The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has acknowledged receipt of US$600 million as the second tranche of Ghana’s bailout package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The cash meant for budget support and stabilization of the local currency, was officially credited to the Central Bank’s account today, Tuesday, January 23, 2023. This means, Ghana has received a total of US$ 1.2 ...

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has given the government up to January 31st to withdraw the Value Added Tax on electricity consumption. The labour union said they would advise themselves if the government failed to heed their demand by that deadline. Secretary-General of TUC, Dr Anthony Yaw Baah said that the VAT on electricity will compound the economic hardships workers and pensioners are saddled with presently. “It is ...

Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa. Officials described the campaign due to start Monday as a milestone in the decades-long effort to curb the mosquito-spread disease on the continent, which accounts for 95% of the world’s malaria deaths. “The vaccination will save lives. It ...

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has promised to review the Disability Act to create an equitable environment for persons with disability. John Mahama says his government if elected into office, will ensure that people with disabilities have the amenities to thrive in Ghana like every other person. “It is time to review the Disability Act, ...

The public is being encouraged to ignore allegations of a supposed national increase in transportation fares, according to the Ministry of Transport. The Ministry stated in a statement released on Wednesday, January 17, that “no negotiations have taken place with the transport operators regarding a review of the transport fares.” Therefore, we strongly advise the public to ignore the alleged ...

Africa finds itself at the crossroads of a significant transformation in the global gold trade. The relocation of Russian gold trading to Hong Kong, strategic alliances such as Mali and Russia’s gold refinery agreement, and the surge in gold prices are reshaping the continent’s role in this crucial industry. Geopolitical Dynamics Russian gold trading’s shift to Hong Kong is driven ...

Former President John Dramani Mahama has repeated his resolve to hold officials of the current administration who are involved in corrupt practices to account for their actions if he becomes president again. He also said officials of his future administration who will be involved in corrupt practices would also be held liable. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said this while ...

Introduction In communities across Ghana, the prevalence of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia remain alarmingly high. Unfortunately, the majority of cases go unnoticed and untreated due to limited resources and the pervasive social stigma surrounding mental health. This article aims to shed light on the silent suffering experienced by Ghanaians and emphasizes the urgent need for mental healthcare reform. Prevalence and ...

The Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has urged the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to consider stepping down for both his own sake and the good of the government. The calls for Ofori-Atta’s resignation have been growing for months, fueled by the country’s ongoing economic challenges. The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been especially vocal, ...

The number of people using tobacco continues to decline despite industry attempts to jeopardize progress towards stamping out cigarettes and other such products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Tuesday.  Trends in 2022 showed that roughly one in five adults worldwide uses tobacco, compared to one in three in the year 2000. While cigarette smoking ...