A new survey by Global Info Analytics suggests the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is on course to capture the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the upcoming by-election on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The poll, conducted between August 27 and 28 with a sample of 2,050 registered voters, places NDC candidate Bernard Bediako ahead of his main…
China says it is “currently assessing” proposals by the United States to begin trade talks, in a subtle tone shift that could open the door for negotiations. A spokesperson for China’s Commerce Ministry said in a Friday statement that “the US has recently sent multiple messages to China through relevant parties, hoping to start talks…
A former National Chairman candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Richard Amoako Baah, has disclosed that plans are far advanced for the formation of a new political party—the New Patriotic Front—to offer an alternative to what he describes as a “corrupt and incompetent” leadership currently steering the NPP. Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stated that although there have been changes to the curriculum at the junior high school (JHS), there has been no adjustment to the grading system. WAEC emphasized that there is no new grading system in place for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE contrary to) rumors. The Head…
There were smiles and applause at the Sissala West District Assembly as Abudu Fuseini Gbene was unanimously confirmed as the new District Chief Executive (DCE) following a vote of confidence from Assembly Members. All 30 members present voted “YES” in support of his nomination, giving him a clean 100% endorsement. The confirmation exercise was held…
Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbey, has advised against the call for the withdrawal of military personnel from Bawku, stressing that the solution to calming the tension in the community lies in strategic reshuffling rather than a complete pullout. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, July 15, he said while…
By: Araphat Dimah The 13th edition of the Gandawii Naabahilime Festival, celebrated by the Chiefs and People of Pulima Traditional Area, commenced with a call for harmony in diversity to ensure peaceful elections. The theme for this year’s festival, “Harmony in Diversity: Empowering Voices for Peaceful Elections,” resonated throughout the community. Kuoru Deiwia Osman Nankpa…
Renowned legal practitioner Tsatsu Tsikata is worried about what he describes as a worrying decline in public confidence in Ghana’s judiciary. According to him, this situation has the propensity to trigger dire implications for the country’s democratic framework. His comments come amid findings from the 2024 on African Governance, which reported a stark drop in…
The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiamah has outlined a firm commitment to addressing the country’s ongoing economic challenges, particularly persistent inflation, as part of the central bank’s core mandate. Ghanaian culture-inspired products In his first official meeting with Deputy Governors Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari and Elsie Addo Awadzie, Dr….
A Professor at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin has said that although Ghana’s economy has witnessed some recovery, it is not yet back to where it was prior to the outbreak of the Covid pandemic. He says there is still more work to do to restore the economy. Prof Bokpin notes that…
