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TEWU Declares Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands, Joining University Senior Staff Associations

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has announced a nationwide strike set to begin on Friday, September 20, 2024. The union’s decision to walk out follows prolonged dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of their demands for improved working conditions. TEWU’s industrial action aligns with strikes already declared by the Senior Staff Association of Universities […]

Ama K. Abebrese Shares Her Journey to Landing a Role in ‘Beasts of No Nation’

British-Ghanaian actress and producer Ama K. Abebrese recently opened up about her experience auditioning for the critically acclaimed film Beasts of No Nation. Speaking on Joy Prime’s Changes show with host Roselyn Felli, Abebrese detailed the rigorous process she went through to secure her role in the film, which has since garnered global recognition. Abebrese […]

NDC Stages Nationwide Protest Against Electoral Commission

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will stage a nationwide demonstration today, Tuesday, September 17, in protest against the Electoral Commission (EC). The opposition party is voicing concerns over the EC’s refusal to permit a forensic audit of the voters’ register ahead of the upcoming December elections. The NDC alleges that several anomalies, including illegal mass […]

Black Stars Head Coach Otto Addo Calls for ‘Passion’ and ‘Intensity’ in Upcoming AFCON Qualifiers

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has urged his team to play with greater passion and intensity when they return to action for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers next month. Ghana’s journey in the qualifying campaign for the tournament, which will be held in Morocco, started on a disappointing note. The team […]

Shornaa Island Amusement Park Launched in Accra, Poised to Revolutionize Ghana’s Tourism Sector

A new chapter in Ghana’s tourism and recreational landscape was written on Thursday, September 12, 2024, with the official launch of Shornaa Island Amusement Park. Situated along the A1 lagoon bypass, just behind the Trade Fair in Accra, this state-of-the-art amusement park is the first of its kind in the capital, offering a unique blend […]

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) is advocating for major amendments to the country’s electoral laws to clarify how political parties can raise funds for campaign activities.

The group is concerned about illicit sources of funding, including galamsey, fraud, and money laundering by political parties and individuals in their quest for political power. According to the Executive Director of the group, Mary Addah, the lack of commitment by political actors to combat the galamsey menace is probably because these individuals were beneficiaries […]

Stephen Appiah Calls Possible Relocation of Ghana’s AFCON Qualifier a “National Embarrassment”

Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has expressed his disappointment over the potential need for Ghana to host its next home match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers abroad, calling it a “national embarrassment.” This follows the ban imposed on Kumasi’s Baba Yara Sports Stadium by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) […]

CITG Raises Alarm Over Tax Evasion Linked to Illegal Mining in Ghana

Accra, Ghana – The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG), has voiced serious concerns about the ongoing issue of illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” highlighting its connection to widespread tax evasion in the country. In a press statement released on Thursday, September 13, CITG President George Ohene Kwatia emphasized that beyond the environmental destruction […]

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