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Chief Executive Officer of McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley, has said he would have considered sponsoring the Ghana Premier League. But he has changed his mind due to what he described as the pervasive gambling associated with the sport. The Ghana Premier League is currently without a headline sponsor …

Increasing revenue by widening the tax net while reducing the tax burden Economic Independence is the state where an economy can fulfill and sustain its citizens’ economic aspirations and prosperity without excessive reliance on foreign capital, skills, and enterprise. It is a significant national objective as it embodies our economic …

Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician, Esther Smith has clarified that she is not related to Chef Smith of Cookathon fame. In an interview on Accra-based OKAY FM, Esther Smith said she does not know the chef from Adam. “Please, I’m not related to Chef Smith in any way. I don’t know …

The Divisional Chief of the New Edubiase Divisional Council has destooled the Abadwumhene of the community. This action was taken after the Edubiasehene charged Nana Professor Amoako Tuffour with three counts of misconduct. These include his repeated failure to respond to the 14 invitations by  Edubiasehene which led to his …

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV has applauded NDC flagbearer John Mahama for his proposed 24-hour economy policy, and zeal to revive the country’s economy and youth policy. He identified the former President’s 24-hour economy policy as a panacea to help recover Ghana’s ailing economy, create jobs, and increase …

IMANI Africa, a policy and education think tank, has raised significant concerns about the newly inaugurated Royal Ghana Gold Refinery, which was celebrated as a transformative development for Ghana’s mining sector. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia officially opened the refinery in Accra on August 8, 2024. During the ceremony, Dr. …

The Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye, led a delegation to South Africa on Monday, August 12, for a strategic fact-finding mission aimed at strengthening vaccine production and accessibility across Africa. IOL reports that the visit was organized by the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) and focused on enhancing collaboration between …

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has committed to revitalizing boxing in Ghana if elected president in the 2024 General Elections. The former President made this pledge on Monday during a Town Hall Meeting with Ghanaian youth at the Trust Sports Emporium, also known …

The Chief of Akyem Wenchi, who also serves as the Oseawuohene, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, has clarified his recent comments about galamsey in his community. The chief has said there has been a miscommunication, stating his comment has been misunderstood. Daasebere Appiah during a visit to the community by New Patriotic Party (NPP) …

Former President John Mahama has criticized the ongoing taxation in Ghana related to COVID-19, stating that the country is still burdened with taxes for a pandemic that has since passed. Speaking at the Mahama Youth Town hall on Monday, August 12, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer expressed concern that Ghanaians who …