Security Service Recruitment: President Mahama defends, assures fairness and transparency
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed claims that the recent security service recruitment process was influenced by favoritism, emphasizing that digital systems were used to ensure fairness. Speaking to the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia in the United States, the President noted that the initiative, while well-intentioned, received an overwhelming […]
President Mahama ready to assent Diaspora Participation Bill, calls on Ghanaians abroad to invest in Ghana
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his readiness to assent to a bi-partisan bill that would allow Ghanaians living in the Diaspora to fully participate in the country’s political administration. He noted that, once passed, the legislation would ensure that Ghanaians abroad would no longer need to renounce their […]
UJPLA hails UN declaration of slavery as crime against humanity
The Union of Journalists for African Free Press, UJPLA, has welcomed the recent decision by the United Nations General Assembly to declare the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity. In a statement signed by its chairperson, Yao Noël, UJPLA commended President John Dramani Mahama for his bold initiative and determined leadership, which contributed significantly […]
Ghana to issue first seven-year bond since 2022 default
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana will return to the local debt market next week with the sale of a seven-year bond, marking its first such move since the country defaulted on its debt in 2022. According to Bloomberg, the bond sale will begin on March 30 with initial price guidance and is expected […]
Israel says it killed Iran naval chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Israeli Defense Forces announced Thursday the killing of Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. A “precise strike” in the port city of Bandar Abbas targeted the naval chief. Israel accused Tangsiri of orchestrating efforts to close the strategically vital Strait of […]
Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women and DSD athletes from the female category of events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and future Games. Kirsty Coventry, the president of the IOC, said the landmark decision had been taken because “it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category”. The IOC […]
Prolonged Middle East crisis could impact economic gains – BoG Governor
By Murtala Issah Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has expressed concern that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could undermine Ghana’s recent economic gains, particularly the relative stability of the cedi against the dollar and the notable decline in inflation. According to Dr. Asiama, any prolonged escalation of […]
Solar-powered micro electric tractors bring light to farmers in Malawi
Source: CNN An electric tractor that’s entirely powered by the sun could boost crop yields for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and in doing so, improve access to electricity. Developed by Aftrak, a business spun out of Loughborough University, in England, the waist-height “micro electric tractor” powers itself forward, while a farmer steers it as they […]
Sole-sourced contracts to Ghanaians justified – Solomon Owusu
By Amoako Kwame The Communications Director for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has defended government’s Big Push contracts initiative amid criticisms from the Minority in Parliament. His defence follows an article published by The Fourth Estate on March 24, which indicated that government has indulged in sole-sourcing of contracts, although while in opposition they chastised […]
South Africa’s exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed reports that his invitation to the forthcoming G7 summit in France has been withdrawn, saying non-attendance by a country outside the bloc should surprise no-one. Reports on Thursday claimed the US had put huge pressure on France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation to the summit scheduled for June. They […]
New cohort of Peace Corps volunteers to Ghana sworn-in
By: Rachel Kakraba Thirty American trainees have officially been sworn in as Peace Corps Volunteers, to serve in various communities in Ghana. The event which marked a renewed commitment to partnership and development between the two countries, brought together government officials, Peace Corps staff and representatives of host communities. The volunteers have over the past 10 weeks undergone […]
Diaspora can now invest directly in Ghana’s development through bonds – President Mahama
President John Mahama has announced that Ghanaians living in the Diaspora will soon be able to contribute directly to the country’s development through investments in government bonds. He stated that legislation will be laid in Parliament to allow Diaspora members to earn dividends from these bonds, describing the venture as both profitable and impactful for […]
“We want to enrich the local people while enriching the country” – Cardinal Namdini
By: Peter Agengre Mining activities at the Namdini site in the Upper East Region are being positioned as a major driver of local and national development. Vice President of Cardinal Namdini SD Gold, Vincent Xiao Suun, says the company is committed to ensuring that both communities and the country benefit significantly from its operations. According […]
Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped
Senegal plan to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris on Saturday, with the head of the country’s Football Federation vowing a “crusade” against the decision to strip the team of the title. The Lions of Teranga claimed their second Afcon title on 18 January when they beat hosts […]
