The Mpraeso/Bepong Afranie-Asona family, in a statement, has informed President Akufo-Addo of the passing of Kwadwo Affram Asiedu Esq.  According to the family, the sad event occurred on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Focos Hospital, Pantang in the Greater Accra Region. The one-week Observance in honour of the late former Eastern Regional Minister, who also served as a Deputy Minister for Interior and …

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has given the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption above lifeline. In a letter dated January 1, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) to implement the VAT, aiming to raise revenue for the COVID-19 recovery program. However, the …

South African firebrand politician Julius Malema has delivered a powerful message during his recent visit to Ghana, emphasizing the urgent need for African unity. In a stirring address, Malema highlighted the enduring challenges faced by Ghana and other African nations in achieving true independence, particularly in the economic sphere. He asserted that while countries like Ghana have advanced in terms of democracy, …