The Electoral Commission (EC) has denied allegations of collusion with any political party to manipulate the upcoming December 7 general elections. These claims were made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which accused the EC of working with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to influence the election results, particularly in the Ashanti Region. Addressing the […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is addressing concerns raised by media partners regarding the allocation of quotas for accreditation to collation centres on December 7. Many have questioned the rationale for limiting media access, which came to light after an EC memo directing its staff at District and Regional levels to select media houses […]
The Commanding Officer of the Achiase Jungle Warfare School in the Eastern Region, Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Cudjoe, has issued a stern warning to individuals planning to disrupt peace during the upcoming December 7 elections. In a video that gained widespread attention on Thursday, Lt. Col. Cudjoe made it clear that the military would not hesitate […]
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is poised to receive 28 more gold ornaments and regalia dated to the 19th-century creations of royal artisans of the Asante Court and others. The official presentation this weekend would be at a mini durbar at the Manhyia Palace which coincides with the centenary anniversary of the return from […]
The Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs for the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Joseph Yaw-Bernie, has clarified why the best-before date on the rice allegedly repackaged by Lamens Investment Africa and distributed to Senior High Schools was extended. Speaking on Joy FM‘s Middaynews on Thursday, November 21, Mr Yaw-Bernie explained that the date was revised […]
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has described John Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, as a representative of the past for Ghana. His remarks came as he drew a clear comparison between former President Mahama’s administration and the current NPP government, highlighting what he views as significant progress achieved under […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that any votes cast for the Ghana Freedom Party’s (GFP) candidate, Akua Donkor, in the December polls will be annulled. Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of Corporate Services, confirmed this during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 16. He clarified that while […]
Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Bossman Asare, has refuted claims that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) drew the Commission’s attention to anomalies in the Ahafo and Volta ballot printing. According to him, the errors were identified by the Commission’s own internal auditors. This follows remarks by the NDC’s Deputy Director of Elections […]
It was in Kigali about two decades ago. Ghana’s Black Stars had failed to shine, completely overshadowed by the black in the stars. In Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, and many other parts of the country, there was a national mourning as the pride of this West African nation missed out on the final list of […]
A journalist detained in Eritrean prison without trial for 23 years has won a Swedish human rights prize for his commitment to freedom of expression. Dawit Isaak, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, was given the Edelstam Prize “for his… exceptional courage”, the foundation behind the award said in a statement. Dawit, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, […]
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fisheries Commission and Ghana’s 66 Artillery Regiment to launch a youth training program focused on fish farming. This partnership aims to equip young Ghanaians with valuable aquaculture skills, contributing to economic growth and employment. Speaking at the signing event, YEA CEO […]
South Africa’s unemployment rate fell in the three months after the formation of a coalition government that has boosted business confidence and led to hopes for more progress on economic reform, data showed on Tuesday. The official unemployment rate fell to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024, from 33.5% in the second quarter the […]
