Haruna Iddrisu raises red flags on Vodafone sale
The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, is demanding answers from the government regarding the purported sale of Vodafone Ghana for less than $100 million. The immediate past…
Energy Minister takes responsibility to brief Parliament on spillage of Akosombo Dam
The Minister of Energy, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has taken the responsibility to brief Parliament on the spillage of water from the Akosombo Dam that caused the flood in parts…
PIAC elects first female Chairperson
Members of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), have elected Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, representative of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) as its new Chairperson. She…
OSP calls for passage of a Corrupt Practices Act
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has called for the passage of a Corrupt Practices Act to comprehensively codify the prohibition of all forms of corruption. He said this…
VRA announces end to water spillage from Akosombo Dam
The Volta River Authority (VRA) says it has officially ended the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam. The spillage, described as controlled by the Authority, began on Friday,…
Health Alert: Be cautious of seafood, fish – Pregnant women told
Pregnant and lactating women are advised to be cautious about consuming seafood such as shrimp, lobsters, and fish like tuna. This is because these foods may contain high levels of…
Ghana urged to prioritize crisis preparedness
Ghana has received a call to proactively prepare for potential crises to avoid finding itself in a situation similar to that of its neighbour, Burkina Faso. Recent attacks and persecution…
End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions
Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights Watch said today. The government has not adequately…
Develop mining areas deliberately: Scrap levies on exploration – Chambers of mines to govt
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called on the government to be deliberate about developing mining host communities and not focus only on the revenue. The Chief Executive of the…
Former Botswana Trade Minister raises red flags on Africa trade agreements
Former Botswana Trade Minister and Special Advisor of UN Climate Change Champions, Bogolo Kenewendo, has raised concerns about the trade agreements between Africa and the Western world. She, therefore, called…