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SHS 1 students to report to school today despite concerns

First-year senior high school students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today despite calls for reconsideration of the reopening date. Parents and other relevant stakeholders have called for an extension of the reporting date, citing various reasons, but the Ghana Education Service (GES) insisted on …

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We’ve demonstrated we can bring progress and prosperity to Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo

Despite the current struggles of the Ghanaian economy and its impact on the larger populace, President Akufo-Addo, is of the view that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has proven itself as “the party that can bring progress and prosperity to all parts of our country.” The President, who is …

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My marriage to NDC’s Chief Biney has ended – NPP’s Afia Akoto

Afia Akoto, a deputy communication director of the ruling New Patriotic Party, has disclosed that her marriage with the former deputy national organiser of the opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Hamilton Biney, has ended. The two made new lines after they decided to tie the knot in 2020, despite being members of …

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Watch Dormaahene’s grand entry to Kwahu for Kwahumanhene’s funeral

The Omanhene of Dormaa Traditional Area, Oseadeayo Agyeman Badu II on Thursday, November 30, 2023, arrived in Kwahu for the final funeral rites of the late Kwahumanhene Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng II. Cladded in full red (Kobene), Dormaahene arrived in Kwahu with his entourage including sub-chiefs and queen mothers amidst singing, …

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Be careful when you come to Kumasi – Jay Bahd warns Black Stars bodyguard over harrassment

Ghanaian musician, Jay Bahd, has warned Black Stars’ bodyguard, Aziz to watch his steps whenever he visits Kumasi. The Kumasi-based rapper’s warning stems from Aziz harassing him when he visited the Black Stars’ playing during their training at the Baba Yara Stadium ahead of the game against Madagascar on November …

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MoMo agents to limit cash withdrawals to GH¢1,000 per transaction from December 1

Mobile Money (MoMo) agents nationwide will implement a temporary regulation limiting cash withdrawals to a maximum of GH¢1,000 per transaction, beginning from December 1, 2023. The joint decision stems from a collaborative statement by four MoMo Associations; the Northern MoMo Agents Association of Ghana (NOMAAG), the Mobile Money Advocacy Group …

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I was told to pay $20,000 bribe to Asenso-Boakye for access to Akufo-Addo – Businessman alleges

The Chief Executive Officer of Alafei Food, Claude Convincer Davit, has accused the Minister of Workers and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, of soliciting $2,000 to grant him access to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Speaking at an event in a viral video sighted by GhanaWeb, Davit said that the incident happened in 2017 …

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What has 24-hour economy got to do with not sleeping with your wives? – Clement Apaak asks Regional Minister

The Builsa South MP, Clement Apaak has condemned comments made by the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu over former President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy proposal. Mr Yakubu is seen in a video questioning the feasibility of the 24-hour economy idea. He argued that the proposed 24-hour economy would deprive …

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Review the constitution to ensure democracy occurs at grassroots – CDD to government

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 …

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Cedi loses 25.8% of value to dollar – BoG report

The November 2023 Summary of Economic and Financial Data by the Bank of Ghana has put the depreciation of Ghana’s currency, the cedi, at 25.8% as of November 2023. Per the data, the cedi had remained relatively stable between March and September 2023, selling at GHS 11.01 and GHS 11.13 …

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