GIDA defends $12m paid to POWERCHINA to build Pwalugu Dam
The Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) has defended the $12 million paid to the contractor undertaking the Pwalugu Multipurpose Irrigation Dam project. GIDA in a May 28 press statement said the payment formed part of the terms of the contract that required the contractor, Messrs Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), to be paid a […]
Dr. Bawumia makes proposal to instil fiscal discipline in government expenditure
By Mercy Darko The flagbearer of NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says his government when given the nod will establish an Independent Fiscal Responsibility Council that will manage public spending. He said the challenge has always been with the expenditure of the government and this can be addressed with an oversight body that will manage the […]
EC provides guidelines for replacement of Voter ID Cards
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the replacement of Voter ID Cards will commence on Thursday, May 30, and run through Friday, June 14, 2024. This replacement service is intended for individuals who have lost their Voter ID Cards ahead of the upcoming general elections on December 7. In a statement […]
New CEO of MTN Ghana outlines vision for digital transformation and media collaboration
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Mr. Stephen Blewett, the new CEO of MTN Ghana, has expressed his commitment to building on the achievements of his predecessor and advancing the company’s growth. In a courtesy call on the leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) at the Ghana International Press Center on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, he emphasized […]
Small-Scale Miners call on Executives to resign
By Georgina Ama Ankomah Members of the Ghana National Association of Small-scale Miners have called on their executives to resign. They accused them of running the association without regard for the welfare of small-scale miners since their election four years ago. Among other things, they accused the leaders of failing to account to members, adhering […]
2026 WCQ: Captain Andre Ayew dropped from Black Stars squad
By Nana Kwame Bediako Black Stars head coach Otto Addo named his 26-man squad on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the headquarters of the Ghana Football Association ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualification doubleheader games against Mali and the Central African Republic. Otto Addo announcing his squad broke unfortunate news as there was no […]
Mahama vows to rebound Ghana’s industrial sector with 24-hour economy
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to turn around Ghana’s industrial sector with his proposed 24-hour economy. He said the economic measure will help Ghana become self-sufficient and focus on export-oriented growth through favourable tax policies, stimulus packages and financial assistance available for specific industries including agro-processing […]
Limited voter registration ends today
The Electoral Commission (EC) will end the voter registration exercise today. The exercise, which started on May 7 was expected to end on Monday, but it further extended to end on today, May 29, 2024. A statement from the EC explained that the extension of the registration date was to make up for the network […]
Women Committee of HSWU advocates for removal of taxes on sanitary pads
By Elorm Yao Aryee The Volta/Oti Regional Women Committee of the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) has added its voice to calls on government to scrap taxes on the importation of sanitary pads to make them affordable. The group believes the move will also make it accessible for vulnerable females especially those in remote areas. […]
South Africans vote in National elections today
South Africa is prepared for today’s general election. Almost a million votes have already been cast in special voting permits for those who are unable to vote today. Polls open at 7 a.m. and according to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), more than 27 million voters are registered to cast their ballot. The election will […]
