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General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has reiterated that the opposition party will not be part of Peace FM’s Morning Show ‘Kokrokoo’ until their demands are met. According to him, the NDC has had an 8-month running battle with the show’s production team on the …

Some inmates in police cells in the Greater Region have tested positive for coronavirus, the head of the regional command has disclosed. DCOP Fred Adu-Anim told journalists Saturday that the undisclosed number of inmates have since been sent to an isolation centre also in Accra.   “We have tested some …

The government of Ghana accepted all bids to the tune of GH¢668.76 million through the issuance of the 2-year bond yesterday. The yield on the debt instrument which is expected to mature in 2022 was 18.75% Due to challenges in the global economy where lots of investments have been lost …

In a fortnight ago, the Ahafo Regional Security Council (REGSEC) in fraternisation with Council of Ahafo Chiefs and Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) had an emergency meeting on how to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Pandemic in the region. In a unanimous decision, the REGSEC closed down all weekly …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) aims to fully operationalize the use of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) as the national single window platform for import facilitation effective June 1, 2020 at the Ports and other entry points. ICUMS which is currently being piloted since April 28, at the Tema …

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic In Ghana, it’s been a rather hectic week into the new month of businesses having to adjust to the new normal. With some firms and business having being forced to fold and lay off staff, others have introduced innovative measures due to social …

The Ghana cedi has returned to the depreciation trajectory despite a strong performance in the first three-and-a-half months of this year. As of 6 May 2020, the cedi had declined in value by 1.18% to trade at GH¢5.600 to the US dollar on the interbank forex market and 2.36% to …

Despite closure of the country’s borders to help curb spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), some foreigners have been maneuvering into the country to conduct illegal businesses through border posts with Cote d’Ivoire in the Bono Region. The situation has heightened fears and anxiety among residents in communities like Sampa, Nkrankwanta, Kofibadukrom …

All shops and stores within Obuasi in the Ashanti Region will from today Friday, May 8, be closed down until further notice. This is to allow authorities to execute a planned shift system as Covid-19 cases surge in the mining town. In a statement issued after a joint meeting between …

Air fares should fall when flights restart but then rise by at least 50%, warns a global airline industry body. Airlines are keen to get planes back in the skies quickly which could lead to over-capacity, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA). With passenger demand likely to remain low …