E-Levy will be abolished if I’m voted into power – Dr Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to abolish the controversial levy on electronic transactions, commonly known as the E-Levy if elected into power. Addressing Ghanaians on Wednesday, the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate explained that he wants to make Ghana a cashless economy as soon as possible not only to foster economic growth but…

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Accra Bar Show returns with call to celebrate creativity and innovation in hospitality sector

The second edition of the Accra Bar Show, Ghana’s premier Drinks and Hospitality Expo, officially launched at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra with a resounding call to celebrate creativity, culture, and innovation in the country’s evolving bar and hospitality sector. Scheduled for August 8th -10th, 2025, this year promises three immersive days of innovation, education,…

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Election 2024: EC destroys defective ballot papers for Ahafo and Volta regions

The Electoral Commission (EC) has destroyed all defective presidential and parliamentary ballot papers printed for the Volta and Ahafo Regions. The destruction took place on Thursday, November 21, under the supervision of political parties, independent observers, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), and the Police Service. The move follows the EC’s announcement, through its Deputy Chair…

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56 dead in Guinea soccer stadium stampede

Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday, December 2, 2024. Authorities are conducting an investigation to establish those responsible for the stampede on Sunday, Communications Minister Fana Soumah said in a statement read on national television. The…

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Reshuffle: Ken Ofori-Atta sacked as Akufo-Addo shakes up his government

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has finally been relieved of his duties. Also out of the picture are Road Minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta and Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu. In a big shake-up, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah moves to the Housing Ministry, while his deputy Fatimatu Abubakar takes over as the substantive Minister. Interior Minister Ambrose…

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Dr Callistus Mahama is not related to John Mahama – Bawah Mogtari clarifies

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Spokesperson of president-elect John Dramani Mahama, has refuted claims that Dr Callistus Abukari Mahama is related to John Mahama. In a Facebook post on December 12, 2024, Joyce Bawa clarified that the President-elect has no familiar relations with Dr. Callistus Mahama. ‘‘Dr Callistus Abukari Mahama has no familial relations with the President-elect,…

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