Author: SAMUEL
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has stated that Ghana has the capacity to raise up to GH₵50 billion if public resources are managed efficiently and transparently. Speaking at a two-day Media Fellowship in Accra, Mr. Boakye explained that the country’s fiscal space can support massive investments in modern hospitals, quality schools, reliable road networks, and better healthcare systems, but wasteful spending and inefficiencies continue to deny citizens these essential services. He projected that with effective monitoring and accountability, Ghana could generate an extra GH₵2 billion in revenue next year alone, and as…
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has applauded Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group for its groundbreaking efforts in waste management solutions across the African continent. During the official opening of Kenya’s 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on August 13, 2025, President Ruto toured the Jospong Group’s exhibition booth. He highlighted Zoomlion’s significant investments in cutting-edge waste processing facilities and the company’s innovative approach to addressing environmental challenges in urban and rural settings. President Ruto remarked that the technologies showcased at the Zoomlion pavilion were not only impressive but also crucial for promoting environmental sustainability across…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed its deepest condolences to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Royal Family, and Asanteman following the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In a statement, the GJA described the late Queen Mother as a revered leader whose life embodied dignity, service, and devotion to the cherished traditions of Asanteman, and the unity of Ghana. “She was not only a mother to the Asantehene but indeed a mother to Asanteman and Ghana,” the Association said. The GJA noted that Nana Konadu Yiadom III’s leadership, rooted in compassion and wisdom, reflected the…
A 47-year-old man has been banned from every football stadium in the United Kingdom after being arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening Premier League match of the season at Anfield. The incident occurred in the 29th minute of Bournemouth’s game against Liverpool on Friday, August 15, 2025, when Semenyo drew the referee’s attention to the abuse. The match was briefly halted before play resumed. Merseyside Police confirmed on Saturday that the man, who is from Liverpool but has not been named, was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. He…
Dancehall king Shatta Wale has added a brand-new Lamborghini Urus to his luxury car collection, marking his second Lamborghini within a year. The award-winning musician celebrated the arrival of the sleek ride at his residence alongside his manager, popping champagne to mark the occasion. Speaking after taking delivery, Shatta Wale encouraged fellow musicians to work hard, stressing that Ghanaian artists must strive for success to “survive like this.” This latest acquisition comes months after his flashy yellow Lamborghini was seized by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over alleged links to a theft case. Unconfirmed reports suggest the car…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that a by-election for the Tamale Central Constituency will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This follows the vacancy of the parliamentary seat due to the death of the incumbent Member of Parliament, Dr Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim. In a press release dated August 19, 2025, the Commission stated that the nomination process for prospective candidates will run from September 8-10, 2025. Nominations will be received at the Commission’s Tamale Metropolitan Office daily between the hours of 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Interested candidates are instructed to download…
Life coaches in mysticism, psychic practices, and spirituality, the Mystic Twins, have called on the government to shut down the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations. The office was established by President John Dramani Mahama in response to a number of predictions that surfaced after the Z-9 military helicopter crash in the Adansi-Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of eight people, including two ministers of state and six others. The Mystic Twins claim that most of the prophets who make these predictions are unreliable. Therefore, they encouraged the Mahama-led government to reevaluate the choice to create…
Ghana’s influence on Afrobeats has once again been recognized, with five Ghanaian songs making it onto Billboard staffers’ Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time list. Leading the pack is R2Bees’ 2009 hit Kiss Your Hand featuring Nigerian star Wande Coal, ranked as the highest Ghanaian entry. The song, which became R2Bees’ first major breakthrough outside Ghana, not only elevated the group but also boosted Wande Coal’s profile after his Bumper to Bumper success. More than a decade later, it remains a guaranteed crowd-pleaser across Africa. Also on the list is Fuse ODG’s Azonto (2013) featuring Itz Tiffany, which…
Dr. Ishaq Kyei Brobbey has raised concerns about the proposed purchase of a new presidential jet, accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of shifting its stance on the matter. The Senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) argued that Ghana would have been spared certain tragedies if past governments, particularly the NDC, had made investment decisions earlier. “If previous governments had invested in military aircraft and a reliable presidential jet over the past one and a half years, the state—or the NDC—would be reaping the benefits by now. Perhaps we wouldn’t have witnessed…
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama has announced that bottlenecks that hindered foreign investors from bringing their money to Ghana have been removed. According to him, Ghana is now ready and open to all forms of investments, considering the fact that Ghana is currently witnessing growth and improvement in its economy. The president made this known when he was speaking at the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum at TICAD-9 in Yokohama, Japan, where he showcased Ghana’s investment opportunities to global partners. He indicated that the country is currently reviewing the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, which had certain barriers. To him, this…