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The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has commended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for including dialogue in its 2024 manifesto for the upcoming general elections. GNAT praised the NDC’s commitment to engaging with stakeholders on economic issues to develop a home-grown policy for the country’s development. Speaking on Accra 100.5 FM’s 6:00 am news on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, ...

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, has announced pricing details for its products in Ghana. According to the company’s website, the pricing plans include Residential (best for households) starting from GHS 770, Roam (ideal for RVs, nomads, and campers) starting from GHS 1,540, and Boats (suitable for maritime emergency response and mobile businesses) starting from GHS 4,428. ...

Dr. Charles Nyaaba, former Executive Director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), has expressed concern over Ghana’s food production, warning of a looming food crisis. Speaking on Morning Starr with Lantam Papanko, Dr. Nyaaba emphasized that Ghana’s food production is woefully inadequate, stating, “We’re not producing enough.” Dr. Nyaaba criticized the government’s recent decision to ban the export of ...

The Founding President of IMANI Africa has described the action taken by the Asatehene against Gyaasehene and two others over illegal mining (Galamsey) as leadership. “This is leadership! Not the other one. Talk talk talk , wasted taxes on fake campaigns while keeping all his failed appointees at post,” he wrote on his Facebook page. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu ...

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has advised the public to carefully consider their choice of next of kin, stressing that they select someone who is not only of legal age but also capable of providing relevant information about the account holder when necessary. This follows what the Central Bank describes as a “pervasive misconception that the person nominated as Next-of-Kin ...

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing  New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has issued a stern warning to party appointees who are not actively campaigning for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer for the upcoming December 7, 2024 elections. Speaking on Accra 100.5 FM’s 6:00 am news on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, while ...

Former President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to appointees of President Akufo-Addo’s administration, cautioning them not to flee the country after the 2024 elections. According to him, his government, should he be elected, will pursue legal action against anyone involved in corrupt activities during their tenure. Mahama’s remarks came during the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s National Campaign ...

The Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that the government is considering extending the construction of the Kasoa to Winneba highway beyond its originally planned endpoint in Winneba. During an inspection tour of the highway alongside the Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Finance Minister assured that the Ministry of Finance is committed to releasing funds promptly ...

Three Teacher Unions, comprising the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have expressed deep concern over the government’s failure to address their longstanding grievances. The unions have warned that the government’s inaction is causing significant unrest among teachers, which could disrupt industrial peace. In a press ...

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of attempting to distract public attention from the NDC’s manifesto which was launched on Saturday, August 24. His comment follows a media engagement with the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Sunday, August 25, a day after the NDC’s manifesto was unveiled ...