ECG recording $67m in revenue losses every month – ACEP
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has expressed concerns about the ongoing accumulation of substantial debt within Ghana’s energy sector, highlighting that the country is accumulating approximately $67 million each month in unpaid obligations. This rising debt, according to ACEP, is largely a result of the low revenue recovery rate of the Electricity...
Ghana-made liquid organic fertiliser OFA’s big social & environmental benefits recognised in Commonwealth book launch
HJA Africa, the Ghanaian manufacturer of highly cost-effective liquid organic fertilizer OFA, which can double farmer incomes and help them cope with drought, is being celebrated as one of 75 high-impact social enterprises from across the Commonwealth. HJA Africa and OFA featured in the “Commonwealth at 75” book launch held at Westminster Abbey in...
Bawku: We didn’t facilitate smuggled consignments – Police
The Ghana Police Service has denied claims of facilitating the smuggling consignments which were intercepted at the Missiga security checkpoint at Bawku in the Upper East Region. This follows the misunderstanding which ensued among personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Police Service, over...
SSNIT pays GH¢400m monthly to over 300,000 pensioners to combat old-age poverty
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says about GH¢400 million is currently being paid to over 300,000 pensioners every month as benefits aimed at reducing old-age poverty in Ghana. The Trust also indicated that about 128,000 self-employed persons have been rolled onto the scheme, which focuses on curbing poverty in retirement and extending its coverage.
BAWUMIA LAUNCHES CITIZENAPP TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SERVICES
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the CitizenApp, a groundbreaking mobile application designed to improve public service delivery and citizen engagement in Accra. The CitizenApp aims to provide a one-stop platform for accessing various government services, reporting issues, and receiving real-time updates on public matters. It is designed to be a personalised platform...
GHS CONFIRMS SECOND MPOX CASE
Ghana has confirmed another case of Mpox, raising the total number of cases to two. The latest case involves the mother of a 15-year-old boy who was diagnosed with the disease in September. Health officials are now closely monitoring both cases to prevent further spread. Dr. Dennis Laryea, Deputy Director of Disease Surveillance at...
WE PROMISED TO ISSUE THE PROVISIONAL VOTER’S REGISTER WITHIN 2 WEEKS – EC TO NDC
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the Provisional Voter's Register (PVR) will be released within two weeks. This clarification comes after some confusion regarding the timeline, with the EC chairperson emphasising that the PVR could be issued in two weeks or sooner, rather than within a week as previously...
THOUSANDS PARTAKE IN PROTEST AGAINST DELAY IN ANTI-GAY BILL APPROVAL
Thousands of demonstrators on Tuesday, October 8, took to the streets to protest the prolonged delay in the approval of the anti-gay bill. The protest, led by proponents of the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill, witnessed a diverse group of participants, including activists, community leaders, and concerned citizens, all...
GHANAIANS PAYING AS HIGH AS 40.0% IN TAXES AND LEVIES ON FUEL
Ghanaians are paying as high as 40.0% in taxes and levies at the pump according to National Petroleum Authority (NPA) pricing formula. These are made up of ex-refinery, margins, levies and taxes. Ex-refinery is the cost of the crude oil plus the cost of refining, transportation and distribution. The margins are the profit margins for the OMCs...
T-BILLS AUCTION: GOVERNMENT MISSES TARGET AGAIN; INTEREST RATES FALL
The government missed its treasury bills target again as liquidity remained tight on the money market. According to the auction results from the Bank of Ghana, the government T-bills auction was undersubscribed by 38.55%.The government was seeking to raise GH¢ 5.980 billion but got GH¢ 3.67 billion. All the bids tendered were accepted. The majority...
