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March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

2025 Budget: Don’t Cut Free SHS Funding – Akim Oda MP To Gov’t

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has called on the government to make substantial allocations to the Free Senior High School (SHS) Secretariat in the upcoming 2025 budget. He emphasized the importance of

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Ato Forson To Present 2025 Budget Today

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today. This marks the first significant economic plan under the Mahama administration since it took office. The highly anticipated budget

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

We’re Not Shedding Load – Energy Minister

Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has rejected calls for the publication of a load-shedding timetable amid recent intermittent power outages, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor.’ His response follows demands from the Minority in Parliament for the government to release

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

EOCO Raises Alarm Over Surge in Romance Scams

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has raised concerns over the growing prevalence of romance scams in Ghana, revealing that it has been investigating at least 107 related cases since 2021. Speaking at the launch of a fraud reporting campaign

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

Experts Recommend Mandatory Prepaid Meters for All ECG Consumers

As part of the National Economic Dialogue, the Structural and Policy Reform Committee has called for the mandatory installation of prepaid meters for all electricity consumers in Ghana. This proposal aims to tackle the ongoing operational inefficiencies and revenue losses faced

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Finance Minister Commits to Implementing National Economic Dialogue Recommendations

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has pledged the government's commitment to implement key recommendations from the two-day National Economic Dialogue held in Accra. He stated that the final communique from the dialogue will serve as his "Bible" for shaping

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Kwakye Ofosu: NPP’s Absence At Economic Dialogue Was Their Own Choice

March 4, 2025 – Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was deliberately excluded from the National Economic Dialogue, an initiative organized by President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to address

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

National Economic Dialogue 2025 Commences In Accra

The National Economic Dialogue 2025 has begun at the Accra International Conference Centre, gathering prominent economic experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to tackle Ghana's economic challenges. Under the leadership of President John Mahama, the dialogue is themed "Resetting Ghana: Building the

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

Mine Workers Union Vows To Fight PMMC Job Cuts

The Ghana Mine Workers Union has voiced its opposition to potential job terminations at the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), where management is reportedly planning to lay off approximately 50 employees. This move follows a government directive to terminate appointments made

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Mahama Vows To Resolve Ghana’s Economic Crisis

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to resolve Ghana’s ongoing economic crisis within the duration of his four-year term. During his first State of the Nation Address in his second term on Thursday, February 27, President Mahama acknowledged the severe economic