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Tensions are escalating at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), as workers angrily demand that the Mahama government remove Professor Amin Alhassan, from his role as Director-General of the state-owned media house.  According to the employees of the nation’s premier broadcaster, Professor Alhassan’s four-year term, which began on October 1, 2019, has officially expired, and his ongoing presence in office is creating an uncomfortable working environment. The workers’ demand is backed by a copy of the appointment letter issued to Professor Alhassan by the National Media Commission (NMC) on August 7, 2019. The letter, signed by the NMC Chairman, Yaw Adu-Ayeboafoh,…

In response to recent natural disasters, the Mahama government, has allocated GH₵442.5 million to the victims of the Akosombo spillage and tidal wave, but did not explain how and when the sum would reach the intended beneficiaries. The breakdown, includes GH₵242.5 million to support victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage, who have spread to parts of the Eastern Region, Greater Region, and Volta Region. Additionally, GH₵200 million, has been set aside to assist victims of the tidal wave disaster that recently displaced residents of Agavedzi and surrounding communities in the Ketu South constituency of the Volta Region. The Finance Minister,…

Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong in the Ashanti Region, was the center of social media ridicule, after being caught sleeping and snoring in Parliament during Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s reading of the 2025 Budget. Images of the former Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, quickly went viral, with many Ghanaians humorously portraying him, as completely detached from the proceedings, despite the heated exchanges between the House’s Majority and Minority. Seated next to former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, Ampratwum-Sarpong, appeared undisturbed, deep in slumber. It remains unclear, whether the Minority Leader, Alexander…

By Simon Madjie, Acting CEO, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Ghana is at an important moment in its economic journey, on a reset borne out of a vibrant and visionary leadership, and a renewed hope. The country is once again open to become the premier destination for both local and foreign investors in Africa.With a focus on comprehensive economic recovery, infrastructure development, and regulatory reforms, the Government of Ghana is firmly committed to creating a friendly business environment that fosters growth, innovation, and sustainable development. Investors in the recent past struggled with a number of challenges stemming from worsening economic…

By Paul Mamattah Access to clean drinking water, remains one of the biggest challenges in Ghana, with water bodies increasingly contaminated due to industrial pollution, illegal mining (galamsey), and poor sanitation. The situation is so dire that the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) recently warned that the country, could be forced to import water by 2030 if pollution levels continue to rise. Amidst this crisis, Element15, a forward-thinking company focused on water purification and phosphorus recycling, has introduced the Biological Aquifer Recharge (BAR) system a revolutionary water filtration solution designed to provide safe drinking water in communities facing severe water…

By Paul Mamattah As part of measures to address critical challenges in the education sector, the National Education Reform Committee, in collaboration with GIZ, has engaged editors and journalists to gather insights, build consensus, and develop actionable strategies to revamp the country’s education system, aligning it with the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape in Accra. The event was on the theme; “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future,” brought together editors and journalists on education desks to discuss the future of the country’s education system and to solicit their ideas on the ongoing education forum across the country. The…

By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Ministries, Accra The Minister of Education and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the government of the Republic of Indonesia to urgently consider the establishment of an Islamic Medical University in Ghana with its location in the Northern part of the country. According to him, such an educational facility, would not only bridge the developmental gap between the north and the southern part of the country, but also further deepened the bilateral and educational ties between Ghana and Indonesia. The Education Minister, made the call when the Honorary Consul of the…

By Haruna Sumaila Abugri An ultramodern multimedia studio in the magnificent newly built North Eastern University [NEU] of Nigeria, has been named after Africa’s most celebrated undercover journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. The one-day International Conference on Trends in Investigative Journalism in Northern Nigeria, jointly organized by WikkiTimes, NEU, and the Tiger Eye Foundation Ghana, saw the splendid edifice unveiled in Anas’name. Described as a cutting-edge facility, it holds advanced audio and video production zones with professional recording equipment, cameras, and green screens. The graphics, animation, and photography sections, are equipped with high-performance computers and DSLR setups. The live streaming and…

By Patrick Biddah Ghanaian business mogul, Daniel McKorley, has extended his poverty alleviation programme to cover widows in the Jamestown enclave. This follows a successful donation exercises to widows in Kumasi, Tarkwa and parts of the Northern region in the past. At an event at the Mantse Agbonaa in Accra on Sunday March 9, 2024, close to 8000 widows, were cushioned with food items by the McDan Foundation. The item which, included bags of rice, biscuits, assorted soft drinks, received international support from Ukraine. In an interview with the media after the donation exercise, the Founder and Chairman of McDan…

Businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Seidu Agongo has paid the medical bills of 25 patients in the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of the Child Emergency Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. The Chief Executive Officer of the Zeera Group also made a cash donation of GHS20,000 to the unit to be used to purchase consumables, including gloves and syringes. Making the donation in Accra, Alhaji Agongo said he also offered to repaint the place and repair all air conditioning units in the facility to help make life more bearable for both patients and staff. The donations were received by the…