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The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined calls for the dissolution of the board of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) after the termination of the sale of 60 percent of its shares in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. Samuel Okudzato … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has shown appreciation to the French and Chinese governments for their support in Ghana’s external debt exchange. The two countries that are part of the Paris Club played a major role in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) balance of payment support to Ghana. Speaking at an event at the French … Read more
The Ghana Cedi is expected to recover some losses against the dollar in the coming months, Fitch Solutions has disclosed. According to the London-based firm, this is due to enhanced investor confidence, increased dollar inflows, and easing external conditions. In an article titled “Sub-Saharan Africa Currency Round-Up: Greater Stability Ahead in Second Half of 2024,” … Read more
Democracy Hub has announced its intention to hold a three-day demonstration from September 21-23 at the Revolutionary Square, across Liberation Road, opposite the Jubilee House. In a statement, Democracy Hub confirmed that it has formally notified the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, in accordance with the Public Order Act. The protest, organised … Read more
Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has urged Ghanaians, including journalists, to support Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, to effectively deliver on his mandate. In an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV, the former Auditor-General praised Mr. Agyebeng for his zeal in the fight against corruption, stating that he is doing … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has condemned the attempted assassination of the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, stating that politically motivated violence undermines the principles of democracy and peace. This comes after the former president was injured in an attempted assassination at a rally on Saturday, July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shots … Read more
Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has defended a proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations that would allow MPs to use sirens and exempt them from speed limits while carrying out official duties. Appiah-Kubi described the public backlash against the move as unfair and explained the rationale behind the amendment in … Read more
The Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has disclosed that two more cases of Dengue Fever have been recorded bringing the total number to 11. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on July 14, announced the outbreak of clinical malaria, known as Dengue Fever, in some districts of the Eastern Region. According to … Read more
Parliament adjourned sitting on Monday, July 15, 2024, after only 24 MPs appeared in the House. The Minority had earlier threatened to disrupt Parliamentary business with concerns of a quorum if the majority caucus failed to avail themselves of the business of the house. During proceedings on Monday, the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, … Read more
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released the 2023 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) report, which reveals that over 2 million young people in Ghana, aged 15-35, are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The survey shows that females account for the majority, with 1.2 million, compared to 715,691 males. The Greater … Read more