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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 […]
Funny Face granted GH120,000 bail after Kasoa accident
Funny Face has been released from police custody following his near-fatal accident in Kasoa. The Ghanaian actor was involved in an accident around 8 PM on Sunday, 24th March 2023, reportedly after he knocked down approximately 5 pedestrians while driving his Hyundai Atos car. According to reports that circulated on social media, the accident happened […]
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 […]
Islam will become powerful in Ghana if Bawumia wins – Pius Hadzide
Pius Enam Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Asuogyaman Constituency, has expressed confidence that Islam will gain significant prominence in Ghana should Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia be elected as President. He predicted that Dr. Bawumia if elected, would be sworn in with the Holy Quran, a move he believed would resonate profoundly […]
Two transport unions to increase fares effective April 13
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have collaboratively declared a rise in transport fares, which will take effect from Saturday, April 13, 2024. This move comes in response to the recent upsurge in petroleum prices. In a statement released on Monday, April 8, 2024, they have outlined the following […]
Dumsor: There is no load-shedding in Ghana – ECG MD
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reaffirmed that the country is not experiencing any power outages, popularly referred to as “dumsor,” at present. In a recent statement, the ECG clarified that there is no active load-shedding program in place, contrary to some circulating reports suggesting otherwise. Despite public calls for a schedule outlining potential […]
Krachi East MCE dies after collapsing at programme
Mr. Bernard Aborkugya Mensah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East, has tragically passed away after serving a year in office. According to a report from the Ghana News Agency, the MCE collapsed while delivering a matriculation speech at the Dambai College of Education on Friday morning. He was swiftly rushed to the Dambai […]