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NPRA vows swift action on ILO Report concerns over SSNIT

The CEO of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has assured contributors that despite projections in the recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) report on...

Bryan Acheampong’s deal with SSNIT lacks transparency – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia is urging the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to...

What did Organised Labour’s 4 reps on SSNIT Board do about sale of hotels?….

In the wake of the brouhaha about the intended sale of 60% shares in some hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance...

Why are you in a hurry to sell 60% of your shares in hotels?...

A former CEO of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Dr Daniel Seddoh, has raised serious concerns about the Social Security and National Insurance...

Selling shares in hotels not in SSNIT contributors’ interest – Ex NPRA CEO

A former Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Dr Daniel Seddoh, has joined individuals and groups who oppose the Social...

We’ll cooperate fully with CHRAJ – SSNIT on Ablakwa’s petition

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has assured full cooperation with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) on its...

Full Text: SSNIT’s respons to Ablakwa’s petition to CHRAJ on sale of hotels

SSNIT responds to Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s comments on sale of hotelsThe attention of the Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)...

New fee structure introduced for pension service providers

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has unveiled a revised fee structure applicable to service providers operating within Ghana's pension industry, encompassing licensed trustees,...

TEWU demands payment of all Tier-2 deductions to fund managers

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC)-Ghana has joined with other labour unions to demand that the government...

Support us to demand better conditions of service – TEWU OF TUC tells members

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC-Ghana) has called on its members to join them in a united...

SSNIT reserves projected to hit zero in 12 years – ILO

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has projected a complete depletion of SSNIT’s reserve by 2036.This was revealed in an actuarial valuation study of the...

Over 5,000 retirees in limbo over GH₵56 million debt owed by gov’t

The plight of over 5,000 public workers who retired between January and December 2020 has sparked outrage as government has failed to address the...

Ofori-Tenkorang bids farewell to SSNIT

The outgoing Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, has outlined numerous accomplishments he achieved since taking...
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Full text: Fifi Kwetey’s speech on alleged theft of biometric equipment at EC Headquarters

Ladies and gentlemen of the media, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens of Ghana thank you for your prompt response to our call. Today, we...

Key SSNIT achievements under Dr Ofori-Tenkorang that make nonsense of his sack

In the last few days, the internet has been awash with reactions to the termination of Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang’s appointment as the Director-General of...

Digitisation saved millions of cedis for Ghana – Bawumia 

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says digitisation has saved the country millions of cedis. He said for example, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)...

Digitization efforts save millions for Ghana’s economy – Bawumia

The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized the pivotal role of digitization in transforming and streamlining various sectors of the country,...

Ghana must assume ownership of wealth derived from its natural resource – IEA

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) says it is time for Ghana to take ownership of its natural resource wealth to derive more benefits...
Vice President of IMANI Ghana, Bright Simons

Bright Simons: Ghana’s recovery faces off with “uncertainty apathy”

For the occasional Ghana watcher, the story probably began in February 2022 with Moody’s decision to slash Ghana’s credit rating from B3 to Caa1,...

Ashaiman: Victims of military brutality demand adoption of committee report

About 250 victims of the military brutality which occurred in Ashaiman are asking parliament to adopt the report of the Committee on Defence and...

Swiss vote to give themselves a bigger pension

Swiss voters have given themselves an extra month's pension each year - in a nationwide referendum focusing on living standards for the elderly.The...

The Cost Barrier: NHIS no longer provides coverage for certain diseases it previously covered

Following its establishment in 2003, the National Health Insurance Scheme was intended to provide equitable access and financial coverage for basic health care services...

Manchester City v Chelsea: take part in the No Risk Bet promo from 1xBet!

On February 17, Manchester City takes on Chelsea at the Etihad. After 23 rounds, the hosts occupy 2nd place and continue to fight for...
Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

TEWU and affiliated unions maintain strike after meeting with Finance Ministry ends in stalemate

Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) and other affiliated unions have communicated the outcome of their meeting with the Finance Ministry to their members.Despite...

Alan Kyerematen reacts to VAT on electricity

Former Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen has expressed concern on the government's decision to impose a 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption.Independent...
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VAT on electricity: Complete scrapping not the best – Energy expert replies TUC

Energy expert, Kojo Opoku has reacted to government's decision to impose a 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption.Speaking on Adom FM's...

VAT on electricity: TUC justifies ultimatum to govt

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has justified the 7-day ultimatum to government over the implementation of the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity.According...

TUC gives govt 7-day ultimatum to withdraw VAT on electricity

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the withdrawal of the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT)...

More self-employed enrol onto SSNIT following SEED initiative

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in Ghana is gearing up to expand its outreach to include more individuals from the informal...

SSNIT increases monthly pension payment by 15%

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has indexed monthly pensions upwards by 15%...

Ghosts don’t have fingerprints – Bawumia justifies linkage of payrolls to Ghana Cards

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emphasized the significance of requiring new public sector employees and staff to undergo a biometric identification process.According to...

Full text: Asiedu Nketia speaks on 2024 election and related matters

PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE NATIONALCHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) ON THE NEED FOR THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF GHANA TO LEARN LESSONS...

10 persons grabbed for alleged land guard activities

Ten persons accused of engaging in land guard activities at East Legon in Accra have appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.The accused persons are...
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35-year-old fisherman feared drowned at Gomoa Fetteh

A 35-year-old fisherman, Kofi Wei, has reportedly met his untimely death after he drowned at Gomoa Fetteh in the Gomoa East District of the...

Full text: Mahama details plans for 24-hour economy

Thank you, and good evening, my dear brothers and sisters,Captains of our industries, Chief Executives,Ladies and gentlemen.I am pleased to have a second opportunity...

Debt exchange has weakened confidence in financial sector – Prof. Peprah

Associate Professor at Andrews University, William Peprah, has noted a decline in confidence within Ghana's financial sector since the inception of the Domestic Debt...

Emaswati to Benefit as FirstRand Lists Substantial Shares of First National Bank (FNB) Eswatini

Emaswati get to own 24.99% of FNB Eswatini (www.FNBSwaziland.co.sz) through the sale of shares by the FirstRand Group.The listing of FNB Eswatini on the...

State agencies save $30m from Ghana Card merger

Nearly $30 million is being saved each year by the various state institutions that have successfully integrated their systems with the National Identification Authority...

DDEP reminded me of the military regime – Sophia Akuffo

Former Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Sophia Akuffo has likened the government's announcement of the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP) to the era of...

Self-employed on SSNIT quadruple

The number of self-employed persons on the tier one pension scheme the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) manages has more than quadrupled...