World Press Freedom Day: Government celebrates media, urges greater focus on economic rights
Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, government has commended the Ghanaian media for the indispensable role it plays in the country while urging greater emphasis on economic rights to support efforts in rebuilding faster after the recent global economic challenges. This year’s anniversary, themed ‘Shaping a Future of […]
Otiko Djaba revisits why she rejected ambassadorial appointment
Former National Women’s Organizer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Otiko Afisah Djaba Former National Women’s Organiser of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Otiko Afisah Djaba, has revealed that she does not regret turning down an ambassadorial job in 2018, following her removal as Minister of Gender in President Akufo-Addo’s first term. Speaking on […]
I am really pleased that I can continue with the series of exposés – Ablakwa
North Tongu MP, Okudzeto Ablakwa North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed his excitement about the verdict on the contempt suit filed against him by Rev Victor Kusi Boateng. According to him, the outcome of the case was a green light to go ahead with his exposés. “I am really impressed and happy with […]
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley apologises to Okyeame Kwame after defamation suit
Okyeame Kwame and Ambolley Highlife musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has apologised to hiplife artiste Okyeame Kwame over claims that the latter received monies shared with artistes. This comes three years after he claimed that the rapper was one of the musicians given a share in the government ¢2 million meant for the Musicians Union of Ghana […]
Messi to leave Paris St-Germain this summer
Lionel Messi will leave Paris St-Germain this summer at the end of his current contract. The Argentine World Cup winner had reached an ‘agreement in principle’ to extend his stay for another year but neither club nor player now want to sign the deal. Messi is unconvinced the club can compete at the top of […]
NDC primaries: Dr Jones-Mensah’s eligibility put on hold for further investigations
The Functional Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at its meeting on Tuesday, April 18 deferred its decision on the eligibility of Mr. Emmanuel Jones Mensah, an aspirant in the Keta Constituency Parliamentary primaries of the party. This was after FEC considered the report of a special committee that was set up to […]
Cathedral of scandals: How a presidential promise divided Ghana
Construction has stalled on the Ghana National Cathedral in Accra due to lack of money [File: Nipah Dennis/Al Jazeera] About 700 metres (765 yards) from Ghana’s Parliament sits one of the world’s most controversial craters, a hole surrounded by weeds into which $58m has already been sunk for the building of an interdenominational national cathedral. […]
Ghana cited as major transit point for illicit gold trade – Report
Ghana has been cited as a major transit point for the illicit shipment of gold. Originally, a safety standards-oriented company, on its illicit trading data map, identified Ghana, Sudan, Ethiopia and Uganda as major illegal gold trading routes with export destinations being Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and India. In its report on the global […]
ECG ‘begs’ GRA to offset ¢600m tax obligation
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is negotiating with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to offset about ¢600 million of its tax obligations to the state. The GRA intends to write off the debt of some “sensitive” public sector institutions that have accumulated over the years. Samuel Dubik Mahama, the Managing Director, ECG, who disclosed […]
Economy slows down in Q4 2022
Economic growth slowed to 3.7 percent in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022 compared to 5.6 percent in the same period of 2021, according to provisional data released by Ghana Statistical Services (GSS). The provisional real quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) data indicate that non-oil GDP also declined – from 6.9 percent in 2021 to 4.3 percent […]
