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Story Naa Anyema Collison The South African High Commission, under the leadership of Her Excellency Ms. Jeanet Grace Mason, has successfully organized a Corporate Networking Event at her Official Residence in Accra, Ghana. This event marks a significant effort to strengthen ties between South Africa and Ghana through enhanced business relationships and tourism initiatives. Purpose of the Event The primary …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused the government of mismanaging public funds, alleging that over GHC160 million was withdrawn from state coffers months after the conclusion of the 2023 African Games. The games, held in Accra from March 8th to 23rd under the theme “Experience the African Dream,” brought together over 5,000 athletes and officials from …

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 GH¢5, a situation he described as worrying. In an interaction …

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 had failed to get assurances for funding and has subsequently …

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, Mion District, two weeks ago, which resulted in over seven …

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 affecting the marking and collation of examination results for the …

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 have no beds physically. It’s not that beds are finished …

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 peace pact. The party’s National Chairman, Asiedu Nketia, has expressed …

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 conflict of interest, they wouldn’t have approved it, so where’s …

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 until he was elected Chairman of TUC, was the National …