June 2025 – Page 7

GRNMA Strike: ‘We’ve pampered nurses, we shouldn’t complain when they’re biting’ – Franklin Cudioe

June 14, 2025

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has described the politicisation of nursing and teacher training incentives as a misguided approach that has weakened the long-term sustainability of Ghana’s healthcare and education systems. Speaking in the aftermath of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association’s (GRNMA) nationwide strike on Channel One TV‘s The Big Issue on Saturday June 14,...

You have restored my faith in our democracy – Manasseh applauds Mahama for ending Zoomlion-YEA Deal

June 14, 2025

Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for taking decisive action by discontinuing the Zoomlion‑Youth Employment Agency (YEA) sanitation contract, saying it has rekindled his faith in Ghana’s democratic leadership. In a heartfelt letter addressed to President Mahama, Manasseh detailed his 12‑year investigative journey uncovering corruption and impropriety under the longstanding...

Akatsi North Hosts Grand Durbar for Development

June 14, 2025

The Akatsi North District Chief Executive, Bless Katamani, has engaged with chiefs, elders, institutions, and residents on key development issues facing the area. The grand durbar, themed “Reflection, Hope, and Progress,” highlighted several initiatives aimed at improving the district’s growth and development. Key Development Initiatives – Private Investment in Housing: The DCE encouraged private investors...

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah Swears in New MASLOC Board

June 13, 2025

The Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has inaugurated the new Board of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House in Accra on the Thursday, June 12, 2025. The new board, comprising seasoned professionals with diverse expertise in finance, governance, entrepreneurship, and development strategy, is expected to...

Misleading Reports on Ga Mantse Title Prompt Clarification from Royal Office

June 13, 2025

The Office of the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has issued a press statement to address and refute false reports circulating on social media regarding a recent Court of Appeal judgment. These reports inaccurately claim that the Court has declared Nii Adama Latse II as the Ga Mantse, a statement...

Gifty Oware-Mensah ‘fingered’ for using NSS allawa as collateral to secure GH¢30m loan

June 13, 2025

Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSS) has been exposed for shockingly using NSS allowances as collateral. According to the Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Gifty Oware-Mensah used the NSS allowances as collateral to secure GH¢30 million ADB loan. Gifty Oware-Aboagye has been fingered deeply in the...

IMF endorses GH¢1 Fuel Levy as crucial to Ghana’s fiscal recovery

June 13, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed Ghana’s new Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, describing it as a strategic step toward achieving the country’s fiscal consolidation goals under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. The levy, which imposes a GH¢1 charge per litre of petroleum products, is intended to address persistent debt and...

Ghana secures 0% tariff deal from China, eyes electric car plant and aluminium industry boost

June 13, 2025

Ghana has secured a landmark 0 per cent tariff concession on all its exports to China, following high-level bilateral talks between Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his Chinese counterpart, His Excellency Wang Yi. The agreement, announced by Mr Ablakwa in a social media post on Thursday, marks a significant milestone in Ghana-China...

Former National and Africa Middleweight Champion Umar Sanda Passes Away

June 12, 2025

The boxing community is in mourning following the death of former National and Africa middleweight champion Umar Sanda, also known as Moro Sanda. He passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Bolgatanga, his hometown, and was buried on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, according to Islamic traditions. Umar Sanda, 67, was a renowned boxing coach...

Zoomlion Contract Scandal Ends: President Mahama Pulls the Plug

June 12, 2025

In a landmark decision, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will not renew the 19-year-old contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited. This development comes after investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni petitioned the President, highlighting corruption and mismanagement under the contract. According to the President’s response, dated June...