Author: SAMUEL

Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, Prof Kobby Mensah, has hit back at the Minority in Parliament after their press conference regarding the country’s economic management. The Minority, led by former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, accused the ruling NDC government on December 29 of lacking originality and competence in management, specifically targeting the Bank of Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves programme. In a post on X, the lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School dismissed these criticisms, labelling the Minority as all talk without practical solutions. He challenged Kojo Oppong Nkrumah on the Minority’s own legacy in government. “Which…

The National Road Safety Authority has announced that beginning 2026, vehicle owners will be required to remove broken-down vehicles from intercity roads and highways within 30 minutes to one hour. The directive follows concerns raised by road users over the dangers posed by parked or broken-down vehicles and trucks, which have been identified as a major cause of road crashes. Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, December 30, the Executive Director of the Authority, Abraham Amaliba, explained that the recently passed Road Traffic Amendment Bill contains provisions mandating vehicle owners to tow broken-down vehicles off…

A view of a public transport station I have watched with much concern, the increasing levels of frustration that commuters in various parts of the Greater Accra Region go through daily. Passengers are subjected to harassment by petty thieves who cut through bags, snatch purses and sometimes infringe minor injuries on their skins in the quest to secure a means of transport to their various destinations. It is so disheartening you wonder if those who can do something about it have not seen, heard or their relations have not experienced it. Whether from Ofankor to Accra, Kasoa to Accra, Dawhenya…

President Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill into Law. This followed the passage of the VASP bill by Parliament after a rigorous consideration process. This was announced by Acting Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mensah Thompson in a statement on his Facebook page, Tuesday December 30. The Bill among other things legalizes the usage, trading and provision of service in the virtual assets (including cryptocurrencies) space. “The SEC and the Bank of Ghana wishes to congratulate His Excellency the President, The Minister for Finance, the Governor of the Central…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has clarified that the ongoing process to select a Transactional Advisor for Private Sector Participation (PSP) in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) does not amount to the sale of the state-owned power distributor. The clarification follows a press release and protest actions by the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU) over concerns surrounding the reform initiative. In a press statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson and Head of Communication, Richmond Rockson, Esq., the Ministry explained that Cabinet, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, approved PSP in ECG in April 2025 as…

President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, and accused Moscow of trying to derail peace talks. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv had launched an attack overnight using 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Putin’s state residence in Russia’s northwestern Novgorod region. Russia said it would now review its position in peace negotiations. It is not yet clear where Putin was at the time of the alleged attack. Zelensky dismissed the claim as “typical Russian lies”, intended to give the Kremlin an excuse to…

The National Anti Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has raided illegal mining sites in Akyem Oda, Birim Central Municipality, arresting five Chinese nationals for illicit mining along the Birim River. Two excavators were seized and immobilised, along with a Toyota Hilux and a Toyota Land Cruiser used by the miners. Makeshift structures, water pumps, and other mining equipment were destroyed during the operation on Monday December 29. NAIMOS says it will continue targeting illegal mining along major water bodies during the festive season to curb environmental pollution. Source:Lovinghananews.com

Bangladesh’s former prime minister and long-time opposition figure, Khaleda Zia, has died at the age of 80, her party has announced. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) confirmed her death on Tuesday, describing her as a central figure in the country’s democratic journey and one of the most influential politicians in its post-independence history. Khaleda Zia led Bangladesh as prime minister on two occasions and remained a commanding presence in national politics for decades. Her passing comes at a politically sensitive moment, with sections of the opposition hopeful she could still influence the country’s direction ahead of elections expected next year.…

In a significant boost to the local economy, the Ghana cedi is entering the final days of 2025 on its strongest footing in 10 years. The currency has defied traditional seasonal trends of end-of-year depreciation, marking a dramatic turnaround that is providing much-needed relief to the nation’s private sector. For decades, the final quarter in Ghana has typically been characterised by a “forex squeeze” as importers scramble for dollars to stock shelves for the festive season. However, 2025 has seen a reversal of this pattern. Market data reveals that the local currency has not only held its ground but has…

A 32-year-old domestic abuse survivor, Harriet Amuzu, is finally experiencing some peace after authorities took action against her alleged abuser, John Odartey Lamptey, a landlord at Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality. Harriet’s story gained public attention when a tenant shared a disturbing video showing her being assaulted and dragged outside while naked. The footage led to public outrage and eventually the arrest of the suspect. In an interview after the arrest, Harriet explained that she had previously left the relationship, but returned when she was told that one of her children was seriously ill. Upon her return, she claimed…