13th African Games largely successful despite few challenges – Sports Minister

13th African Games largely successful despite few challenges - Sports Minister

By Edzorna Francis Mensah Mustapha Ussif, Minister for Youth and Sports has told parliament that the 13th African Games was largely successful despite the few challenges attributed to circumstances beyond government’s control. According to the Minister, major challenges faced prior to the commencement of the games relative to the facilities, generally are circumstances beyond government’s […]

I will combine Ministry of Finance with Trade and Industry- Alan Kyerematen

I will combine Ministry of Finance with Trade and Industry- Alan Kyerematen

By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The leader of the Movement for Change party, Alan Kyerematen has expressed his bold initiative to combine the Ministry of Finance with Trade and Industry once he is voted into office coming December. The former Minister of Trade and Industry stated that, as part of his plans for office, he will […]

Traders at Kejetia Market demand sack of MD over alleged mismanagement

Traders at Kejetia Market

By Georgina Ama Ankomah Traders at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi are demanding that the appointment of the Managing Director of the Kumasi City Market Limited, Kofi Duffour be terminated within two weeks. The traders who gave the ultimatum at a News Conference in Kumasi urged President Akufo Addo to heed to their demand. The […]

2024 Election: We have to address mistrust in EC– Prof Abotsi

Prof Abotsi

Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi, Dean of Law School, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has called for an immediate step to address the mistrust in the Electoral Commission (EC) and its work. He suggested that the appointment process of the chairs and other members of the Commission, going forward, be broadened and consultations widened to […]

Kenya protesters shot and parliament on fire

Kenyan Anti-Finance Bill Riots And Lessons For The Rest Of Africa

Protesters have reportedly been shot dead and a section of Kenya’s parliament has gone up in flames amid fierce demonstrations against new tax proposals. An angry crowd broke through police lines to storm the parliamentary complex in the capital Nairobi – minutes later live TV footage showed smoke escaping from inside. For several hours had […]

Danger looms as Krachi Government Hospital threatens to shut down Mortuary

Krachi Government Hospital Mortuary

By David Bawanke The Krachi Government Hospital in the Krachi West Municipal of the Oti Region is facing crisis due to persistent power outages plaguing the facility. Confirming this to Journalists, Dr Hilarious Gadze, Medical Superintendent revealed that, they have spent almost GH₵70,000 on fuel to power generators to keep the hospital running. The situation, […]

Unlocking the Potential of Business Tourism in Ghana: A Pathway to Sustainable Impact

Tourism in Ghana

By Emmanuel Treku, CEO, Inter Tourism Expo Accra Ghana, a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, is poised to become a hub for business tourism in West Africa. As the industry continues to grow, it is essential to prioritize sustainable practices that benefit both the economy and the environment. In this […]

BoG denies claims of withheld GH¢57bn by MTOs and Fintechs

BoG maintains policy rate at 30%

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s central bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has denied media reports claiming that GH¢57 billion has been withheld by newly licensed Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) and 11 Fintech companies. Reports circulating in the media space indicated that approximately $12 billion in remittances to Ghana went untracked and unaccounted for by the […]