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March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

Mahama Assures Ghanaians: Scaled-Down Independence Celebration Doesn’t Diminish Significance

President John Dramani Mahama has reassured Ghanaians that the scaled-down 68th Independence Day celebration doesn't diminish its significance. Speaking at the Jubilee House, Mahama emphasized that Ghana's independence is the most critical event in the nation's history, marking its transition to

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 6, 2025March 5, 2025

Contracts of All Regional and Zonal School Feeding Coordinators Terminated

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has announced the immediate termination of the contracts for all Regional and Zonal Coordinators under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP). In a statement issued on March 4, 2025, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

5 Injured As Rainstorm Collapses Over 60 Houses At Amakye-Bare In Ashanti Region

At least five people have sustained injuries in a rainstorm that collapsed over sixty houses in the Amakye-Bare community in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of Ashanti region. According to residents, the downpour lasted only five minutes with strong winds, destroying properties

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

FIFA to Distribute Over $1 Billion to Clubs as Europe Nears Club World Cup Deal

FIFA is set to distribute more than $1 billion in revenue to clubs participating in the upcoming Club World Cup, as the European Club Association (ECA), representing major European clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City, nears an agreement. Sources have confirmed

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

EPA To Boost Ghana’s COP Participation With Pre-Conference Training

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to enhance Ghana’s participation in the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP) in Brazil later this year by launching a series of in-depth training sessions. This initiative, led by the Acting Chief Executive Officer

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

Upper East Region: 17 More NPP Members Suspended

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper East Region has suspended 17 additional members, bringing the total number of suspended members in the region to 23. This follows the earlier suspension of six executives from the Pusiga

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Dr. Akwetey Calls for Verification of Public Officers’ Asset Declarations

Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), has emphasized the importance of implementing robust mechanisms to verify the asset declarations of public officers in order to promote greater transparency and accountability in governance. Speaking at the

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

New Kenya Coach Benni McCarthy Aims For World Cup Qualification

Benni McCarthy, newly appointed as Kenya's head coach, has set his sights on the 2026 World Cup, believing the Harambee Stars can "surprise a lot of people" by securing qualification. McCarthy, 47, has signed a two-year contract, which will see him

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Anti-Corruption Advocate Calls For Probe Into GFA Bus Scandal

Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has called for a thorough investigation and potential prosecution of those responsible for the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) bus scandal. A Joy Sports investigation revealed that the GFA awarded a GHC5.1 million contract to its Chief of