The Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta, Tweneboah Fokuo, has questioned the structural soundness of the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, arguing that the current Mahama administration cannot take credit for any significant forex buffer growth. Speaking on The Big Issue on Citi FM on Saturday, July 26, the MP contended that the gold reserves inherited…
The Member of Parliament for Bolga Central, Isaac Adongo, has criticised the country’s audit and accountability framework, declaring, “I’ve never had confidence in the kind of system we are operating.” Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 26, in response to the recent Auditor General’s report, Mr Adongo characterised the current setup as a scheme that merely…
Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has paid homage to the chiefs of the Oguaa Traditional Area and thanked them for their resolute support in achieving the historic feat as the first female Vice President of Ghana. The Vice President, a daughter of the Central Region, together with her entourage, was given a stately welcome…
President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to the late Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, whose sudden passing yesterday, July 26, 2025, sent shockwaves across Ghana and the global music community. In a heartfelt Facebook post today, July 27, President Mahama expressed sorrow and declared that Daddy Lumba’s “unmatched musical…
As Ghana grapples with the sudden loss of Highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, his family has made an urgent plea for privacy, emphasising their state of “shock” and “pain”. The legendary musician passed away yesterday, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra at the age of 59,…
During the presentation of Ghana’s 2025 Mid‑Year Budget Review, the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced a bold national plan to construct 5,000 km of roads over the next three years, targeting 166 constituencies identified as critically in need of improved infrastructure. For the Sisaala areas, long plagued by poor feeder roads and limited transport…
The acting Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Abiba Zakariah, has urged the insurance industry to move towards a new era that makes insurance more accessible, affordable and relevant, especially for the informal sector. This phase of innovation and inclusivity, she said, should bridge the gap between Ghana’s formal insurance sector and its largely uninsured population. “We…
Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to act promptly on the petition submitted by the Minority Caucus in Parliament. The Minority on Thursday, July 24, petitioned the President following violent incidents during the parliamentary election re-run in the Ablekuma North Constituency, which led to the arrest of…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has sounded the alarm over rising public sector compensation costs, warning that wages and salaries pose a major risk to the successful implementation of the 2025 budget. Speaking during a post-budget interview following the presentation of the Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, on the Citi breakfast Show on Friday…
