Mahama to set up office to scrutinize procurement above $5m
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, says he will establish an office to scrutinize government procurement processes exceeding $5 million if elected. According to him, procurement is…
FC Immobilises Two Excavators, Arrests One Chinese National in a Swoop at Anhwiaso East Forest Reserve, Bibiani
Staff of the Bibiani Forest District of the Forest Services Division (FSD), in collaboration with members of the Rapid Response Team, both of the Forestry Commission(FC), have immobilised two excavators…
Make BoG sole buyer, exporter of Ghana’s Gold -Former ISODEC boss proposes
A Consultant and former Executive Director of the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) Dr. Bishop Akolgo has proposed to the government to consider making the Bank of Ghana (BoG) the…
Speaker Bagbin raises concerns about lawsuits against Bills passed by Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed concerns over lawsuits filed against yet-to-be-assented to bills passed. He says that the Supreme Court cannot hear such cases because that undermines…
Address public discontent or face agitations and protests – Afenyo-Markin warns politicians
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has warned the political class to collaboratively take proactive measures to address public discontent to prevent agitations and protests. Reflecting on the recent protests…
New WHO guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions. These recommendations are expected…
Cement Prices and the Need to Concretize our Competition Law Regime
When attempting to regulate prices in a market, there is only so much you can do by relying on administrative directives to cauterize a spate of price rises. With the…
NSS personnel declare strike over unpaid allowances
The Concerned National Service Scheme (NSS) Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) has announced a nationwide strike effective today Wednesday, July 3, 2024, until their allowances are paid. The announcement was…
Panama Papers scandal: 28 defendants acquitted
Eight years after 11 million secret financial documents were leaked, more than two dozen defendants were acquitted by a court in Panama Friday. Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for…
South Africa’s new coalition government unveiled
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May's elections. He said "the government…
