The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday ruled that a Private Members’ Motion seeking to challenge a directive from the Chief of Staff was “prejudicial” due to a pending Supreme Court case. Bernard Ahiafor’s decision, according to former Kwesimintim MP, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, is not only a misapplication of legal principles but also […]

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Damongo MP Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has raised concerns over the President’s claim of reducing the size of government by appointing only 60 ministers and deputy ministers.

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has initiated a validation process for staff affected by the recent revocation of appointments and recruitments.

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The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has told Parliament that there are currently fewer than 60 presidential staffers working at the Presidency, alongside fewer than 60 Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

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In a paper on “Critical Analysis of the Proposal to Privatize ECG’s Billing and Collection Services,” he said privatizing the billing and collection segment of ECG aimed at addressing inefficiencies in revenue collection would not address ECG’s fundamental challenges.

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The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has instructed contractors working on the Ofankor to Nsawam Junction rehabilitation project to ensure the road remains motorable for commuters.

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Payaza Africa Limited has appointed Frank Anwelle as its new Country Manager for Liberia and Sierra Leone, reinforcing its position as a fintech leader in Africa. With over 12 years of experience in financial technology, banking, and digital payments, Mr. Anwelle is expected to drive market expansion and strengthen Payaza’s presence in both countries.  In […]

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It identified several key challenges such as macroeconomic instability, lack of empowering the private sector and failure to drive agro-based industrial development.

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“Recovery has since been constrained by a challenging macroeconomic environment, rising debt, and the effects of illegal mining. Despite episodes of growth, economic transformation has not met expectations. Industrial competitiveness, particularly in manufacturing, remains weak due to an unfavorable business environment and limited integration with other sectors”.

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‘I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion’ – Thomas Jefferson. ‘Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of everything or be brought under its power’ – 1 Corinthians 6:12 (AMP). Dr. Basabasa: Good to see Prof. Nkwantabisa and Opanin Wisdom. I have a lot on my mind to discuss with both of you. President Mahama has now appointed 26 Ministers of State and 16 Regional Ministers, making it a total of 42 ministers. A number of deputy ministerial positions are yet to be approved by Parliament. Prof., what is your initial assessment of these ministers?

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A member of the National Economic Dialogue (NED) Committee, Professor John Gatsi, has dismissed claims that the discussions at the dialogue merely restated existing national challenges without offering solutions.

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The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Kafui Amanfu as its new Executive Director. This significant leadership change follows the successful tenure of David Gowu, who served as co-founder and first Executive Director for eight years. Richard Kafui Amanfu, with his extensive experience and dedication to ICT […]

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Professor John Gatsi, a member of the National Economic Dialogue Committee, has stated that a comprehensive report on the two-day dialogue held in Accra will be presented to President John Mahama before the end of March 2025.

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Professor John Gatsi, a member of the National Economic Dialogue Committee, has stated that a comprehensive report on the two-day dialogue held in Accra will be presented to President John Mahama before the end of March 2025.

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President John Dramani Mahama has called on religious leaders to speak up against injustice and contribute to the national discourse on social and economic challenges. 

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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians that the government remains confident in addressing the financial challenges confronting the energy sector.

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Ketu North Member of Parliament, Eric Edem Agbana, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the newly appointed heads of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Ghana.

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Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance in a bid to address the prevailing economic challenges. These proposals are contained in the communique issued at the end of the National Economic Dialogue (NED), held from 3rd to 4th March 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

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The government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has concluded the National Economic Dialogue (NED) with a strong call for structural reforms to address Ghana's economic challenges.

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Energy Minister John Jinapor has warned that Ghana’s energy sector is on the brink of collapse if urgent measures, including private sector participation, are not implemented to address its financial challenges.

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