June 20
Ghana: Ensuring Peace in Ghana's 2024 Elections - a Collective Responsibility
To maintain peace during the elections, Professor Ahenkan emphasized the need for security preparedness, peace messaging, and responsible leadership. He encouraged political… Read more »
Ghana: 'Hands Off Our Hotels Demo' - Okudzeto Ablakwa to Hold Second Protest in Central Region
Concerns of conflict of interest, and abuse of office prompted the protest, which has gained the support of organised labour and many civil actors Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Pledges to Deepen Ghana-South Africa Relations
The President of Ghana has pledged to strengthen bilateral ties and has expressed confidence in South Africa's continued growth as he congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
Ghana: Why Business Fail in Ghana?
Industry watchers say business failure occurs when a company is unable to pay its creditors, shareholders and suppliers as a consequence of a national economic crisis reflected in… Read more »
Ghana: IMF Programme Will Worsen Ghana's Economic Crisis - Nii Moi Thompson
Dr. Thompson's concerns highlight the need for a reevaluation of the IMF program and the government's economic management strategies. Read more »
Ghana: Dollar Surge Resumes 8 Days Before IMF Board Meeting On Ghana
The cedi is losing grounds again some eight days before the scheduled IMF Executive Board meets on Ghana. Read more »
Ghana: Akufo-Addo Reappoints Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu As Auditor-General
Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu's appointment extended for two years, a move announced in a notice to all Audit Service staff on July 19, 2024. Read more »
June 19
Ghana: 86,000 Printed Passport Booklets Gathering Dust At Passport Offices - Osafo Maafo
There are 8,000 uncollected printed passports in the Takoradi Office, 8,696 in the Cape Coast Office and 19, 500 in the Accra Office. Read more »
Ghana: Otokunor Writes - Ghana's Tragic Saga of Food Inflation: Empty Plates and Empty Promises
Despite billions of Cedis poured into the PFJ program, farmers continue to grapple with myriad challenges, from lack of access to quality inputs and extension services to poor… Read more »
Ghana: Report On Leaked IGP Tape Ready - Committee
A parliamentary committee led by Samuel Atta Akyea has submitted its report on the leaked audio scandal, in which police officials plotted to remove the Inspector General of… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Wins Seat On Shelter Afrique Development Bank Board, Says Housing Minister
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says with the new feat, Ghana aims to increase its capitalization of 4.8% with the bank to 10% Read more »
Ghana: Rema's 'Calm Down' Ranked As the Most Streamed Afrobeats Song in the U.S.
"Calm Down" was initially released as a precursor to Rema's debut album "Rave and Roses" in 2022. The single claimed the top spot on various charts, including Belgium's Ultratop… Read more »
Ghana: NDC Names National Campaign Team for 2024 Elections
Members of the campaign team include party General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey who will be coordinating the project. He is deputized by National Organizer Dr. Joseph Yammin Read more »
Ghana: Cocoa Sector Records a Negative Growth of 20.2%
Cocoa was the worst sub-sector in the first quarter posting a negative growth of 20.2% Read more »
June 18
Ghana: Hands Off Our Hotel Demo - Ablakwa Condemns Police Act During Protest
Convener for the "Hands off our hotels Demo" has condemned tear gas and paper spray attack mounted by the police on protestors during the march. Read more »
Ghana: Interior Ministry Announces Crackdown On Unauthorised Use of Private Security Uniforms
Two persons were arrested last Friday for wearing unprescribed uniforms similar to the Military uniform Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Economy Grew By 4.7% in First Quarter of 2024
Ghana's economy grew by 4.7% in the first quarter of this year, with some sectors posting impressive growth while others recorded negative growth. Read more »
Ghana: Health Ministry Ask Medical Lab Workers to Reconsider Strike Decision
Lab workers begun striking on Monday over long-standing absence of Conditions of Service Read more »
Ghana: 'Defe Defe' Song Theft Allegations Hit Team Eternity
Team Eternity's single "Defe Defe" from their 14-track album Testimony has achieved unprecedented success in Ghana's gospel music landscape. The song has reached the coveted… Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Case - Court Directs National Security to Probe Unsanctioned Audio Recording From Trial
The third accused Richard Jakpa was cross-examined by lawyers of Minority Leader Ato Forson on Thursday, June 13 Read more »
Ghana: 'Protest to Extend to Other Regions If Akufo-Addo Fails to Act' - Ablakwa Warns
The objective of the protest is to pressure the government to intervene and stop the sale of the hotels. Read more »
Ghana: 'Hands Off Our Hotels Demo' Ongoing in Accra
The police are currently maintaining a peaceful presence at the protest, ensuring the safety of all demonstrators. Read more »
Ghana: King Paluta Breaks Silence On NPP Campaign Controversies
King Paluta asserts that his talents come at a price and his meeting with Bawumia was merely a business venture. Read more »
Ghana: Mandatory Health Insurance for Non-Resident Visitors an NHIA Proposal, Not Govt Policy, Says Health Minister
The Health Minister, Bernard Okoe Boye says the introduction of mandatory health insurance for non-resident visitors is a proposal by the National Health Insurance Authority… Read more »
Ghana: Labour Could Not Have Fought Ssnit Hotel Sale Without the NDC - Trade Unionist
Trade unionist Abraham Koomson says labour has failed and could not have fought the planned sale of SSNIT hotels without the NDC Read more »