news – IGP to media
The Ghana Police Service has called for the collaboration of the traditional media to stop misinformation, disinformation and fake news, particularly as the country heads for the general election. The Police High Command said those three vices could jeopardise the security of the country for which the media must work together with the police to […]
