Joe Ghartey, a former Minister of Railways has officially announced his intent to contest as flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections. He said the party needs his kind of leadership for the next elections. “I am standing for the presidential, flagbearership [race] of NPP,” he said in an interview...
Author: admin
Post
Post
Use dismissal as major turning point to change – GES tells one of the sacked SHS students
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has admonished one of the students sacked for insulting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to use the dismissal as “a major turning point in her life to bring the desired change in her behaviour and attitude towards life.” The GES on Wednesday announced the sacking of the 8 students of the Chiana Senior...
Post
1% E-levy: GRA to reimburse customers wrongfully overcharged
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured to reimburse mobile money customers who are wrongfully overcharged following the implementation of the 1 percent levy on electronic transfers. The reduction of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) from 1.5 to 1 percent commenced on Wednesday, January 11. The reduction of the levy was made known in the...
Post
Kotoko coach storms out of interview after Tamale City draw
Asante Kotoko coach Seydou Zerbo refused to take all his questions after a 1-1 draw against Tamale City on Wednesday. It was the Porcupines’ third game without a win as they gave away the lead a few minutes from stoppage time. The Porcupines had previously drawn goalless with league leaders Aduana Stars before salvaging a...
Post
It is wrong! Pianim slams Akufo-Addo for giving Ofori-Atta Trade Ministry
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim says it was wrong on the part of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint Ken Ofori-Atta to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The Finance Minister was appointed caretaker Minister of Trade and Industry after Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the sector minister for the past six years, tendered in his resignation on Thursday, January 5...
Post
King Faisal owner Alhaji Grunsah upbeat ahead of Hearts of Oak clash
King Faisal owner Alhaji Karim Grunsah is brimming with confidence ahead of his side’s clash with Hearts of Oak in Kumasi on Thursday. Hearts of Oak were defeated the last time they went to Kumasi to face King Faisal, and Grunsah believes it will happen again. Despite Faisal’s 1-0 victory, which helped them avoid relegation,...
Post
YEAS holds its annual camping programme for students
The Youth Education and Awareness society in Collaboration with Abubakar Siddiq Central mosque in Abeka Zango held its 6th annual camping programme for secondary and tertiary student in Ghana. This event was held on Tuesday, 27th of December 2022 to Monday, 2nd January 2023 at At-rahman complex at Breman kuntunase in the central region of...
Post
Inflation for December jumps to 54.1%
The Ghana Statistical Service has pegged the inflation rate for December 2022 at 54.1 percent. This means that in the month of December 2022, the general price level was 54.1% higher than in the same period in 2021. At 59.7%, food inflation was the highest inflation rate for December 2022, soaring past the 55.3% recorded...
Post
Come what may I’ll build National Cathedral – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has once again stated that no matter what happens and despite the criticisms, he will remain resolute and ensure that the National Cathedral is constructed in the last two years of his administration. Speaking at a prayer service at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, January 10, the President said he will not...
Post
1% E-Levy takes effect today
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications says it will commence the implementation of the revised Electronic Transfer levy (E-Levy) rate of 1% from today, Wednesday, January 11, 2023. The government presenting the 2023 Budget and Economic Policy Statement, reviewed the 1.5 percent electronic transaction levy downwards to 1 percent effective January 2023. The reduction has also...