LemFi expands its international payment services to Brazil and Mexico
LemFi, a leading financial technology platform, is set to enter the Latin American diaspora market following recent expansions, starting with Brazil and Mexico. Thousands of Latin Americans venture to North America and Europe every year for different living opportunities. One persistent challenge for these individuals is accessing reliable, fast, cost-effective financial services, a problem […]
Election 2024: Expert projects low voter turnout due to economic hardship
By Felicia Asamoah Research conducted on the December polls, by Data Insight Group of Job Group Limited and Chartered Media Consult has projected that no single major political party will be able to secure a simple Majority in Parliament. This, according to the research, presents an opportunity for more Independent Candidates to join the race […]
Women Rights Advocates in Ghana welcome Parliament’s passage of Affirmative Action Bill into law
By Rebecca Ekpe Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024. Women’s rights groups are praising the hard work of the proponents who worked tirelessly for the Passage of the Bill. Minister for Gender and Social protection, Dakoa Newman in June 2024 relayed the Bill last in Parliament. The purpose of the […]
Don’t appeal Court ruling on Ambulance case….you’ll be further disgraced – Haruna Iddrisu cautions AG
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Immediate past Minority Leader, and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has cautioned the Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame, not to try appealing the Court of Appeal’s ruling that acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson. According to the MP […]
Parliament passes Affirmative Action Bill into law
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, has passed the much-awaited Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill, 2024 into law, aiming to provide equal opportunities for all sexes. The purpose of the Bill is to effectively address social, cultural, economic, and political gender imbalances in the country, which stem from historical discrimination against […]
Fishers preparing illegal fishing gear for fishing- Fisheries Alliance
The Fisheries Alliance, a civil society organisation, says there are visible signs at the landing beaches of illegal fishing gear being prepared to be used after the closed season. With barely two days to the end of the 2024 closed season for artisanal fishing, Mr. Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, the convenor of the Fisheries Alliance, disclosed […]
Minister signs contract for construction of two storm drains in Accra
Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister for Works and Housing, has signed the contract for the construction of two storm drains at Kaneshie, in the Greater Accra Region. The two works include the construction of a storm drain from Accra Academy Senior High School to Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange, and another one from the Bank of […]
ECOWAS supports Nigerian Government’s efforts to face food and nutrition insecurity
By Dominic Hlordzi ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve has provided about 7,000 Metric Tons of Food Grains to the Federal Republic of Nigeria to help it to take care of citizens who are facing challenges in providing food for themselves. The March 2024 food and nutrition situation analysis indicates that almost 50 million people of […]
GRA readies to implement tax strategy for informal sector employees
By Rukyiatu Musah Commissioner General of Ghana Revenue Authority, Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, Julie Assiam says it will soon roll out a modified tax strategy. The strategy which is currently working will help to bring in more informal sector workers into the tax net. Madam Assiam disclosed this when she appeared before the Public Accounts […]
John and Lordina Mahama celebrate 32 years of loving relationship
In carefully selected words, former First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has penned down a beautiful writeup to celebrate her 32 years of marriage to former President John Dramani Mahama today [July 30, 2024]. Mrs Mahama particularly celebrated her husband for his unwavering love, wisdom, and ability to balance his public life with his family responsibilities, saying […]
