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June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Current Economic Difficulties Are Global, Not Peculiar To Ghana – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that Ghana cannot be excluded from the global economic hardship. In Dr. Bawumia’s view, the current economic challenges are a global phenomenon, and Ghana is no exception. During

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Ayorkor Botchwey Calls For Global Financial System Reform

Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has addressed a forum of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and, alongside several leaders, advocated strongly for change to the structure of the international financial system to protect vulnerable nations. “Ghana is committed

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

PURC Announces Increase In Electricity And Water Tariffs Effective July 01, 2024

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has disclosed a rise in electricity and water tariffs, set to be implemented from July 01 until September 30, 2024. The adjustment percentages vary across different consumer categories, as outlined in a statement released by

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Mahama Warns Against Attempts To Rig December Elections

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to promote peace during the upcoming December elections. Speaking at the funeral of former Minister of Information, John Tia Akologo in the Upper East Region, Mahama

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

DBG Gives Women-Led Business A Boost

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has gone into partnership with Sinapi Aba to give businesses which are led by women a boost. Christened “LeapHer”, 2500 women will benefit from the lending initiative, which aims to empower women who are into business and

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

World Athletics Announces New Global Competition With Record Prize Fund

World Athletics has announced a new global championship to start in 2026 which will feature the biggest prize fund in the sport’s history. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship will see world champions, Olympic champions, Diamond League winners and the year’s leading

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

National Team Coach Calls Out Racist TV Poll

Germany's national football team coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has strongly condemned a recent survey by public broadcaster ARD that asked participants if they wanted to see more white players on the team. The poll, which drew criticism for its racist undertones, found

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Mexico’s First Female President Breaks Political Glass Ceiling

From the moment former Mayor of Mexico City Claudia Sheinbaum threw her hat in the ring for the presidency, the result was rarely in doubt. Throughout the long and often gruelling campaign, as she criss-crossed the nation on commercial flights, her

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Accra: High Court Adjourns LGBTQ Case To July 29

The High Court in Accra has adjourned hearing of the suit challenging Parliamentary approval of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill to July 29, 2024 The Court directed Lawyers for the parties to file their written submissions within four weeks.

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

Election 2024: Global Info Analytics Predicts ‘Skirt And Blouse’ Voting In NPP Strongholds

An opinion poll by Global Info Analytics carried out in selected constituencies within the Greater Accra Region has revealed the extent of the challenge facing the governing party in what is considered its strongholds, six (6) months before the general election. The outcome