The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) is demanding the immediate implementation of staff migration and year-round work compensation as stipulated in the National Labour Commission’s arbitral awards. CETAG has expressed frustration over delays, accusing the government of failing to fulfil its promises four months after the union called off its longest-ever indefinite strike. According to CETAG, only four out of the 46 colleges have fully received their year-round compensation, leaving many members without the payments owed to them. The strike, which lasted from June 14 to August 19, 2024, centred on the demand for one month’s salary...
Corruption fight will be my top priority – Mahama
Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to combating corruption and curbing public sector waste to drive the country’s development agenda. In an interview with Germany-based DW TV, Mahama emphasised his administration’s intent to implement bold reforms to governance structures, enhance anti-corruption frameworks, and enforce strict accountability within public institutions. The President-elect acknowledged widespread public frustration over the mismanagement of public resources, inefficiencies in governance, and Ghana’s rising national debt. Describing corruption and waste as significant obstacles to progress, Mahama pledged to introduce constitutional reforms and impose severe penalties on individuals involved in corrupt practices, signalling a decisive...
“I have somebody, I have peace now” – Medikal confirms new relationship
Ghanaian rapper Medikal, known popularly as MDK, has opened up about his love life following his separation from his ex-wife Fella Makafui. Speaking about his current relationship status in an interview with Andy Dosty, Medikal confirmed that he has found a new love, expressing peace in his personal life and emphasizing his desire for privacy in his romantic affairs. ”Yeah, me I have somebody, I have peace now. I am fixed just that I don’t want to put my love life and all those things out there,” he said. The artiste, who has been in the limelight for both his...
Damage Spotted on Akufo-Addo’s statue in Sekondi-Takoradi
Residents of Takoradi had previously threatened to bring down President Nana Akufo-Addo’s statue situated in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region. On the morning of Monday, December 16, 2024, a portion of the statue has been found damaged with a noticeable hole at the back of one of the legs. It is unclear weather the damage was intentional or due to a structural defect. “I am very surprised. This was done so the president could be remembered. I am surprised one of its legs is broken but I haven’t seen anyone say he or she intends...
Mahama is focused and will be a better leader – Alabi
Joshua Alabi, the Campaign Manager for John Dramani Mahama during the December 7 general elections, has described the resounding victory of his candidate and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as a pivotal decision that aligns with the aspirations of Ghanaians. Alabi emphasised that the electorate’s choice reflects their confidence in Mahama’s leadership and his vision to steer Ghana onto a path of sustainable growth and prosperity. In an interview with TV3 Ghana, Joshua Alabi highlighted the qualities that make President-elect John Dramani Mahama uniquely suited to lead Ghana at this critical juncture. According to Alabi, Mahama possesses a clear sense...
Current financial year proving challenging for COCOBOD – IMF
Although Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) financial position improved in 2023, the current financial year is proving challenging, the International Monetary Fund has stated. According to the Washington-based multilateral institution, notwithstanding record-high spot market prices, the weak cocoa production in 2023/24 posed significant challenges to COCOBOD’s ability to deliver on existing forward sales contracts. As a result, Ghana was unable to take full advantage of high international prices as part of the forward contracts (carrying lower prices than current market prices) had to be rolled over to the 2024/25 season. The 2024/25 farmgate price was increased by 50%, reflecting the high...
Mahama prioritizes macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability
President-elect, John Mahama, has reaffirmed that his administration will prioritise macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability as key pillars of governance. In an interview with Paul Ndiho of VOA on Saturday, 14th December, Mahama underscored the critical role of economic health in shaping all sectors of national development, including education, agriculture, and sports. He noted that economic recovery would be the central focus of his government’s agenda. “The economy will be our primary concern because it impacts every other area. A struggling economy affects education, agriculture, sports, and every sector of the country. Stabilising the economy will therefore be our immediate...
I’ve handed over my official car – Miracles Aboagye says, urges all officials to do same
Presidential Staffer under the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has said he handed over his official car to the state last Monday. He urged all officials to do the same in compliance with the directive issued by President Akufo-Addo. “I handed over my car last Monday,” he said on Friday, December 13. The Office of the President had reiterated the directive regarding the acquisition of official government vehicles by outgoing Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Regional Ministers and other political appointees at the end of the current administration’s term in office. At the conclusion of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s first...
Cocoa sub-sector records fifth consecutive contraction
Ghana’s cocoa sub-sector has recorded a 26% contraction in the third quarter of 2024, marking its fifth consecutive decline. This sharp downturn contrasts starkly with the broader economy, which posted an impressive 7.2% growth during the same period.Excluding the impact of oil, Ghana’s economy in current terms expanded to GHȼ254 billion, up from GHȼ194 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2023. The challenges facing the cocoa sub-sector began in the third quarter of 2023 and worsened significantly in early 2024. The first quarter of this year saw the sector’s worst contraction at 20.2%. However, hopes for recovery have been dashed,...
NDC supporters demand redeclaration of Weija-Gbawe results
Tension is rising in the Weija Gbawe Municipality after National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters stormed the Electoral Commission’s premises, demanding a redeclaration of the parliamentary results. This follows the declaration of Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate, as the winner in the Weija-Gbawe constituency during the 2024 general elections. Shaib secured 32,608 votes, narrowly defeating Felix Odartey Lamptey of the NDC, who garnered 30,460 votes in a closely contested race. Shaib’s victory strengthens the NPP’s hold on the constituency and adds to its parliamentary representation. Presiding Member of the Assembly, Wilfred Ayitey Blankson, acknowledged the NDC’s...