IMANI Africa has expressed concerns over the feasibility of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) proposed Gold Purchase Programme as a solution for stabilizing the cedi, arguing that it may be insufficient to address Ghana’s currency and economic challenges. Speaking at IMANI’s “2024 IMANIfesto,” Dennis Asare, a senior research associate at IMANI Africa, outlined key issues with the programme, which has ...
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Decline in oil production threatens survival of oil companies in Ghana – PIAC warns
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), the body set up to monitor the utilisation of petroleum revenue in Ghana, has said that the most immediate effect of the decline in oil production in Ghana is a reduction of revenue from oil and gas production. Although petroleum revenue on average constitutes about 7% of total Government revenue, Ghana is reliant on ...
Read More »NDC hails Bagbin’s leadership after indefinite adjournment of Parliament
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has hailed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for his effective leadership during Tuesday’s parliamentary session. The party, through its General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, lauded the Speaker’s approach to managing the day’s proceedings, describing it as a model of parliamentary leadership. In a statement issued on October 22, the NDC praised Bagbin for his ...
Read More »Buduburam: Four feared dead following rock blasting by construction company
A tragic incident has occurred on the Buduburam stretch of the Accra-Winneba highway after a rock blasted by a construction company working on the road caused extensive damage. Four persons are feared dead, and several others are in critical condition following the incident. Citi News sources say the rock blast which lasted for a few minutes was done after several vehicles ...
Read More »Akufo-Addo reiterates commitment to demand payment of slave trade reparations
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has repeated his commitment to demand payment of the appropriate slave trade reparations. He said this at an event orgainsed by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the site of the Ark of Return, a permanent memorial that was erected to honor victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade at ...
Read More »Galamsey: ‘We’re in crisis, but no one is responding’ – Ken Ashigbey
The founder of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has expressed frustration over the lack of urgency in addressing the devastating impact of illegal mining, also known as “galamsey,” on Ghana’s water bodies. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, September 9, he lamented the absence of adequate crisis support from critical stakeholders, including government officials and political ...
Read More »Celebrating two decades of Women’s Manifesto for Ghana
Twenty years ago, September 2004, the Women’s Manifesto for Ghana was developed and launched by a broad constituency of women’s groups and allies nationwide. The manifesto emerged as a response to the unending socio-cultural inequalities and disparities that were not adequately addressed by the state, its agencies, and political parties. It emphasizes the limited participation of women in politics and ...
Read More »Gender representation in Ghana’s political landscape
After years of anticipation, Ghana’s Parliament has finally passed the Affirmative Action Bill, which has been under deliberation since 2011. The bill, now awaiting presidential assent, has generated significant discussion, with calls from civil society organisations (CSOs), gender activists, and other stakeholders who have long advocated for its passage. Why has this bill received so much attention, and what does ...
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The sad passing of Madam Akosua Gyawa Kutin, 100, occurred on Tuesday July 16 2024 in Adansi Brofoyedru, Ashanti Region. She was the mother of Dr. Rose Mensah-Kutin of ABANTU for Development, the grandmother of Professor Franklyn Manu, former Rector of GIMPA and also the mother-in-law of Professor Kwame Karikari, former executive director of the Media Foundation for West Africa ...
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