May 21
Ghana: SSNIT Faces Heightened Opposition to Planned Sale of Hotel Stakes
Organized labour, which has four representatives on SSNIT's Board of Trustees, held a press conference on Monday, May 2, to voice their objections. Read more »
Ghana: Oliver Barker Slams Chief Justice's Political Posture, Accuses GBA of Govt Ties
When asked about the Ghana Bar Association's (GBA) role, Oliver characterized the current Ghana Bar Association as a silent accomplice, prioritizing the interests of the current… Read more »
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Mounts Second Defence of Its Inflation Targeting Policy Amid Criticism
While the BoG has not explicitly stated that its infographics respond to these critiques, the timing suggests a connection. Read more »
May 20
Ghana: Rapper Sarkodie Explains Jabs On New Record
Sarkodie stated that despite the speculations on social media, he was not jabbing the artistes he named drop on the rap song, rather, he used them as a reference to place emphasis… Read more »
Ghana: Former NPRA Chief Labels SSNIT a 'Ponzi Scheme', Proposes Measures to Prevent Its Collapse
His critique is based on the underfunded nature of SSNIT, where retirees receive benefits that exceed the value of their contributions. Read more »
May 19
Ghana: Eastern Region - Presidential Convoy Involved in Accident, One Reported Dead
President Akufo-Addo was not in the convoy when the accident happened, sources close to the president said. Read more »
Ghana: 'Your Election Was a Source of Reassurance to the Continent', Nana Akufo-Addo Tells Faye Diomaye
According to the president, although his visit is brief, he stressed on its importance expressing his excitement on Senegal's impressive democratic stability by defying the fears… Read more »
May 17
Ghana: Speaker Swears in New Ejisu MP
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has sworn in newly-elected Ejisu MP, Kwabena Boateng during an emergency parliamentary session on Friday. Read more »
Ghana: Chief Justice Demands Response From Kissi Agyebeng On Misconduct Allegations
Other allegations by the petitioner against Agyabeng include violations of citizens' rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper… Read more »
May 15
Ghana: Bright Simons Files Rti Request for Clarity On Kma's Alleged Gh¢3.6m Discrepancy
The legal firm representing the Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has formally submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request under Act 989. The request aims to… Read more »
Ghana: 'I Have Never Been an Asakaa Boy', Kofi Jamar Discloses
Jamar said people connected most of the rappers in Kumasi with Asakaa because they were all involved in the fast-rising of the Kumerica drill type of music. Read more »
Ghana: Taxing Content Creators Will Affect the Industry - Kwadwo Sheldon Discloses
Sheldon argued that implementing additional taxes would drastically reduce the revenue of content creators and hamper the growth of the content creation industry. Read more »
May 17
Ghana: Presidential Candidate Pledges To Uphold 'Traditional Values' Against Pro-LGBTQ Laws
The presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that he will not permit the activities of the LGBTQ+ community if he becomes… Read more »
Ghana: Soaring Price of Tomatoes Causes a Stir On Social Media
Ranked 10th among 20 items with the highest inflation rates, fresh tomatoes have seen a substantial increase compared to the national inflation rate of 25%. Read more »
May 16
Ghana: Cecilia Dapaah - Husband Tells Court Cash Stolen By Househelps Kept for 20 Years
Daniel Osei Kuffuor, (80) an Architect by profession, said the stolen cash which had aroused public suspicion, actually belonged to himself, his wife (Cecilia Abena Dapaah), and… Read more »
Ghana: 'Mahama Bought 200 Tickets to Support Me' - Lilwin Discloses
"I was surprised by a call from Mahama around midnight. He was concerned my film might be politically charged, but after I explained, he supported it" Read more »
May 14
Ghana: Andy Dosty to Host 'Live Konnect' Concert
The "Live Konnect" concert is a platform that brings celebrities together to perform with a live band, providing thrilling entertainment for music lovers, every month. Read more »
May 15
Ghana: Mahama Says AI to Be Used to Monitor Illegal Mining If Elected President
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has proposed to use Artificial Intelligence Technology to monitor small-scale mining and illegal… Read more »
Ghana: Who Takes What? Ghana's Biggest Musical Night Is Upon Us
This year is said to be special for two reasons; the event is in its 25th year, and this will be the new sponsor, Telecel's first music awards since buying out and rebranding from… Read more »
May 14
Ghana: Dialysis Patients in Crisis As Price Hike Puts Lives At Risk
The sudden increase in treatment costs has left them with an agonizing decision to make, one that feels like a cruel fate. The situation is a harsh reality for them to confront, a… Read more »
West Africa: Ghana to Receive $200 Million From Ecowas Bank
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Government of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to inject some $200 million into the Ghanaian… Read more »
Ghana: Government Intends to Leverage Fintech for SME Financing
In Ghana, SMEs constitute 92% of manufacturing, 70% of growth, and provide 80% of jobs Read more »
Ghana: Dollar Hits 15 Cedis Mark At the Forex Bureau
Despite interventions by the Bank of Ghana, analysts foresee the cedi's depreciation persisting until the next tranche of funds from the International Monetary Fund is received. Read more »
May 13
Ghana: Stevie Wonder and Family Arrive in Ghana, Receives Ghanaian Citizenship
The legendary singer revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 that he wants to relocate to Ghana permanently. Read more »
Ghana: NDC Condemns Police Bias in Arrest of MP Collins Dauda
This fact was corroborated by the Police in their investigative report read to Hon. Collins Dauda, MP for Asutifi South, in the presence of Hon. Eric Opoku, MP for Asunafo South,… Read more »
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