The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says investigation is ongoing in respect of alleged bribery by Airbus SE, a European multinational aerospace corporation, in respect of the sale and purchase of military aircrafts for the Republic of Ghana during Professor John Evans Atta Mills’ administration with Mr John Dramani Mahama as Vice President. The Office says it is engaged with INTERPOL and the central authorities of the United Kingdom and the United States under the mutual legal assistance regime. This was contained in the OSP’s Half Yearly Statutory Report ending 31 December 2022. It is recalled that ahead of...
GUTA lauds BoG’s efforts at stabilizing value of the Cedi
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the government for the efforts at stabilizing the value of the Cedi. GUTA urged the bank and the government to continue with more efforts to sustain the programme and bring reliefs to businesses. “As the value of the Cedi begins to appreciate, GUTA wishes to appeal to the members of the business community to also adjust prices of goods and services accordingly, to make the consuming public feel the impact of this positive trend. “We hope to see further and continues appreciation of the Cedi and envisage...
Cedi rise is a result of support and confidence of Ghanaians in the govt – Miracles Aboagye
Presidential Staffer Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye has said that the sudden rise of the Cedi and the recovery against the dollar is as a result of the ‘unflinching’ support and confidence of Ghanaian citizens in the government. He said the support Ghanaians are giving to the government is bearing fruits. “We fall, we rise,” he said. He further indicated that due to the Cedi performance, “Car Spare Parts prices have been reduced by up to 15%. Hopefully, further deeper reduction early January as well” Reacting to this trend, the Vice President of Imani Africa Bright Simons indicated “The people deserve this...
Let’s help make Africa the place for investment and prosperity – Akufo-Addo
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the African diaspora to help change the African narrative, which has been characterised largely by a concentration on disease, hunger, poverty and illegal mass migration. Speaking at the Young African and Diasporan Leaders’ Summit, being held on the sidelines of the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit, in Washington D.C, on Tuesday, 13th November 2022, President Akufo-Addo stated that “the urgent responsibility we face is to make our countries and our continent attractive for our people to see them as places of opportunities.” According to President Akufo-Addo, history is replete with several examples of the positive impact of...
Ahiagbah tells transport owners, businesses to readjust prices to reflect reduction in fuel cost
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr Richard Ahiagbah has appealed to transport owners and businesses to readjust the prices of their goods and services to reflect the reduction in fuel prices. In his view, light is appearing at the end of the tunnel following the reduction in fuel prices. The Institute of Energy Security (IES) projected a significantly fall in prices of petroleum products beginning today Friday, December 16, 2022, due to the appreciation of the Cedi against the Dollar. “With the continued price falls recorded on the international market, consumers are set to see...
Fire razes houses at Abudukura in Savannah Region
A farming hamlet in Abudukrom, in the Central Gonja district of the Savannah region was completely destroyed by fire On Sunday, 11th December 2022. The bamboo homes owned by community members were destroyed by the evening fire and the residents were visibly upset but had nothing to do, so they stood by and watched what was happening. All of the crops that had been harvested, including cowpeas, maize, and yam tubers, as well as a rice farm, were burned in the fire. The National Disaster and Management Organization (NADMO) representatives and the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the central Gonja...
MPs to break for Christmas on December 21
With only eight sitting days before the Christmas break, Parliament on Friday agreed to sit on Monday and to have extended sittings to transact business related to the Appropriations Bill. An appropriation, also known as supply bill or spending bill, is a proposed law that authorises the expenditure of government funds. It is a bill that sets money aside for specific spending. In some democracies, approval of the legislature is necessary for the government to spend money. Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, who is also the Vice Chair of the Business Committee, presenting the Business Statement for the Eighth...
Black Starlets: Zito, Laryea Kingson to coach team
Abdul Karim Zito, Laryea Kingson, and Jacob Nettey will steer the affairs of the national male U-17 team – otherwise known as Black Starlets for the next year. Karim Zito – a gold medalist at the 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations will now be assisted by Laryea Kingson and Jacob Nettey. Abdul Karim Zito formerly played for GIHOC Stars, Juantex FC, Asante Kotoko and Kumapim Stars in a career that spanned two and half decades. He is also a former coach of Asante Kotoko, Accra Hearts of Oak, Feyenoord Academy (WAFA), King Faisal and Kwaebibirem FC. Laryea Kingson is...
Two earth tremors hit parts of Accra
Parts of Accra have been hit by two earth tremors. The two tremors were recorded around 11 am on Monday, December 12, 2022. Some of the places that recorded the tremor included Adabraka, Gbawe, McCarthy hill and Mallam. People in places that recorded the tremor have already turned to social media to report their experiences.
Former Hearts of Oak boss Samuel Boadu takes over Ghana U-20
Samuel Boadu has been named Coach of the Black Satellites. The former Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC coach succeeds Abdul Karim Zito, who led Ghana to win the 2021 U-20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania. Hearts of Oak won the Premier League and MTN FA Cup for the first time in two decades under Samuel Boadu in the 2020/21 season. Desmond Offei, a 35-year-old UEFA A (Level 4) Licensed Professional football coach, will be assisting the former Prestea Mine Stars, Ghapoha FC, and Berekum Arsenal midfielder. Desmond is a former Royal Antwerp FC U-18 and U-21 Head Coach. He...