All shops in CBD to close down on July 13th for Homowo clean-up exercise
All shops and markets in the Central Business District (CBD) of Accra are expected to remain closed from 6 am to 12 noon on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to make way for the Homowo clean-up exercise initiated by the Ga Traditional Council (GTC), led by the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. The clean-up […]
Mid-year Budget review to deal with fiscal discipline – Finance Minister
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that the mid-year budget review will focus on measures that will promote growth of the economy and tighten expenditure. He called for support from Commercial Bank and other financial sector players as part of stakeholder engagement of the budget review to promote growth. He […]
GAF holds maiden men’s mental health awareness week
The Ghana Armed Forces, GAF, has organized a maiden men’s mental health awareness week at the Burma camp in Accra. The programme aims to promote good mental health in the military and also encourage service men to speak up on issues affecting their mental health, to enable them to get the needed support as early […]
Kenyan president fires ministers after anti-tax protests
Kenya’s under-fire President William Ruto has dismissed with “immediate effect” all his ministers and the attorney-general, following the recent deadly protests that led to the withdrawal of an unpopular tax bill. The president said the move came after “reflection, listening to Kenyans, and after holistic appraisal of my cabinet”. He has said he will now […]
CPP demands resignation of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh over Nkrumah comparison
The Convention People’s Party, CPP, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the resignation of NPP’s running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, from all governmental and political positions. The party has also demanded that Dr. Opoku Prempeh retract and apologize to all Ghanaians, Africans, Nkrumaists and the world for statements he made about the Founder of […]
Mahama launches Russian language translation of his book in Moscow
Former President John Mahama has launched the Russian language translation of his memoir, ‘My First Coup D’etat’ and Other Stories from the Lost Decades of Africa’ at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow. Speaking about the book published in July 2012, Mr Mahama said it is a memoir chronicling his upbringing as a young […]
State Housing Company’s projects in Amrahia 75 per cent complete — Minister
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says ongoing state housing projects in Amrahia are 75 per cent done. He said most of the structural and infrastructural work was done, with the project moving towards finishing touches like interior fittings, landscaping, and final inspections. The Minister was speaking at an inspection of […]
West Africa: President Akufo-Addo reminds Heads of National Boundary Commissions of critical role in preventing conflicts over natural resources
Heads of National Boundary Commissions in West Africa are holding a three-day seminar to collectively tackle territorial challenges among the West African states. The three-day meeting provides a unique platform for engagement in meaningful discussions on efforts towards cross-border management, challenges and opportunities of member states. It is also to enable member states to explore […]
UN Special Representative commends Ghana’s electoral preparedness
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the United Nations Office for West Africa, and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simao, has expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to hold peaceful and credible elections in December 2024. He has commended Ghana’s competent institutions, hailing the country as a beacon of democracy in Africa. Mr. Simao said this […]
Ugandan TikToker jailed for insulting president
A Ugandan court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to six years in prison for insulting the president and the first family through his video posted on TikTok. Edward Awebwa was charged with hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni and son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the […]
NLC has the vision to move Ghana forward — Stephen Atubiga
The leader and founder of National Liberation Congress, NLC, Stephen Atubiga, says the country will still lag behind in development if certain practices are not changed. He said an NLC government will implement credible and innovative policies to change the fortunes of the citizenry. These include the setting up of more banks to stimulate the […]
Israel tells ‘everyone in Gaza City’ to leave
The Israeli military has told all residents of Gaza City to evacuate south to the central Gaza Strip, amid intensified operations in the north. Leaflets dropped by aircraft instruct “everyone in Gaza City” to leave what is described as a “dangerous combat zone” via designated safe routes – marked as two roads that lead to […]
WHO prequalifies first self-test for hepatitis C virus
By: Henrietta Afful The World Health Organization (WHO), has approved the first self-test for hepatitis C virus (HCV), marking a pivotal moment in the effort to increase access to testing and diagnosis. This development is expected to boost global initiatives aimed at eliminating hepatitis C. The latest product from OraSure Technologies, the OraQuick HCV Self-Test, […]
Ghana needs Bawumia, Napo for nation’s future – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the competency of the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer and running mate for the 2024 General Election is in no doubt. He declared that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer, and Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, the running mate, “have what it takes to guarantee the nation a prosperous […]
