General News Politics

Government’s latest debt exchange programme technically sound – Senyo Hosi

1,865  Convenor of the Individual Bondholders Forum, Senyo Hosi, has described the policy document of the government’s second round of debt exchange programme as a “good deal.” According to him, the terms of this policy are more favourable in comparison to the earlier debt restructuring exercise and thus must be critically analysed by pension funds […]

Education General News

ECG disconnects Accra Technical University over GH¢1.3m debt

4,009  The revenue mobilization task force from the Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected the Accra Technical University for non-payment of debt amounting to GH¢1.37 million. The task force as part of efforts to recover monies visited five residential and non-residential facilities including the telecommunication company, AirtelTigo. AirtelTigo paid […]

General News Politics

Mahama promises to establish Governance Advisory Council in 2025

2,330  Former President John Mahama says he will establish a Governance Advisory Council when he is re-elected. According to him, this will improve political governance, help curb corruption and ensure respect for human rights in the country. Addressing National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives and supporters as part of his campaign to lead his party to […]

Crime General News

Kenyan national arrested for smuggling 11.4kg of cocaine at KIA

2,182    The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) arrested a Kenyan national for smuggling 11.04 kilogrammes of cocaine worth $309,120 at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Saturday, April 15. The Commission in a statement of April 17 noted that the suspect, Njeri Mary, 35, was apprehended by its officials during routine checks at the arrival […]

Education General News

UTAG rejects Finance Minister’s alternative debt restructuring for pension funds

1,663  The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has rejected the government’s new proposed debt restructuring offer, which includes pension funds. The Association, in a release issued on April 17, maintains its earlier resistant stance during the implementation of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. President of UTAG, Prof Solomon Nunoo “The NEC of UTAG held […]

Education General News

GES’ decision to interdict GHANASCO headmaster over ‘toilet cubicle’ unwarranted – Dr Apaak

1,861  Builsa South MP Dr Clement Abass Apaak says the Ghana Education Service (GES)’s interdiction of the headmaster of Ghana Senior High School (GHANASCO) is unnecessary. He said the decision over the alleged conversion of a toilet facility into a residential accommodation was a bit rushed. According to the Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education […]

Business General News

Ashanti Car Dealers Spit Fire

2,231    THE EXECUTIVE Car Dealers Association in Ashanti Region, have complained bitterly about what they termed as “exorbitant import duties on cars at the port”. The Chairman of the irate group, Prince Kumi aka ‘Maxi the Car Dealer’, lamented that their businesses are on the brink of collapsing due to the ‘ killer’ duty […]