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President John Dramani Mahama says that Africa’s economic prosperity cannot be achieved without good governance, transparency, and accountability. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra on February 2, Mahama stressed that stability, predictable policies, and the rule of law are critical for attracting investors and ensuring sustainable economic growth. “Investors and businesses thrive where there is stability, predictable policies, and the rule of law,” he stated. President Mahama expressed concern over the frustration and disillusionment of African youth due to limited economic opportunities. He pointed out that Africa’s commitment to democratic governance was meant to deliver tangible development,…

Researchers surveying Ghana’s Mole National Park have found three critically endangered vulture species nesting there.In Ghana and elsewhere across Africa, vultures are threatened by poisoning, habitat loss, hazards including power transmission lines, and hunting for “belief-based” trade.This is the first observation of nesting hooded vultures in the park and the first white-backed and white-headed vulture nests seen anywhere in the country.The researchers say as well as greater efforts to prevent poaching, education and enforcement aimed at curbing illegal trade in vulture parts is needed to protect these scavengers.See All Key Ideas Researchers recently reported finding three critically endangered…

19 matchdays of undiluted Ghana Premier League action have so far been served. Accra Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways while Kotoko’s chaotic game with Nsoatreman ended with the demise of a Kotoko fan. After the dust has settled, 3Sports takes a look at five talking points from the weekend’s action. Kotoko-Nsoatreman marred by hooliganism as fan loses life It was not supposed to end this way. After loads of pushing and shoving seven minutes into the second half, the game between Nsoatreman and Asante Kotoko was put on hold. Three players were sent off in the aftermath of…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, reshaping industries, economies, and governance worldwide. AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, allowing them to learn, reason, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. This technological revolution is significantly altering the way businesses operate, governments function, and societies interact. The global AI market was valued at approximately $136.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030, reaching an estimated $1.8 trillion by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2023).…

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced plans to reintroduce the toll collection system for bridges to generate revenue for road maintenance and related infrastructure improvements.In a press release issued on Thursday, the Ministry stated that it would implement an open, transparent and competitive procurement process to develop the new toll system.”The Ministry is committed to introducing a system that addresses the current tolling and road maintenance funding challenges of the country,” the statement said.The government aims to establish a driven toll collection mechanism to support ongoing road infrastructure development and maintenance efforts.The Ministry has assured the public of…

Frank Annoh-Dompreh is the Member of Parliament of Nsawam/Adoagyiri The Member of Parliament of Nsawam/Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has warned that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will face unrest in Parliament if they prevent the Electoral Commission (EC) from re-collating the results of the December 2024 Ablekuma North parliamentary election. He issued a one-week ultimatum for the EC to declare the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Akua Afriyieh, as the winner of the December 7 election. In a video shared by GHOne TV on Facebook on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Minority Chief Whip emphasised that failure to allow the re-collation…

Tension is running high within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Twifo Atimorkwa Constituency of the Central Region following a violent clash between Constituency Organizer Kwadwo Debrah and Polling Station Secretary Frank Kwaku Baah.The altercation turned bloody when Kwadwo Debrah bit off Frank Kwaku Baah’s finger, leading to his hospitalization at Twifo Praso Government Hospital due to severe bleeding.The incident occurred during a meeting with the party’s national leadership, who were investigating the NPP’s overwhelming defeat in the 2024 general election. The committee aimed to identify factors contributing to the loss and recommend strategies for rebuilding the party.According to…

The Special Committee constituted by Speaker Bagbin to investigate the chaos which erupted during the ministerial vetting has said their work is not to go against any member of Parliament. Addressing the media on Monday, February 3, 2025, Chairman of the Committee noted that they’ve only been tasked to investigate the unfortunate incident and identify any MP responsible for the incident. The Committee said it will commence its work today, Monday, February 3, 2025 by analysing some footages of the incident. “We are not here to witch-hunt any of our colleague members of Parliament. This work is to look for…

The case of Constable Smith Gyekyi, the policeman accused of shooting a man at Kuntunse over an alleged transport fare dispute, has been adjourned to February 20. At a district court at Kotobabi in Accra, the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Apewa Achana, told the court that they were still awaiting the Attorney General’s advice on the matter after forwarding a duplicate to the said office. Chief Inspector Achana, therefore, prayed for a date. Meanwhile, the Ghana News Agency has gathered that Constable Gyekyi, last year, obtained a GHC 200,000 bail from a high court in Accra. She is being…

The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Anthony Nukpenu has said he wouldn’t sit down for indiscipline to thrive under the Presidency of John Dramani Mahama.He made this known in an interview with Kwaku Owusu Adjei (patoo), on the Adwenekasa, a current affair programme on Original TV and Original FM.Anthony Nukpenu expressed his firm stance against indiscipline in political circles especially within the NDC as the party is in government.He said Appointees must exhibit decorum, respect, firmness and patriotism as they discharge their duties to mother Ghana.“I don’t sit in a group where indiscipline thrives,” he asserted,…