The Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka has expressed deep concerns regarding the insecurity situation in the Kusaug traditional area, specifically in Bawku leading up to the December polls. Cletus Avoka voiced his distress over the prevailing circumstances and cast doubt on the prospects of a free and fair electoral process in the Kusaug […] The post 2024

Ghana’s second programme review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has entered its second week, with issues concerning tax efficiency and the avoidance of fiscal slippages in this election year dominating discussions. The IMF mission staff from Washington DC are currently in the country for a two-week assessment of the bailout package. The review also […] The post Election

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has asserted that Ghana’s international image has not been affected following the passage of the Anti-Gay Bill. Although the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill was approved by Parliament in February, it still awaits presidential assent. In an interview with Citi News, Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong […] The post Ghana’s

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has asserted that Ghana’s international image has not been affected following the passage of the Anti-Gay Bill. Although the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill was approved by Parliament in February, it still awaits presidential assent. In an interview with Citi News, Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong […] The post Ghana’s

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has once again insisted that there are no power outages, commonly referred to as “dumsor,” occurring in the country. According to ECG, there is currently no load-shedding, contrary to some reports circulating. Demands for a load-shedding timetable have not yielded any results as both the ECG and the Minister […] The post We’re

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reiterated that there are currently no power outages, commonly known as “dumsor,” taking place in the country. According to the ECG, there is no ongoing load-shedding, despite certain reports suggesting otherwise. Demands for a load-shedding timetable have not yielded any results as both the ECG and the Minister […] The post Dumsor:

Cocoa farmers across Ghana are expressing frustration in response to the recent announcement of new farmgate prices for cocoa beans. The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) announced a 58.26 percent increase, setting the price at GH¢33,120 cedis per ton for the 2023/2024 crop season. This decision, according to COCOBOD, aims to distribute the benefits of soaring […] The post Cocoa

A Brazilian judge has opened an investigation of Elon Musk for obstruction of justice after the tech mogul said he would defy a court order to remove X accounts accused of spreading disinformation. In a decision on Sunday, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said the probe will examine whether Musk, who owns X, engaged […] The post Brazilian judge orders

The family of the Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah celebrated his 42nd birthday by making a generous donation to the Nsawam Prison. The donation, which was made on Friday, April 5, 2024, included essential items such as rice, beans, gari, sachets of water, toilet rolls, washing powder, oil and medical supplies. Donating on […] The post Oppong

More than 90 people have died after a ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities say. Officials in Nampula province said five people had been rescued of the around 130 believed to have been on board. They were fleeing a cholera outbreak, Nampula Secretary of State Jaime Neto said. Many children were […] The post Mozambique ferry disaster kills more than 90

The Medical Laboratory Workers’ Union (MELPWU) is threatening to protest to demand their conditions of service in the coming weeks. The union expressed frustration over the government’s delay in finalising their ongoing negotiations. According to the association, they last met with the government on March 8, 2024, to discuss their conditions of service. Despite making […] The post Medical

The government will on Wednesday 10th April 2024 launch the Performance Tracker at GIMPA, in Accra. The platform is aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects across the country. The tracker will help address longstanding concerns about the accuracy and reliability of project presentations, particularly the use of artist’s impressions […] The post Govt

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has indicated that payment has been released to personnel for January 2024. The Secretariat in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Armstrong Essah, noted that all eligible personnel will receive their allowances via E-Zwich at their respective banks nationwide. Meanwhile, the Secretariat is also assuring all personnel […] The post NSS

Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management in the Ashanti region have issued an ultimatum to the government to return their locked-up investments or they will campaign against the party in the upcoming elections. The customers, who are agitated and frustrated, have set a deadline of June 30, 2024, for the return of their funds. In […] The post Aggrieved

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish a load-shedding timetable to help citizens plan their lives amidst ongoing power cuts. The decision comes after weeks of intensified power outages, prompting calls for transparency and better management of the energy crisis. The Minister of Energy, […] The post Dumsor: