July 03
Ghana: Guinness World Records Disputes Chef Smith's Title Claim
The viral news of his achievement raised eyebrows from social media commentators who were skeptical Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - 'I Am the President Ghana Needs At This Time' - Alan Kyerematen
According to Alan Kyerematen, he's dedicated to improving the lives of Ghanaians including those within his former party. Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuits - Ghana's Supreme Court Sets July 17 to Rule On Injunction
Key Takeaways By Court:That the injunction case centers around violations of Article 108 of the Constitution. That the court is not the appropriate forum to deal with issues of… Read more »
Ghana: Counter Advertisement to LPG Cylinder Circulation Emerges On TV
A group of LPG operators are sponsoring advertisements that counter the cylinder circulation model recommended by the NPA. Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Group Attempts to Jeopardize Napo's NEC Endorsement
The hitherto unknown group marched to Dr. Bawumia's campaign office in Kumasi on July 1 to request a running mate who embodies humility and approachability for the Party's… Read more »
Ghana: Stakeholders Prepare to Familiarise Themselves With Revised 'Cement Pricing' Li
Stakeholders curious about details of the revised 'cement pricing LI' as it has been laid before Parliament. Read more »
Ghana: Reviving Ghanaian Fashion - the Digital Transformation of Dan Morton Tailors
Dan Morton Tailors Limited, an illustrious brand with a storied past, has been a cornerstone of Ghanaian fashion since the 1950s, weaving a legacy that is as rich as it is… Read more »
July 02
Ghana: Amend the Constitution to Allow Chiefs to Engage in Politics - Alban Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament argues that although the 1992 Constitution has stabilized democracy in Ghana, it should be refined to allow chiefs to participate in active politics. Read more »
Ghana: Plastic Manufacturers Association Announce July 10 Demo
They claim the Ministry of Finance has yet to respond to a letter of request for a meeting, since April 2024. Read more »
July 03
Ghana: Govt Misused $1 Billion IPP Debt - Minority
While accusing the government of hiding the truth and not providing practical solutions to the country's economic problems, he called for a national dialogue on Ghana's economy. Read more »
Ghana: Sarkodie Will Not Perform At Olympics Opening - DJ Mensah Clarifies
Ghanaian disc jockey and official DJ for Sarkodie, has clarified his previous statement regarding Sarkodie's performance at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, providing updated… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana and Nigeria Join Imd Global Competitiveness Ranking for First Time
The rankings measure how countries are achieving long-term value creation for their people, using indicators such as economic performance, and government efficiency Read more »
July 02
Ghana: Shatta Wale Invests Over $2m in Shaxi Ride-Hailing Venture
Rather than using the over $2 million to fund his own lavish lifestyle, he chose to create a business that would enable others to get employed. Read more »
Ghana: Chef Smith Allegedly Picked Up By Police At Nana Boroo's Instigation
Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Chef Smith, has reportedly been arrested, following a complaint of alleged fraud by musician Nana Boro. Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Loses Despite IMF Loan Arrival
The cedi could not sustain the gain it recorded yesterday although the much awaited IMF loan hit the BoG account today Read more »
Ghana: Minority Boycotts Vetting of Deputy-Trade Minister Designate Citing Govt Size
Members of the Minority Caucus on the Appointments Committee of Parliament have announced a decision to not participate in the vetting process of the Deputy Minister-designate for… Read more »
Ghana: Sarkodie to Perform At 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony - DJ Mensah Reveals
DJ Mensah revealed an array of concerts, featuring himself and the BET award-winning rapper, Sarkodie Read more »
Ghana: Speaker of Parliament Suggests Scrapping Ex-Gratia, Says System Outdated
Bagbin says ex-gratia payments have failed to combat corruption as it had been intended to Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Bawumia Smiles From UK With £1.2m in Election Funds
"What we seek to do differently is to rely on small donations from all Ghanaians across the country" Read more »
Ghana: The Creative Industry and Partisan Politics - a New Deal?
Creatives participating in politics, as I have amply demonstrated, is certainly not a novel phenomenon and not a bad thing per se. Read more »
July 01
Ghana: Olu Jacobs Alive and Well - Joke Silva Slams Death Rumors
Olu Jacobs is widely regarded as a cultural icon and one of Africa's most influential actors. But since his diagnosis with dementia in 2021, rumours have increased about his death Read more »
Ghana: Using AI, Google Translate Adds 110 New Languages Including Ga From Ghana
The recent roll-out is part of Google's 1,000 Languages Initiative - a target set in 2022, to build AI models that will support the 1,000 most spoken languages around the world Read more »
Ghana: Accra Set to Launch First Green Film Festival
The Green Film Festival is open to filmmakers, environmental enthusiasts, and the general public, offering a unique platform for storytellers, sustainability advocates, and… Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Appreciates Marginally On the Back of IMF Board Approval
Cedi makes some gains on the first day of trading after Ghana secured an IMF Board approval for disbursement of the third tranche Read more »
Ghana: The Republic Day of Price Hikes
Several price hikes greet Republic Day Commemoration amidst economic hardship. Starting today, consumers will face higher fuel costs, with petrol prices expected to rise by 2.17%… Read more »
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