An Accra High court has dismissed a contempt case against North Tongu MP Okudzeto Ablakwa, dismissing contempt charges brought against him by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, Secretary to the National Cathedral Board of Trustees. Following that, Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng was fined GHC10,000. The Court said the evidence presented by …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Explains Why Bawumia Missed the First May Day Event Since 2017
In his 2023 May Day speech, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo explained why Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia was missing the event for the first time since 2017. He stated at the start of his speech that Bawumia remained in Accra to perform an equally important task of welcoming a high-ranking …
Read More »EIU predicts 30% Cedi depreciation to dollar in 2023
In its 2023 Country Report on Ghana, the UK-based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has predicted a 30% depreciation of the cedi to the dollar, which is lower than the estimated 44% depreciation of the local currency in 2022 but still a significant decline from current levels. “We now expect the currency …
Read More »Police Arrest Two For Alleged Stolen Rail Tracks And Steel Sleepers In Viral Video
The Police have arrested two suspects in connection with some alleged stolen rail tracks and steel sleepers believed to belong to the Ghana Railway Development Authority which has gone viral on social media. The suspects, Ibrahim John and Bashiru Ibrahim, were apprehended while transporting the items to the yard of …
Read More »Pension Funds are Safe Amid Debt Restructuring – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has assured organised labour that its members’ pension funds are safe as the government continues its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) in order to secure an IMF deal. Speaking at the 2023 International Labour Day parade, he stated that the government is aware of the Program’s impact on …
Read More »Investment Withdrawal Threats will not Deter Africa – Speaker of Parliament
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has stated that the veiled threats of withdrawing investments and international aid have not deterred Africa’s efforts to safeguard its culture, values, and societal norms, as well as the future of its youth. According to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate …
Read More »A National Hospital Should Replace The National Cathedral – TUC
Speaking at the 2023 May Day celebration parade in Bolgatanga, Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, has called on the government to cut all non-essential government spending such as the National Cathedral. The current economic downturn, according to the TUC, can be improved if the …
Read More »Lemonade Finance presents Dr Likee in “Wo bεka nukrε”
Lemonade Finance presents Dr Likee in “Wo bεka nukrε” Lemonade Finance is a cross-border payment solution that enables Africans in the Diaspora to send money to Ghana and other African countries. The App is available on the iOS and Google Play Store. On October 14th, 2022, Lemonade Finance …
Read More »Marwako Food Poisoning: Authority Has No Mandate To Demand Compensation For Victims – FDA
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s Director of Legal says they cannot demand compensation for victims of the alleged food poisoning at Marwako’s East Legon branch. Joseph Bennie said the Authority has no mandate to pressure for amends in cash from the eatery to the affected persons. In an interview with …
Read More »Reduce 1.5% E-levy Rate — ISSER To Gov’t
The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) wants the government to reduce the rate of the controversial electronic transfer levy. According to ISSER, the government must consider a downward adjustment between 0.5% and 0.75% adding that the 1.5% on all electronic transfers is punitive. The Director of the …
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