Health officials attribute surge in NCDs among Ghanaians to lifestyle changes
Health officials in Ghana have attributed an increase in Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among young people to changes in their lifestyles. The Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association, Prof.... read more
16 Engines for Volta Lake ferries left to rot
The Transport Ministry is facing a potential case of causing financial loss to the state following allegations 16 engines imported for vessels at the Volta Lake have been left to rot. The engines... read more
NPP to clinch victory in 2016 elections
The Youth Wing of the New Party (NPP) has vowed to move the party from opposition to power in 2016 general elections, Mr Sammy Awuku, National Youth Organizer, has predicted. He said the Youth of the... read more
Shippers to deliberate on cumbersome clearance process
Stakeholders in the shipping industry will meet on January 7, this year, to deliberate on how to tackle the various challenges in the clearing processes at the country’s air and seaports. Trade and... read more
Gold retains position as haven for 2015
Gold has retained its place as a safe-haven investment in 2014 despite the rising strength of the US dollar and turmoil elsewhere in commodity markets. The price has remained stable experts believe... read more
Oil falls to five-and-half year low
Oil dropped to the lowest in more than five and a half years amid growing supply from Russia and Iraq and signs of manufacturing weakness in Europe and China. Futures capped a sixth weekly loss in... read more
Pensions allowance increased by 15%
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased the monthly pensions allowance by 15 percent. According to a statement issued today by Ms Evangeline Amegashie, SSNIT Corporate... read more
Poultry farmers still await govt’s GH¢39.5m stimulus package
The National Association of Poultry Farmers (GNAPF) says it is yet to receive the financial support the government promised to revive the ailing poultry industry. The Chairman of GNAPF, Mr Kwadwo... read more
Traders unhappy with BoG directive
Traders have kicked against the recent Bank of Ghana directive which places a limit on how much a third party can withdraw from the bank. According to the traders, the move will not only defeat the... read more
Update: Nayele cocaine saga scheduled for Tuesday
The Isleworth Crown Court in the UK will decide the fate of Nayele Amatefe, the Ghanaian lady busted at the Heathrow Airport with 12kg of cocaine last year, tomorrow. She was originally scheduled to... read more
PAC retrieved Ghc20b of state cash in 2014 – Agyeman-Manu reveals
The Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has revealed that the committee retrieved over Ghc20 billion from various public institutions in the course of... read more