The world’s most popular gadgets – phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches – could be about to get a lot more expensive in the US. Many of them are made in China, which now faces a 125% tariff on its goods imported … Read more →
The Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Blay Nyameke Armah, has announced his intention to take legal action against members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who have implicated him in connection with a $350 million cocaine bust. The case stems … Read more →
Investors have dumped treasury bills for the Bank of Ghana bills, which are giving about a 28% return. This is due to the recent sharp decline in yields. Indeed, the government has in the last T-bills auction, recorded undersubscription. “We … Read more →
Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to restrain state security agencies from being used as instruments of political persecution. This follows a failed … Read more →
The Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) is awaiting approval from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to release the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend … Read more →
The government of Ghana is introducing new, stricter regulations for the operation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles—popularly known as okada and pragyia—to improve safety and accountability in the sector. According to the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, as part … Read more →
The Auditor-General has launched a comprehensive nationwide payroll audit targeting all entities on the Controller and Accountant-General’s payroll system, including subvented organizations. The audit will examine the payroll records of Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and subvented bodies for the period … Read more →
Organised Labour has urged President John Mahama to conduct extensive consultations prior to the rollout of the directive that suspends the granting of contract extension to retired public servants. The labour representatives argue that the directive has sparked unrest among … Read more →
The Office of the President has issued a directive suspending the grant of contract appointments to retired public service staff with immediate effect. In a letter dated 2nd April 2025 and signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, … Read more →