Former President John Dramani Mahama has responded to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on the ‘brandishing of weapons’ comment. Mr Mahama said in a tweet that President Akufo-Addo’s comment was “is a bit rich, coming from a President who superintended the mayhem at Ayawaso West Wuogon and has not had a word of sympathy for the families of our 8 ...

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has maintained the policy rate at 30 per cent. At its meeting on Monday, 27 November 2023, the MPC noted that although inflation is decelerating, it remains high relative LEARN AND TRADE FOREX WITH GOLIGFX WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW: to target. “Therefore, there is a need to keep the policy rate ...

In Dawhenya near Prampram, Greater Accra Region, hundreds of residents are grappling with displacement caused by flooding due to the spillage of an irrigation dam. Some affected residents reported that the water reached the window level of their homes, forcing evacuations. Mr Richard Mohammed, an assembly member, stated that over 200 houses have been affected, emphasising that this incident is ...

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, says he has been betrayed by the Minority in Parliament over the laying of the Legislative Instrument (L.I) to restrict the import of some strategic products. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews’ Evans Mensah on Monday, November 27, Mr Hammond noted that a consensus was reached with the Minority side for ...

A new Employment Act, which will, among other things, set out the regulatory framework for a 24-hour economy, will be passed in consultation with Organised Labour, the Association of Ghana Industries and other relevant stakeholders, as part of the implementation of an all-day-all-night economy, former President John Mahama has sexplained in a FAQs document about his proposal. He said the ...

A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante has described a claim that Vice President Dr Mahamudud Bawumia cannot be held liable for the economic challenges because he is not the man in charge, as laughable and bogus. He says that argument should not be accepted by anyone. “I think it is laughable in the sense ...

Jude Bellingham scored his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz. He now has the most goals by any Real Madrid player in their first 15 games. The previous record of 13 was jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo di Stefano and Pruden. England midfielder ...

McDan Arlines now has a commercial air career licence granted by the the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Speaking at a ceremony to present the licence, the deputy director-general of the GCAA, Mr Daniel Acquah, said: “McDan’s acquisition of a commercial air carrier licence signals a major leap forward in Ghana’s aviation sector”. “We believe that their unique approach and ...

Free speech is dead under President Nana Akufo-Addo, former President John Mahama has observed. Addressing the chiefs and people in the Ahafo region as part of his Building Ghana Tour, Mr Mahama said the president is also vindictive and autocratic. Comparing the situation under his government to that of President Akufo-Addo, the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress ...

A Ghanaian MP has apologised to Manchester United footballer Harry Maguire after mocking him last year. MP Isaac Adongo was debating the budget when he compared Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia’s economic management to Maguire’s performances on the pitch. Maguire has come in for heavy criticism from some fans but fellow footballers have come to his defence. On Tuesday, Mr Adongo said ...