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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Frank Annor Dompreh, has said he is embarking on a crusade against Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh over some abandoned electricity meters at the Tema Port. The Meters were procured by ECG at a cost of $40 million in 2016. Speaking to …

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has implored employers to pay the contributions of workers on their right earnings to enable them to get a decent pension on retirement. Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, the Director-General of SSNIT, who made the call, said the amount a retiree received as pension …

Power transmitter Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has said it is planning a load management programme following the collapse of two of its towers. GRIDCo, in a statement issued on Wednesday, 10 November 2021, said at 15:40 GMT on Tuesday, 9 November 2021, a communication mast collapsed and fell on the …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has refuted claims that it was planning to increase transport fares following the recent increment in petroleum prices. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of GPRTU, Alhaji Ibrahim Abass Moro said has said Ghanaians were already overburdened and an increment would worsen their plight. …

Ghana currently imports 60 per cent of local fish requirements annually, amounting to $150 million in real terms. The country consumes a million tonnes of fish a year, but can only supply between 400,000 and 420,000 tonnes per annum. The Secretary of the Ghana Tuna Association (GTA), Richster Nii Armah …

• The increment in fuel prices has generated criticism for the government. • Critics say the government is being insensitive to the plight of Ghanaians • Nana Akomea believes it will be in the interest of government to explain to Ghanaians why it cannot remove the taxes Leading member of …

President Akufo-Addo has disclosed that the government has settled the Energy Legacy Debt. The President made this known during the swearing-in ceremony of the Governing Board of the Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission at the Jubilee House. Ghana’s energy sector is believed to be plagued with billions of accumulated debt …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has thrown its weight behind the proposal by the Association of Road Contractors to increase road tolls in the country. The Association of Road Contractors proposed an upward adjustment in road tolls to a minimum of GH¢2 for saloon cars as a bold …

Asante Kotoko continued their perfect start to the season by defeating Bechem United by 2-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium. The first half ended goalless with both sides failing to score. However, in the second half Asante Kotoko was awarded a penalty after Isaac Oppong was brought down in the box. Captain …

There is seeming tension brewing between traditional authorities and members of the East Gonja Municipal Assembly over the rejection of the President’s nominee, Mohammed Tamimu. The traditional authorities at a press conference vowed they have withdrawn completely their support and cooperation from all endeavors of the Assembly. Mohammed Tamimu was …