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Fintech Friction: TapTap Send advocates for smoother regulatory landscape

TapTap Send, a major player in Africa-focused money transfers, is calling for a more collaborative regulatory environment in Ghana following a recent one-month suspension by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The suspension, triggered by an alleged violation of banking and forex laws concerning a cedi-based wallet for Ghanaians abroad, resulted in an estimated US$100 million loss in remittances during November ...

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Late drama seals derby glory for Manchester United

Manchester United struck twice in the closing minutes to stun Manchester City in a dramatic derby conclusion at Etihad Stadium. Josko Gvardiola’s first-half header looked to be giving City victory in a largely dismal clash until United staged a remarkable turnaround to give new manager Ruben Amorim a landmark win early in his reign. Amad Diallo was United’s star performer, ...

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#2024Polls: NDC’s Sammy Gyamfi praises Bawumia for statesmanlike concession to Mahama

The National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has praised Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, for his exceptional display of statesmanship following the 7 December general elections. This recognition comes after Dr Bawumia conceded defeat to NDC flagbearer John Mahama. In a post on X, Sammy Gyamfi lauded Dr Bawumia’s gesture, describing ...

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‘What kind of stupidity is this?’ – Dumelo slams Lydia Alhassan for sharing food to voters

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has condemned the gesture of the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Alhassan as she was seen sharing food to voters in a queue. Some officials of the Electoral Commission and security personnel supervising the process at the polling station also received the food ...

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Independent Candidate for Efutu granted GHC50k bail

The Winneba District Court presided over by Her Worship Josephine Abigail Fosuaa Appiah has granted a bail of GHC50,000 to both Louisa Buabeng, the independent candidate contesting in the Effutu parliamentary elections and her campaign coordinator, Dauda Murtalib Monkaizil. They are also required to present three sureties each with one being a police officer working within the district and not ...

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Hamid launches call centre for NPA

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has inaugurated a call centre aimed at enhancing the efficient and prompt handling of customer complaints and inquiries. The new facility, which operates under the Consumer Services Unit of the Corporate Affairs Directorate, features ten agent lines and specialized software portals, including one for a supervisor. Customers can now reach out to the centre to ...

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Expired Rice Scandal: Ablakwa slams Lamens Company for “Criminal” acts

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly criticised Lamens, the company at the centre of the expired rice scandal, describing their actions as “criminal.” Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Mr Ablakwa accused the company of violating Ghana’s Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) by re-bagging unwholesome rice without proper labelling or adherence to food ...

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