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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has successfully undergone prostate cancer surgery in the United States, his wife, Professor Angela Ofori-Atta, has confirmed in a statement.The operation, which involved a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, was performed on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The procedure is said to have lasted over four hours.“The doctors are pleased with how the procedure went and will now place him on a postoperative regime,” Professor Angela Ofori-Atta stated.She added that, despite the emotional strain, her husband is coping well and…

Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Adviser to the Vice President, has strongly defended the government’s conduct during the recent strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), asserting that the administration has consistently demonstrated respect for healthcare professionals and has never adopted a disrespectful stance towards them. Prof. Khalid made these remarks during a discussion on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, June 14. Addressing public perceptions and criticisms, especially from the Minority in Parliament, Prof. Khalid stated unequivocally, “There has not been any official government position insulting nurses or health workers. That’s correct.” He acknowledged that in the heat…

In 2015, Ghana’s Parliament enacted the Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA), Act 899, a legislative measure designed to address the nation’s escalating energy sector debts and ensure a stable power supply. This Act introduced a series of levies on petroleum and power consumption, including the Energy Debt Recovery Levy (GH¢0.41/liter), Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy (GH¢0.12/liter for petrol, GH¢0.10/liter for diesel), Energy Fund Levy (GH¢0.01/liter), and Road Fund Levy (GH¢0.40/liter) for the petroleum sector, as well as the Public Lighting Levy (5% per kilowatt-hour) and National Electrification Scheme Levy (5% per kilowatt-hour) for the power sector. These levies formed the…

First National Bank Ghana Ltd. has announced that its shareholder, FirstRand Group, has injected an additional US$35 million into the bank, further reinforcing the bank’s financial position and its long-term commitment to Ghana’s economic development. This additional capital injection, which is undergoing regulatory approval and registration processes, comes on the back of a strong quarter one 2025 performance where the bank posted a net profit before tax of GH¢30.68 million, more than double its earnings for the same period last year and holds a healthy 20.88% Capital Adequacy Ratio, well above the regulatory requirement. The US$35 million will complement the…

Professor Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, says her husband is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life.According to her, the former minister, known for his resilience, is having a tough time following an Interpol red notice issued just days before undergoing prostate cancer surgery.In a statement issued on Monday, June 16, Prof. Mrs. Ofori-Atta disclosed that the surgery was successful and expressed gratitude for the support they have received.“Kenneth has always been resilient. But this has been very difficult, with the OSP choosing the period just before his surgery to declare…

play videoJustice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei has been nominated to the Supreme Court Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, a respected jurist nominated to the Supreme Court by President John Dramani Mahama, has appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, June 16, 2025, for vetting and consideration.He is the second nominee to be vetted on the day, following the earlier appearance of Justice Senyo Dzamefe.Justice Adjei currently serves as a Justice of the Court of Appeal and is widely regarded for his scholarship in constitutional, human rights, and criminal law.He has also contributed significantly to judicial education in Ghana…

Ghanaian scientist Alexander Yaw Debrah has been awarded the 2025 Dr. Pascoal Mocumbi Prize by the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) for his contributions to global health research and capacity development in Africa. The €50,000 prize was presented today at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. The award recognises Prof. Debrah’s work in combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and advancing clinical research and partnerships across Africa and Europe. Debrah, a professor of parasitology and global health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, has led several clinical trials focused on diseases such…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Sam George, has announced that the $50 million Digital Economy Fund will support start-ups through an incubator model with business advisory input from financial institutions, helping young entrepreneurs move from ideas to flexible enterprises.During his address at an event by the ALX Ghana, the Minister praised ALX Ghana for its visionary work, commending the organization for touching the lives of over 100,000 young Ghanaians since its launch in 2022.He stated, “Fantastic innovators can often be poor business people; we must help them to scale down. Our approach to this includes incubation,…

Richard KasuThe Executive Director of the Community Focus Foundation Ghana (CFF Ghana), Richard Kasu, says the appointment of Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan (Rtd) as Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) Customs Division is key in addressing the country’s growing illicit trade challenge, which continues to drain national coffers and erode public trust.According to Mr. Kasu, the new Commissioner brings the discipline and vision required to reverse a troubling trend that has seen significant state revenue losses due to smuggling and related activities.In a statement issued and signed by CFF Ghana, the think tank acknowledged that the retired military…

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and the Ranking Member on the Committee of the Economy and Development The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee of Economy and Development, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called on the government to go beyond merely suspending the controversial 8% ‘Dumsor’ levy and scrap it entirely. Speaking in response to the government’s recent decision to halt implementation of the energy sector levy, (aka dumsor levy) Mr. Oppong Nkrumah argued that the move exposes deeper flaws in Ghana’s fiscal planning. He said the suspension confirms what the…