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Third Term Agenda? Afenyo-Markin Accuses Mahama of Setting Stage

May 2, 2025

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo Markin has alleged that President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have secretly begun an agenda to get a third term in office. Alexander Afenyo Markin stated in an interview on May 1, 2025, that the recent nomination of the seven...

Bawku Mediation Talks Put on Hold After Separate Meetings with Asantehene

May 2, 2025

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation efforts to resolve the Bawku conflict have been temporarily suspended. The pause follows separate meetings between the Asantehene and the two factions, Mamprusis and Kusasis, on Tuesday. According to sources at the Manhyia Palace, the postponement is attributed to the passing of the Paramount Chief of Asante Mampong,...

500,000 Ghanaian Youth to Benefit from Ambitious Apprenticeship Programme

May 2, 2025

An ambitious initiative aimed at training an estimated 500,000 Ghanaian youth in various crafts over the next five years has been officially launched by President John Dramani Mahama. The National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) will kick off with an initial cohort of 10,000 trainees across all metropolitan, municipal, and district areas nationwide, with plans to scale...

Ghana Must Empower Local Industries to Slash Imports and Boost Exports – Patrick Boamah

May 2, 2025

Ghana’s economy is in urgent need of a transformative shift from dependency to production by bolstering local industries, particularly in pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, and textiles, to reduce imports and enhance exports. This assertion was made by Patrick Yaw Boamah, the former Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee. In an interview on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition,...

Dr. Patrick Nomo returns to Finance Ministry as Chief Director

May 2, 2025

Dr. Patrick Nomo has officially resumed his position as Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, two years after his transfer to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation. At a staff gathering held to bid farewell to outgoing Chief Director Ms. Eva Mends and welcome Dr. Nomo back, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato...

Ghana’s Cultural Renaissance: Blackstar Experience Launched Today

May 2, 2025

May 1, 2025, marks the national launch of the Blackstar Experience, a flagship initiative aimed at showcasing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, arts, and tourism to the world. The event will take place at the Freedom and Justice Monument at Blackstar Square in Accra. According to President John Dramani Mahama, the Blackstar Experience will position Ghana...

No to ECG Privatization: President Mahama Pledges Public-Private Partnerships for Power Sector Reform

May 1, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has ruled out the privatization of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), instead promising to use public-private partnerships to improve electricity distribution. Speaking at the 2025 May Day celebrations in Accra, President Mahama sought to calm public fears over potential ECG privatization. “Let me assure you that it is not my...

Ghana Faces Imminent Power Crisis as Karpower Signals Shutdown Over Unpaid Debts

May 1, 2025

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has sounded the alarm on a looming power crisis in Ghana, revealing that Karpowership, a key power provider, is threatening to cease operations within seven days due to outstanding payments. This potential shutdown could severely impact an already strained energy sector, pushing the nation closer to a blackout...

GOLDBOD SECURES AGREEMENT WITH 9 LARGE SCALE MINING COMPANIES TO BUY 20% OF THEIR GOLD OUTPUT

May 1, 2025

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has reached an agreement with nine (9) Large Scale Mining Companies to buy 20% of their gold output locally for the country. The landmark agreement was reached after series of negotiations between the management of GoldBod and representatives of mining companies who are not part of the Bank of Ghana...

RAYMOND ARCHER’S PROPHECY IS UNFOLDING, BUT WE SHALL LET MCDAN BE MCDAN.

April 30, 2025

When a blind man dares his opponent to a stone-throwing battle, he is certain his foot is fixed on something. That is a paraphrase of an axiom in our local parlance. Raymond Archer can take advantage of the resetting agenda to muscle up supports from all the public investigative bodies such as EOCO, FIC, CID...