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We don’t take deposits – Menzgold replies BoG
Menzgold Company Limited, an investment company has denied reports that it takes deposits from its customers.
The Corporate Manager of the company Nana Yaw Offei...
STATEMENT: Amidu responds to 'immoral' petition of 'surrogate' NDC members
Former Attorney General, Martin ABK Amidu has responded to a petition filed to the national executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for his...
72 unregistered drugs imported into Ghana in 2012 – Report
As many as 72 unregistered drugs were imported into Ghana without prior approval of the Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA), according to The 2012...
Communities in Ketu South still faces acute water problems
Some communities in the Ketu South Municipality are still without potable water for use a situation which is frustrating to the residents.
Residents would have...
Whatsapp finds new uses in conflict zones
New tool relies on WhatsApp to detect, verify and log attacks on health facilities and workers.
These days, the word on the street in war-torn...
Nkrumah isn’t Ghana’s only founder – Mike Oquaye
Speaker of Parliament, Prof Mike Oquaye has underscored the need for the political history of the country to be told in its entirety.
He contends...
Compulsory towing levy is a bad law – Obiri Boahen
The Deputy General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party says he will support any action to stop the implementation of the controversial tow...
NCCE must lead education on use of oil revenue
A member of the Anlo Queenmothers Association, Mama Hodzigbe II is suggesting the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) be mandated to lead public...
NDC group kicks against calls for Mahama's 2020 bid
A group of National Democratic Congress members calling itself, “Bring Back NDC” says calls for the return of former President Mahama to lead the...
Adom-Otchere clashes with Pratt over Ghana’s founding history
Ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) on August 4, two renowned journalists, Paul Adom-Otchere and...
FULL TEXT: Finance minister presents mid-year budget review
Finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has presented government's reviewed budget for 2017 as required by the Public Financial Management Act.
SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION
Right Honourable Speaker...
GNPC ordered to stop sponsoring on Black Stars
Parliament has ordered the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to stop spending resources on non-core activities, including sponsoring the Ghana Black Stars.
GNPC pays $3...
Banking sector well capitalized – BoG
Even before it releases its July 2017 Banking Sector Report, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) says the banking sector remains sound, well capitalised and...
Minority condemns raid at Donkor’s home
The Minority in Parliament has condemned the raid of the home of Dr Kwabena Donkor by personnel of the Ghana Police Service.Four officers of...
GFA rubbishes Puma deal report
Ghana Football Association (GFA) has described as malicious, reports circulating on social media that the federation has failed to render proper accounts in an...
Bank of Ghana reduces policy rate to 21 per cent
The Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the policy rate by 150 basis points to 21 per cent from 22.5 per cent, citing lower risk...
Ghana’s debt now GH¢137 billion
The total public debt for the country as at May this year has reached ¢137 billion putting the debt-to-GDP ratio at 67.5%, a summary...
EOCO begins probe into claims against Charlotte Osei
EOCO has began investigations into a petition against EC chair Charlotte Osei by some concerned staff who want her removed from office.
According to veteran...
Full text: Charlotte Osei fires back with 27-point response to impeachment petition
Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Charlotte Osei has provided a 27-point response to each of the allegations leveled by some concerned staff of the...
Ghana’s debt stock hits ¢137 billion – BOG
The total public debt for the country as at May this year has reached ¢137 billion putting the debt-to-GDP ratio at 67.5%, a summary of...
EC Boss in hot water over Mahama V8 car
Some staff of the Electoral Commission (EC) have petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to get the chief justice to commence impeachment proceedings against...
Full Speech: Akufo-Addo's speech at 1st Media Encounter in Accra
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has praised the media for holding his government accountable and publishing its policies.
He said even though he has been...
PHOTOS: Statement by President Akufo-Addo at the 1st media encounter
Introductory Statement By The President Of The Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, At The 1st Media Encounter, At The Banquet Hall Of The Presidency, Accra,...
How Russia’s story shifted
New revelations about Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting last summer with a Russian lawyer are continuing to surface a week after the revelation rocketed the...
IMANI lists threats to 'Food & Jobs' program
Policy think tank IMANI has identified a litany of challenges which it says must be addressed if government’s Planting for Food & Jobs programme...
FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo's speech at the Off-shore Cape Three Points first oil commissioning
It is with great honour and pride that I stand here to join the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners, the Chiefs and people...
Government focused on more oil discoveries – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated the commitment of his government to the exploration and discovery of oil in commercial quantities onshore, specifically...
Investigate BOST scandal again – IMANI tells Nana Addo
Policy think tank, IMANI Ghana, has called on the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to initiate fresh investigations into the sale of some 5...
“Avoid conflicts with MPS” – President Akufo-Addo advises MMDCEs
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has advised the 199 approved Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to avoid conflicts with...
Sports Ministry investigating U$525,000 contract for 2017 AFCON hosting bid
Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah, says a committee has been set up to look into the sole sourcing of a US$ 525,000 contract to a...
Trump mocks TV host’s ‘bleeding facelift’
US President Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary attack on a female news anchor's alleged plastic surgery.
He said MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski was "bleeding...
Full Text: Akufo-Addo’s speech at 2017 IDU Executive meeting launch
It is with considerable pleasure that I welcome you formally to Accra, and to the seat the Ghanaian Presidency.
I recall fondly my participation in...
Why NDC lost – The inside story
The report on why the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lost the December 7, 2016 general election to then opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has...
PIAC findings misleading – Ghana Gas
The Ghana National Gas Company has denied reports it has misappropriated some 47 million dollars revenue from gas sales.
This is in response to a...
Jubilee Field shutdown cost production by 40%
Last years shutdown of the Jubilee Field reduced the countrys oil and gas production by 40%, a report by the Public Interest Accountability Committee...
Auditor General claps for Adom FM, Captain Smart for supporting fight against corruption
The Auditor General has commended Ghana’s No One radio station and the host of its Morning Show, Captain Smart for championing the fight against...
Kwesi Botchwey report re-echoed Rawlings’ June 4 message – Koku Anyidohu
The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the recommendations of the Kwesi Botchwey fact-finding Committee reflect the general concerns of...
Parliament approves Justice Sophia Akufo as new Chief Justice
The nomination of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sophia Akufo as the new Chief Justice of the republic has been approved by Parliament.
She was approved...
TEN gas wastes away whilst $952m required for fuel this year
Gas from the Tweneboah, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) field is being flared due to pipeline infrastructure delays that characterised the evacuation of gas from...
Crude oil production declined in 2016
Crude Oil production recorded a decline of 13 per cent in 2016 despite the fact that Ghana’s second major oil production field, the Tweneboa-Enyenra-Ntomme...