The latest poll by Global InfoAnalytics between 28th October and 2nd November 2024 shows the ruling party’s candidate and the current vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trailing the leader of the main opposition, John Dramani Mahama (JDM) 52.7% to 40.1% nearly a month before voters head to the polls. Nana Kwame Bediako (NKB), the...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Pay NABCO trainees if you care about Ghanaian youth – Mahama tells Bawumia
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, over his recent promise to create jobs for the youth, pointing to the government’s unfulfilled job creation commitments. Mahama’s remarks come in response to Dr. Bawumia’s pledge to prioritize youth employment if elected in...
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Suspend planned strike – FWSC pleads with CLOGSAG
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has called on the Civil and Local Governance Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to reconsider its decision to begin a strike on Thursday, November 7, 2024. CLOGSAG, representing civil and local government workers, announced plans for the strike, citing frustration with the government’s delayed implementation of a long-negotiated...
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Value of trading activity dropped by 45% in 2023
The Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) has reported a substantial decline in trading activity for 2023, with total trade value falling to GH₵11.3 million — a 45% decrease from GH₵20.7 million in 2022. This downturn, detailed in the 2023 Financial Stability Review, underscores the economic and environmental challenges facing Ghana’s agricultural market. GCX’s traded commodities include...
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45 Years of Tension: Iran-US Embassy Seizure
State-organised rallies were held across Iran on Sunday to mark the 1979 takeover of the United States embassy in Tehran. In the capital, thousands chanted “death to America” and “death to Israel” at the gate of the former embassy which has not been used since the hostage crisis. Some carried images of top figures of...
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Mahama lacks understanding of digitalization, don’t vote for him- Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, has criticized John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for underestimating the impact of digitalization on Ghana’s economy. Speaking to the youth on Sunday, November 3, Bawumia emphasized digitalization’s crucial role in Ghana’s economic progress and highlighted its benefits for citizens. Digitalization...
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No Payment Received: Sunon Asogli Claims $30M from Controller Still Unpaid
Independent Power Producer Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited has reported that it has not received any part of the 30 million dollars directed by the Ministry of Finance for release by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), despite government assurances. This update follows Sunon Asogli’s recent shutdown of its 560MW power plant due to...
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19 Killed in Bawku Conflict Amid Escalating Tensions
Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in the ongoing Bawku conflict, which has seen a rise in violence and unrest in the region. The victims were ambushed while travelling in a truck from Bawku when unidentified assailants opened fire on their vehicle, resulting in their deaths. Among the deceased was a Mamprusi, while the...
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Vacant seats: Parliament’s childish antics not inspiring – Appiah-Kubi
Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, has expressed deep concerns regarding the escalating political tension within Ghana’s Parliament, which he attributes to immature behaviour displayed by members of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Appiah-Kubi criticised what he described as childish antics that have dominated...
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ECG’s Financial Fix: Government Turns to Private Sector Partnerships
Government is intensifying its efforts to bring private sector engagement into the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as part of a major reform to stabilise the sector’s finances and ensure long-term sustainability. Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam highlighted the urgency of these reforms at the recent IMF/World Bank meetings, pointing out...