Business

Buyers exploit local rice farmers in the North

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 148 0

Some buyers of rice in the Northern Region have taken advantage of wild fires destroying rice fields to exploit farmers by demanding that extra big bags of their choice be used to measure the rice while others who purchased on credit abscond. Raging fires, fuelled by the Harmattan winds, Read More

Business

Ghana to set up Diasporan Savings and Investment account – Ofori-Atta

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 146 0

Ghana is to establish a Diasporan Savings and Investment Account to attract people of African American descent to invest in the various sectors of the country. The plan, which is at its infant stage, will explore how to target retail other than institutional investors. According to the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, this is expected […]Read More

Business

Fresh IMF report: Ghana close to high-risk debt distress

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 148 0

A new IMF staff report has said Ghana is closer to being classified as a high debt distressed country, theghanareport.com has learned. The possible classification means the IMF is concerned about the country’s ability to honour its international obligations. The public debt stock as at September 2019 was pegged at GH¢208.6 billion, equivalent to 60.3 […]Read More

Business

BoG approves gold coins to commemorate Asantehene’s 20-year reign

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 150 0

The Bank of Ghana has approved the issuance of 24-carat gold coins to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The coin which will weigh at least 31.104g and have a diameter of 37mm will be outdoored on the Asantehene’s 70th birthday on May 6, 2020. The commemorative coin will be […]Read More

General Regional

3 fuel tankers go up in flames near BOST depot at Buipe

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 82 0

Three fuel tankers parked close to a Bulk Oil Storage and Transporation Company (BOST) depot at Buipe in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region have been totally razed by fire. The inferno struck the tankers and their contents, Friday evening around 7 pm but firefighters were helpless to extinguish the fire due to […]Read More

Regional

Upper West records marginal increase in accident deaths

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 64 0

The total number of persons killed in various car accidents in the Upper West Region have increased marginally from 57 deaths in 2018 to 58 in 2019. Out of the 57 deaths recorded in 2018, 48 were males and five females above 18 years, while the 58 deaths recorded in 2019 comprised 39 males and […]Read More

General

Baby dumped in public toilet rescued at Bono East

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 61 0

The Atebubu Police Command in the Atebubu-Amantin district of the Bono East region has begun probing a case of a baby found in a public toilet in the community. The baby was discovered on Friday dawn in the Atebubu English/Arabic school toilet by a security man. The Assembly Member for the Atebubu Zongo Electoral Area, […]Read More

General Politics

2020 promises to be a good one – Akufo-Addo

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 115 0

President Akufo-Addo says 2020 is another important ‘democratic journey’ in Ghana since the country will head to the polls in December to elect leaders. According to him, 2020 promises to be a good one because there is a growing sense of confidence that with hard work and determination, Ghana will make it. He however noted […]Read More

General

No diplomatic row with Ghana – Nigeria dismisses reports

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 64 0

Nigeria’s foreign affairs ministry has dismissed reports of a potential diplomatic row with Ghana following reports eviction of the country’s High Commission in Ghana. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the ministry Ferdinand Nwonye said “The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been drawn to news circulating in the social media that […]Read More

World

Australia fires: Troops called to tackle fires

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 91 0

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced 3,000 reserve troops will be deployed to help tackle raging bushfires across the country. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said this is the first time this has happened in Australia’s history. Temperatures have surpassed 40C (104F) in parts of south-east Australia. Officials had warned that Saturday was set to Read More

World

Soleimani killing was ‘to stop war’, says Trump

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 49 0

President Donald Trump said the US killed Iran’s top military commander Qasem Soleimani “to stop a war, not to start one”. Mr Trump said Soleimani’s “reign of terror” was “over” following a strike at Iraq’s Baghdad airport on Friday. Soleimani spearheaded Iran’s Middle East operations as leader of the Read More

Entertainment

Wendy Shay ‘caught’ twerking in front of CEO of Salt Media

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 61 0

Award-winning pop Ghanaian artiste, Wendy Shay has appeared in a photograph offering her loaded ‘shankus’ to CEO of Salt Media GH Group, Ohene Kwame Frimpong as she performs at the launch of Salt 95.9 FM at Agogo on January 3, 2020. She performed to her fans for almost 30 minutes and the audience really enjoyed […]Read More

Entertainment

Kaakie marries high school sweetheart

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 54 0

Female dancehall act, Grace Kaki Awo Ocansey known in showbiz circles as Kaakie is officially off the market. This comes after the singer cum nurse, shared photos from her bridal shower which went viral some weeks ago. Videos shared on social media showed the singer dancing with her husband during a traditional wedding ceremony on […]Read More

