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Teacher licensing law will collapse our business – GNAPS

The Ashanti Regional wing of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has bemoaned the inclusion of teachers in private schools in the enforcement of the teacher licensing law. According to the association, the enforcement of the teacher licensing law to cover private school teachers will lead to the …

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Kumchacha blasts people trolling Bishop Agyinasare over Nogokpo comment

Nicholas Osei, also known as Kumchacha, has expressed displeasure over how netizens reacted after Archbishop Charles Agyin-Asare apologized for indicating that Nogokpo is a demonic headquarters during one of his sermons. These utterances were made during a sermon when he recounted an incident that involved spiritual attacks in the Volta Region …

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VIDEO: Akuapem Poloo spotted apologizing to Nana Ama Mcbrown

Ghanaian socialite, Rosemond Alade Brown, popularly called Akuapem Poloo, has been seen on her knees and gesturing in a manner that seemed like an apology to actress and TV presenter, Nana Ama McBrown. Spotted in a blue abaya and on her knees, Akuapen Poloo touched the hands and feet of McBrown in …

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UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises

The United Nations and African Union have called for calm after the sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in recent years. Authorities have deployed the army on the streets of the capital, Dakar, and other cities as the death toll rose to 10. Nine …

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ECG and NEDCo release tariff reckoner for new power tariffs

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have released the tariff reckoner to guide consumers following the recently approved 18.6 percent increment in electricity tariffs by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The two entities have encouraged power consumers to go through the guide …

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Women faint over ‘holy’ water on Uganda Martyrs’ Day

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims Saturday thronged Namugongo, Wakiso District to mark the annual June 3 Uganda Martyrs’ Day. Thousands of believers trekked several miles, some from as far as the neighbouring DR Congo, Rwanda and Kenya, among others. The organisers in earlier interviews with this publication said they were …

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US revokes visa of Ugandan speaker over anti-LGBTQ+ law – MP alleges

Anita Among, the Ugandan Speaker of Parliament has had her American visas revoked, a lawmaker alleged on Monday, May 29. Brandishing a purported email communication the visa sanction, lawmaker for Bugiri Municipality MP, Asuman Basaalirwa; stressed that the speaker was not the only victim. “The Speaker’s visas for America have …

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Property rate: GRA exempt churches, schools, cemeteries others

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has exempted churches, cemeteries, and schools, among others registered with the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) from the payment of property rate. According to the GRA, the Local Governance Act 2016 (Act 936) mandates all persons and corporate bodies who own immovable properties to …

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Free agent Andre Ayew receives multiple offers

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has reportedly received multiple of offers from clubs as he departs Nottingham Forest. Ayew leaves Nottingham Forest after his short stint with the club. Nottingham Forest confirmed that Ayew’s contract will expire at the end of June, marking the end of his time with the team. …

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NDC rejects calls for a re-run in Ketu North

The biggest opposition party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected calls from concerned delegates in Ketu North to conduct a re-run of elections in the constituency. The party leadership was responding to calls from NDC delegates who expressed their discontentment with a winner being declared without re-run despite a …

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 U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Rallies Support for Zipline Operations

  United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, has asked global healthcare players and governments within the sub-region to invest in the operations of Zipline so that it can extend its services more targeted areas throughout the nation.   Ambassador …

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