One Rufai Abubakar has been detained by members of the Military Police for attempting to enter a military post inside Burma Camp while pretending to be a senior military officer. The suspect, who was decked out in a false Lieutenant Colonel rank-adorned military camouflage suit, claimed to be stationed at …
Read More »Mahama asks 500,000 Ghanaians for GHS10 each to help NDC Congress
In order to support the approaching 10th National Delegates Congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former president John Dramani Mahama is raising money. On December 17, 2022, the NDC will have its 10th National Delegates Congress, during which it will elect a new group of National Executives. Approximately 9,000 …
Read More »Mandatory Debt Exchange Program would be illegal – Attorney General warns government
Government officials have been cautioned that any obligatory debt swap program would be against the law by Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame. The debt exchange scheme would effect all domestic bondholders, with the exception of those who hold Treasury bills, according to a statement made yesterday by Finance Minister Ken …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo commissions Afienya road Over Bridge on Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic, officially opened the Afienya Road Over Bridge, a crucial part of the 97.7-kilometer Tema to Mpakadan railway project. Describing the project as “a brainchild of the first NPP Government of 2001 – 2009, when the highly respected …
Read More »Parliament approves 2023 budget
The government’s economic plans and budget for 2023 have been approved by parliament. However, this approval is for the guiding principles and policies that served as the foundation for the budget that finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta delivered two weeks ago. Minority leader Haruna Iddrisu again urged the government to reverse …
Read More »BoG adds improved security features to GHS1 coin
The GHS1 coin now has improved security measures according to the Bank of Ghana. The enhanced GHS1 coin will be put into circulation starting on Monday, December 12, 2022, according to a statement from the central bank. According to the BoG, the coin has a coat of arms on the …
Read More »“We’ll only consider lowering transportation costs if a litre of petroleum costs GHC10” – GPRTU
Following the recent drop in fuel prices, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has unequivocally indicated that it has no intention of lowering transportation costs. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Ghana Road Transport Cordinating Council (GRTCC), and the Ministry of Transport (MoT) have been urged by …
Read More »I’m poised to support youth in Agric – 2022 National Best Farmer
Nana Yaw Siribour I, the 2022 National Best Farmer, says he is committed to helping young people in agriculture modernize the industry in their nation. The Akyempimhene of Juaben further pledged to work with the Ministry of Agriculture and to support government initiatives by involving youth in practical training to …
Read More »“I nearly stopped farming after flood destroyed my 30,000 catfish pond” – 2022 National Best Farmer
The CEO of Siribour Farms almost sobbed when bemoaning how, as a young farmer, he almost gave up on his farming company because, after three days of severe rain, over 30,000 catfish, including mature ones in fishponds, were carried away by flood, leaving him with nothing but tremendous debt. He …
Read More »MTN Ghana rewards loyal customers at ‘Glitz and Glam’ Y’ello Soiree
After a three-year break, MTN Ghana conducted its signature “Y’ello Soiree.” The Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra hosted the return edition, which had the theme “Glitz and Glam.” The Soiree is held to honor and thank a select group of customers for their devotion to the MTN Brand. …
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