June 04
Ghana: Dialysis Patients - NHIA to Cover Free Six Months Sessions
This initiative by the NHIA is a result of a recent price hike that left dozens of dialysis patients in an uncertain situation, forcing them to skip their life-saving treatments. Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Gains for the First Time in Weeks As BoG Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Operators
Cedi records a huge gain in just one day following inactivity on the forex market, as BoG moves to arrest illegal operators Read more »
Ghana: Lands Minister Declares June 7 Green Ghana Day As Country Readies to Plant 10m Tree Seedlings
As has become customary since the Ghana Green project started in 2021, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will lead a commemorative tree planting exercise, this time at the… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - 'Stop Undermining Electoral Transparency ', Care-Ghana Tells EC
According to CARE-GHANA, in a press release on Monday, June 3, 2024, the Electoral Commission's decision that political parties will be prohibited from observing the Transfer of… Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Accuses EC, NPP for Alleged Conspiracy in Voter Transfer Exercise
According to the former president, the Electoral Commission's decision to exclude political party agents from observing the voter transfer exercise is evidence to unfairly… Read more »
Ghana: Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin Granted Gh¢50,000 Bail By Court
Lilwin is scheduled to return to court on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Read more »
Ghana: Investors With Locked-Up Funds to Resume Picketing Tomorrow After No Show From Deputy Finance Minister
The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum has struggled to gain an audience with Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Adam, despite sending a petition and a reminder to his ministry. Read more »
Nigeria: Patoranking Graduates From Harvard Business School
Patoranking completed a course on the business of entertainment, media, and sports, after a brief hiatus from music. Read more »
Ghana: E-Gates to Replace Immigration Officers At Kotoka International Airport - Bawumia
E-Gate system to automatically be used during immigration check-ins and outs at KIA. Read more »
Ghana: Rawlings' June 4 Coup - National Progress or Retrogression?
It was against such a backdrop, aided by perceived poor governance, together with the junior ranks' disenchantment with the senior officers of the Ghana Armed Forces, that Rawlings… Read more »
June 03
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill - Proceedings to Be Broadcast Live
In a letter to the Chief Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame stressed on the public interest and attention surrounding the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also… Read more »
Ghana: High Court - Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuit Postponed to Next Month
Paul Boama Sefa, a farmer, sued the Speaker of Parliament on the basis that the leader of the legislative House breached section 100(1) of the Public Financial Management Act when… Read more »
Ghana: Minority Leader Accuses BoG of Constructing New Residence for the Governor Amid Financial Losses
Minority Leader Dr. Ato Forson alleges that the Central Bank is constructing a multi-million residence for its Governor despite the Bank posting losses for two consecutive years Read more »
Ghana: Minority MPs Vow to Block Controversial 5G License Deal
Minority in Parliament, led by Ato-Forson has vowed to prevent the 5G license recently awarded to New Gen Infraco Read more »
Ghana: Strange Occurrence! No Forex Rates Posted On Website of Forex Bureaux Association
Over the past two months, the dollar has surged significantly, selling at over 16 cedis at the forex bureaux. On the interbank market on Monday, June 3, the US dollar opened… Read more »
Ghana: Violence At EC Office - Hawa Koomson's Son Injured in NDC-NPP Clash
According to an eyewitness, the confrontation started when voters from different parties disputed the queuing process for vote transfers. Read more »
Ghana: BoG Targets to Return to Profitability in the Medium Term
Bank of Ghana hopes to ride on efficiency and recapitalisation to return to profiting making Read more »
Ghana: Government Borrows Gh¢19.2 Billion Through Treasury Bills in May
Government borrowed more through treasury bills in May compared to April this year, but the rates continue the marginal but steady decline. Read more »
Africa: Britain's Got Talent - Afronitaa and Abigail Dromo Finish Third Place With Thrilling Performance
Thrilling the audiences in London, the duo put on a compelling dance performance beginning their routine with African-themed songs, including Lebohang Morake's "Circle of Life,"… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Ranks 5th Best Governed Country in Africa - Report
On the African continent, Mauritius tops the list, followed by Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana Read more »
May 31
Ghana: Britain's Got Talent - Ghanaian Dance Duo Afronitaa and Abigail Sail Through to Finals
Week's ago, the duo received a standing ovation from both Ghanaians and the BGT audience abroad following their audition performance which left a lasting impression on many. Read more »
Ghana: Group Demands Sacking of Ssnit Boss Amid Controversy On Hotels Sale
SSNIT has come under the spotlight recently regarding the sale of four hotels to Mr. Bryan Acheampong Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Trial - Richard Jakpa Files Application to Dismiss Charges Against Him
Jakpa argues in his application that Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame's charges and proceedings constitute an abuse of court processes and violate Ghana's constitutional… Read more »
Ghana: Majority Accuses Minority of Sabotaging Govt Business Over Denial of Tax Waivers
Addressing the media in Parliament House on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Mr Afenyo-Markin criticized the Minority, accusing them of double standards. Read more »
May 30
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Pledges to Abolish Death Penalty If Elected President
As part of his commitment to social democracy, Mr. Mahama promised to use his presidential authority to commute the death sentences of 184 prisoners, in accordance with Article 72… Read more »