There is strong willingness to address the economic problems – Prof Gatsi
A member of the National Economic Dialogue (NED) Committee, Professor John Gatsi, says there was urgency and collective resolve demonstrated during the recently held National Economic Dialogue to tackle Ghana’s…
Galamsey crisis worsening; state agencies must act – A Rocha Ghana
The Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Darly Bosu, has expressed deep concern over the worsening impact of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, citing the severe pollution of major…
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- March 8, 2025
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Former NSS Deputy Boss Gifty Oware Detained by NIB Over Payroll Fraud Investigation
Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has reportedly been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in connection with an ongoing payroll fraud investigation…
We’re not undertaking load shedding – John Jinapor
The Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, has dismissed claims that Ghana is undergoing load shedding, stating that there is no need for a load-shedding timetable. Speaking at a press briefing…
Plans underway to upgrade Ridge Hospital to a Teaching Hospital – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the government’s intention to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital, into a Teaching Hospital. According to…
‘Monetary policy alone won’t save Ghana, fiscal discipline must lead’, says Dr Ishmael Yamson
Renowned business leader and economist, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, has cautioned that economic recovery cannot rely on monetary policy alone, stressing that fiscal discipline must be the top priority of the…
‘Mahama has set the tone, now his team must follow’, says Dr Ishmael Yamson
Former Unilever Ghana boss Dr. Ishmael Yamson has called on President John Mahama to lead by example, insisting that the commitment to resetting Ghana must be demonstrated from the highest…
GHS reassigns Regional Health Directors
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a significant reshuffle of Regional Health Directors as part of efforts to enhance healthcare service delivery across the country. The reassignments, which take…
Kwame Agbodza backs sea defence project for Ketu South
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has stated that the government does not currently consider it necessary to declare a state of emergency in Ketu South, despite…
Mahama assures tidal wave victims of gov’t commitment to ameliorate their plight
Salakope and Agavedzi, two coastal communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have been grappling with severe devastation caused by recurrent tidal waves. In response to their…
Mahama has done very well in his honeymoon period – Prof Adei
Renowned economist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his performance during his first 100 days in…
68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of 2024 amount – Kwakye Ofosu
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of the amount spent last…
Minority’s motion to probe post-Dec. 7 dismissals blocked
The Minority in Parliament has been blocked from moving a motion seeking a parliamentary probe into the dismissal of workers employed after December 7. The motion, filed by the Minority…
There are less than 60 political appointees at Presidency – Kwakye Ofosu
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has told Parliament that there are currently fewer than 60 presidential staffers working at the Presidency, alongside fewer…
- 24 Hour Economy , Economy , Ghana , MP's Corner , News , NPP , Parliament
- March 6, 2025
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“Programme baako, definitions bebree” – Oppong Nkrumah mocks 24-hour economy
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticized the government for its failure to clearly define and explain key economic policies, particularly the much-touted 24-hour economy. Speaking on the floor…
None of the Agenda 111 hospitals is operational; $1.4b needed for completion – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says some of the Agenda 111 hospital projects inaugurated by the erstwhile government are still under construction, emphasizing that none of them is…
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- March 4, 2025
- 176 views
Former NSS deputy boss Gifty Oware-Mensah arrives in Ghana
Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former Deputy Executive Director of Ghana’s National Service Scheme (NSS) and a current member of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Executive Council, has returned to Ghana following…
Apologize and retract, or I will expose how we lost 2024 elections – NPP MP warns party over report
In a recent development within Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region, has issued a stern warning to the…
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- March 4, 2025
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Finance Minister Ato Forson warns of ongoing economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue
Ghana’s economic crisis is far from over, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned, as he painted a stark picture of the country’s financial state at the National Economic…
Consumers cannot be forced to pay higher tariffs to cover ECG’s inefficiencies – Ato Forson calls for reform
Electricity distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), is at the center of a financial crisis, draining billions from the national budget while struggling with inefficiencies and revenue losses. This…
