Government promises to address labour concerns- Akufo-Addo
By Jeremiah Nutsugah President Akufo-Addo has affirmed that the government will prioritise addressing the concerns of the labour force to foster a conducive environment. This year’s May Day celebration centres on the theme “Election 2024: The Role of Workers And Social Partners In Securing Peaceful Elections for National Development”. Speaking to workers in Accra during […]
Organized labour calls on President Akufo-Addo to help out with “dumsor”
By: Godfred Amoaful Ghana’s Organised Labour has called on President Akufo-Addo to find solutions to the erratic power supply widely known as “Dumsor” as its persistence affects their activities and the economy at large. The concern was part of several issues raised by Organized Labour during the 2024 May Day celebration in Accra, on the […]
SOEs should not compromise on ethical standards, accountability – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has directed State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) to strive for compliance with their mandate and ethical standards. “It is imperative we uphold collectively the principles of good corporate governance, which lead to accountability and transparency to safeguard the interest of the state in the management of public enterprises,” he advised. By […]
Ghana to launch performance tracker on April 10
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Government of Ghana will launch a Performance Tracker, intended to promote transparency and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects across the country, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The event, which will be graced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will be held at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public […]
Independent Power Generators commend President for ordering suspension of power export
By Dominic Hlordzi The Chamber of Independent Power Generators Ghana (IPGG), has commended President Akufo-Addo for ordering the Volta River Authority (VRA), to suspend export of electricity to neighbouring countries. The Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, announced government’s decision on the export in Accra. A statement signed by […]
Ghana and Kenya expand cooperation
Ghana and Kenya agreed on Wednesday to form a Bi-National Commission to expand and explore new avenues for cooperation within the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. In furtherance of this, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding to elevate the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) that governs economic growth and technical cooperation […]
Nana Akufo-Addo and IMF Boss Kristalina Georgieva set tone for engagements within Ghana’s Financial Sector
After an interaction with President Akufo-Addo, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva is expected to meet with the Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam and Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison alongside some representatives from some interest groups on the way forward for Ghana’s three-year US$ 3 billion extended […]
Ghana, Malta to step up bilateral relations for mutual benefit
The visiting Malta President, George Vella, has given an assurance that his country will push for meaningful and tangible cooperation with Ghana, especially through the facilitation of exchanges between the private sector and civil society of the two nations. He indicated that there was ample interest from both sides to further their relations and collaboration […]
We still have a lot more to learn, especially when it comes to tolerance of opposing views – President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has admitted that Ghana’s democracy is work in progress, but was quick to add that, ”we dare not relapse, as there are many examples of countries that have disintegrated into chaos as a result of disputed elections”. Speaking at the 67th Anniversary Celebration in Koforidua in the Eastern Region on the theme, ”Our […]
13th African Games: Ghana ready to draw inspiration from Ivory Coast’s AFCON success- President Akufo-Addo
By: Nana Kwame Bediako President Akufo-Addo has mentioned that as Ghana readies to officially open the 13th African Games, the country is prepared to draw inspiration from Ivory Coast’s stellar performance in both the organization and success during the just AFCON tournament. “On Friday, March 8th, the 13th African Games will be officially opened in […]