Author: SAMUEL

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has warned that Ghana is getting close to a point when the extensive destruction brought on by illegal mining, or galamsey, may necessitate the declaration of a state of emergency. In his first presidential media appearance of his second term, President John Dramani Mahama said that his administration was not in a hurry to declare a state of emergency, claiming that the laws in place already gave enough authority to deal with the threat. This warning comes after Mahama’s remarks. Dr. Charles Mensa, the IEA’s board chair, emphasised at a media appearance on Wednesday,…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Abigail Elorm Mensah, has disclosed that the institution is owed debts exceeding GHS430 million. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, September 10, she revealed that only a small portion of the debt has been recovered in recent months. “Between February and now, I have recovered roughly about GHS8 million,” she said. “But that is not even up to 10% of what is in debt. We have indebtedness of over about GHS430 million. The default rate is very high.” Mensah further indicated that some borrowers have been served notices,…

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has shared her delight after joining Ethiopians to celebrate their New Year while on an official trip to Addis Ababa. In a post on her social media page, she wrote; “I was honoured to be invited, along with the Gambian Vice President, H.E. Muhammed B.S. Jallow, to cut a cake in celebration of the Ethiopian new year. This is the beginning of the year 2018 on the Ge’ez calendar used by our Ethiopian brothers and sisters, and I was grateful to share the moment with them.” The Vice President explained that the celebration coincided…

Former Vice President of Ghana and 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has insisted that he is the Prepared, Formidable and Winnable candidate for the NPP in the 2028 elections. He made this known during his tour of the Ashanti Region, which started on September 10 and is expected to end on September 12. To him, none of the people who are vying for the flagbearer position are as prepared for the job as he has been prepared indicating that he will lead the party to victory in the 2028 elections. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has thrown its weight behind Ghana’s proposed utility tariff adjustments, describing them as necessary to fix inefficiencies and attract investment into the electricity sector. Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the IMF’s Director of Communications, Julie Kozack, outlined the Fund’s position. “What is essential from our perspective is that any tariff adjustments in the electricity sector aim to address longstanding inefficiencies in the sector, importantly, that they support much-needed investment in the electricity sector, and also that they are aimed at preventing the accumulation of arrears in the…

Nollywood star criticizes industry’s over-reliance on film; says lack of theater experience makes actors unprepared for live performance demands. Veteran Nigerian actor Segun Arinze has launched a startling critique against his Nollywood colleagues, describing most Nigerian actors as “very lazy” and ill-prepared due to their lack of live theater experience. In a candid interview with Hitz FM shared on social media on Thursday, September 11, the renowned actor argued that the convenience of film production has spoiled performers, creating a generation unable to handle the uncompromising demands of stage performance. “What I have found out is that a lot of…

The government has announced plans to dedicate GHC1 billion from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs). Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu disclosed this during the commissioning of a new staff accommodation facility at Accra Girls’ Senior High School on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Mr. Iddrisu explained that the funds will be factored into the 2026 national budget as part of efforts to address the infrastructure deficit that gave rise to the double-track system. “We’re committed to ending the double-track system as our contribution to improving the quality of Senior High…

A 26-year-old man, Isaac Peprah, popularly known as “Happiness,” has been convicted by the Adabraka District Court after pleading guilty to stealing laptops and appliances from the Ministry of Finance Annex “E” Treasury Block in Accra. Peprah admitted to the theft but denied charges of unlawful entry and causing damage. The trial judge, Mrs. Abena Owusu Omenyo, struck out the additional charges after the prosecution said it would no longer pursue them. According to Chief Inspector Apeweh Achana, Peprah scaled the fence of the Ministry around 5:00 am on August 17, 2025, broke louvre blades to enter an office, and…

The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has assured the people of Ghana that they will see the government’s commitment to retrieving all loot when the legal year begins. According to him, most of the charges in the cases being investigated have been drafted and will be filed at the beginning of the legal year. The president made this known when he addressed the press on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Paramount among the cases is the National Service Authority Scandal. He said, “For the National Service Authority case, due to the expansive nature, charges have been drafted and will be…

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Cabinet is awaiting a detailed report from the Minister of Health on the status and progress of the Agenda 111 hospitals, which will guide the government on the next steps for their completion. He made the remarks during a media encounter on Wednesday, September 10, at Jubilee House. Speaking on the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s health infrastructure, the President highlighted that over GH¢2 billion will be invested in healthcare between now and 2028. He noted that the 2025 budget includes an initial GH¢200 million allocation aimed at accelerating the construction, expansion, and…