Shut down ‘witch’ camps – GPCC as it condemns ‘barbaric’ lynching of 90-year-old
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has said it is time for the government to consider closing down the various “witch” camps in the country. The Council also called…
Lockdown: GHC12m was spent on hot meals not GHC54m – Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has clarified that only GHC12 million out of the GHC54 million captured in his mid-year review presentation was used for the provision of hot meals during the COVID-19 lockdown. Many…
Trade pact could boost Africa’s income by $450 Billion, Study finds
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a major opportunity for countries to boost growth, reduce poverty, and broaden economic inclusion, a new World Bank report has found. If…
AfDB Group supports Ghana’s COVID-19 response plan with $69 million grant
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) on Friday approved a $69 million grant to support Ghana’s efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its socio-economic…
Gender Ministry calls for probe, prosecution of persons who lynched 90-year-old woman
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is calling for the immediate prosecution of persons behind the lynching of a 90-year-old woman at Kafaba in the Savannah Region. A…
Haiti will quit United Nations to join African Union – Haitian Leader
According to a report from a local radio station called Bon Déjeuner! Radio based in Haiti, the young Haitian political leader Werley Nortreus (also known as Prince Werley Nortreus) said…
Adwoa Safo, Oquaye Jr. gave each of 500 delegates GH¢3K, other freebies – Corruption Watch
A Corruption Watch investigation has found that Procurement Minister, Sarah Adwoa Safo, allegedly gave GH¢3,000 and a GLICO Life Insurance package worth GH¢10,000 to delegates in the governing New Patriotic Party’s…
Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson named FWA Footballer of the Year
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has won the Football Writers’ Association Men’s Footballer of the Year award. The 30-year-old midfielder, who led Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years…
UN demands justice for aid workers killed in Nigeria
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the killing of four aid workers and a security guard in Nigeria's north-eastern Borno state. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called…
ECG to implement new Meter Management System in October
Customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will soon be able to buy pre-paid credits anywhere in the country and be credited in real-time. This will be after a…
