The woes of the Ghana cedi continued as it depreciated further to about ¢13.75 to the US dollar less than a day, after reaching ¢13 on October 19. This is equivalent to about 12% depreciation in only four days of this week. The local currency is also depreciating faster than the pound and euro. […]Continue Reading
The upcoming internal elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), anticipated to be a peaceful family contest,are turning out to be a dog-bite-dogaffair in the media, for a party in opposition and doing serious restructuring to win back power. With few months to the party’s National Delegates’ Congress, slated for this December, to elect new […]Continue Reading
Members of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) have rubbished calls for a total ban on small-scale mining in the country, describing it as “preposterous, insensitive and a lazy man’s approach.” They stated that, discussions surrounding small-scale mining activities in the sector should be properly addressed without emotions in order to save the Continue Reading
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has charged the Ghana Chamber of Mines to take up lead roles in the fight against illegal mining, even as government takes necessary measures to nip the menace in the bud. Mr. Samuel AbuJinapor, said that, apart from its negative impacts on the environment, illegal miningalso affects operators […]Continue Reading
The Morning Show host of Onua TV/FM, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has been picked up by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), previously called Bureau of National Investigations (BNI). The vociferous broadcaster was reportedly picked up yesterday Wednesday, October 19, while on his way home from work. Initially, he was said to […]Continue Reading
The Akuapem Traditional Council has handed over authority to Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III to assume the role of President of the council after a successful gazette by the National House of Chiefs. A traditional ceremony has been performed to hand over power and authority of President of Akuapem Traditional Council to Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, […]Continue Reading
Some residents in the Eastern Region town of Apinamang are intimidated and frustrated as they are being forced out of their homes by illegal miners. Activities of illegal mining popularly called ‘galamsey’ is beginning to wreak havoc and is threatening the livelihoods of residents. In the case of Joyce Wowornyo, the ‘galamseyers’ have dug around […]Continue Reading
The Rotary Club of Accra, Kanda, has refurbished the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in Akotex, within the Mamobi Area. The Club which is noted for many humanitarian acts towards society contributed generously to the recommissioning of the compound – the only one within the Ayawaso North municipality. The compound was first established […]Continue Reading
Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Accra have today closed down their shops in a nationwide protest. According to the aggrieved traders, their decision to halt commercial activities is based on the exorbitant tax rates and the continuous depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar. This, the traders say […]Continue Reading
The 2022 PwC Ghana Banking Survey Report has revealed that 86 % of bank executives confirmed discussing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters more than once a year. Beyond having board discussions, 62% of bank executives confirmed the existence of an approved plan to adopt and integrate ESG in the business operations. Insights from the […]Continue Reading