The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the leadership of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) to work hard to revive the party and position it firmly to be a force in the country’s political dispensation. He said the forebearers of CPP worked extremely hard to position it as a …
Read More »Saglemi housing project: ‘Atta Akyea’s US$114 million embezzlement claim empty’ – GED
A team of economists and technical experts, who have pooled their expertise under the umbrella of the Ghana Economic Dialogue (GED) to help contribute to shaping the national developmental discourse has disputed claims by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, that the Saglemi Housing project was …
Read More »COCOBOD trial: Contradiction galore as UG professor fumbles under cross-examination
Dr. Emmanuel Yaw Osei-Twum is a chemistry lecturer at the University of Ghana A chemistry lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Emmanuel Yaw Osei-Twum, received his baptism of fire while testifying in court on behalf of the Chemistry Department of the University in the ongoing trial of the former …
Read More »Coronavirus: Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive again!
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus again and will miss next week’s crunch clash with Barcelona. The Juventus star flew home early from international duty with Portugal earlier this month after returning a positive test. Ronaldo has tested positive again and will now miss the Champions League clash with Barca, according …
Read More »Gov’t to expand economy with iron, steel
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh has noted that for a long time Ghana has been sitting on another mineral that has the potential to catapult the local economy but it hasn’t been given much attention. This, according to him, is iron, the bedrock for the Iron …
Read More »Election 2020: ‘We’ll vote for Mahama’ – Menzgold customers
Disgruntled customers of the defunct gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana, have resolved to vote for former President John Dramani Mahama in the December 7 elections to enable him to address their concerns. Some of the customers who stormed the campaign rally of Mr Mahama in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem constituency said they were …
Read More »Group announces strike action over meager lumpsum benefits for pensioners
An advocacy group has deepend its calls to government requesting for a suitable retirement package for pensioners under the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). This move comes after some 2020 retirees have alleged they have not been paid their past credits by SSNIT. According to the group, Forum …
Read More »Trade Ministry signs framework for grant disbursement with AfCFTA Secretariat
The Ministry of Trade and Industry on behalf of the People of Ghana has signed the framework for the grant disbursement between the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the West African country. The Grant is in fulfilment of Ghana’s pledge to play host to African Union / …
Read More »Inflation to return to central target of 8% by quarter two 2021 – BoG
The Bank of Ghana is optimistic inflation will return to the medium-term target band of 8% +/-2 in the outlook. It believes inflation will return to the central target by the second quarter of next year. Inflation is expected to take a nosedive in the coming months due to receding …
Read More »UCL: Late Rashford goal earns Man Utd win at PSG
Marcus Rashford repeated his late heroics against Paris St-Germain with a superb winner as Manchester United marked their return to the Champions League with a fine win at the home of last season’s beaten finalists. Rashford’s stoppage-time penalty sealed a famous victory at the Parc des Princes 18 months ago and the …
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