May 31
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 »
May 29
Ghana: 'Off the Beat' Dance Moves and Strategic Meetings - Here's How Ghana's 2024 Elections Is Panning Out
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has set this year in full campaign tours, with over-zealous promises, and quite a number of strategic project commissionings. But before he could start, Mahama… Read more »
Ghana: An Open Letter to William Ruto
Dear William Ruto, Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Promises to Cut Off Free Fuel and Utility Bills for Government Officials
John Mahama, the NDC presidential candidate, has promised to discontinue free fuel and benefits for government officials and introduce tax incentives for Ghanaian registered… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - 'I Will Cut Govt Expenditure and Increase Salaries', Bawumia Promises.
Bawumia has pledged to cut government expenditure and put in measures to increase salaries of workers. Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Remains Under Pressure Despite BoG Measures and 'Threats', As Dollar Nears Gh¢16
The Cedi continues to face stiff competition from the Dollar despite BoG measures. Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuits - Judicial Service Grants Full Media Coverage in Letter to Press Corps
Previously, the Supreme Court allowed cameras in the courtroom to cover the very first proceedings of the case earlier this month. Read more »
Ghana: Arise Ghana Describes Godfred Dame As 'Minister of Injustice'
Our Minister of Justice is better off referred as Minister of Injustice Read more »
Ghana: Kwesi Prempeh Writes - Putting Country First Without; the Case of Presidentialism Without Parties
In contrast, the president, the one office that is supposed to represent--and hold together--the whole nation, cannot function properly as a unifying national figure if captured… Read more »
Ghana: Electoral Commission Pledges Transparency in Upcoming Elections
During a meeting with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free and fair elections and provided… Read more »
Ghana: NDC's Allegations Against a-G Are Manipulated Facts and Distorted Narratives - NPP
Jakpa testified in court that the Attorney-General had engaged him multiple times, even at odd hours, to incriminate the first accused and Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. Read more »
May 28
Ghana: Chocolate Lovers in Ghana Feel the Crunch As Prices Skyrocket Amid Cocoa Market Turmoil
This dramatic price increase is primarily due to an unprecedented surge in the international price of cocoa beans. A year ago, cocoa was selling for just over $3,000 per metric ton… Read more »
Ghana: Cocoa Export Earnings Plummet By Nearly 50% Despite Global Price Surge
This decline occurred despite an unprecedented nearly 200% increase in the global price of cocoa, which surged from about 4,235.60 in just December 2023 to between $10,116.9 and… Read more »
Ghana: Economist Challenges Finance Minister's Explanation for Cedi's Decline
According to the Dean of the Business School at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. John Gatsi has indicated that the reasons cited by the Finance Minister for the cedi's troubles… Read more »
Ghana: Election 2024 - Special Voting Set for December 2
This early voting process ensures these individuals can fulfill their voting rights without disrupting their professional responsibilities during the elections Read more »
Ghana: 6th Edition of Accra Indie Filmfest to Be Held From July 29 - August 3
The sixth edition of the Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF), themed "Africa to the world, the world to Africa," is scheduled to take place from July 29 to August 3, 2024, in Accra. Read more »
Ghana: Alan Kyeremanten Vows to Abolish Cocoa Syndication Loans If Elected President
In November 2023, Parliament approved an $800 million cocoa syndicated loan for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The approval followed a recommendation from the Finance Committee,… Read more »
Ghana: Stay and Invest in Ghana, Mahama Appeals to Multinationals
The NDC's flagbearer, has urged multinational companies to continue investing in Ghana despite economic challenges, when he addressed them during the 8th Ghana CEO Summit. Read more »
Ghana: Quamina MP and Kofi Mole Drop Highly-Anticipated Joint EP 'Toopeezy'
Featuring six tracks that showcase their unique styles and undeniable chemistry, this EP is set to take the music scene by storm. Read more »
Ghana: Shatta Wale Wants to Be President of Ghana
Shatta Movement President, Shatta Wale, has hinted on his desire to become President of Ghana. Read more »
May 27
Ghana: NHIs Nears Collapse - Minority Urges Finance Minister to Release Funds
The Minority in Parliament has urged the Bawumia-led Economic Management Team, to direct the Finance Minister to release all pending payments to the National Health Insurance Fund… Read more »
Ghana: Stop Posting Rates On Social Media - BoG Tells Forex Bureaux As It Cracks Down On Illegal Activities to Stabilise Cedi
Dr. Addison reaffirmed the Central Bank's commitment to stabilising the cedi but warned against statements that could undermine confidence in the economy, particularly in an… Read more »