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BoG to Discuss Reinstated Transfer Fees with Banks Following E-Levy Abolition

May 26, 2025

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is currently looking into the re-emergence of transfer fees imposed by several commercial banks, which have come to light following the recent abolition of the E-Levy. Customers have expressed their worries regarding the new or heightened charges associated with transfers between personal bank accounts and mobile money wallets—fees that have...

GHANA GOVERNMENT TAKES SWIFT ACTION AGAINST CORRUPTION AT WASHINGTON DC EMBASSY

May 26, 2025

The Ghanaian government has taken drastic measures to address corruption allegations at the country’s embassy in Washington DC. Following a special audit team’s damning findings, the government has implemented several actions to rectify the situation. Dismissal and Recalls – Mr. Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited staff member in the embassy’s IT department, has been dismissed...

Bryan Acheampong ready to redeem NPP – Appiah-Kubi

May 26, 2025

Former Asante Akim North MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed confidence in former Agriculture Minister and current Abetifi Member of Parliament , Dr. Bryan Acheampong, as the ideal candidate to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the future. He described Dr. Acheampong as a “symbol of victory.”

GHANAIAN ACADEMIC SOUNDS ALARM ON “KATANOMICS” – A SYSTEMIC POLICY-POLITICS DYSFUNCTION

May 25, 2025

A prominent Ghanaian academic has raised concerns about the country’s policy-making process, describing it as “KATANOMICS” – a system where politicians prioritize short-term gains over long-term policy sustainability. According to the academic, this approach has led to a lack of accountability for policy mistakes and a disconnect between policy and politics. The Zipline Example The...

AOWIN TRADITIONAL COUNCIL AND CONCERNED CITIZENS DEMAND RESTORATION OF PEACE AND ORDER

May 25, 2025

The Aowin Traditional Council, in collaboration with the Concerned Citizens of Aowin, has issued a fervent appeal to the Government of Ghana and relevant national institutions to restore law, order, and traditional integrity in the Aowin Traditional Area. Speaking at a press conference held at the Ghana International Press Centre, a representative of the Council...

“We do not manufacture Prophecies” – Nigel Gaisie defends 31st Night prophecies

May 25, 2025

The Founder and Leader of the Prophetic Hill Church, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, has defended the significance of 31st December prophecies, insisting that they are not man-made but divinely inspired messages from God. In an exclusive interview with Ghana Weekend on Thursday May 22, the renowned cleric addressed the ongoing public discourse around the annual tradition, which often...

FDA Cracks Down on Illicit Tobacco Products in Accra

May 25, 2025

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has successfully confiscated a significant quantity of unregistered and illegal tobacco items from four locations in Accra during a focused enforcement operation. Among the seized products were 15 varieties of unlawful shisha (waterpipe) flavours, three types of illegal cigarettes, seven brands of nitrous oxide canisters, 21 unregistered vapes, 10...

Is there enough mineable copper for human development and green energy?

May 25, 2025

New research suggests that there is enough copper available to be mined for the green energy transition or building infrastructure in developing countries. Doing both, however, will be extraordinarily difficult. A study published in the journal SEG Discovery – the quarterly publication for members of the international Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) – describes: “the unavoidable conflict between the...

Reduce fares or face sanctions – GPRTU to non-complaint drivers

May 25, 2025

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has cautioned transport stations and branches against defying the newly implemented 15% fare reduction, emphasising that sanctions will be imposed on those who fail to comply. General Secretary of GPRTU, Godfred Abulbire, acknowledged that some operators in the Ashanti Region had cited late communication as a reason for...

BLACK ROCKETS SHINE AT AFRICA YOUTH BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP

May 24, 2025

The Ghana National Youth Boxing Team, BLACK ROCKETS, has made a stunning impression at the 2025 Africa Youth Amateur Boxing Championship in Conakry, Guinea. The team has bagged an impressive three gold medals, showcasing the talent and potential of Ghana’s young boxers. Desmond Pappoe Clinches Third Gold Desmond Pappoe secured the third gold medal for...