BUSINESS
Stop lying, be truthful to Ghanaians about dumsor – Omane Boamah to govt
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has spoken out against the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government, alleging that they have been misleading Ghanaians regarding the intermittent power supply issue, commonly referred to as dumsor. In a social media post addressed to Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and […]
High govt debt, pushed 850,000 Ghanaians into poverty – Report
According to a report by the Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO), approximately 850,000 Ghanaians, predominantly women, were plunged into extreme poverty in 2022. This was attributed to various factors such as soaring government debt levels and the shutdown of international markets to Ghana, among others. Research conducted in October 2023 revealed that […]
John Mahama wins Prestigious 2024 Africa Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership
Former President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Africa Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership. The accolade was bestowed upon him at the African Heritage Awards (AHA) 2024 event held in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday, April 13. Mahama’s recognition stems from his significant contributions to Ghana’s democracy, […]
Targeting businesses of political opponents is a major problem in Africa – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has voiced his concern regarding what he perceives as a troubling trend among African governments, wherein businesses owned by political opponents become targets. Mahama highlighted that this phenomenon contributes to a broader issue hindering the emergence of more prosperous African businesses. He emphasized that the tendency of governments to focus […]
Performance tracker vague, needs more data – IMANI Africa
Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has urged the government to enhance the quality of information and data featured on the recently introduced Performance Tracker. According to the think tank, while acknowledging the positive intent behind the tracker, there is a critical need for more comprehensive and accurate data to optimize its effectiveness. IMANI Africa mentions […]
Govt work’ mentality affecting productivity in Ghana – Prof Adei
Economist Professor Stephen Adei has voiced his apprehension regarding what he terms as the ‘government work’ mentality, which he perceives as a hindrance to productivity in Ghana, spanning both public and private sectors. He identifies this mindset as a lingering consequence of colonialism, asserting its pervasive influence in the country. According to Prof. Adei, this […]
EC must be probed by an independent body over missing laptops – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for an independent investigation into the Electoral Commission (EC) following allegations of missing laptops from the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits. On March 20, the EC stated that none of its Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) were missing, contradicting the claims made by the opposition NDC. The EC clarified […]
Ghana’s cocoa risks possible ban over galamsey-induced contamination – Kokofu
Henry Kokofu, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has issued a grave warning regarding a potential embargo on Ghana’s cocoa bean exports to the global market. This caution arises from the increasing activities of illegal miners, which pose a significant threat to the quality and safety of Ghana’s cocoa production. […]
Nana Addo sacks SSNIT boss
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has removed Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang from his position as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Nana Bediatuo Asante, the Executive Secretary to the President, has instructed Dr. Tenkorang to transfer his duties to Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo by Monday, April 15, 2024, as outlined in a […]
Transport Ministry meets GPRTU today over proposed 20% transport fare increment
Today, the Ministry of Transport is set to host a delegation from the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) for discussions on proposed new transport fares. Two driver unions, the Concerned Drivers Association and the Transport Operators of Ghana announced that they intend to increase the prices of transport fares from Saturday, April 13. During […]