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A concerned Ghanaian living in East Legon has lamented the cost of food in recent times. According to him, the prices of food and other commodities have seen significant hikes in the past few months. He said a ball of ‘banku’ which formerly cost between GH¢1 and GH¢3 currently costs …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has defended its decision to move away from syndicated external borrowing, the reasons for which have sparked a heated debate. In a statement issued, COCOBOD Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Boahene Aidoo rejected claims made by the Minority in parliament which argued that the cocoa regulator …

The military has been deployed to Mion and Kulkpeni communities in the Northern Region to address tensions following the alleged illegal opening of a market by the Konkombas in Kulkpeni. The intervention came on Saturday, August 17, to prevent escalation of violence. Tensions began after a communal clash in Zogbei, …

Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has described as shameful, the government’s indebtedness to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). He says the development is disrupting the academic calendars of both Senior and Junior High school education in the country. According to him, these debts are …

Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah has addressed the common misconception surrounding the “no bed syndrome” at the hospital. He explained that, when patients arrive at the emergency department, it’s not simply a matter of bed availability. “The ‘no bed syndrome’ doesn’t mean we …

The National Peace Council remains optimistic that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will eventually agree to sign the peace pact ahead of the December elections, despite the party’s current reservations. The NDC has laid out specific conditions that they insist must be addressed before considering the signing of the …

Chief Executive Officer of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah has dismayed recent conflict of interest claims against him, labeling them as unfounded. According to him, all decisions made during his tenure were approved by the hospital’s board. “These claims are baseless. If the board knew it was a …

Naa Anyema Collison Deputy Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, Joshua Ansah, has replaced Dr Anthony Yaw Baah as substantive Secretary General. Mr Ansah went unopposed after Yaw Baah’s tenure ended. Joshua Ansah Mr Bernard Owusu has also been elected as the new chairman of the TUC. Mr. Owusu …

By: Naa Anyema Collison Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare, has stated that the government is committed to enhancing tax compliance and reducing inefficiencies in the country’s tax system. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 12th Annual International Tax Conference organised by the Chartered …

By: Naa Anyema Collison The Institute of Economic Affair (IEA) on Thursday 22nd August 2024 inaugurated its 2024 Presidential Debates Committee, as part of its preparations to organize the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debates and Evening Encounters. The nine-member Presidential Debates Committee carefully selected by the IEA, is made up of …