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Parliament has confirmed the appointment of Buem MP Kofi Adams as Ghana’s new Minister of Sports and Recreation following his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama in January. The approval came after Adams successfully went through vetting by the Appointments Committee last week, where he assured lawmakers of his commitment to holistically developing sports. A report on his vetting was laid before Parliament and subsequently adopted, clearing the way for his swearing-in by the President. Adams has been urged to tread cautiously, particularly in the football sector. However, he has emphasised that while football remains a priority, he will also…

Every business will face crises economic downturns, supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, or reputational risks. The difference between failure and success lies in how CEOs respond. A well-prepared CEO leads with confidence, makes swift decisions, and ensures business continuity in uncertain times. Crisis management and resilience-building are no longer optional but essential for long-term sustainability. Key Elements of an Effective Crisis Management Strategy 1. Risk Assessment & Early Warning Systems:• Identify potential threats to your business (financial, operational, reputational).• Establish monitoring systems to detect early warning signs. 2. Crisis Response Plan:• Develop a structured response framework with clear roles and…

John Dramani Mahama is Ghana’s president The politics of deceit, insincerity and insensitivity has been witnessed under the regime of Akufo-Addo and Bawumia, making citizens cautiously optimistic about political pronouncements these days. Akufo-Addo’s nepotistic and kleptocratic style of governance has lowered the bar of partisan politics.Any Ghanaian who may still have any scintilla of doubt of Mahama’s commitment to delivering the needed change in governance after Nana Akufo-Addo should be certain now of Mahama’s commitments in 5 key areas, namely governance, corruption, high-tech galamsey fights, abolishment of nuisance taxes, and transformational policies for a stable economy and accelerated development. Let’s…

Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, the Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso North Constituency has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.This nomination was submitted to Parliament for approval by President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution.President Mahama has nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms.The President’s list of deputy ministerial nominees spans several key ministries, each aimed at supporting the government in driving crucial policies and initiatives. The full list includes: Ministry of Finance –…

Accra, Ghana, 28 January 2025, – Binance Futures, the largest crypto derivatives exchange by trading volume, today announces exciting new features and enhancements to BFUSD, the first reward-bearing margin asset issued by a crypto exchange. These include USDC support allowing users to purchase and redeem BFUSD with USDC, and a new Pre-Buy and Pre-Redeem reservation system giving users more convenience and flexibility in their trading.Since its launch in November 2024, there are now 760 million BFUSD in circulation and a current Reserve Fund of 7.2 million USDT, demonstrating growing adoption and user trust in Binance. Binance also recently increased the…

Andrew Asiamah Amoako is the Second Deputy Speaker It was a day marked by ‘commotion’ during the 11th Sitting of the 1st Meeting of the 1st Session of the 9th Parliament on February 4, 2025.Members of Parliament gathered to discuss and debate key issues and deliberate on government business. However, as parliamentary proceedings unfolded during this particular sitting, several matters came up for discussion. Notable among them were the approvals of the final batch of ministerial nominees, the commemoration of the late JB Danquah, and other relevant topics.At a point, the Member of Parliament of Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, took the…

A lighthearted moment in Parliament on Tuesday sent the chamber into fits of laughter after an unknown MP was heard saying “Tweaa” during Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s speech.Afenyo-Markin was contributing to discussions on the 60th anniversary of the death of Joseph Boakye Danquah when the remark was made. The interjection immediately drew laughter from MPs across the chamber.Smiling, Speaker Andrew Asiamah paused the proceedings and asked, “Honourable Members, who said ‘Tweaa’?” His question triggered even more laughter as no MP admitted to making the comment.The Speaker then humorously remarked, “Leader, the person is afraid, so go on,” prompting another round…

Similarly, former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, said that the defeat of the NPP in the 2024 general elections was a referendum on the 8 years of the party when it was in office. He says that from the President, vice, ministers, board chairs, CEOs, appointees and all those who had direct or indirect power or influence during the 8 years, they all, may have done something which contributed to the defeat. To that end, he says they will not tolerate any agenda to push the blame from our 2024 defeat on the candidature of…

The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has defended the Minority’s decision to boycott the ad-hoc committee set up by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to probe the chaotic incident at last week Thursday’s vetting. This follows Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who instructed his fellow Members of Parliament not to participate in the ongoing probing exercise by the ad-hoc committee. Mr Mohammed explained that boycotts and absenteeism from committees have always been allowed in our constitutional jurisprudence. In an interview on JoyFM’s Top Story on Wednesday, February 5, Mr Mohammed noted that the suspension…

The Acting CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has said the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee is using the platform for political vendettas.Speaking on TV3 NewDay on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Mr. Tamakloe remarked that he had closely observed the committee’s vetting process, specifically Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s demeanor and questioning style.He stated that his observations led him to believe that the platform was being used to settle political scores, a development he deemed as worrying.”The approach of Afenyo-Markin, relative to questioning, is creating an impression that he is using the august platform of the Appointments Committee…