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A damning 2022 corruption report on Ghana has shed light on the pervasive issue of bribery within the country’s public sector. According to the findings, police officers have emerged as the most susceptible to bribery among all public officials, with an alarming prevalence rate of 53.2 percent. The survey, conducted …

Anticipating changes in the upcoming second pricing window of August 2023, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has forecasted a potential 5.7% rise in fuel prices, set to take effect within the next 48 hours. At present, the average cost of this commodity stands at GH¢12.45 per liter at fuel …

On the occasion of International Youth Day, former president John Mahama, who is running for president in the 2024 general elections on behalf of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), promised to foster a generation of young people with entrepreneurial skills and to create an environment that encourages investment by …

Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has issued a fervent call to the people of Ghana, especially those within the media sphere, urging them to amplify the commendable strides and interventions underway within the country’s tourism sector. Addressing the inaugural “Editors Forum,” a collaborative initiative presented by the Ministry of …

Following allegations of sexual harassment against architect Sir David Adjaye, Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum has opted to sever its association with the company he helms. Nevertheless, despite the allegations, the museum has chosen to retain Sir Adjaye’s architectural design for the redevelopment project. The decision comes in response to accusations …

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament representing the Ofoase Ayiribe Constituency, has thrown his weight behind Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s aspiration to secure the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer position in the forthcoming 2024 elections. Addressing an audience in his constituency, Nkrumah offered accolades to Bawumia for his …

The founder and president of IMANI African, Franklin Cudjoe, has alleged that military chiefs of countries under the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) would soon hold a meeting regarding the body’s decision to deploy a standby force in Niger. According to him, the said meeting would be to plan how …

Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah was interviewed on The Delay Show about a variety of topics, including his ongoing criticism of the Akufo-Addo administration, despite the broadcaster firmly claiming that he is not resentful. The media personality was one of many who aggressively denounced the John Mahama administration while actively supporting the …

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has provided reasoning for the imposition of taxes on earnings from betting and lotteries. He argues that betting promotes a lackadaisical pursuit and, if left unchecked, could have detrimental effects on the youth in Ghana. Mensah-Bonsu contends that betting fails to promote …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed details of money found during a search at the Abelemkpe residence of the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah. According to recent documents from the OSP as reported by ghanaweb, the investigation team found a cash amount of US$590,000 …