1 hour ago There are less than 60 political appointees at Presidency – Kwakye Ofosu

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.

Politics

3 h. ago Do business with SIC – Gov’t agencies and private firms advised

The Acting Managing Director of SIC Insurance PLC, Mr James Agyenim-Boateng, has urged state-owned enterprises and other institutions with state interests to insure their businesses with SIC Insurance PLC.

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4 h. ago Ayariga demands more accountability after BoG explains cost of new HQ to Parliament

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called for an explanation from the former leadership of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) regarding the $11 million spent on procuring furniture and furnishing the new Bank of Ghana head office.

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4 h. ago Approvals were secured for all procurement processes for our new HQ – BoG

Stephen Yankyera Amoh, a technical member of the team that accompanied the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, to Parliament, has stated that all procurement processes for the construction of the new headquarters were duly approved. He disclosed this when the Governor appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding […]

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8 h. ago Richard Obeng Mensah: The initial failings of Ghana’s new Attorney

‘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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10 h. ago Mounting pressure on the new gov’t to solve all issues immediately is unacceptable – Richard Sumah

Richard Sumah, a leading member of the Movement for Change, has stated that it is unreasonable to pressure the new government to resolve the country's problems immediately, as it is not feasible.

Events

11 h. ago Jeremiah Quarshie’s ‘Memories of Yellow’ exhibition opens on March 6

art as a voice for change Renowned Ghanaian artist Jeremiah Quarshie is set to unveil his second solo exhibition in Ghana, ‘Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power and Chance’, in Accra. Curated by Samuel Baah Kotey, this exhibition is a poignant exploration of the water crisis affecting the city and a tribute to the […]

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26 h. ago Energy Minister meets with Bridge Power Co. Ltd over shutdown of operations due to ECG’s $47M debt

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has today, Tuesday, March 4, met with operators of Bridge Power Co. Ltd. following the decision of the latter to shut down its operations due to the non-payment of supply arrears totalling $47m owed to EPL for 7 months of operations.

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31 h. ago Harvesting Hope: How cold chain can transform Africa’s food supply and future

That’s enough to feed an additional 12 million people, without clearing a single acre of new farmland or using an additional drop of water. Globally, post-harvest loss accounts for 14 percent of total food production, about 180 million tons annually.

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32 h. ago GSE tipped to sustain bullish continental lead performance in 2025

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has recorded a bullish performance in 2024, emerging as the best stock exchange in Africa with a 56.17 percentage gain during the period, an exploit that industry experts are optimistic would continue in 2025.

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32 h. ago Gov’t is taking steps to expedite passport processing for Hajj pilgrims – Ablakwa

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the Government of Ghana has introduced measures to streamline and expedite passport processing specifically for Hajj pilgrims.

Sport

43 h. ago GFA hands GHC 5.1M deal to Chief of Staff to procure buses in blatant conflict of interest

The room was filled with anticipation. Club administrators, coaches, and football enthusiasts had gathered in Kumasi for the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) Ordinary Congress in 2023. As the GFA President, Kurt Okraku, took the stage, his voice carried the weight of promise and change.

Economics

45 h. ago Lexis Bill: An oasis of culture and creativity – Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

"The late father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was a man who understood the power of cultural connectivity. Before the formation of this country, he had set his sights on creating a museum to help his people understand how this land has always been a bridge between the East and West, fostering roots of understanding and connectivity. Almost 60 years later, we find ourselves in Saadiyat Cultural District, a place celebrating human capabilities in the world of art and culture."

Politics

45 h. ago Don’t enter into negotiation with leadership – Aggrieved CLOGSAG members to gov’t

The aggrieved Civil and Local Government Staff of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has warned the government not to enter into negotiations with its leadership regarding the ongoing strike.

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52 h. ago Kanvili Kpawmo residents cry foul over failure of Ghana Water to supply water for three months

Residents of Kanvili Kpawmo in the Sagnarigu Municipality are growing increasingly frustrated over Ghana Water Company Limited's (GWCL) failure to provide tap water for more than three months.

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52 h. ago Mobilise the funds as every gov’t has done to service our debts – Amin Adam to Mahama

Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has challenged President John Dramani Mahama’s concerns over Ghana’s debt service obligations, urging him to mobilise funds as every government has done in the past to meet these commitments.

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53 h. ago ‘Don’t use the victory and the glory of this president to settle scores’ – Duncan

The founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has called for unity and restraint among leaders, cautioning against the use of political power to settle personal scores.

Politics

53 h. ago NDC gov’t buying time to cover up its incompetence in managing the economy – Minority

The Minority has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of attempting to buy time to cover up its incompetence in managing Ghana’s economy.

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62 h. ago TESCON members are key to NPP’s comeback – George Krobea Asante

he Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), George Krobea Asante, has passionately urged members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) to be the heroes behind the party’s return to power in the next general elections.

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67 h. ago Former Chief Justice calls for constitutional review on extractive industry  

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has called for a review of the 1992 Constitution to make it adequately tackle agreements on the extractive industry.  

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