See government’s allocation to key sectors of the economy
By Seli Baisie Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined financial allocations for key sectors and initiatives in the 2025 budget, with a focus on education, infrastructure, social welfare, and disaster relief. These allocations are designed to drive economic recovery and development, tackling urgent national challenges while setting the stage for sustainable growth. A […]
Government allocates GH¢3.5bn for free secondary education, support for PWDs
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing access to education by allocating GH¢3.5 billion to the Free Secondary Education Programme and expanding free tertiary education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Presenting the 2025 budget to Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson emphasized that President John Mahama is dedicated to […]
Government allocates GH¢292.4m to provide free sanitary pads for students
By Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur The government has taken a major step to address period poverty by allocating GH¢292.4 million to begin the distribution of free sanitary pads to female students in primary and secondary schools. This announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson while presenting the 2025 national budget. “We have […]
Hypertension: The silent killer topping OPD cases at Tamale Teaching Hospital
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong A Cardiologist at Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. Abdul-Subulr Yakubu, has expressed concern over the rising cases of hypertension, which topped the Outpatient Department (OPD) attendance list in 2024. According to statistics, hypertension accounted for 6,218 cases, followed closely by diabetes mellitus with 4,474 cases. Kidney diseases, malaria, and stroke rounded […]
Ghana’s economy remains in distress despite support from IMF – Finance Minister
By Spendilove Incoom Ghana’s economy remains under significant strain despite progress made under the ongoing IMF-supported programme, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed. “Mr. Speaker, notwithstanding the gains made under the IMF-supported Programme, that was achieved through the painful sacrifice of domestic bondholders, external creditors and taxpayers, the economy remains in distress,” the […]
See the five taxes scrapped by Ghana’s government
By Seli Baisie Ghana’s government has announced the removal of five taxes as part of efforts to reduce the cost of living and boost economic confidence. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on March 11, 2025, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, explained that these taxes, introduced by the previous administration, […]
Cecilia Dapaah tells court: My $95,000 stolen jewellery was acquired over 35 Years
A former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has testified that her stolen jewellery was acquired over a period of 35 years. Appearing before the High Court in Accra, where seven individuals, including her former househelps, are facing charges for allegedly stealing money and jewellery from her home, the former minister stated […]
COVID, E-levy scrap will create GH¢6.4bn loophole — survey
Removal of the Electronic levy (E-levy) and COVID-19 levy in the 2025 budget will cost Ghana a revenue shortfall of about GH¢6.4 billion, the 2025 Pre-Budget Survey has revealed. This presents a significant challenge to the country’s fiscal space, requiring strategic and sustainable solutions. The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, yesterday […]
2025 budget will ease hardship – Sammy Gyamfi
By Seli Baisie The Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company, Sammy Gyamfi, has expressed optimism ahead of the presentation of the 2025 budget by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson. Speaking before the budget reading, Mr. Gyamfi described the day as significant, as it marks the first budget presentation of the Mahama-led government […]
Doechii named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year
American rapper Doechii has been named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year and will be honoured at an event taking place later this month, the publication announced on Monday. A newcomer in the rap genre, Doechii has skyrocketed in popularity with her viral hits “No Scrubs” and “Denial is a River,” which peaked at No. […]
Ghana, Burkina Faso explore direct Accra-Ouagadougou flight to boost trade and tourism
By Celestine Avi Ghana and Burkina Faso are considering the introduction of a direct flight between Accra and Ouagadougou to improve trade, tourism, and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring nations. The proposal was a key topic of discussion during a meeting between Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, and Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, […]
President Mahama urges renewed trust among West African leaders amid ECOWAS concerns
By Celestine Avi Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has underscored the need to rebuild trust among West African leaders to strengthen regional cooperation and stability. During a high-level meeting with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in Ouagadougou, Mahama acknowledged growing concerns about relations with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the […]
Mahama holds bilateral talks with Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré
By Seli Baisie President John Dramani Mahama, on Monday, March 10, 2025, held a bilateral meeting with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Interim Leader of Burkina Faso, in Ouagadougou. This visit marks President Mahama’s first official trip to Burkina Faso since assuming office on January 7, 2025, following his electoral victory in December 2024. Upon arrival, President […]
X Outage: Thousands report issues with platform
Elon Musk’s social media platform X experienced multiple outages on Monday, with tens of thousands of users reporting problems with accessing the app and website on DownDetector around 10 a.m. EDT, after what appeared to be a brief outage earlier in the morning. More than 40,000 people reported problems with X around 9:58 a.m. on […]
