IMF approves second $600m for immediate disbursement to Ghana
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second tranche of US$600 million for Ghana. The IMF Ghana Country Director announced this during a joint press conference held on Friday, January 19, 2024. “The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the First review of the $3 billion, 36-month […]
OSP Report: More than 150 corrupt cases at various stages of investigation
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says it is investigating over 152 cases of corruption at various stages. They include an investigation into contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, a company registered in Ghana, and the Ghana Revenue Authority, as well as investigations into the appropriation, sale, and lease of state-owned lands and properties […]
AFCON23: Chris Hughton calls for re-focus on match against Mozambique
Ghana’s Head Coach, Chris Hughton, has indicated that his team is disappointed after the draw with Egypt, just like every Ghanaian. Facing questions about his decision to substitute Osman Bukari after his error leading to the equaliser, Coach Hughton stressed that the decision was not based on a lack of appreciation for his character and […]
Power outages: Government pays $10m to West African Gas Pipeline
The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGPCo) has confirmed receipt of ten million dollars from government to restore gas supply. Most parts of the country have been plunged into darkness, with many, especially businesses, expressing concern about what they consider subtle load shedding, popularly known as ‘’dumsor’’. Authorities have fallen short of declaring an official load […]
75th Annual New Year School, an attempt to nurturing resilience and adopting Technology for Sustainable Development in Ghana
By Rebecca Ekpe The 75th Annual New Year School and Conference is taking place at the University of Ghana, under the theme ‘’Nurturing Resilience: Adopting Technology and Embracing Humanism for Sustainable Development’’. The three-day conference, organized by the School of Continuing and Distance Education, in collaboration with the Ministries of Communications and Digitalization, Finance and […]
Accra: You are not lawyers; stop preparing legal documents – Chief Justice warns court staff
By: Barbara Kuma The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has cautioned court staff against the practice of preparing legal documents for court users as they do not have the legal authority or are not lawyers for the job. Justice Torkornoo, emphasized that, court officials who pretend to know how to prepare these legal processes, cause […]
Honour for Northampton Doctor performing Hernia Surgeries in Ghana
A Doctor who has performed hundreds of hernia Surgeries in a West African country – Ghana, said he is “humbled and incredibly proud” to be awarded an MBE. Robert Hicks, a Consultant at Northampton General Hospital (NGH), set up a charity to help provide equipment, healthcare facilities and medical education to a community in Ghana. […]
Mahama congratulates Afua Asantewaa on Sing-A-Thon Guinness World Record Attempt
By: Henrietta Afful Former President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum for the Sing-A-Thon Guinness World Record Attempt. Afua Asantewaa begun her 5-day Sing-A-Thon journey on Christmas Eve and has exceeded a previous sing-a-thon record by nearly 24 hours. She is currently awaiting to see if her effort will be officially recognised […]
2023 AFCON: Black Stars to camp in Kumasi instead of Johannesburg; game against Botswana called-off
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday, December 28, 2023 announced the change in plans for their upcoming camping in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, 31st December to Kumasi, Ghana. This means the team will begin camping in Kumasi on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. After receiving some backlash from Ghanians when […]
Aviation data reveals surge in Air transport across Ghana’s corridors
Ghana’s Aviation industry is said to be experiencing an increase in air travel traffic and expects an increase in the coming days as compared to last year, as 2023 draws to a close. According to the Managing Editor of Aviation Ghana, Dominick Andoh, the sector recorded more than 1.9 million flights last year. This he attributed […]
