The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has announced that the commission has largely resolved errors in the voter register during an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held at the Alisa Hotel on Tuesday, October 1. Addressing concerns about the voter register, Jean Mensa emphasised that it is not final and contains some imperfections. She acknowledged that such errors ...

The Electoral Commission (EC) is holding an Interparty Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting today, Tuesday October 1 at the commission’s headquarters in Accra. The meeting forms part of a transparent electoral process ahead of the 2024 general elections, the commission said. According to the EC, the meeting aims to provide an opportunity for Political Parties to present any findings they may ...

Organised Labour is set to convene on Tuesday, October 1, to determine the next steps for their planned nationwide protest regarding government’s handling of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The unions are expressing their frustration over government’s inaction in addressing the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining activities. Several unions and associations previously indicated their intention to protest if ...

The government of Ghana has announced plans to build 609 new homes for public sector workers as part of its District Housing Programme, aimed at addressing the country’s growing housing deficit. The initiative was revealed by the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, during a press briefing in Accra on Monday, 30 September 2024. The new housing units ...

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has bemoaned the recent hikes in water and electricity tariffs, warning that the increases will intensify the financial burden on citizens and further weaken their purchasing power. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced on Saturday, 28 September 2024, that electricity tariffs will rise by 3.02 per cent, with water tariffs increasing by ...

Mali’s military-led authorities have arrested four employees of Canadian miner Barrick Gold two sources said on Friday. All four are senior Malian employees, one of the sources said. Barrick is the world’s second-largest gold miner and one of Mali’s top gold producers, but like other international miners it has been under growing pressure in the West African country since a junta seized ...

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore in the Ashanti Region Dr Ayew Afriyie, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of importing foreign nationals to engage in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which has significantly harmed Ghana’s water bodies. Speaking at the Bawumia Volunteers 2024 (B24) launch in Kumasi over the weekend, Dr Afriyie claimed ...

French star Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, he reflected on his decade-long journey with the national team, stating, “It is with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life. Thank you for this magnificent tricolour adventure and see ...

The founder of the Royal House Chapel International, Apostle General Sam Korankye Ankrah, has called on the government and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to grant bail to the Democracy Hub protestors. According to him, keeping these individuals in custody only aggravates the situation, as it angers other people who might want to commit evil against the country. Speaking ...

The Head Pastor of Divine Palace Ministry, Prophet Percy Lartey, has disclosed that social media influencer and actress, Moesha Buduong was bedridden until God intervened in her life. A video circulating on social media show the one-time energetic screen influencer finding it difficult to walk. Its been reported that Moesha is battling with stroke with half of her body not ...