Nhyiaeso NPP parliamentary primaries put on hold over lawsuit
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The national leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has temporarily put on hold its parliamentary primaries scheduled to take place on January 27, 2024, in the Nhyiaeso Constituency in the Ashanti region. The decision to put the parliamentary primary on hold comes as a result of an interlocutory injunction filed by […]
Suspension of NDC Northern Regional Vice Chairman, Alhaji Gbewaa; Disciplinary Committee to adjudicate
The Functional National Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has suspended the membership of its Northern Regional Vice Chairman, Alhaji Hamid Gbewaa. The suspension has been referred to the National Disciplinary Committee for adjudication. A statement signed by the General Secretary, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, notified Alhaji Gbewaa of his suspension pending the hearing […]
Transport Ministry debunks increase in transport fares
By Seth Eyiah The Ministry of Transport is urging the public to disregard the purported increases in transport fares by private commercial transport operators. It says there has not been any negotiation with the transport operators for a review of the transport fares. A statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry said […]
AFCON 2023: DR Congo, Zambia end first round of games with draw
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Leopards of DR Congo and the Chipopolos of Zambia climaxed the first round of games in the AFCON 2023 with a 1-1 draw at the Stade de San Pédro on Wednesday, January 17, 2023. DR Congo and Zambia played an end-to-end game in the early minutes of the first half, […]
Africa’s resources must power continent’s development – AfCFTA Chief of Staff
Mr Silver Ojakol, Chief of Staff, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has challenged business and political leaders to be intentional in utilising the Continent’s vast natural resources for its development. He noted that for years, Africa’s resources had powered global development at the detriment of the continent and its people, and asked business […]
“We will come out and fight for Ghana” – Jordan Ayew on Egypt clash
Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew says they will go all out against the Pharaohs of Egypt as they seek to bounce back to winning ways at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’ Ivoire. Ghana suffered a defeat in their first game against Cape Verde, and this has led to a huge […]
GITFiC warns against imminent global recession
The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC), has warned of an imminent global recession as a result of a possible rise in Global Crude Oil, necessitated by the tension on the Red Sea. “We also warn of a possible sharp rise in the cost of global cargo transportation’. In a statement signed by Mr […]
Stigmatisation against pregnant teenagers is a violation of rights – Dr. Darko
Dr. Derrick Darko, a Medical Officer at International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), has revealed that young expectant mothers often avoid going to hospitals for check-ups to avoid stares because of the societal stigma. While teenage pregnancies are socially stigmatised, there is less of a chance that a teenager would develop hypertension before or after becoming pregnant, […]
Lands Minister announces government’s intention to remove VAT from Mineral Exploration
By Roselyn Gayanglo Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says the government is considering the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT), on Mineral Exploration in Ghana. He was hopeful that it would be implemented by the end of the first quarter of 2024. The Ghana Chamber of Mines had raised concerns about […]
Ghana vs. Egypt: Two wounded heavyweights chase first victory at AFCON 2023
A repetition of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final will take centre stage as four-time winners Ghana take on record seven-time champions Egypt in the second group B encounter at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny on Thursday. The stakes will be high this time around as the two African football heavyweights chase their first win […]
