The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) of TUC-Ghana has directed its members to embark on a nationwide strike starting Thursday, October 10, 2024. This decision comes after the government failed to address Organised Labour’s demands regarding illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, GAWU explained that its resolve...
Samira Bawumia, the wife of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has described her husband as a driver’s mate who has learned from his master and is duly prepared to take over from him. She said this at Kodie in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region during her...
Black Stars of Ghana are gearing up for a make-or-break AFCON 2025 qualifier against Sudan with a final training session today. After a week of intense preparation, the team is ready to put everything on the line. With all 25 players available, head coach Otto Addo will lead the charge in the final practice session...
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the Provisional Voter’s Register (PVR) will be released within two weeks. This clarification comes after some confusion regarding the timeline, with the EC chairperson emphasising that the PVR could be issued in two weeks or sooner, rather than within a week...
Ghana will take on Sudan in a crucial double header on Thursday October 10 in Accra and Monday, October 14 in the away fixture but the Black Stars are set to miss to the crucial games without a handful of regulars. Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, Los Angeles Galaxy’s Joseph Paintsil, Feyenoord’s Ibrahim Osman and Samsunspor...
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has expressed confidence in the growing momentum of Ghana’s economy, asserting that it is now well-positioned to attract companies that previously exited due to the economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the return of Virgin Atlantic Airlines to Ghana’s business landscape, Dr Amin Adam emphasised that this marks...
Protesters have started gathering at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (circle) for the march against delayed hearing of cases on the anti-gay Bill by the Supreme Court. The protesters say the initiative is crucial to protect the innocence of future of Ghanaian children. here are two anti-LGBTQ+ cases currently before the Supreme Court but have not...
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured a delegation from the West African Elders Forum that the NDC is committed to peaceful elections on December 7. He called for a collaboration between the Electoral Commission (EC) and stakeholders to ensure that the processes leading up to the...
The Police have said they have taken notice of a statement allegedly issued by the lawyers of the accused persons standing trial for their conduct during the democracy hub demonstration, claiming that the Police forced their clients to re-enact the protest at the 37 Intersection. The Police stated that this allegation is untrue. Giving the...
Experts are sounding the alarm about the harmful effects of illegal mining, or “galamsey,” on fertility rates in Ghana, with both men and women being impacted. The issue is being linked to toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide, which are commonly used in these mining practices. Dr. Rudolph Kantum Adageba, president of the Fertility Society...