The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has raised concerns about the distribution of government scholarships, alleging that the process is often influenced by political connections rather […]
“President Akufo-Addo advises parents who can afford it to opt for private education, complementing Free SHS”
President Akufo-Addo has stood by his government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, amidst concerns that it is contributing to a decline in education quality. […]
“Minister’s Parliament testimony on forest invasion raises questions, contradicts efforts to curb mining”
February 23, 2023, was a day of reckoning for Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. Mr Jinapor, who is also the […]
“Chief Justice reveals plans to amend court rules, setting timeframes for parliamentary election petitions”
Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has announced that the Rules of Court are currently being amended to introduce specific timelines for parliamentary election petitions. This move […]
AERC calls for scrapping of executive instruments that imperil forest reserves in anti-galamsey crusade”
The growing crisis of illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” continues to wreak havoc on Ghana’s environment, public health, and economy. Galamsey activities, driven by unregulated […]
Kenya School Fire Claims Lives of 17 Primary School Students
An ambulance arrives at the Hillside Endarasha Primary school following the deadly fire on Friday At least 17 students have been killed and 14 injured […]
US Court Sentences Nigerian Brothers for Sextortion Scheme Targeting Teens
Two brothers from Nigeria who targeted a 17-year-old in a sextortion scam have been sentenced to 17 years and six months in jail in the […]
On September 6, the Cedi was trading at GH¢16.16 to the US dollar and GH¢21.19 to the British pound at major foreign exchange bureaus.
Ghana’s local currency (the cedi) has been depreciating against major trading currencies, especially the US dollar, in recent times. As of Friday September 6, 2024, […]
Cedi Depreciation Erodes Business Confidence, Report Finds
The depreciation of the local currency – Cedi – has in recent times become of one the major concerns of Ghanaians, especially the business community. […]
Report Reveals Top Countries Visiting Ghana in 2023: USA, Nigeria, and UK Lead the Way
The United States of America is top on the top 10 chart of countries whose citizens came to Ghana in 2023, the Ghana Tourism Authority […]