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Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has dismissed calls for a total ban on all mining activities in Ghana, advocating instead for stronger regulations to ensure responsible mining. He stressed that mining plays a crucial role in the country’s economy and argued that halting all mining operations would have negative consequences. His statement comes as …

The president of the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB) has raised questions on the financial viability of contesting for parliamentary seats in Ghana. John Awuah in a thought-provoking post shared on his LinkedIn page on Tuesday, September 17, expressed his concerns regarding the high costs associated with running for parliamentary elections. He noted that the expenses incurred during party primaries and the …

Democracy Hub, organisers of the “Fix the Country” demonstrations have announced plans to hit the streets in the coming days over the devastation caused by illegal mining locally known as ‘galamsey’. The group’s convener, Naa Densuah, is calling for the resignation of the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and other state officials. According to her, those in power have ignored …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the disbursement of GH¢402 million to health facilities nationwide. The amount covers claims submitted and vetted for June and July 2024, bringing the NHIA within the agreed-upon three-month reimbursement period. Public health facilities have received GH¢223,920,270.93, representing 56.03 percent of the total amount, while private health facilities have been allocated GH¢106,477,070.40, accounting for 26.64 …

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for a more inclusive society for persons living with disabilities. According to him, disability can affect anyone, regardless of wealth or education. Speaking at the inaugural Disability Conversation hosted by the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation, Kufuor reflected on his experience, stating that he could never have imagined a decade ago that he would one day …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, with immediate effect, according to Joy Sports. The dismissal follows the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to revoke the Baba Yara Sports Stadium’s license for hosting international matches. Reports suggest that the move was triggered by the decision to rent the …

On September 18, 2024, staff from the Volta River Authority (VRA) and members of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) gathered in protest at the VRA headquarters in Accra, voicing their opposition to a controversial merger proposal. The proposed merger involves combining the VRA with the Bui Power Authority, a move that protesters fear could compromise the authority’s operations. The …

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has expressed disappointment in the recent comements made by former President, John Dramani Mahama. Mr Kodua criticized Mahama for making comments that he considers “unbecoming of a statesman”. The National Democratic Congress (NDC)  flagbearer, during his campaign tour in the Greater Accra region on September 17, warned that …

Former Minister of Power, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has expressed concern over the ongoing financial difficulties faced by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to him, ECG needs a “fundamental rethink”, adding that there is a need to reconsider some investment into the ECG and privatisation as was done during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regime. Dr Donkor’s comments come in response …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called off its Presidential Evening Encounter with Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, the founder and leader of the New Force Movement. This decision follows Cheddar’s withdrawal from the event, where he was expected to appear on Wednesday, September 18. Despite being scheduled to speak at 6 p.m., he pulled out without …