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.

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7 h. ago Payaza Africa appoints Frank Anwelle as Country Manager for Liberia and Sierra Leone

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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7 h. ago FIRE: Heritors Labs and partners equip young minds commercialisation

Heritors Labs Limited, a product development house, software engineering enclave, research center, and innovation services hub, in collaboration with its funding partner RISA Fund and key stakeholders, held the maiden edition of the Future Innovators and Researchers Experience (FIRE) at the British Council Ghana on 28th February,2025 to drive a shift in the mindset of […]

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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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9 h. ago Richard Kafui Amanfu: Leading IIPGH into a new era of ICT Excellence

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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10 h. ago A Popular Actress Didn’t Want to Feature In The Same Movie With Me Because She Said I Was Too “Local” – Portia Laments

Renowned Kumawood actress Portia Asare has opened up about one of the most heart-breaking experiences she faced in the early days of her acting career. In a candid revelation, she shared how she was unfairly judged and side lined simply because of her background in the local movie industry. According to Portia, she was once ... Read more The post A Popular Actress Didn’t Want to Feature In The Same Movie With Me Because She Said I Was Too “Local” – Portia Laments appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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13 h. ago Set KPIs for State Owned Enterprises – Edem Agbana appeals to Mahama

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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26 h. ago Find resources and operationalise comissioned Agenda 111 hospitals – Dr Nsiah Asare to Mahama

The former Presidential Advisor on Health under the Akufo-Addo administration, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has emphasised the responsibility of the current government to ensure that hospitals under the Agenda 111 project become fully operational.

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45 h. ago Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on ‘terrifying’ writer’s block during pregnancy

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says the writer's block she experienced after becoming pregnant with her first child was "terrifying".

Sport

49 h. ago Divorce Is Not The End Of The World, I Plan To Marry Again – Joyce Blessing Reveals

Ghanaian gospel musician, Joyce Blessing has disclosed in a recent interview that she has plans of getting married once again. Speaking in a recent interview with Nayas on Angel TV, Joyce Blessing revealed that she plans on giving love a second chance. “What I have been through and my past experience, I will use it ... Read more The post Divorce Is Not The End Of The World, I Plan To Marry Again – Joyce Blessing Reveals appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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51 h. ago New GIADEC CEO optimistic about the aluminium industry’s contribution to economic recovery

The newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), Mr. Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, has expressed optimism about the potential of Ghana’s Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) to become a leading contributor to the country’s economic recovery.

Society

54 h. ago I have no knowledge of petition against Kafui Danku, James Gardiner – Dr. Akosua Abdallah

Venerated Ghanaian actress Dr. Akosua Abdallah has dissociated herself from a petition requesting the revocation of two recent appointments made to the National Film Authority.

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56 h. ago Stratcon Energy & Trading LTD appoints Arnaud Hiamabe as new Head of Operations

Ghanaian-owned oil and gas supplier Stratcon Energy & Trading LTD (Stratcon) has announced the appointment of Arnaud Hiamabe as its new Head of Operations. The leadership change according to the company comes at a critical time, aligning with its commitment to bolstering  operational capacity and expanding its footprint in Ghana and across West Africa. The […]

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57 h. ago Monkey Dey Work, Baboon Dey Chop – Bridget Otoo Lashes Out After Not Receiving Any Appointment from Mahama

Media personality, Bridget Otoo, has expressed her disappointment over currently failing to receive an appointment from the NDC government despite all the hard work she put in for the party during her campaign. Otoo took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent, expressing all her emotions by sharing only a short, two-word sentence, ‘Monkey worked,’. Social ... Read more The post Monkey Dey Work, Baboon Dey Chop – Bridget Otoo Lashes Out After Not Receiving Any Appointment from Mahama appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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60 h. ago Ghana’s NLA Boss, appointed Veep Of Association of African Lotteries, visit Lonaci In Ivory Coast

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has been appointed Vice President of the African Lotteries Association (ALA). Mr. Abdul-Salam’s appointment as Vice President of ALA follows the resignation of the immediate past Director-General of NLA, Hon. Samuel Awuku, who was elected Vice President of ALA on March 8, 2024. On […]

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61 h. ago Confusion rocks Forestry Commission over new CEO’s alleged refusal to revoke ‘illegal promotions’

There is growing tension and uncertainty at the Forestry Commission (FC) following what some disgruntled staff have described as a deliberate inaction on the part of the Ag. Chief Executive Officer of the commission to implement the revocation of the appointments of some four officers who were promoted in breach of the Constitution of Ghana. […]

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61 h. ago Ghana’s external debt restructuring to conclude early 2025; to lead to rating upgrade – Fitch

“Foreign currency deposits are significant, but non-resident deposits are negligible, which has reduced the banking sector's exposure to capital flight. The sovereign default is less the sum deposits migrating from smaller banks to perceived safer, larger foreign-owned banks, but we are not aware of any bank experiencing a deposit run”, he added.

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67 h. ago Joselyn Dumas appointed Deputy Director for Diaspora Affairs

Renowned actress and media personality Joselyn Dumas has been appointed Deputy Director for Diaspora Affairs in the President John Mahama government.

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67 h. ago Joselyn Dumas Appointed Deputy Director for Diaspora Affairs by President Mahama

It has been reported by several news outlets that Ghanaian actress and media personality, Joselyn Dumas, has been appointed as the Deputy Director for Diaspora Affairs by the President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. Her new role places her among the growing number of entertainers who have been given key appointments under Mahama’s ... Read more The post Joselyn Dumas Appointed Deputy Director for Diaspora Affairs by President Mahama appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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3 d. ago We are not aware of petition against Kafui Danku and James Gardiner – GAFTA

Three members of the Academy of Film and Television Arts (GAFTA), have responded to a petition demanding cessation of the appointments of two new officials to the National Film Authority.

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