Some Ghanaian cultural heritage must remain untouched– Nana Kota Ntiamoah
Nana Kota Ntiamoah, the recently installed chief for Norway and Nkosuo Hene of Saaben Akrofrom, emphasizes the importance of preserving certain aspects of Ashanti tradition and cultural heritage, advocating that they should remain untouched by modernization. In an interview with newsmen during his visit to a Ghanaian community that had relocated from Norway to Ghana […]
GHAFTRAM announces strict sanctions for unregistered herbal medicine practitioners
The General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (GHAFTRAM), Okogye Ebibidruo Nana Kwadwo Obiri, has emphasized the association’s commitment to ensuring global recognition for Ghanaian herbal medicine. In pursuit of this goal, GHAFTRAM has established a monitoring team dedicated to cracking down on individuals selling unregistered herbal medicine on the streets […]
Minority’s opposition to 2024 Budget unnecessary- Ken Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed his view that the opposition to the 2024 budget, as presented to parliament, is unnecessary. This statement comes in response to the resistance from the minority group in parliament, particularly the National Democratic Congress (NDC) members. The NDC minority maintains their opposition to the 2024 budget, asserting that its […]
Gov’t will ensure that the La General Hospital is completed by end of 2024- Ken Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta expresses optimism about the commissioning of the La General Hospital by the conclusion of 2024. The government has initiated the reconstruction of the demolished La General Hospital, securing 50 million euros for the project’s completion. Despite facing criticism, particularly from the Minority in Parliament, for the decision to demolish the structure, […]
Mobile Money vendor commits suicide in Awutu Bawjiase over alleged debt of GHC15,000
In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old mobile money vendor named Francis Larbie has reportedly taken his own life by hanging in Awutu Bawjiase, situated in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central region. The alleged reason behind this devastating act is said to be a debt of 15,000 Ghana cedis. Sources reveal that the […]
Mobile Money Agents in Ghana implement temporary cash withdrawal limit of GH¢1,000
Starting tomorrow, December 1, 2023, Mobile Money (MoMo) agents throughout Ghana will implement a temporary measure, restricting cash withdrawals to a maximum of GH¢1,000 per transaction. This decision was jointly announced in a statement by four MoMo Associations. In the statement, the Associations clarified that this temporary limitation is a strategic move to bring attention […]
Aggrieved Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management conclude 32-hour protest outside Finance Ministry today
The Aggrieved Customers of the now-defunct Gold Coast Fund Management have concluded their protest outside the Finance Ministry premises. Over the past two days, the group had been picketing to highlight their plea for the release of their inaccessible funds, a demonstration that lasted for a total of 32 hours. Expressing their frustration, the group […]
Techimantia drivers express gratitude for road repairs
Drivers in Techimantia, situated in the Tano South constituency of the Ahafo Region, are expressing gratitude to the government for addressing their concerns about the deteriorating road conditions in the area. They acknowledged the positive impact of the road repairs, especially along the Bechem to Dwomo to Techimantia route, which was on the brink of […]
Minority threatens to oppose approval of 2024 Budget again
The Minority in Parliament has issued a threat to once again oppose the approval of the 2024 budget. During the initial approval process, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin called for a voice vote, which was declared in favor of the majority. However, the Minority insisted on a headcount, leading to the Majority caucus staging a […]
Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana call off planned strike
The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has decided to call off its planned strike after engaging in discussions with the National Labour Commission (NLC) to address concerns regarding their conditions of service. The strike had been initiated by the Mortuary Workers due to unresolved issues, including low wages, inadequate working conditions, and a lack […]