The NDC Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam, Cassiel Ato Forson, says the proposed austerity measures outlined by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta are cosmetic and empty. According to the MP, the Minister should have rather advised the government to come out with more stringent measures rather than what was churned out. “The fiscal measures announced today are just ...
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Hubtel introduces SMS& Money to change the way businesses pay and get paid
In the latest version of its product upgrades, Ghana’s leading name in bulk SMS messaging, Hubtel, has released features to enable users collect payment and send money to as many contacts at the same time via SMS. Head of Product at Hubtel, Patrick Asare-Frimpong, announcing this update, said, “In Ghana, mobile money and bank accounts are the most common ways ...
Read More »‘Is it a parachute?’ Social media reacts to low plane ladder used by Nigeria at Kumasi Airport
Ghanaians and Nigerians on social media have reacted to a viral photo of the plane ladder used by the Nigerian national team on their arrival at the Kumasi Airport. The Super Eagles touched down on Thursday morning ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup playoff game against Ghana. However, videos from their arrival showed the contingent struggling to alight using ...
Read More »Galamsey gangs clash in Tarkwa; one dead, others injured
A clash between some galamsay operators at Tarkwa in the Western Region has led to the death of one, with others sustaining injuries, Empire News has gathered. According to sources, some victims who sustained cutlass and gunshot wounds are receiving treatment at the Tarkwa government hospital. Lands For Sale In Acres at Aburi Amanfrom, Watch the video Below; Reports say ...
Read More »Ghana vs Nigeria: Super Eagles to arrive in Kumasi on Thursday for World Cup playoff showdown
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will arrive in Ghana on Thursday morning March 23, 2022 ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff. Lands For Sale In Acres at Aburi Amanfrom, Watch the video Below; The team began camping on Sunday in the nation’s capital. 23 players are currently in camp preparing for the crucial encounter against their West African rivals. ...
Read More »Agyapa Deal: ECOWAS Court awards $750 cost against Ghana for delaying hearing
Ghana is to pay some $750 being cost awarded against the country by the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice wasting the time of the judicial body in a case filed against the Government of Ghana by Transparency International (GI), Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) in connection with the botched Agyapa deal. The suit was filed ...
Read More »Asakaa: How drill music found a new home in Ghana
In the middle of a global pandemic a UK-based superstar rapper hopped on a plane to Ghana to collaborate with a schoolboy on a track which exemplifies the latest style of music from Africa. The remix track, Sore, by 18-year-old Yaw Tog and Stormzy has since racked up more than six million views on YouTube. Asakaa, or Ghana drill, is ...
Read More »Ghana-Nigeria Clash: Majeed Ashimeru’s exclusion due to injury – GFA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said six players called up for the Black Stars World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, including Anderlecht midfielder Majeed Ashimeru could not make it due to injury. “Majeed Ashimeru, Antoine Semenyo, Baba Abdul Rahman, Samuel Owusu, Richmond Boakye Yiadom and Kamaldeen Sulemana were all handed call ups to the senior national team and were expected ...
Read More »FEATURE: The Black Stars’ shambolic showing at the AFCON: A blessing in disguise
Ghana Black Stars’ abysmal showing in January’s African Cup of Nation has been viewed by many contemporaries as the worst performance in the history of the national team. O boy! It seems the aged have stopped watching football. I remember my first real opportunity to glance at my favourite team in action was in 2006 in Egypt when I was ...
Read More »Economic crisis: Council of State members cut allowances by 20%
All the members of the Council of State will now take 20% less of their allowances, as part of measures devised by the government to tackle the economic crisis afflicting Ghana. Speaking at the Jubilee House, the seat of the Presidency, the Chairman of the Council, Nana Otuo Serebour II, said, “We have decided to reduce our monthly allowances by ...
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