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Ghana’s economy is in crisis and its people are suffering greatly, according to President John Dramani Mahama, who has voiced his profound concern over the country’s situation. In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term, which he gave in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, he …

Thomas Nyarko Ampem, a deputy finance minister-designate, has made it clear that he will help the finance ministry and its tax collection organizations use technology to raise more money for the nation. On Monday, February 24, 2025, Mr. Nyarko Ampem responded to inquiries from members of the Appointments Committee of …

The National Service Authority (NSA) has instructed all Heads of Department (HoD) and Unit Regional Directors to cancel the appointments of all NSA volunteers across the country. Mr. Felix Gyamfi, Director General, NSA, signed a letter dated February 21, 2025, conveying this information. “As part of the restructuring of our …

Ahead of the government’s 2025 Budget Statement, the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has voiced cautious optimism while highlighting the necessity of substantial reforms to lower the cost of doing business. The Association applauded the new administration’s promises to simplify the tax code and reduce levies, taxes, and duties …

The country’s illegal mining operators have received a severe warning from Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, who has said that the government’s fight against this threat will be unrelenting, retributive, equitable, and uncompromising. Reclaiming lost forest reserves, repairing the color and quality of water …

Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the nominee for Deputy Interior Minister, has asked Ghanaians to be cautious about the future of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Dr. Dampare’s appointment should be decided by President John Mahama, who has the constitutional power to do so, according to the …

The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has laid out plans to reverse the Central Bank’s negative equity position in the wake of recent financial losses. During his swearing-in on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Dr. Asiama emphasized that preserving stability, credibility, and public trust …

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence in Dr. Johnson Asiama’s capacity to run the Bank of Ghana (BoG), despite the opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) concerns regarding the appointment’s legitimacy and suitability. The president’s backing coincides with a heated debate about Dr. Asiama’s past legal issues and his ability …

John Dumelo, the Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, has emphasized the pressing need for higher cocoa prices in order to deter farmers from renting out their land to illegal miners. The lawmaker from Ayawaso West Wuogon brought attention to a concerning trend during his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee …

The Trades Union Congress Ghana (TUC) has denounced the Chief of Staff Julius Debrah’s decision to revoke any appointments and recruitment made after December 7, 2024. TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah called the directive “very problematic” and prone to misuse in a news release provided to Metro TV. The union contends …