In an exciting development, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed the respected Abla Dzifa Gomashie as the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts. This appointment is a noteworthy step towards revitalizing Ghana’s cultural heritage and tourism sector. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, a renowned actress, film producer, scriptwriter, and politician, brings […]
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Food Shortages Persist in Ghanaian Senior High Schools Despite Presidential Directive
Ghana’s senior high schools continue to face severe food shortages, despite President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to distribute food supplies from Tema warehouses. The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has expressed concerns over the delays in food supplies, with some schools still waiting for their allocations. According […]
Mahama Appoints Sammy Gyamfi to Lead Precious Minerals Marketing Company
In a move aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s gold industry, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). This appointment, announced on January 16, 2025, is a significant step towards achieving the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) 2024 manifesto […]
ECG’s Financial Management Under Fire: 84 Bank Accounts Despite IMF Directive
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is facing scrutiny for operating 84 bank accounts across 20 different banks, despite being instructed to manage a single account for all revenue collections and disbursements. This directive was part of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditionalities for Ghana’s current IMF-supported program. An audit […]
Food, Fuel, and Transport Fares Drive Inflation in Ghana
Ghana’s inflation woes can be attributed to a few key culprits: food items, fuel, and transportation fares. According to Simon Tichutab Onilimor, a Data Scientist at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), a staggering 13 out of the top 15 inflation-driving items were food-related ¹. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in […]