A motorcade carrying the body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived at his home in Tokyo. Abe was shot dead while speaking at a political campaign event on Friday morning in the southern city of Nara. Police investigating the assassination have said the suspect held a grudge against a “specific organisation”. The […] The post Shinzo

A former Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper has advised the government to be transparent in its ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Mr. Terkper said the government’s openness about Ghana’s debt situation will enable both parties to devise measures that will tackle the fiscal and structural challenges that compelled the country to turn […] The post IMF

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he has slashed his salary by 30% with immediate effect due to current economic difficulties. Speaking as the guest of honour at this year’s Eid Al Adha prayers in Accra, the President announced the cut to send a signal to citizens about the need to sacrifice as the country […] The post I’ve cut my salary by

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, has recently visited Ivory Coast and Senegal as part of his tour to connect with Binancians across the world and collaborate with policymakers. CZ’s stay in the region involved meetings with Alassane Dramane Ouattara, President of Ivory Coast and […] The post Founder

Following the expiration of the 3-year Social Management Plan (SMP), AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine has launched another all-inclusive 10-year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) to further accelerate development in Obuasi. The 10-year SMP according to Richard Jordinson, Senior Vice President, Ghana & Tanzania Business Unit, was borne out of a strategic consultation with its major stakeholders, […] The post AGA

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished Ghanaians to live in harmony as Muslims across the world mark Eid Ul-Adha. He said Ghana can only achieve its aim of becoming great and strong through unity. “Let us, on this day, make peace with ourselves and our fellow beings, and hold fast to the rope that […] The post Eid-ul-Adha: Make peace with

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to striking teachers to return to the classroom while negotiations continue with the government. The President mentioned that teachers should consider the pending BECE that must be written by third-year students in Junior High Schools. The President’s appeal comes at the back of ongoing labour agitations that have […] The post Call

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations  (NCPTAs) wants the government to negotiate with the four teacher unions who are on strike to demand the payment of a cost of living allowance. NCPTAs in a statement said the current strike has led to some challenges, including a reduction in the contact hours for students’ learning and […] The post Speed

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo wants cool heads to prevail on the labour front, following recent industrial actions by labour unions. Speaking at the inauguration of the Board of the National Labour Commission at the Jubilee House, Nana Akufo-Addo said there must be a fair balance between what labour is demanding and what government can […] The post COLA

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eulogized the former Prime Minister of Japan who was shot at an event in the city of Nara. In a social media post, President Akufo-Addo said Shinzo Abe was strongly committed to enhancing democratic governance and respect for human rights. “As modern Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister and one of […] The post Japan’s

Senior High Schools in the Upper West Region may soon shut down if the government fails to supply them with adequate foodstuff to feed students. The Conference of Heads of Assisted Schools in the Upper West Region disclosed this in a statement following an emergency meeting held at the Queen of Peace Senior High School […] The post Upper West SHSs may shutdown

Elon Musk is seeking to end his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of the agreement. The announcement is the latest twist in a long-running saga after the world’s richest person decided to buy Twitter in April. Mr Musk said he had backed out because Twitter failed to provide enough information on […] The post Elon Musk pulls out of $44bn deal

Sri Lanka’s beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence in Colombo Saturday, a top defence source told AFP, before protesters gathered to demand his resignation entered the compound. “The president was escorted to safety,” the source said, adding that troops fired in the air to prevent angry crowds from overrunning the President’s Palace. Sirasa […] The post Sri

The Education Ministry has downplayed concerns being raised about shortage of food items in secondary schools in parts of the country. Speaking on Eyewitness News, the Ministry’s PRO, Kwasi Kwarteng, said his ministry has “not had any such official complaint.” Despite reports indicating that certain schools currently lack key ingredients like bread and oil for […] The post Education