My next administration will fight and defeat corruption – Mahama
By Vivian Amoah Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised that the next NDC government will win the fight against corruption in Ghana. He contends that this canker is crippling Ghana’s economy and must be dealt with. In an interaction with the Christian Ecumenical Council on Monday, May 20, Mr. […]
Organised Labour threatens strike over sale of SSNIT hotels to Rock City
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to abate its intention to sell off its 60% state in four hotels to Minister of Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong’s Rock City Hotel. The Union says SSNIT is only a caretaker of the hotels whose real owners are the citizens and […]
Inaki Williams named Spanish La Liga Best African Player of the Season
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghanaian and Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams has officially been named the Best African Player in the Spanish La Liga for the 2023–2024 season, capping off an impressive season with the “Lions of San Mames”. Inaki has been in scintillating form for Bilbao in all competitions, as his numbers have hit […]
IEA proffers urgent debt restructuring and tighter forex regulations to stabilise cedi
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has blamed the economic managers for failing to address the cedi problem head on. According to the IEA, policymakers have consistently failed to take the requisite measures to buttress the Cedi. In a statement, it said they wait till the situation gets out of hand before they adopt unsustainable […]
Indian High Commissioner to Ghana advocates for enhanced India-Ghana bilateral & Agricultural Cooperation
By Jones Anlimah The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Manish Gupta, has called for the adoption of the Indian cooperative model of agriculture to enhance the sector in Ghana. Speaking at a media engagement at Ho in the Volta region as part of his official visit to the region, Mr. Gupta highlighted the Volta region’s […]
EC rectifies anomaly in ongoing limited voter registration published data
The Electoral Commission (EC) has said there was an error in the data published last week to update the public on the ongoing limited voter registration. According to the Commission, the figure published in the slide on challenge cases for the Greater Accra Region was wrongly repeated for the Upper East Regional as well. Aside […]
Hearts, Kotoko to battle in maiden Democracy Cup
Story by Michael Okuley Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko will renew their rivalry following their selection by Parliament to battle in its maiden Democracy Cup. The game, scheduled for Friday, July 5, 2024, was created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the legislature. As part of the activities for the event, Members […]
More business opportunities as VistaJet dedicates flights to West African Sub Region
By Rebecca Ekpe ”We found an opportunity for business here; clearly, there is a market in West Africa,” Philippe Scalabrini, President of Europe and Africa at VistaJet said in an interview in Accra. He said the new jet is providing clients with the possibility as well as the luxury of connecting flights more efficiently and […]
Quick Action speaks on current situation of Okomfo Kwadee
Ghanaian music producer Joseph Appiah Keys, known as Quick Action, has weighed in on the recent public concern surrounding the well-being of respected musician Okomfo Kwadee. Amidst growing social media alarm over videos showing Kwadee in a troubling state, Quick Action emphasised that the musician’s circumstances are a private family matter, suggesting that public involvement […]
Hypertension leading cause of death among Ghanaian males
The Births and Deaths Registry has reported that hypertension was the leading cause of death among Ghanaian men in 2022. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, is when the pressure in the blood vessels is excessive (140/90 mmHg or higher). Some of the primary causes of […]