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GUTA Anticipates Business-Friendly 2025 Budget

March 1, 2025

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed optimism about the upcoming 2025 Budget Statement, expecting a business-friendly approach from the new government. GUTA President, Dr. Joseph Obeng, outlined several key expectations from the budget, including the scrapping of nuisance taxes, restructuring of the Value Added Tax (VAT) to make it simpler and more...

Archbishop Duncan-Williams Counsels President Mahama on Humility and Leadership

March 1, 2025

Accra, Ghana – Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder of Action Chapel International, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to remain humble and grateful, reminding him not to lose sight of his roots as he navigates his political journey. Speaking at a special fellowship with the clergy on Friday, February 28, 2025, Archbishop Duncan-Williams emphasized that power...

President Mahama Reiterates Stance on Traditional Family Values

March 1, 2025

Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to traditional family values, stating that there are only two genders – man and woman – and that marriage is between a man and a woman. Speaking at a clergy fellowship in Accra on Friday, February 28, 2025, Mahama emphasized his belief in the...

Ghana Mine Workers Voice Discontent Over PMMC’s Plan to Lay Off Employees

March 1, 2025

Mine workers at the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) in Ghana have expressed their dissatisfaction and concern regarding management’s recent announcement to lay off 50 employees. This move has sparked outrage among the workforce, who feel that job security is being jeopardized amid an already challenging economic climate. Workers have raised several objections, emphasizing that...

Abeiku Santana thanks President for Appointment as Ag. Deputy CEO of GTA

March 1, 2025

In a heartfelt message, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, popularly known as Abeiku Santana, has expressed his profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama following his appointment as the Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Abeiku Santana, a well-respected figure in the tourism and media industry, took to social media to thank...

2 million youth unemployed, major security risk to country – President Mahama

March 1, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that over two million Ghanaian youth are currently unemployed, a situation he describes as a major security risk to the country. However, he emphasised that the government has implemented measures to address this pressing issue. In his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, the President explained that this...

South African Court Dismisses “White Genocide” Claims as Fictional Narrative

March 1, 2025

In a landmark ruling, a South African court has dismissed claims of “white genocide,” terming the narrative as fictional and unsupported by evidence. The decision comes amid ongoing debates about land reform, racial tensions, and the socio-economic challenges facing South Africa. The case was brought forward by a group that has advocated for the use...

President Addresses State of the Nation, Pledges Economic Recovery

February 27, 2025

The President has acknowledged Ghana’s economic struggles in his State of the Nation Address, assuring citizens that his administration is committed to fixing the challenges and setting the country on the right path. “The true length of a frog can only be determined after its death,” he remarked, implying that his government’s success will be...

Former African Leaders Obasanjo, Kenyatta, and Desalegn Appointed to Mediate Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo

February 27, 2025

In a strategic effort to address the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a coalition of former African leaders—Olusegun Obasanjo, Uhuru Kenyatta, and Hailemariam Desalegn—has been appointed to mediate the situation. This initiative aims to foster dialogue and peace in a region that has been plagued by violence and instability for decades....

KOD appointed Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs

February 27, 2025

In a significant move to strengthen the ties between Ghana and its global diaspora, President John Dramani Mahama, has appointed renowned media personality, fashion entrepreneurand cultural ambassador Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) as the Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs. KOD, a respected figure with vast experience in media, fashion and cultural advocacy, is widely recognized for...