2,011 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has inaugurated a 10-member committee to plan and facilitate Ghana’s effective participation in the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference on Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC known commonly as COP 28. The committee which is Chaired by the Deputy Minister for Lands […]
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Lottery wins attract 10% tax – Takes effect August 15
1,577 Wins from lottery games, casinos and marketing promotional raffles will now attract a 10 per cent tax with effect from August 15, 2023. This means that gross winnings from all betting, gaming, lotto and other games of chance will be subjected to a 10 per cent withholding tax which will be considered as a […]
Onua TV hits 1 million followers on Facebook
2,343 By Felix Anim-Appau Onua Maakye team embarked on a two-week campaign to push the brand’s followers on Facebook to 1 million, and after 9 days, the vision has been realised. The channel has become one of the few media houses in the country to hit one million followers after the likes of its sister […]
BoG was profitable under Mahama, but now making colossal loses under Bawumia – Kwakye Ofosu
1,470 The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese Constituency, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has taken on the government for the losses the Bank of Ghana recorded last year. Mr Kwakye Ofosu posited that the loss is due to the incompetent leadership of the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the Chairman of […]
Pragya restriction: 12 riders remanded for attacking security officials
1,545 The Akropong Magistrate Court in the Ashanti Region has remanded 12 commercial tricycle riders into police custody following a violent protest at the premises of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) on Monday. The riders were arraigned and charged on Tuesday August 8, 2023 for the disturbances that led to the destruction of property and […]
NDC demands resignation of Bank of Ghana Governor in 21 days over losses
1,509 The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a call for the resignation of Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), as well as his deputies. Amid concerns over the fiscal performance and management of the central bank, the NDC has set forth a demand for accountability. At a press […]
Bank of Ghana constructing $250 Million Headquarters at Ridge – NDC alleges
1,540 Accusations have been levelled by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) against the Bank of Ghana, claiming the construction of a new head office at an alleged cost of $250 million. In an unfolding narrative of financial management woes, the NDC has pointed fingers at the Bank of Ghana’s leadership, alleging a history of […]
Ghana risks losing $30m from global TB funding
2,195 Ghana risks losing about $30 million from global donor funds for the fight against tuberculosis (TB) for defaulting in raising its counterpart funding. The Global Fund has also threatened to withdraw its support for most African countries because they have failed to make sufficient budgetary allocation to augment what they receive internationally. Ghana’s sole […]
Triumphant Political Thank You Tour Leaves a Trail of Gratitude in Amenfi Central Constituency
1,698 The Amenfi Central Constituency witnessed a momentous political event as the newly elected Parliamentary Candidate for the NDC, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, who had won the hearts of constituents during the recent internal elections, embarked on a remarkable Thank You tour. The tour, which exuded warmth and appreciation, concluded with a grand celebration and […]
Digitization: WAEC uses drones to ferry BECE materials in A/R
1,364 Thanks to digitization, the examination body; the West African Examination Council (WAEC) was able to airlift examination questions to remote areas in the Ashanti Region and other parts of the country by air with ease. Digitization, championed by Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has chalked under remarkable success in the area of education, especially […]









