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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. Bawumia, who is also the flagbearer of the ruling New …

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 Ghana and South Africa to bolster healthcare infrastructure on the …

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 as the Bukom Boxing Arena, to mark International Youth Day. …

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) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia acknowledged that the youth of Wenchi …

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 endured and survived the pandemic are now being unfairly taxed. …

Relying on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to finance the proposed ‘no academic fees for level 100 students’ at the universities can create problems because the GETFund is currently facing challenges, a political science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has said. He stated that the GETFund has been leveraged for loans by …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has saved over GH¢94 million worth of properties from being ravaged by fire between January and July this year. They are made of residential buildings, industrial properties and other public facilities. This highlights the GNFS’ improved fire management strategies and the growing efficiency in preventing extensive damage despite its numerous operational challenges. The cost of damage …

Presidential Candidate of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has touted the party’s flagship campaign promise as a means to address the prevailing rate of youth unemployment in the country. In an address during the party’s launch of its National Youth Manifesto, the former president explained that the policy would serve as a bedrock for economic growth if …

The National Peace Council (NPC) is closely monitoring the political discourse ahead of the December 7 polls and will not hesitate to call out political parties and politicians who cross the red line by threatening violence, the National Chairman of the Council, Rev. Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, has said. He said though it was a normal practice for political actors to be optimistic …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 elections, has put his campaigning activities on hold to recharge ahead of the launch of the party’s manifesto over the weekend. A statement issued by the Director of Communications of the Bawumia 2024 campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, indicates that the Vice President is briefly halting campaign activities …