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A former Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsuta-Kwaman Beposo, Kwame Asafo-Adjei, has stated that there is no need for the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to pick forms to contest the flagbearer position of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) because he lacks credibility. According to him, inasmuch as everybody is eligible …

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) says its strike continues today [May 29] unabated despite appeals to suspend the industrial action. JUSAG last week Thursday, May 25 embarked on an indefinite strike to demand the approval of a new and improved salary structure for its members for 2023 …

The National Food Suppliers Association says its members won’t back down on their decision to picket at the premises of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) if their 2 years outstanding arrears are not paid. This comes after they met with the Minister of Education over the demands, of …

Independent power producers have rejected a government proposal to restructure $1.58 billion in arrears owed them by the state, the head of the group told Reuters on Friday, warning non-payment could lead to a shutdown of their operations. Ghana aims to cut $10.5 billion in interest payments on its external …

The World Bank has released $150 million to the government as additional funding to improve on flood resilience in the Odaw River Basin in the Greater Accra Region. The loan is to fund the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project aimed, among other objectives, at improving flood risk …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will start the imposition of an upfront 12.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on the customs value of taxable goods at all ports of entry with effect from Tuesday, June 6, this year. The development will affect importers of taxable goods who are not …

An activist of the ruling New Patriotic Party has made controversial statements regarding the role of northerners in the party’s electoral successes. In a viral video on social media, the party activist, speaking on Gye Nyame 94.5 FM, asserted a clear distinction between the significance of votes garnered by the NPP …

In an address to the nation on Sunday (May 28, 2023), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana. The President, who has been at the forefront of Ghana’s response to the virus, shared updates on the country’s enhanced response and outlined the achievements …

President Akufo-Addo has emphasised that the bailout secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not be an instant panacea for the country’s challenges. He believes it will, nonetheless, play a crucial role in restoring confidence and reopening opportunities that have been limited in recent years. During a national address …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on May 27, announced a plan to supply laptops to senior high school students, effectively replacing traditional textbooks. This bold initiative has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with users expressing a mix of excitement, skepticism, and concerns about the implementation and potential …