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The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has refuted assertions that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has already lost the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. According to her, most of the sentiments about the NPP losing the elections are on social media, but the elections would not be conducted there. She said that if elections are conducted on social media, then Peter …

By: Ruth Tang Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to earnestly strive for its financial targets for the fiscal year 2024.Dr. Adam highlighted the necessity of a balanced approach, emphasizing the importance of a strategic roadmap that incorporates user-friendly methods alongside a strong commitment to fulfilling the GRA’s mandate. During his recent visit to …

 Story by: Angelina Tukpe World Social Justice Day, also known as International Day of Social Justice, is observed annually on February 20th. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to promote efforts towards tackling issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, social rights, and job security. The purpose of World Social Justice Day is to …

A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director in the Northern Region, Issahaku Abdul-Latif has passed on. Mr Abdul-Latif, who was also a former National Health Insurance Authority (NIA) boss reportedly died on Monday, February 19, 2024. Reports suggest he passed at the Tamale Teaching Hospital following an extended battle with surgery complications. The NPP Communications Director, Yussif Danjummah confirmed the sadden …

By: Stephen Bittor The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Dr Bossman Asare has clarified the air on the controversial proposition for the change of date for 2024 general elections. According to him, the idea is feasible but not in this year’s elections, but rather in subsequent ones. Mr. Asare pointed to the fact that the bill has …

By: Pascaline Sacker Mr. Prince Gabriel Waaby, Deputy Commissioner of Police, assures the public of the Ghana Police Service’s full commitment to ensure a peaceful and incident-free this year’s general elections. In an interview, DCOP Waabu maintains the preparedness of the Ghana Police Service to protect the 2024 election. He emphasized the implementation of structures and strategies for citizen’s safety …

By: Ruth Tang The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has decided to keep using indelible ink in the upcoming elections after facing objections from the public and political parties. This change was announced by Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, Deputy Electoral Commissioner for Corporate Services, during the launch of the Multimedia Group’s 2024 Election Coverage. Dr. Bossman highlighted the importance of …

By: Ruth Tang Ghana’s Cocoa Board, Cocobod, is set to revitalize cocoa plantations hit hard by the cocoa swollen shoot virus with the help of a $200 million loan from the World Bank. This virus has caused significant drops in cocoa yields and the loss of trees across about 500,000 hectares of farmland. Last year, Cocobod secured an additional $132.8 …

By Angelina Tukpe Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the “Tap and Go” system, a revolutionary digital initiative, at the Metro Mass Head Office in Accra. “Tap and Go” is a digital card preloaded with cash, and can be used for paying transportation fares by simply tapping the card, just like in the United Kingdom. The “Tap and Go” …

Around the Anglican Communion, many Anglican churches and dioceses are partnering in mission and prayer through Companion Links. During the Lambeth Conference in 2022, many bishops also expressed an interest in developing new links. Companion Link relationships between dioceses are mutually organised by the participating Diocesan teams. Many of these links begin through friendships between bishops or informal parish links …