Ghana Cocoa rebounds after six straight years of losses
Figures from the Auditor General Reports indicate that Ghana Cocoa Board made a GH¢2.3 billion profit in 2022/23, due to the restructuring of its debt. This is the first profit after six straight years of losses. Ghana has been restructuring its $30 billion debt, including debt from the cocoa sector, to be able to implement […]
Foreign Affairs Minister pays working visit to Malta
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey paid a working visit to the Republic of Malta on Monday, 15th July, 2024, during which she held bilateral meetings with the President of Malta, H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono, Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Robert Abela, and the Minister for Foreign and European […]
Bawumia vs Mahama Presidential Debates- Will debate impact voter choices?
By Rebecca Ekpe As the December 7 election inches closer and with the major political parties in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) tickets complete, the conversation about debates continues to take centre stage in Ghana’s political discourse. How critical or important are presidential debates to the ticket? How […]
We’re desirous to see you as Ghana’s next president – Regent of Mion to Bawumia
The Mion-Gbonlana, the Regent of Mion, has expressed his and his people’s strong desire for a victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming election. He attributed this support to the impressive work done by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer during his tenure as vice president. The Mion Regent stressed that Dr. Bawumia’s exceptional […]
President Akufo-Addo pledges equitable election in Ghana at French National Day celebrations
By Rachel Kakraba President Akufo-Addo has renewed Ghana’s commitment to fair, transparent, and equitable elections as the December 7 polls draw near. He said the country is determined to maintain her reputation as a model of democracy on the African continent and leader in regional stability. President Akufo-Addo was speaking at a French National Day […]
Managing Ghana’s Population Dynamics: Dr. Fidelia Dake decries mass skills drain
By: Sharon Zoe Williams Dr. Fidelia Dake, a Senior Lecturer at the Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), at the University of Ghana, has stressed the integral role of population in all societal aspects. She drew attention to the challenges with Ghana’s population dynamics, which include the trend of skilled youth migrating from Ghana in […]
State Housing Company’s projects in Amrahia 75 per cent complete — Minister
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says ongoing state housing projects in Amrahia are 75 per cent done. He said most of the structural and infrastructural work was done, with the project moving towards finishing touches like interior fittings, landscaping, and final inspections. The Minister was speaking at an inspection of […]
UN Special Representative commends Ghana’s electoral preparedness
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the United Nations Office for West Africa, and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simao, has expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to hold peaceful and credible elections in December 2024. He has commended Ghana’s competent institutions, hailing the country as a beacon of democracy in Africa. Mr. Simao said this […]
Parliament passes National Service Authority Bill 2024 into law
Parliament has passed the National Service Authority Bill, 2024 paving the way for the National Service Scheme to become an Authority. The Authority as a corporate body will now have the requisite legal capacity to develop and implement policies, and programmes for national service. The National Service Authority Bill, 2024, was laid in Parliament by […]
Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei urges celebrities to take active role in politics
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei took to social media to share his thoughts on the role of celebrities in politics. A known supporter of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Osei emphasized the importance of active participation in decision-making processes, regardless of one’s status. “As a celebrity, I have a unique perspective […]
