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A Ghanaian-US based Mining Engineer, Dr. Solomon Owusu, has strongly criticized the Akufo Addo-led administration’s handling of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the country. In a scathing assessment, Dr. Owusu described the government’s approach as a “lame duck” effort, accusing high government officials of engaging in illegal mining …

Guinea’s transitional president Mamady Doumbouya has dissolved the government led by Dr Bernard Goumou effective February 19, 2024. The dissolution was contained in a decree read on state TV and posted on the social media handles of the presidency. The post captioned: “Decree dissolving the government read for you by …

Government is hoping to order 100 electric buses for Metro Mass Transit, as announced by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the launch of the Tap & Go Transport Project on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the head office of Metro Mass Transit Limited. This initiative aims to introduce e-vehicles to the …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially reshuffled some of his ministerial appointees following reports of an imminent massive shake-up in the government. The president, according to a statement issued by the presidency, has relieved 13 central and local government ministers of their duties. Some of the ministers who have lost their …

In January 2024, the government introduced two new taxes, adding to the fiscal landscape of the country. These tax measures were announced as part of efforts to shore up revenue and support various developmental projects and initiatives. The first tax introduced was the controversial 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on …

The Government of Ghana has acquired new trains for the country’s railway transportation system. The initial batch of 12 contemporary diesel powered trains is intended for operation on both regional and long-distance lines of Ghana Railways. It is anticipated to be delivered from Poland by the middle of the upcoming …

The Co-Founder of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Agyemang-Duah, has called on the government to review the constitution to ensure that democracy takes place at the grassroots level. According to him, if such a measure is taken, it will help to equip the grassroots with the essence of …

The Minority in Parliament, Cassiel Ato Forson has called on President Akufo-Addo to immediately cause the withdrawal of a regulation seeking to restrict the importation of rice, fruit juice, margarine, cement, fish, sugar and 16 other “strategic products”. The Trade Minister, Kobina Tahir Hammond, who is pushing this regulation hopes it will help …

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed that the government has established a comprehensive mechanism aimed at addressing the increasing cases of attacks on journalists in the country. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, the minister emphasized the need for more severe punishment to serve as a deterrent to individuals involved …

The government has signed two new Power Purchasing Agreement (PPAs) to add about 720 Mega Watts (MW) of power to the country’s generation capacity, Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed. The two agreements 370MW AKSA, Tema and 350MW AKSA, Kumasi were signed under the new PPA policy which …