Five people have reportedly died after eating a meal of rice and beans, popularly known as waakye, they bought from a food joint at Oyibi Bush Canteen Junction, in Accra. About 40 people were reportedly affected, out of which five, including a pregnant woman and a lotto vendor, died. The …
Read More »“2023 is your year of roads” – Amoako-Attah to Kwabre East chiefs
According to the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Attah, the ruling New Patriotic Party cannot afford to lose control of its political fortunes in the Kwabre East Constituency since it is still a stronghold there. Although the area’s roads are terrible, he believes that this does not indicate …
Read More »Minority announces public hearing on the audit of the COVID-19 expenditure
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by the minority caucus in Parliament, has announced that it would hold a public hearing on February 7, 2023, followed by a roadshow to educate Ghanaians about the government’s spending on COVID-19 and the present economic situation. The party claims that in order to …
Read More »Africa Business Dialogues: VP Bawumia proposes focus on three broad areas for AFCFTA success
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, vice president, has suggested three major areas of attention that, in his opinion, can aid the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in bringing about the necessary transformation for Africa. Dr. Bawumia said that although the AfCFTA has laid the groundwork for Africa’s transformation, its full potential …
Read More »Extend Minority leadership mandate to May 2023 – 60 NDC MPs to NEC
The national leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been urged to reverse their decision to replace the leader of the Parliamentary Minority caucus by 60 NDC Members of Parliament (MPs). The party leaders, according to the NDC MPs who signed the statement, failed to take into account the …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo appoints new Chief of Air Staff
As of today, January 26, 2023, President Akufo-Addo has chosen Air Vice Marshal Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe as Chief of Air Staff. In accordance with the provisions of Article 212 of the constitution, the appointment was made after consultation with the Council of State. This comes after his predecessor, Air …
Read More »Minority will not accept any increase in the size of government – Ato Forson
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the recently appointed Minority Leader, has issued a warning that the Minority would oppose any move by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to increase the number of his appointments. At his first news conference after being appointed by the NDC leadership, Mr. Forson, a member of …
Read More »Trotro runs into traders at Suame Roundabout killing one
A commercial vehicle struck some traders at the Suame roundabout in the Ashanti Region, killing one of them. According to a witness, two other people were injured severely and were taken straight to the Tafo Government Hospital. The incident happened early on Thursday when a commercial Toyota Commota with the …
Read More »Guinness Ghana returns to Kumasi for production
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has promised his support for sound investment initiatives that aim to open up employment opportunities for his people in the area and further development in Ghana. Therefore, he has made a plea to investors to build factories in Kumasi and Ashanti as a whole …
Read More »Local Government Minister promises to resolve meter problem at Kejetia Market
The Kumasi Kejetia Market’s one meter issue will be resolved, according to Hon. Dan Botwe, Minister of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development. Mr. Dan Botwe, the sector minister, claims that his office is coordinating closely with the Energy Ministry to ensure that separate meters are offered to market traders. …
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