14 h. ago Don’t allow yourself to be used for “political football” – Afenyo

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, against allowing himself to be drawn into political controversies.

Politics

14 h. ago Deploy intelligent prepaid metres to address inefficiencies in ECG revenue collection – Apetorgbor

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.

Politics

42 h. ago VAT system to undergo significant reforms – Finance Minister assures businesses

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has indicated plans to reform the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system, to enhance collection of domestic revenue for the state. According to him, this has become critical due to the inefficiencies in the current system, which is not yielding the necessary results. Speaking on the first […]

Economics

50 h. ago Franklin Cudjoe calls for Stewardship Model to rewriting Ghana’s governance approach

IMANI Africa’s Franklin Cudjoe has called for a radical shift in Ghana’s governance approach, warning that traditional bureaucratic controls have failed and are, in fact, part of the problem.

Events

51 h. ago IMANI proposes a RESET on governance to revitalise Ghana’s economy

The founding president and CEO of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has proposed a radical approach to governance reform aimed at tackling Ghana’s entrenched public financial mismanagement.

Politics

62 h. ago Menstrual cup: New menstrual hygiene device changing the equation

They call it menstrual cup, an alternative in the market, for traditional pads and tampons inserted for collecting blood during one’s menstrual period.

Politics

63 h. ago Ghana’s youth losing hope due to economic mismanagement and corruption – Dr Yamson

The Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has warned that Ghana’s youth are losing confidence in the country due to economic mismanagement and corruption.

Politics

68 h. ago Be innovative to overcome resource mobilisation challenges – Health Minister urges facilities

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has urged managers of health facilities to adopt innovative and best practices to resource mobilisation to ensure efficient use of resources.

Politics

3 d. 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.  

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Education is only about books’ – Yaw Sakyi calls on school heads to focus on school sports

Mfantsipim School and Prempeh College stoke the headlines this past week at a highly competitive and fun filled Ashanti and Central Regional Super Zonals Championships at the Baba Yara and Cape Coast Stadia respectively.  The level of talent displayed at the two events has increased calls for a more deliberate and streamlined approach to school […]

Sport

4 d. ago NDC MPs supported the Defence Ministry loan approach, ‘you can ask Ato Forson’ – Dr Stephen Amoah

Dr. Stephen Amoah, former Deputy Minister of Finance, has stated that Members of Parliament (MPs) from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were part of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government's decision to take loans to equip the country's Ministry of Defence.

Politics

4 d. ago Don’t equate OSP to me, let’s just fix it so it works – Kissi Agyebeng

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng on Friday reiterated his commitment to do his best at the Office of the Special Prosecutor and leave when his time is up. However, there are critical fixes to the office that he suggests are imperative to ensure that the office functions as expected and corruption crushed.

Politics

5 d. ago University of Ghana partners with IAWL for gender equality model policy adaptation

The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) is set to host a groundbreaking event in collaboration with the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) to publicly adopt the IAWL’s Gender Equality in Law Model Policy and honour Professor Akua Kuenyehia with the prestigious IAWL Legacy Award. The event, scheduled for Monday, March 3, […]

Culture

5 d. ago State capture is itself is a form of corruption – Special Prosecutor

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has cautioned against state capture, describing it as a dangerous form of corruption that allows a select few to control national decision-making and resource allocation for personal gain.

Events

5 d. ago We must adopt a collective approach to tackle corruption – Afenyo

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for a collective approach in addressing corruption, urging Ghanaians to broaden their perspective on the issue rather than limiting it to politicians alone.

Politics

5 d. ago Preventing corruption better than running after it after the fact – Kissi Agyebeng

Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng has called for a shift in focus from reactive measures to proactive strategies in the fight against corruption.

Politics

5 d. ago Ghanaians don’t appear ready to fight corruption – Special Prosecutor

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng appears to be concerned about Ghana’s collective readiness to tackle corruption.

Events

5 d. ago OSP position fetches me enemies, comes with security risks – Kissi Agyebeng

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has described his role as a "thankless job" that earns him droves of enemies daily due to the nature of his work in fighting corruption.

Politics

5 d. ago Special Prosecutor responds to critics over calls for his office’s scrapping

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyabeng, has responded to critics and persons calling for the scrapping of the Office of the Special Prosecutor over what many have described as ineffectiveness of the office. The OSP has come under severe public criticism in recent years for failing to successfully prosecute a single corrupt case, with some calling […]

Events

5 d. ago Ghana’s Auditor General Faces Backlash as Financial Losses Top GH¢10.2 Billion Amid Anti

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-auditor-general-faces-backlash-as-financial-losses-top-gh%c2%a210-2-billion-amid-anti-corruption-reversal/A staggering GH¢10.2 billion in public funds has been lost through financial irregularities since 2019, according to Auditor General reports, reigniting scrutiny over the office’s retreat from aggressive anti-corruption measures once championed by former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo. The revelations have sparked outrage among civil society groups and raised questions about political interference in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-auditor-general-faces-backlash-as-financial-losses-top-gh%c2%a210-2-billion-amid-anti-corruption-reversal/

Economics