Ghana’s public debt rises to GH₵761.1 billion- Finance Minister
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced that Ghana’s public debt stood at ₵761.1 billion (equivalent to USD 51.1 billion) as of July 31, 2024. Speaking at the Ministry’s monthly economic briefing, Dr. Adam explained that this represents an increase from the previous amount of ₵587.7 billion (USD 53.5 billion). He […]
Ghana marks cleft awareness week to combat myths and stigmatization
By: Rachel Kakraba Acting Country Manager of Operation Smile, Henry Quist, has encouraged parents, especially mothers with children with cleft lip and palate condition to seek immediate medical intervention after birth. He said although surgery cannot be carried out within the first six months, it provides relevant health intervention which prepares them for successful surgery […]
AFCON 25 qualifiers: Ashimeru, Inaki Williams and Joseph Paintsil return to Otto Addo’s 23-man squad
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, August 29, 2024, Coach Addo unveiled the team that will take on Angola at the Baba […]
Volta: Health Director urges increased vaccination efforts amid rising measles and rubella cases
By: Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Volta Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Chrysantus Kubio has called for intensified efforts to boost vaccination rates in the region following significant gaps in routine immunization and COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Speaking at the second-quarter Risk Communication Sub-Committee meeting, Dr. Kubio highlighted the region’s progress in health service delivery but expressed […]
LEAP benefits double as economy grows 4.7% in 1st quarter of 2024 – Finance Minister
By: Gloria Amoh The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has explained how his ministry has enhanced resources for social programs like the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty ( LEAP). During the Minister’s Press Briefing on the Monthly Economic Update today, August 29, 2024, Dr. Amin Adam highlighted that, the Ministry skipped July’s update due […]
Election 2024: We will not tolerate any actions of attack – GJA President
By: Mercy Lokko Adjei Sarfo President of the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, delivering a speech at a stakeholders engagement dubbed ‘Journalist For Peaceful Discourse’ project organised by the Ghana Journalist Association and US Embassy, on Wednesday, August 28, says that the Association is ready to protect its members at all times. According […]
EC dismisses claims of discrepancies in voters register
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has confidently asserted that the 2024 Voters’ Register is both robust and credible, urging citizens to disregard claims suggesting otherwise. In a post on X, the Commission emphasized the integrity and reliability of the Voters’ Register, assuring the public that it is fully prepared for the […]
NDC launches “For The Record” book on development
Former Minister for Finance, Seth Terkper, has unveiled a 30-page book titled “For the Records,” which chronicles developmental projects undertaken in the Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency, Accra, during the tenure of the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The book, authored by Raphael Apetorgbor, Deputy Communications Officer of the constituency, meticulously documents various infrastructural projects, some of […]
Deepening China-Africa Cooperation and Opening a New Chapter of Building a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future
As the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) draws near, Chinese and African leaders will reconvene in Beijing to outline a vision for deepening China-Africa friendship, collaboration, cooperation and advancing mutual development. Strengthening solidarity and cooperation with African nations has long been a fundamental aspect of China’s foreign policy and remains a […]
Thousands of children in Volta Region miss critical vaccinations, health officials raise alarm
By: Jones Anlimah Health officials in the Volta are alarmed about the significant number of children who missed critical vaccinations in the first half of the year. Figures from the Volta Regional Health Directorate indicate that 7,865 children did not receive the Penta 3 vaccine, while 9,459 children missed the Measles/Rubella 2 vaccination in the […]
