We must safeguard our reputation as beacon of democracy — President Akufo-Addo
“Ghana has long been a beacon of democracy on the African continent, and it is our collective duty to safeguard this reputation,” President Akufo-Addo has said. “Anyone who seeks to subvert the free will of the people will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” the President warned, affirming his commitment to enforcing the […]
Kwaku Kwarteng chairs new Economy Committee in Parliament
The Member of Parliament for Obuasi West, Kwaku Kwarteng has been moved to chair the newly created Economy Committee of Parliament. Kwarteng was the chair of the Finance Committee of Parliament but the Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, announced on Friday that the majority caucus has moved him to chair the new committee on […]
Sunyani East MP calls for review of 1992 constitution
The Member of Parliament, MP, for Sunyani East, Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh has added his voice to calls for the review of the 1992 constitution. He said the country needs a constitution that discourages the winner takes all system and encourages collaboration, cooperation, collectiveness and the building of consensus during decision making at all levels. He made […]
Government increases cash grants for LEAP beneficiaries; disbursement begins July 1
The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has announced the increase of cash grants for beneficiary households under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme. As a result of this increase, the government has released One Hundred and Three Million, Two Hundred and Fifty-One Thousand, Seventy-Two Ghana Cedis […]
Parliament to hold crisis meeting ahead of mid-year review of economic policy of government
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament is scheduled to hold a crunch meeting between the two political parties in parliament to iron out some pertinent issues related to the 2024 budget and economic policy of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led Government for the 2024 financial year presented to Parliament on Wednesday, 15th November 2023 […]
Ghana’s Black Princesses gear up for U20 World Cup Glory
By: Gertrude Tandoh The National under 20 Women’s side, the Black Princesses have converged to prepare for the Under-20 Women’s World Cup to be held in Colombia. Head Coach Yusif Basigi has called up 35 players to begin camping in Cape Coast as they prepare to take part in the global showpiece. Yusif Basigi’s charge […]
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Black Princesses head coach Yussif Basigi calls up 35 players to camp in Cape Coast
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Black Princesses head coach Yussif Basigi has called up 35 players to resume camping in Cape Coast ahead of preparations for the upcoming U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The team, brimming with anticipation and determination, arrived at their camp base on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 5 p.m. This intensive […]
Former Cameroon midfielder Landry Nguemo dies aged 38 in car crash
Former Celtic midfielder Landry Nguemo has died after a car accident in Cameroon. The former Cameroon international had spent a season on loan at Parkhead during a career that started with French side Nancy and included spells in Turkish and Norwegian football. Cameroon football authorities confirmed today the 38-year-old had lost his life in an […]
More than 3 million deaths due to alcohol and drug use; Men remain most affected – WHO
By: Henrietta Afful A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), underscores the impact of alcohol consumption and psychoactive drug use on global mortality. According to the findings of the report, alcohol consumption led to approximately 2.6 million deaths annually, making up 4.7% of all deaths globally. In addition, psychoactive drug use was responsible […]
Expanding access to sustainable energy in Tanzania: BII, Meridiam to provide $15m to Rift Valley Energy
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has signed an agreement to provide $15m with the potential to increase this to $25m, to renewable energy platform Rift Valley Energy (RVE), owned and managed by Meridiam. The funding will support part of RVE’s ambitious investment and development plan for future […]
Suhum Government Hospital attacked over alleged negligence
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah On the evening of June 26, 2024, at 7:30 pm, a family stormed the Suhum Government Hospital’s emergency ward, alleging negligence in the treatment of their loved one. According to reports, Acquah Joe, a miner from Nsawam, was involved in a road accident at Boyefita in Suhum while traveling from Accra to […]
Black Sherif shares motive behind new single ‘Kilos Milos’
By Vivian AmoahMultiple award winning Artist, Black Sherif has opened up about his personal journey and the message behind his latest track, ‘Kilos Milos’. In an interview in Accra, the ‘Kweku the Traveler’ hitmaker shared that ‘Kilos Milos’ is a hymn of resilience and self-identity. The 22-year-old Artiste said the song was a reflection of […]
All Regional Games: Kumasi to host official launch of Ghana’s biggest regional games
By: Nana Kwame Bediako On the road to the biggest regional games in Ghana, former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has officially declared Kumasi as the city to host the regional games launch on July 6, 2024, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. In an interview on GTV Sports Plus’s Studio 5 show, Mr. Franklin […]
Sub-Saharan Africa remittance flows dip slightly in 2023; expected to rebound in 2024
Remittance flows to Sub-Saharan Africa reached $54 billion in 2023, a slight decrease of 0.3%. According to the World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief, despite this decline, remittances remain a critical lifeline for millions across the region, supporting families, funding education and healthcare, and bolstering local economies. ”The World Bank projects a modest rebound […]
