Cost of Living: Ghana ranked 20th in Africa; 3rd in West Africa
Recent data from Numbeo has illuminated Ghana’s position within the intricate tapestry of Africa’s cost of living landscape, offering insights into both its regional standings and underlying economic dynamics. Ranked…
Hungary’s president resigns over child sexual abuse pardon
Hungary's President resigned Saturday (Feb. 10) over a child abuse case pardon. Katalin Novak is a member of the ruling conservative party Fidesz. Novak's decision came after more than a week…
Ghana’s speaker of parliament asks policymakers to uphold the country’s peace
Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament appealed to policy-makers to demonstrate accountable governance to ensure fairness and honesty in the electoral systems to prevent violence during this year’s…
Cross-border action required to curb female genital mutilation
Despite it being outlawed in 1994, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is still practiced in Ghana and is prevalent among 5 in every 100 girls. Kuurima Ibrahim is a victim and…
Improving Access to Justice; CEPIL’s Paralegal Handbooks assisting Advocates in mining-affected Communities
The provision of education materials to paralegal trainees in mining-affected communities in the northern part of the country is yielding some positive results. The paralegal trainees say the handbooks given to…
SEND GHANA Solidarises with Organized Labour on withdrawal of the 15% VAT tax for residential customers of Electricity
SEND GHANA, a policy think tank says it stands in solidarity with organized labour and concerned citizens across the country in calling for the complete withdrawal of the 15% Value…
GHS to vaccinate young girls against cervical cancer
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in an effort to reduce the prevalence of the human papillomavirus among women in Ghana, will roll out a vaccination campaign by the end of…
Ghana experiencing worst punitive tax regime ever – Seth Terkpe
Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has stated that the current tax regime in Ghana is the most severe and punitive in the nation’s history. The opposition National Democratic Congress has…
AZOFFA donates to three Former Footballers
The Adoagyiri- Zongo Former Footballers Association ( AZOFFA) has made donations of an undisclosed amount of money and items worth hundreds of Ghana Cedis to three distinguished retired footballers at…
NPA takes steps to reduce cost of LPG
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) successfully held the maiden Open Competitive Tender for LPG imports into the country on Monday, January 29th, 2024. The winning tenderer submitted the lowest premium…
