Alexander Afenyo-Markin, member of Parliament for Effutu, has advised the youth to avoid engaging in violence during the upcoming elections. According to the lawmaker, political party supporters should prioritise issue-based campaigns that showcase the achievements of their respective parties, rather than resorting to confrontations or unrest. Speaking at the annual Teachers’ Awards ceremony in his...
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Mahama promises to enhance trade and business growth in Ashanti Region
The NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, has reiterated his determination to revitalise trade and business activities in the Ashanti Region, pledging tailored interventions to benefit local traders and entrepreneurs. Speaking during the “Enti Asanteman Aseda Ni” walk held in Kumasi on Sunday, 1st December, Mahama unveiled plans to implement a fixed exchange rate scheme. This initiative,...
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Free dialysis: NHIA releases ¢200m claims payment to health facilities as treatment begins nationwide
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH₵200 million as claims payment to health facilities nationwide while rolling out the free dialysis treatment programme, effective December 1, 2024. The NHIA’s prompt payments regime, introduced earlier this year, has been instrumental in maintaining a debt-free status for 2024, ensuring timely reimbursement to healthcare providers across...
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Akufo-Addo criticises Mahama over lack of roadmap on 24-hour economy
President Nana Akufo-Addo has criticised former President John Mahama and the NDC flagbearer for failing to provide a clear roadmap for his proposed 24-hour economy policy five days before the December 7 election. He said Mahama’s lack of a comprehensive plan for implementing the policy raised concerns about its feasibility and potential impact on the...
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Special voting underway in 14 regions in early poll
Hundreds of security personnel, emergency service staff and Electoral Commission officials among others are taking part in the special voting exercise in 14 out of 16 regions. The two other regions, Eastern and Western will have their special voting on Thursday, December 5, following a ballot paper mishap that has compelled the Electoral Commission to...
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BOG keeps policy rate at 27% to tame currency and inflationary pressures
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate at 27%. Holding the policy rate steady after it was lowered from 29% in September 2024 is aimed at anchoring inflation expectations and curbing exchange rate volatilities. The decision was taken after the committee reviewed the current economic developments...
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GFA owes Otto Addo and his backroom staff salary arrears – Asante-Twum
The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante-Twum, has disclosed that head coach Otto Addo and his backroom staff are owed several months of unpaid salaries. Speaking on Game Plan on Joy FM, Asante-Twum explained that the responsibility for paying the Black Stars’ technical team falls on the Ministry of Youth and...
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Mikki Osei Berko discloses why he might become a parliamentarian
Ghanaian actor and broadcaster, Mikki Osei-Berko has said in an interview with Joy Prime that he might go back to politics. When Mikki, who was an Assembly Member for the Ayidiki Electoral Area in Accra about 20 years ago, was asked by the host, Roselyn Felli, about the possibility of returning to politics but this time around...
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Ghana’s public debt falls by GH¢46.8bn to GH¢761.0bn in October 2024
Ghana’s total public debt fell by GH¢46.8 billion month-on-month to GH¢761.0 billion in October 2024, the Bank of Ghana’ has disclosed in its Summary of Financial and Economic Data. In dollar terms, it went down by $4.2 billion to $27.9 billion at the end of October 2024. According to the report, the total debt is...
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Mahama to support traditional leaders in promoting festivals
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his dedication to working with traditional leaders to promote Ghanaian festivals. He described this as a vital step towards boosting local economies, fostering cultural tourism, and celebrating Ghana’s rich heritage on a global platform. During a visit to the Ga Mantse’s...