Former President Mahama expresses concern over harsh economic conditions in Ghana
Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern at the prevailing harsh economic conditions in the country. Addressing delegates at Praso in the Twifo Attimorkwa constituency in the Central Region, Mr. Mahama said the harsh economic conditions, coupled with high cost of living in the country, is unacceptable. He said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) […]
"Economic indicators healthy, pointing in the right direction" – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that, over the last 21 months, the period of stay of his government in office, Ghana’s economy has been revived, with the various macroeconomic indices all pointing in the right direction. Addressing the Ghanaian community in Washington DC, on Friday, September 28, 2018, President Akufo-Addo noted that, prior […]
Stakeholders in broadcasting agree to collaborate in DTT project
Stakeholders in the broadcasting sector have agreed to collaborate in the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) project. The decision, announced by the Minister for Information-desgnate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, following a close door meeting between the Ministry of Communication and the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) in Accra. GIBA and the Ministry had been at variance over […]
Zongo Chiefs condemn actions of some Islamic Scholars
The National Council for Zongo Chiefs has condemned the actions of some Islamic Scholars whose teaching and preaching incite the youth to violence. The council says this practice is not only affront to the Islamic religion,but a tonic to fuel religious tension and strife. This came up when the Council of Zongo Chiefs had a […]
African First Ladies discuss Five (5)-year Strategic Plan
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has met counterparts from across Africa to further discussions on their contribution to the health and well-being of children, the youth and women on the continent. The meeting which happened on the fringes of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) currently underway at the UN Headquarters in New […]
Former President Mahama reveals 12-member campaign team
Former President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, September 27, 2018, unveiled a Twelve, (12) member campaign team, led by a former Ambassador to the United States of America, Daniel Ohene Agyekum. A statement issued by a member of the team James Agyenim Boateng said the team will manage his flagbearer ship campaign of the National […]
Former President Kufuor refutes 'Ghana Beyond Aid' wrong attribution
The office of former President John Agyekum Kufuor has indicated that his statement on aid was not meant to downplay the ruling government’s ‘Ghana beyond Aid’ agenda. In a statement to refute reports that sought to create that impression, his office attributed the reports to ill – mention on the part of the publishers. “The […]
Manso Nkwanta shooting incident Committee submits report
The Independent Committee set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of 7 young men at Manso Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region has submitted its report to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The report was submitted to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. A statement signed by a Minister […]
33-member committee constituted to address severe acute malnutrition in Poyentanga Sub-District
A thirty-three (33) member committee has been constituted to address ‘severe acute malnutrition’ among children in the Poyentanga Sub-district. The committee will help in the dissemination of vital information to residents in the district while also brainstorming on ways to improve the malnutrition situation in the Sub-district. The committee which would be launched soon is […]
Radio Ghana's report gets results as Tendaamba residents stop defecating classrooms
Staff and students of the Tendaamba Primary school ‘A’ and ‘B’ are elated as residents who live around the school have stopped defecating in their classrooms after a Radio Ghana report. They said after the report which was carried two months ago the schools have not recorded a new case of defecation in their classrooms. […]
Britain's Royal Mail: Stop mailing empty chip bags
Britain’s Royal Mail is asking residents to stop mailing empty potato chip packets back to the manufacturer as an environmental protest. Royal Mail officials said the campaign, backed by activist group 38 Degrees, is causing delays for workers at postal facilities because the empty Walkers chip bags have to be sorted by hand. “We strongly […]
UN Experts say world’s economy remains on “shaky ground”, overshadowed by escalating trade tariffs
The world’s economy remains on “shaky ground”, overshadowed by escalating trade tariffs and an unpredictable financial climate dominated by debt-fuelled growth, UN experts said on Wednesday. According to this year’s Trade and Development report from UNCTAD, the UN Conference on Trade and Development, global debt has risen sharply to $250 trillion – three times the […]
