Parliament approves €135m for construction of Suame Interchange
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Parliament has approved a €135 million facility to finance the design and construction of phase 1 of the Suame Interchange and ancillary road projects in Suame in the Ashanti Region. Traffic at the Suame roundabout and ancillary roads has become unbearable hence the need for the Interchange. The Member of Parliament […]
Ghana’s Anti-Corruption MPs in Benin for APNAC 8th Biennial General Meeting
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Six Members of Parliament (MPs) from Ghana’s Parliament are in Cotonou, Benin for the 8th Biennial General Meeting, 2022 on anti-corruption organized by the Africa Parliamentarians Network against Corruption (APNAC). Chairman of Ghana’s Chapter, Mr. Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah who is leading the delegation will deliver a statement cataloging the role which the […]
Albert Dwumfour’s Campaign Chairman, Kobby Asmah, replace Affail Monney, Bright Blewu on NMC
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Mr. Gabriel Bosompem, Campaign Chairman of the current President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and Mr. Kobby Asmah of the Daily Graphic have been appointed by the Executive Committee of the GJA to replace Mr Roland Affail Monney the Immediate Past President of the Association, and Mr. Bright Blewu, a former […]
Make Africa attractive to the youth: President Akufo-Addo charges colleague heads
By Bright Ntramah The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on African leaders to create opportunities that would make their countries attractive to their citizens especially the youth, in order to reap the dividends of the continent’s human capital. He emphasized that when the countries of Africa create conditions conducive for economic growth and […]
Bank of Ghana denies printing GH¢22 billion to fund budget
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has denied allegations that it has printed GH¢22.04 billion in new money to finance the 2022 budget without recourse to Parliament. It said the amount being referred to represented claims on government, and not new currency printed to support the government’s budget. In a press statement dated July 26, 2022, […]
Ghanaians frustrated over ongoing Ghana Card registration
Thousands of Ghanaians have gathered at the El-Wak sports stadium to participate in the ongoing Ghana card registrations. This comes after the Ministry of Communications and the National Identification Authority, NIA announced a deadline date for the acquisition of the card. GBC visited the El- Wak Sports stadium and had an interaction with some frustrated […]
Asante Kotoko unveil new kits for 2022/23 season
By Akosua Adjei Ahead of the next season, Ghana Premier League champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko has revealed their new jersey. The new Kit is in honour of His Royal Majesty Otumfoɔ Ɔsɛe Tutu as they celebrate the ruler of Asanteman and owner of Asante Kotoko as a pillar of peace. It comes in their traditional […]
Road tolls re-introduction: Minority raises concerns
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the re-introduction of the road tolls, saying the Finance Minister claimed at the time of its suspension, that it was contributing to the pollution of the environment. Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee, Governs Kwame Agbodza, who reacted to the issue, said people have lost […]
NABCO trainees encouraged to take advantage of YouStart initiative at the end of their programme
Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, says government will integrate NABCO trainees into the YouStart Programme. He said the Nation Builder’s Corps, NABCO Programme, which was initially to run for three years and extended for an additional year, will be completed by September One this year. The Programme which engaged one hundred thousand (100,000) young graduates, […]
Government hints at reintroducing road tolls on Tema Motorway
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed that the road tolls which was suspended during the reading of the 2022 budget, will be reintroduced. This comes after government hinted at raising funds to facilitate the rehabilitation and extension of the Tema Motorway. Delivering the Mid-Year Budget Review, Mr. Ofori-Atta, said government in line with the Public […]
