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The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has voiced grave concerns about the widespread and uncontrolled corruption suffocating Ghana. During the inauguration of the 2023 plenary assembly in the Sunyani Diocese on November 13, 2023, Rev. Gyamfi highlighted the alarming situation of the country’s continued …

Fuseini, a Ghanaian resident, found himself at the center of a remarkable windfall after winning 6 million Ghanaian Cedis through a bet on Betpawa. What began as a modest 40 Cedis Aviator stake quickly transformed into a substantial sum, the equivalent of 60 billion old Cedis, following a fortuitous glitch …

The Supreme Court has ruled against the application by Ken Kuranchie, the editor of Daily Searchlight, which sought to contest John Dramani Mahama’s eligibility to run in the upcoming 2024 elections. Kuranchie’s application was deemed flawed by the apex court, citing its deficiencies. Filed in June 2023, the case targeted …

Economist Dr. Patrick Assuming emphasized the necessity for the 2024 budget to concentrate on enhancing tax compliance instead of introducing fresh taxes. Ahead of the impending presentation of the government’s 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Parliament on November 15, 2023, there have …

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has initiated a nationwide effort to fix malfunctioning traffic lights throughout Ghana. They are working in conjunction with the Ghana Police to enforce legal consequences against those responsible for damaging public road infrastructure, particularly traffic lights, as it’s led to increased vehicular accidents, theft, …

The Minerals Commission has taken a firm stance, ensuring that no mineral rights, whether for prospecting or mining, will be entertained within the bounds of the Kakum National Park. This resolute position comes after concerns were raised by several Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) who vehemently opposed an attempt by the …

Professor William Ampofo, the Chief Executive of the National Vaccine Institute, has announced the development of an extensive communication strategy aimed at raising awareness and garnering support for vaccines manufactured within Ghana. Drawing from the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, this document is set to address the concerns regarding …

Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has emphasized his significant role within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), declaring that crucial decisions within the party will not be made without seeking his input. Agyapong conveyed this message during a celebratory “Showdown” Thanksgiving event organized for his supporters and …

In the early hours of Sunday, November 12, 2023, around 7:20 am, several suburbs of Accra, Ghana, experienced a minor earth tremor, lasting only a few seconds. The affected areas included Weija, Mallam, Gbawe, SCC, and Bortianor. While the tremor induced panic among residents, there were no reports of injuries …

The Ministry of Finance has provided clarification regarding Ghana’s status in relation to the disbursement of the second tranche of a $600 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Contrary to previous reports, Ghana did not miss the November 1 deadline for this disbursement. In a statement released on …