Ghana to lose $3.8B World Bank Financing following Anti-LGBTQ Bill
The Ministry of Finance has disclosed that Ghana is likely to lose 3.8 billion dollars in World Bank financing over the next five to six years if President Akufo-Addo signs the Anti-LGBTQ Bill into law. According to the Finance Ministry, for 2024 Ghana will lose 600 million dollars in Budget support and 250 million dollars […]
JICA’s Partnership Transforms Civil Service Training Center into Africa’s Benchmark
By Gloria Anderson and Hannah Dadzie The Civil Service Training Center has commended the invaluable support from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in enhancing its capacity by positioning it as a benchmark across Africa. Due to this partnership, the center now provides both in-person and online training to both Private, Public and Civil Service Sectors. […]
Lordina Foundation receives medical equipment from Advent International
By Celestine Avi Advent International Ltd. has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating medical equipment and supplies to the Lordina Foundation. Mrs Ritu Dhar led the team that presented the items to Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, Founder and President of the Lordina Foundation. The donated items included crank beds, delivery beds, children’s […]
Central Region will become West Africa’s financial services centre under my presidency – Alan Kyerematen
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The leader and founder of the Movement for Change, Mr. Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has pledged to make the Central Region West Africa’s financial services centre if he becomes president. According to him, the central region has much greater potential that can be harnessed, and therefore pledged to make the region the […]
Female inclusivity in Ghana’s legal systems
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe The legal field has historically lacked diversity and inclusion. Recent advances, however, point to positive changes. In the legal profession, female lawyers have played crucial roles in advancing legal inclusivity for women. Significant gains have been made with respect to the male-female ratio in all representations. Women’s enrollment in law schools […]
African Games 2023: The look, feel and taste of African delicacies
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The African Games started with some good moments on Sunday, March 3, 2024. When it comes to food, some athletes from different parts of the African continent have started enjoying the delicious delicacies Ghana has to offer. Teams like Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, Togo, and the DR Congo are among the […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II receives torch ahead of 2023 African Games
By: Nana Kwame Bediako As part of the tradition to pave the way for the African Games, a torch relay has to be taken to some key figures and participating countries to ensure Africa and the world witness a memorable African games. The torch relay was presented to Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II on […]
GCC commends Atlantic African Initiative
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has commended the Atlantic African Initiative launched by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI for Sahel States. GCC States welcome the Initiative as it will strengthen cooperation between Sahel and Atlantic coast States, Albudaiwi voiced on the group’s behalf during the ministerial meeting held on Sunday […]
Power sector challenges to get worse – Independent Power Generators warn
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), have hinted that the country’s power sector challenges are on the brink of exacerbation. The Chamber stated emphatically that the sector is at risk of incurring an increased debt of approximately USD$1.8 billion to the IPPs alone by the close of 2024. In a statement signed […]
Chief Imam presents 14-point Muslim Manifesto to NDC
The National Muslim Conference of Ghana, led by National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr. Nuhu Sharubutu, has presented a 14-point ‘Muslim Manifesto’ to the leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). At a meeting attended by the leader and flag bearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, national executives of the party and some members […]
