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In February, 2020, the Parliament of Ghana ratified the decision of the government to spend nearly $900 million on a “multipurpose” dam in Pwalugu, a small northeastern town just 20 km south of the Border with Burkina Faso, Ghana’s northern neighbor.~$360 million of this amount was allocated to the 60 MW hydropower plant itself; $474 million to the network of canals and weirs needed to create an irrigation system for farmers; and $55 million to a 50MW solar plant.Separate contracts had been signed for these three components.For example, in May 2019, the government entered into an agreement with PowerChina International,…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to reinstate Republic Day as a national holiday and introduce an official public holiday for Eid al-Fitr if elected.Speaking during his thank-you tour in the Western Region on February 5, 2025, Mahama revealed that his administration would amend the Public Holidays Act to restore July 1 as a national holiday. The day, which marks Ghana’s transition to self-governance, was removed from the list of public holidays in 2019 under former President Nana Akufo-Addo.Mahama also reaffirmed his commitment to the Muslim community, promising to officially recognize Eid al-Fitr as a public holiday.Additionally, he proposed…

Accra, Ghana – 24 January, As cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow in Ghana, Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset exchange, is reinforcing its commitment to user protection by educating the public on crypto safety. Amid increasing reports of scams and fraudulent schemes, Binance is giving Crypto 101 Safety Tips to help Ghanaians navigate the digital asset space securely and confidently.”At Binance, user protection is our top priority. As more people explore crypto for financial empowerment, we want to ensure they are equipped with the right knowledge to avoid scams and engage safely in the ecosystem,” said Yande…

play videoFounder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams The Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has revealed that he shed tears during the transitional period of change of government when he saw former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and President John Dramani Mahama together in a happy mood.According to him, seeing the two statesmen sharing a happy moment made him feel better and brought tears of joy. He explained that as a country, there is a need for leaders, regardless of political affiliation, to join forces and make the country better.He…

Chaos erupted in Parliament when a loud voice from the Minority backbench labeled a Majority MP as a “daughter of a murderer.”It was even worrying when the voice kept justifying the comment as being factual without evidence to back the claim.The voice clearly a male voice was heard shouting “Daughter of a murderer sit down, daughter of a murderer sit down. There is evidence to back that her father killed people.”Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin who was on the floor addressing Parliament at the time was seen calling for calm among his members.He clearly did not like the comment that…

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accepted full responsibility for the chaos that broke out during last week’s vetting of ministerial nominees. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on February 4, 2025, the Minority Leader expressed concern about the disruptions which generated public concern about the chaos and destruction of state properties. The Effutu MP pleaded with Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconsider his decision to suspend four MPs including three of their members. This plea is in contrast to their earlier claim that Bagbin acted with no legal authority. “Mr Speaker, I take full responsibility as a leader on my side,…

Some constituency executives in the Upper Manya Krobo District of the Eastern Region have endorsed the candidature of Mr. Evans Sre-Onyame, an educationist and HR practitioner, who is vying for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area. Explaining their reasons for openly supporting Sre-Onyame, the constituency executives stated that the district is lagging behind in development and, therefore, needs a charismatic leader who can leverage available resources and channel them toward the district’s development. According to them, their preferred candidate has, over the years, demonstrated commitment and loyalty to the party, particularly during challenging times when some…

Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, a private legal practitioner, has recently clarified his earlier statements about leaving Ghana if John Dramani Mahama is re-elected. He explained that his remarks were part of a political strategy aimed at motivating supporters of the New Patriotic Party to vote in order to keep Mahama in the opposition.He emphasized that he has spent his entire life in Ghana and would never consider trading it for any other country, not even one like Togo, which he views as less developed.Ampaw also reflected on Mahama’s potential victory as a reminder that anything is achievable with determination.His comments were…

Hollard Insurance, a subsidiary of Hollard Ghana, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting Motor Insurance Promotion designed to reward new and existing customers.This initiative underscores Hollard’s commitment to providing exceptional service to its clients.Under this promotion, customers who purchase or renew their motor insurance policies with Hollard will be eligible to receive various fantastic rewards. These include instant fuel vouchers to help you save on your next fill-up, complimentary roadside assistance for peace of mind on the road, and exclusive Hollard-branded gifts to show our appreciation for your loyalty, among other exciting offers.”At Hollard, our mantra is…

– Source:During its 16th annual summit in Kazan, Russia, Brics – a group of emerging economies determined to act as a counterweight to the west and to whittle down the influence of global institutions – invited Nigeria and eight other countries to join it as “partner” countries. Nigeria formally accepted the invitation in January 2025. That invitation has generated questions about how Nigeria stands to benefit, especially when US president Donald Trump is threatening to sanction members of the group if they replace the US dollar as reserve currency. It was established in 2006 and initially composed of Brazil, Russia,…