The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) is calling for the inclusion of a provision in the Fiscal Responsibility Act for limiting the period for which it can be suspended in case of emergency. This is to avoid the possibility of indefinite suspension as it happened since 2020. It stated in its analysis of the 2025…
The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over President John Dramani Mahama’s delay in submitting the remaining Deputy Ministerial nominees for approval. During the swearing-in of new deputy ministers on March 12, the President had assured that the final list would be presented within a week. However, as of Tuesday, March 18, the nominations had…
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu believes a lack of a transitional plan in recent years has led to the poor performances of the respective national teams. Aside the Black Satellites which seem to be on a good trajectory in the last year, the Black Stars, the Black Starlets and the Black Galaxies as well…
Bechem United Football Club head coach, Kwaku Danso, has described his team’s win over Vision Football Club as a learning process ahead of its big clash against Accra Hearts of Oak. He said this in a post-game interview after Bechem beat Vision 2-0 at Bechem to extend its streak of not conceding a goal all…
The burial mass of renowned Ghanaian musician and saxophonist Teddy Osei, a founding member of the iconic Afro-rock band Osibisa, will be held on Saturday, April 5, at St. Peter’s Basilica, Roman Hill, Kumasi, at 9:00 a.m. He will be laid in state at his family house in Chirapatre, Kumasi, at 8:00 a.m same day…
President John Mahama has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This forms part of a move to restructure the leadership of GAF. The changes, which take effect from March 24, 2025, are aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense architecture and ensuring continued excellence in military operations. The…
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Iddi Adams, visited the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, March 17, to motivate the team ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Accompanied by the Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Minister Adams…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Election Review Committee has pledged that its work will reflect the views of all stakeholders of the party as the committee approaches the conclusion of its public engagement. Consequently, the committee has extended an invitation to all party members and supporters to visit the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down…
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has justified the government’s decision to abolish the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), the betting tax, and several other taxes, emphasizing that the move aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign promises and will boost financial inclusion. Speaking on the OXFAM Tax Dialogue on Channel One TV on the topic “The Tax Implication…
It seldom happens and may not even happen in the lifetime of some people. A few privileged Ghanaians were fortunate to take turns and pictures with the coveted Premier League crown on Sunday during the Premier League’s trophy tour in Ghana. The opportunity to be in close proximity to the glittering crown was made possible…
