The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed his surprise over the Supreme Court’s directive concerning the Speaker of Parliament’s ruling that declared four parliamentary seats vacant. In media interviews on Monday, October 21, 2024, Mr. Ayariga pointed out that the Supreme Court’s involvement, following an ex…
The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called for urgent consultations among the heads of Ghana’s three arms of government—President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo—to resolve the ongoing parliamentary deadlock over the majority caucus status. The impasse stems from the minority caucus’ continued claim of…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Over 10,000 young leaders from across Africa gathered in Kampala and Jinja for the International Youth Festival 2024, a two-day event focused on addressing some of the continent’s most pressing challenges, including the exploration of Africa’s nuclear energy potential. The festival, themed “Empowering Global Youth,” brought together participants from diverse fields such…
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, President Nana Akufo-Addo departed from Accra to Samoa in the South Pacific to participate in the 27th Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting. The event, scheduled from Monday, October 21, to Thursday, October 26, 2024, will bring together leaders from 56 Commonwealth nations to elect a new Secretary-General. Ghana’s…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of Ethiopia’s $3.4 billion lending program, clearing the way for the disbursement of $340.7 million. The decision, announced by the IMF on Friday, marks a significant step forward for the East African nation as it continues to navigate economic reforms and debt restructuring efforts. Ethiopia…
The Ghanaian government recorded a marginal oversubscription in its latest treasury bills (T-bills) auction, but this came at the cost of rising interest rates across the board. According to auction results released by the Bank of Ghana, the government raised GH¢4.195 billion from the sale of short-term debt instruments, exceeding its target of GH¢4.035 billion….
Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (GGBL) has declared a final dividend of GH¢0.022 per share for its shareholders for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. This announcement is subject to approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). According to the company, shareholders who are listed in the books of GGBL by the close…
As Ghana faces economic challenges, many businessmen in the country are stepping up to serve as role models for the youth. They are providing mentorship, creating jobs, investing in education, supporting youth entrepreneurship, and giving back to the community. Ibrahim Mahama, the founder and CEO of Engineers and Planners, a mining and construction company in…
Bishop Salifu Amoako, a prominent religious leader and father of the 16-year-old boy involved in a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two young girls in East Legon, has called for an end to public discussions surrounding the incident. The accident occurred on Saturday, October 12, 2024, and has since gained significant attention, sparking…
The Impact of the Cedi’s Depreciation on Businesses in Ghana has faced significant challenges over the past few years, one of the most concerning being the sharp decline in the value of the cedi. As of today, the exchange rate stands at 16.55 cedis to 1 US dollar, a stark indication of the cedi’s depreciation….
