Corruption is a major contributor to Africa’s stunted development.
By corroding and weakening governance institutions and the democratic values of human rights, gender equality, justice, and the rule of law, it has hindered the continent’s progress toward peace and prosperity.
A 2002 AU study estimated that Africa loses about $150 billion...
The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama, has directed the Registrar of Births and Deaths to review the directive banning the registration of some Ghanaian names.
The directive was contained in a 2009 standard operating procedure manual and has been in force since then.
However, Ghanaians have...
Parliament has granted a one week extension of time to the five-member Adhoc Committee probing the alleged cash for saga to submit its report to the plenary for consideration.
The extension was granted by the leadership of the House following a request tabled in by the Committee.
"Mr. Speaker, leadership is...
Africa’s foremost financial institution, the African Development Bank (AfDB), has made a compelling case for accelerating industrialisation in order to create jobs, reduce poverty and promote inclusive economic growth.
The President of the Bank believes agriculture needs to at the forefront in the continent’s industrialisation drive.
In the Bank’s 2018 Economic...
As the 22nd edition of the International Trade Fair slated for February 28 to March 7 approaches, this year’s fair is intended to mark a departure from what had previously pertained in terms of outlook. According to the CEO of Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, Dr. Agnes Adu, this...
The Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Michael Aaron Oquaye has been sworn into office as acting President of the Republic of Ghana following the unexpected absence of President Nana Akufo-Addo and the current Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
This is in fulfilment of Article 60 (11) and (12) of the 1992 constitution.
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The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon Prof. Mike Ocquaye is expected to be sworn in as President following an expected absence of President Nana Akufo-Addo and the current abhe Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
The practice of swearing in acting Presidents has been challenged in court as insignificant.
President Nana Akufo-Addo is...
Government has paid GH¢3.1billion in Tier 2 pension funds to the custodial accounts of various labour unions’ pension schemes - a move that brings closure to a six-year tussle between government and the unions over management of the funds.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in a meeting with the press...
Even as we tackle the Fulani menace in parts of the Ashanti Region, a security analyst, Dr. Kwesi Aning, is calling for a revision of the strategy. “Operation Cow Leg, driven by the shoot the cattle strategy, is confrontational, is dangerous, is aggravating the problem,” Aning notes.
Corroborating this stance...
The Russian Federation has set aside US$1billion to assist Russian companies wanting to invest in the Ghanaian economy, in a move aimed at reinvigorating the sixty-year old diplomatic relations that exist between the two countries and which were strongest in the Nkrumah era.
The Russian Embassy in Accra has been...