GRA to go after tax defaulters
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it will in the coming days embark on a debt collection exercise to help recover all outstanding taxes due the state. The Authority in a statement said that, the exercise will cover all categories of taxpayers including public institutions that currently have outstanding tax liabilities. It is advised […]
UNESCO Trains Journalists to Counter Hate Speech and Misinformation Ahead of 2024 Elections
By Seli Baisie Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 general election, UNESCO Ghana has organized a two-day workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of media professionals to counter hate speech and misinformation on social media. The training, held at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Accra, focused on equipping journalists with essential skills to ensure peaceful and […]
Police battle anti-tax demonstrators as Kenya protests spread
Kenyan police have clashed with anti-tax protesters in the capital, Nairobi, as demonstrations have spread across the country, including to the president’s home town of Eldoret. Anti-riot police, some on horseback, fired tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters on the streets of Nairobi. There were similar protests in other cities and major towns across […]
Mayor of Accra engages youth groups; courts support to develop and make Accra clean
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has engaged with youth groups across the city to highlight its programmes, activities, and achievements under the leadership of Mayor Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey since her tenure began in October 2021. The event, which aimed at fostering transparency and collaboration, brought together students from Ghana Telecom University College (GTUC), Central […]
Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, to spend two more years in Office
President Akufo-Addo has extended the contract of Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, allowing him to stay in office for an additional two more years. Mr. Asiedu was due for statutory retirement on August 1, 2024. A notice dated June 19, 2024, from the Audit Service congratulated Mr. Asiedu on the extension. “I wish to bring to […]
Ghana will continue to work with South Africa – President Akufo-Addo
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its ties with South Africa, pledging to continue working closely with that country to promote mutual development. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said the “bond of friendship between the two nations is strong”, consequently, the authorities ought to leverage the existing bilateral ties for mutual benefits. “Together, we can […]
Ten companies express interest in Saglemi Housing Project – Oppong Nkrumah
Ten international and local companies have expressed interest in completing the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Works and Housing, has disclosed. He said the 10 companies had been taken to the project site and that they had had the opportunity to inspect works that had been left there so […]
Reconstitute NMC and make members full-time – Kabral advocates
By Francis Abedi Former Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), President, Ambassador Kabral Blay Amihere has called for a re-composition of the National Media Commission (NMC). He said instead of an 18-member body that meets periodically, the number should be reduced to operate full-time to meet the demands of the times. Ambassador Blay Amihere was speaking at […]
Vice President Bawumia opens 2nd Biennial Conference of AME Zion Church at Gomoa
By Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on citizens to consider the implications of their actions if Ghana is to secure its future. He entreated all to hold leadership to accounts, irrespective of one’s political or religious leanings. Dr. Bawumia made these remarks at the opening of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, […]
Ghana exempted from Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorisation visa payment
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that the Republic of Kenya in recognition of the existing visa-free regime agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Ghana, Ghanaian travellers will now be issued an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on gratis upon application for travel to Kenya. […]
