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The Opposition National Democratic Congress promises a solution based manifesto to be launched tomorrow ahead of the 2024 General election.

Over 700 farmers in Bawku West count their losses as the impact of the spillage of the Bagre Dam bites hard.

Ghana's Regina house in London seized by Trafigura over a $131m judgement debt.

Starlink to begin operations in Ghana by the end of the month after following various regulatory requirements.

Trafigura ‘seizes’ Ghana’s Regina House in London over $134m judgment debt default

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament, James Klutse Avedzi, has refuted claims that the Committee is culpable in bribery incidents. Over the years, allegations of bribery, corruption and favouritism have lingered in the background against the committee. The issue gained renewed attention recently after investigative journalist…

The Minority in Parliament says they will not back Ghana Cocoa Board's (COCOBOD) decision to self-finance the purchase of cocoa beans by raising funds from cocoa traders in the domestic market.Earlier, the Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson had described COCOBOD’s decision not to borrow from foreign banks as contrived and face-saving.…

Former Power Minister, Dr Kwabena Donkor has chastised the Attorney-General, Godfred Dame for failing to settle all legal liabilities accruing from a 134-million-dollar judgement debt issued against Ghana by a tribunal in the United Kingdom. This debt stems from a power purchase agreement between Trafigura’s GPGC and the Ghanaian government.…

The Sports Ministry insists that it paid the GH¢3.6 million reportedly paid to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC).According to the Minister's Executive Assistant, his office did not directly engage the external team consulted by the GBC to conduct the coverage.This comes after the GBC's Director-General, Prof. Amin Alhassan clarified that the…

No Peace Pact Ahead of Elections.

Labour unions are doubtful about the new promises in the NPP’s 2024 manifesto to enhance their working conditions, questioning why the commitments made in the 2020 manifesto were not fulfilled.

Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has challenged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to prove his commitment to protecting Ghanaian culture by compelling President Akufo-Addo to assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values (Anti-LGBTQ+) Bill.…

The World Bank identifies election spending as the biggest threat to Ghana's economy ahead of the 2024 polls.

The Head of the Business and Economic Bureau of the Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA), Charles Kusi Appiah Kubi, has welcomed the pledge by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to introduce a one-time tax amnesty policy as part of a broader reform of the country's tax system should he emerge President in the Decem…

The Water Resource Commission has urged residents living along the White Volta to relocate, following the announcement by Burkinabe authorities regarding the scheduled spillage of water from the Bagre Dam.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate and Former President, John Mahama has described the government’s promise to construct a Port in Keta as a political gimmick. According to him, the Akufo-Addo-led-government has not exhibited enough commitment to delivering the promise, that it rode on to power in 2016.…

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NDC Youth Manifesto

Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Education Committee, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has condemned the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission's (GTEC) approach to resolving the Colleges of Education Teachers' Association of Ghana's (CETAG) two-month impasse. According to him, GTEC should have been finding solutions to the strike rather than suggesting th…

The World Bank has expressed contentment with how governments have utilized the COVID-19 funds.

The New Patriotic Party accuses the National Democratic Congress of beating war drums after it decided not to sign the peace declaration ahead of the 2024 election

The National Peace Council initiates desperate moves to get the National Democratic Congress to sign a peace declaration ahead of the 2024 General election following statements by the party's national chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia that the party will not sign on to the peace declaration

Interior Minister clashes with the national chairman of the NDC over allegations of attempting to bribe NDC mps.

The Accra Mall, West Hills Mall and Kumasi City Mall have been taken over by a South African real estate investment firm, Lango.This follows the completion of a new transaction deal worth more than US$200 million. The move is part of decision by Lango to enter more African markets with its retail business strategy.…

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the party's flagbearer, John Mahama, will not engage in a presidential debate with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia because it would be a "completely worthless exercise."

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe is urging the government to address the demands of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) in order to end their ongoing strike. This follows the Deputy Education Minister, John Ntim Fordjour appealing to CETAG to end the strike and return to the clas…

Chaos as Minority attempts to stop vetting of 2 Akufo-Addo Supreme Court nominees. Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong were set to answer questions regarding their eligibility for the Supreme Court. However, The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga argued that the …

Inflation for July tumbled to 20.9%. This represents a decline of 1.9 percentage points from that of June which was at 22.8%. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, food inflation went down to 21.5% from 24.0% in June 2024, while non-food inflation also fell to 20.5%.

Colleges of Education deserted as CETAG strike persists. Students of Colleges of Education are beginning to take their destinies into their own hands as the strike by their teachers enters its 64th day, with no hope in sight for a resolution. Scores of students have left for home, while the few remaining on campus are demanding closure to ease the …

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The government reaffirms its commitment to engaging the private sector in the cylinder recirculation module while addressing industry concerns.

Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference concerned about the rising political tension ahead of the December elections, as both the NDC and NPP have boycotted peace talks initiated by the bishops.

A former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana Rev. Dr. Fred Degbe, has urged political actors to tone down on inflammatory comments as the country heeds to the December polls.

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says that first-year tertiary students will not pay academic fees. According to him, this is part of a government initiative to lessen the burden on parents financing the cost of their children's education. We will implement a no-fees stress programme to alleviate the financial b…

The National Democratic Conference youth manifesto launch.

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The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is set to reopen its dialysis centre next week after receiving essential consumables for treatment.The centre had been closed for 13 days without prior notice, prompting renal patients to threaten to picket after seeking care from private facilities.

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A coalition of concerned teacher trainees in the Ashanti region is demanding a temporary closure of the 46 colleges across the country following the unabated strike by their teachers. The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) boycotted the classrooms after the government reneged on its promise to implement outstanding compulso…

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) have officially notified the Gas Tanker Drivers Association of their immediate decision to cease business relations with SAGE Petroleum (Quantum Terminal) and Blue Ocean depots in Tema. The announcement was made in a letter to the Gas Tanker Drivers Association by LPGMC’s Chairman, Mallam Buk…