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National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has accepted a general caution by an Accra High Court judge, that political commentary on an ongoing trial needed to be toned down. Gyamfi, however, holds that a direct caution to him by the judge over a recent comment in Ato Forson, another vs. The State, was a misinterpretation of his …

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has accused the former Mahama administration of illegally granting tax exemptions to Dzata Cement, a cement manufacturing firm. The Caucus claims that former President John Dramani Mahama, through executive authorization, designated several firms, including Dzata Cement, as strategic investors and offered them tax waivers without seeking Parliamentary approval. Speaking to the media in Accra on …

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has criticized the government’s share of profits from the country’s mining industry. According to him, the percentage of proceeds that the government benefits from is woefully inadequate. Speaking in a recent interview shared on social media, Dormaahene revealed that the government of Ghana receives only 7% of the profits from mining activities, a percentage …

Rise and Fall of the Cedi: Factors Leading to the Depreciation of the Cedi in Ghana 2024 Factors Leading to the Depreciation of the Cedi in Ghana in 2024.BY DR JULIUS KWAKU KATTAH(FCE) Over the past several years, the cedi has been depreciating against major currencies, including the US dollar. This depreciation has been driven by several factors, including: Increased …

By: Ruth Tang With nearly 2 billion girls experiencing menstruation worldwide, the natural process is marred by inequalities, including period poverty and societal stigma. World Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28th, highlights this often-neglected issue. It emphasizes the necessity of ensuring access to proper menstrual hygiene resources and education for all individuals, irrespective of their socioeconomic status. Menstruation, …

The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association has raised serious allegations against certain Free Zones Companies, claiming that their illegal practices are causing significant revenue losses to the government. According to the association, approximately 12 of the 166 plastic manufacturing companies in Ghana are registered under the Free Zones Enterprise. These companies are allegedly importing plastic raw materials duty-free and then selling …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accurate figures and information as the December 7th polls approach. After facing harsh criticism for errors in data published during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise, the EC acknowledged and corrected specific infographics. The Commission assured that, the overall statistics of registered voters remained unaffected. At a meeting with the …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to eliminate free fuel and other non-essential benefits for government officials if elected president in the upcoming December elections. During a meeting with the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Mahama outlined several cost-saving measures his administration plans to implement to reduce the financial burden on the state. These measures include …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the replacement of Voter ID Cards will commence on Thursday, 30 May and continue through Friday, 14 June 2024.  This service is aimed at individuals who have lost their Voter ID Cards in preparation for the upcoming December 7 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, the EC urged …

An illegal foreign exchange dealer operating in the black market under the pseudonym Abdullai Mohammed in a recent interview on Adom TV’s Big Agenda show pointed fingers at certain banks in the country for the consistent depreciation of the cedi against the dollar. According to Mohammed, some banks are dissatisfied with the approved rates set by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) due …