Former UN Senior Governance Advisor Prof Baffour Agyemang-Duah has expressed shock that the government believed it could dismiss the concerns of organised labour. He stated that underestimating the strength of the “sleeping giant in organised labour” was surprising, especially given the significant implications of tampering with the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) fund,…
Israel’s military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza. “This is another stage in the war effort”, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Lt Col Peter Lerner told the BBC. The pull-out…
The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye, has expressed his expectation that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) will provide compensation to subscribers for any losses experienced during the recent internet disruptions. He mentioned that discussions are already underway regarding this matter. Dr. Anokye stressed that the decision ultimately rests with the…
Starting May 1, 2024, travelers using the Kotoka International Airport in Accra will be required to pay a fee of $20 to help cover the cost of baggage belt repairs and other maintenance work in the airport. In a letter cited by Accra-based Class FM, the management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) announced…
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said he will not assent to an anti-gay bill until the Supreme Court rules on its constitutionality. Earlier, the finance ministry warned that billions of dollars in World Bank funding could be lost if it became law. Passed by MPs last week, it imposes a jail term of up to…
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The United States Embassy in Ghana has highly commended the Ghana Journalists Association for being assertive and standing up to politicians who attack media practitioners in the line of duty. According to the Embassy, for democracy to gain roots anywhere in the world, including the United States, where the practice is considered…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised the importance for Ghana to stay committed to its bailout program to fully realize its benefits. The Bretton Woods Institution stressed the need for effective implementation of structural reforms, especially following the disbursement of the $600 million second tranche to the government. However, Ghana’s efforts to engage the…
In recent times, there has been a remarkable surge in the desire among Ghanaians and West Africans at large to break and set new Guinness World Records. From epic cook-a-thons to soul-stirring sing-a-thons, individuals across the region are demonstrating an unprecedented passion for pushing their limits. Notable record attempts include Nigeria’s Hilda Baci’s cook-a-thon, Ghana’s…
Kenya University Launches Degree in Witchcraft. Kenyan university launches degree in Witchcraft . The University of Machakos is expected to launch a Witchcraft Degree The University of Machakos is expected to launch a Witchcraft Degree, setting a milestone as the second institution in the world to give the same. Speaking during the launch, the Vice-Chancellor…
