David Ampofo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber, has raised alarm regarding the declining state of the oil and gas industry, highlighting that significant potential benefits for Ghanaians are jeopardized by a troubling decrease in production over the past years. According to Ampofo, the sector has witnessed a staggering “32% decline...
Asante Akim North lawmaker Kwame Andy Appiah Kubi has said that the fight against illegal small-scale mining should be devoid of politics. He states that the impact of galamsey knows no political colors therefore the need to address it dispassionately. “it should be devoid of politics whoever has not performed has not performed in the...
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, has issued a stern warning to voters in the Ashanti Region, urging them not to cast their ballots for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming elections. According to Napo, who is the Vice Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the NDC has consistently...
The Government of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the Settlement Agreement with Trafigura, with the aim of resolving the matter swiftly. This reassurance follows the circulation of a letter on social media suggesting a delay by the government in executing the agreement. On September 24, Trafigura’s Ghana Power Generation Company...
One person has been killed and others injured with several houses burnt at Naniik and Binbagu communities in the Bunkpurugu/Nakpanduri District in the North East Region over a reported chieftaincy dispute. Channel One News sources in the two communities indicate that residents fled in haste, leaving what could not be carried. The General Manager of...
Professor Martin Oteng Ababio, a University of Ghana lecturer, has expressed concerns about the Free Senior High School policy’s impact on education. Despite increased university enrollment, he argues that inadequate infrastructure expansion has compromised education quality. Professor Martin Oteng Ababio recently expressed concerns about the Free Senior High School policy’s impact on Ghana’s education sector....
Former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu is championing a significant reform in Ghana’s political landscape by advocating for the removal of the “winner-takes-all” system. This system, which concentrates power in the hands of the winning party, has been criticized for marginalizing other political voices and undermining the foundations of an inclusive democracy. According to Haruna Iddrisu,...
Kofi Kinaata recently shared an update on his involvement in a near-fatal accident at Aboadze in the Western Region. The incident occurred on September 22, 2024, while Kinaata and his team were en route to an event. The accident involved a motorcycle crashing into Kinaata’s SUV. Fortunately, Kinaata and his occupants emerged unscathed. However, the...
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has issued a formal request to the National House of Chiefs, urging them to take a definitive stance on illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey.’ In a recent statement, GCAG, which comprises various coalitions and organizations from 10 different sectors, reacted to comments made by the House of Chiefs’ president,...
Head of Business Banking at Access Bank (Ghana), Kafui Bimpe has highlighted the measures banks should follow to address the challenges in the partnerships between Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and banks. He identified common issues including stringent loan requirements, high interest rates, and a lack of tailored financial products for SMEs as some...