Former Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, Prof Frimpong Boateng has rebutted the assertion by Samuel Abu Jinapor, former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources that he doesn’t know the whereabouts of the drones that were purchased to assist in the fight against galamsey. Mr. Jinapor in a response to the statement by […] The post Missing

All nine traffic lights in Kasoa, the capital of the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, are not functioning. The situation is posing significant danger to pedestrians and motorists. There have already been several pedestrian crashes including school children at intersections such as Walantu, High Tension on the Kasoa-New Market Road and the […] The post Road Safety: All

‘Akufo-Addo deceived me into investing in menzgold’ – Prophet Kumchacha alleges

Claim: A Facebook user alleged that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President of Ghana, is a co-owner or shareholder of Hubtel, he gets a percentage share from payments made to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) through the app. Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s checks at the Office of the Registrar General indicate that Bawumia is […] The post Dubawa investigates

Prof. Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) and Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance, has cautioned that the government’s proposed 2025 tax reforms, aimed at alleviating financial pressures on households and businesses, could cost Ghana between GH¢5.5 billion and GH¢7.1 billion in lost revenue, based […] The post Fiscal

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has held a high-level meeting with the World Bank Regional Director for Infrastructure, Mr Franz R. Dress-Cross, to explore strategies aimed at strengthening Ghana’s road infrastructure. The engagement took place on April 8 as part of government’s ongoing efforts to boost connectivity and transport efficiency across the country. […] The post Roads

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG African leaders must adopt innovative strategies to attract private sector investment to boost healthcare funding, Dr. Wiltshire Johnson, Programme Coordinator of the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) under the auspices of African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), has said. Such initiatives, he indicated, have become crucial for […] The post African

By: Ebenezer ASUMANG  “The most effective barrier for the success of mobile money around the world is the banking lobby” ———–Bob Collymore, ex-CEO at Safaricom – Kenya Mobile money has transformed the global financial services landscape, providing a cost-effective, transparent, and empowering way for individuals and businesses to manage their finances (GSMA, 2020). This innovation […] The post From

Ex-convict Razak remanded for alleged sodomy and death threat on 13-year-old boy

In the Western North Region, two District Chief Executives (DCEs) have been confirmed in Sefwi Bodi and Sefwi Akontombra Districts. Mr. Stephen Baidoo was confirmed for the Bodi District, while Mr. Joseph Appiah was confirmed for Akontombra. Speaking at the confirmation ceremony, the Western North Regional Minister, Hon. Willbert Petty Bretum, congratulated the newly confirmed […] The post Western

Desperate residents have been fleeing floodwaters by wading or paddling to safety in homemade canoes.

E/R: 2 volleyball players killed in tragic motorcycle crash with tipper truck

The Korle Bu Senior Staff Association (KOSSA) has extended their heartfelt congratulations to Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on his appointment as the substantive Minister of Health. Having served as a ranking member on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health,  the Association said his deep knowledge and expertise in the sector make this appointment a well-deserved one. […] The post Korle

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By Ronald Adom OPPONG Private Health Insurance is a legally approved channel for financing healthcare in Ghana in addition to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana’s quest to achieve universal health coverage. Ghana’s private health insurance sector provides coverage to about 2% of the population via 16 licenced companies across two thousand service […] The post You need a private

By: Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR The United States’ decision to impose a 10percent tariff on all imports marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. While policymakers in Washington may argue that this move protects domestic industries and reduces dependency on foreign goods, the long-term consequences could be far-reaching. This policy, rather than strengthening U.S. dominance, […] The post America’s

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has highlighted the urgent need for a $165 million investment to digitally map Ghana’s land, calling the initiative a “game-changer” for the country’s land administration system. During a recent visit to the new headquarters of the Lands Commission in Accra, the Minister emphasized that the […] The post $165m

In the world of softball, Bayley Bonso-Bruce is a name that resonates with excellence. This talented young athlete has been knocking it out of the park since she was eight years old, and her passion for the sport is contagious. As a member of the Riverside High School varsity team in Leesburg, Virginia, Bayley has […] The post Beyond the States: softball extends its reach to Ghana first