IMF cautions govts to exercise fiscal restraint as record number of countries hold elections this year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned governments around the world to exercise fiscal restraints in order not to reserve sound public funds. In 2024, a record number of countries,…
ECG incurs GH¢893m loss in 2 months over metering system upgrade
The Director of Communications of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that the company incurred serious losses in the last two months due to the upgrading of its…
‘Time is running out’ – Mahama calls for action to restore faith in African democracy
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has called on African leaders to tackle challenges threatening democratic governance on the continent. Delivering a keynote address at the…
NPA revokes licenses of 13 OMCs over debts
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has revoked the licenses of 13 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). It follows the inability of the firms to settle debts owed industry regulators like the…
Gender representation in Ghana’s political landscape
After years of anticipation, Ghana’s Parliament has finally passed the Affirmative Action Bill, which has been under deliberation since 2011. The bill, now awaiting presidential assent, has generated significant discussion,…
Kubore: Farmlands submerge following Bagre dam spillage
Farmlands along the Kubore river in the Upper East region have been completely submerged following the spillage of the Bagre dam coupled with some heavy rainfall in the area. The…
Northern Ghana drought: We did not foresee current situation – Agric Ministry
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has acknowledged that it did not anticipate the severity of the ongoing drought currently affecting northern Ghana. Farms in the region have been…
Mpox: What you need to know about the latest public health emergency
The swift spread of a new virulent strain of the mpox virus across Africa triggered the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it once again a public health emergency of international concern…
GH¢61bn loan given to state agencies by gov’t not recovered – Auditor General’s Report
The Auditor General's Report on public accounts has highlighted an issue concerning the poor recovery of loan receivables by the government. According to the report, a staggering GH¢61 billion remains…
Access to quality education is a fundamental right and a driver of development – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has underscored the pivotal role of technology, education, and health in driving Africa’s transformation. Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations…