Withdraw VAT on electricity – TUC tells govt
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has given the government up to January 31st to withdraw the Value Added Tax on electricity consumption. The labour union said they would advise themselves if the government failed to heed…
Cameroon starts world’s first malaria vaccine program for children
Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa. Officials described the campaign due to start Monday…
Mahama pledges to review Disability Act
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has promised to review the Disability Act to create an equitable environment for persons with disability. John Mahama says his…
Ignore the 20% fare increase -Transport Ministry
The public is being encouraged to ignore allegations of a supposed national increase in transportation fares, according to the Ministry of Transport. The Ministry stated in a statement released on…
Africa’s gold trade landscape undergoes transformation amidst global geopolitical shifts
Africa finds itself at the crossroads of a significant transformation in the global gold trade. The relocation of Russian gold trading to Hong Kong, strategic alliances such as Mali and…
I won’t interfere with the work of anti-corruption institutions – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has repeated his resolve to hold officials of the current administration who are involved in corrupt practices to account for their actions if he becomes president…
Addressing Mental Illness in Ghana: A call for change
Introduction In communities across Ghana, the prevalence of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia remain alarmingly high. Unfortunately, the majority of cases go unnoticed and untreated due to limited resources and…
Ghana will have peace if Ofori Atta resigns – Atta Akyea
The Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has urged the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to consider stepping down for both his own sake and the good…
Tobacco use declining despite industry interference- WHO
The number of people using tobacco continues to decline despite industry attempts to jeopardize progress towards stamping out cigarettes and other such products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in…
Global Rights Crises Deepen as World Leaders Shy Away
Global leaders have failed to take strong stands to protect human rights during 2023, a year of some of the worst crises and challenges in recent memory, with deadly consequences,…
