Sariki Alhaji Abubakar Omar, the national vice president of the Council of Zongo Chiefs, has urged with Muslims and Zongo residents to prioritize paying their children’s school tuition above purchasing big smocks for every occasion that comes their way. The request was made in an interview conducted on the sidelines …
Read More »Don’t drag me into your unsavory comments-Addai Nimoh to Hopeson
The Office of Francis Addai-Nimoh has disassociated themselves from Alan Kyeremateng campaign Operations Director, Hopeson Ardoye over his infamous statement about Northerners with what he claims to be a comment by Hon Francis Addai-Nimoh when he appeared on Ekosiisen. In a statement signed by Suleman Issifu the Aid of Hon …
Read More »“I can now concentrate on my Parliamentary responsibilities and Constituency engagements”- Adwoa Safo
Sarah Adwoa Safo, a Member of Parliament(MP) for the Dome-Kwabenya seat, has praised President Akufo-Addo for the chance to work in his administration. In reaction to the President’s decision to revoke her appointment as Minister of Gender, she wrote to him on August 5, 2022, saying: “It is with profound …
Read More »Fire kills mother and 2 children at Ohwim
A fire that broke out in a private property at Ohwim in the Bantama sub metropolis of the Kumasi metropolitan has killed a woman and her two children. According to reports, the mother, named as Philomena, and her two children, ages 8 and 4, were burned beyond recognition. Assemblyman for …
Read More »MTN Group accelerates investment into broadband coverage in a challenging macro environment in H1 2022
In the first half of 2022, MTN Group reported a strong performance that balanced an accelerated investment in its networks, lowering the cost of communication, and the delivery of strong financial results. Under difficult circumstances, including as macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, global supply chain interruptions, limited on-grid power supplies in …
Read More »MTN introduces Electronic Voucher Distribution (EVD) denomination change to prevent price disparity
For pre-paid customers who buy airtime from shops, MTN Ghana has implemented an Electronic Voucher Distribution (EVD) Denomination Change that would ensure they get the exact amount they paid for. Retailers won’t be able to overcharge customers for purchasing electronic credit transfer thanks to the EVD Denomination Change program. Customers …
Read More »I am glad Ghaanians are willing to pay a little more to avoid dumsor-Gabby Otchere-Darko
A prominent NPP member is confident that Ghanaians will be willing to pay higher utility rates in order to benefit from the services provided. According to Gabby Otchere-Darko, the populace is prepared to support the government in the event of “dumsor,” as power outages are commonly known. The founder of …
Read More »AGI cry for help from government over utility tariff increment
The recent spike in the country’s operating costs is killing off entrepreneurs, according to the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), who are urging the government and the PURC to find ways to protect them. Mr. Akwasi Nyamekye, chairman of the AGI for the Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions, …
Read More »“Government can and must do something to cushion Ghanaians who are going through unimaginable hardships” -Minority
According to the Minority in Parliament, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) rise in utility rates will only make the high expense of living situation worse. This follows the PURC’s announcement of new power and water rates. As of September 1, utility users will pay a combined rate of 27.15 …
Read More »Burial of Andrews Donkor: Justice delayed is justice denied – SHAIP Africa Foundation CEO fumes
The funeral of Andrews Donkor, a 35-year-old man who was allegedly shot by military troops, has already begun, with a number of events planned for this week. His untimely death generated a wide range of responses from human rights organizations, including the SHAIP Africa Foundation, a non-governmental organization, and several …
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