Entertainment

Inside story: Cause of fight between Shatta Wale and Efia Odo

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 48 0

2020 begins with a sudden twist of Shatta Wale and Efia Odo little love story, it all began when Efia suddenly turned into Judas and started denying Shatta Wale. Not long ago they unfollowed each other on social media and the last question that has been begging for an answer in the Efia Odo – […]Read More

Entertainment

TINA Fest 2020: Stage collapses, injures fans at Kente party

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 54 0

The stage at this year’s Kente Party of TINA (This Is New Africa) Festival collapsed whilst the event was on-going, leaving a fan in a very critical condition whilst others sustained minor injuries. In a video captured by GhanaWeb, a fan was seen trapped and lying motionless right under the collapsed stage at Polo Beach […]Read More

Business General

BoG reacts to Mahama’s comment about new GH¢100, GH¢200 banknotes

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 129 0

The Bank of Ghana has said the introduction of the new higher denomination banknotes it issued recently was the result of a well-thought-out currency reform programme. The central bank is reacting to a comment by former President John Mahama that the introduction of the new notes was done on the blind side of Ghanaians. The […]Read More

General Regional

Bank of Ghana driver arrested for allegedly shooting lover to death in a hotel

Editor Admin January 4, 2020 65 0

Police in Kumasi are investigating the circumstances under which a driver of the Bank of Ghana allegedly shot to death his lover in a hotel room in the Ashanti regional capital. Edwin Awuku and Maame Yaa, believed to be lovers, reportedly checked into the hotel in the evening of New Year’s Day. It is unclear […]Read More

Business

Telco regulators in ECOWAS countries to decide new international call charges

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 120 0

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has been tasked to collaborate with other telco regulators and mobile network operators across the sub-region to come up with a flat rate for international calls within the region. This has become necessary due to the upcoming implementation of a regime for the waiving of extra charges on roaming phone […]Read More

Business

GRIDCo cuts power to VALCO over US$30m debt

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 118 0

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) on Monday, 30 December 2019, disconnected power supply to the Volta Aluminum Company Limited (VALCO), following the failure of the aluminium smelter to settle over US$30 million outstanding debt to the power transmitter. The decision was made by the management of GRIDCo after several attempts to get VALCO to […]Read More

Business

Technology key to development – Bawumia

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 129 0

The government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has set itself the task of re-engineering technical and vocational education in Ghana to be abreast of modern trends, Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated. To realise this objective, President Akufo-Addo cut the sod for the commencement of work on the upgrade and modernisation of the Technical […]Read More

Entertainment

Beyoncé is not in Ghana – Mother dispels rumours

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 52 0

Beyoncé is not in Ghana contrary to rumours that she has been spotted in the West African country, her mother has confirmed. Tina Knowles-Lawson, who is already in Ghana on a private visit and to also have a feel of the ‘Year of Return’ activities, said her daughter is seeing to motherly duties back in […]Read More

Entertainment

Burna Boy’s ‘Anybody’ is 6th on Obama’s favorite 35 songs list

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 51 0

It has been a standout year for Burna Boy who has won several awards and sold out venues across the globe. The icing on the cake for the ‘African Giant’, however, will be securing a spot on Barack Obama’s favorite songs for the year. The former president of the United States has released his list […]Read More

Entertainment

Ghana is my home, my motherland – Rick Ross

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 42 0

Rick Ross is in love with Ghana after arriving few days ago. He said Ghana is his home and his motherland. Rozay was escorted by a lot of motorbikes on his way to perform at the Dety rave concert in Accra yesterday by the Ghanaian youths. He was overwhelmed by the love shown to him […]Read More

Entertainment

126-year-old woman romances CEO of McDan Group of Companies

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 51 0

McDan Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) wing of the McDan Group of companies feted over 3,000 aged women and widows on Boxing Day (December 26, 2019) at the yet-to-be-commissioned McDan La Town Park in Accra. The aged women and widows were also provided with food items as part of activities to mark the Christmas […]Read More

Entertainment

John Mahama’s son, Sharaf spotted buying Fan Yogo

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 45 0

Former Ghana President John Mahama’s son, Sharaf Mahama was spotted Fan Yogo in town. A picture of him circulating on social media sees him getting himself the ‘nation’s favourite ice-cream’. Many would expect a person of his calibre should purchase ice-creams from Frankies or Pinkberry. But he decided to enjoy what the average Ghanaian would. […]Read More

Entertainment

Davido goes ‘mad’ after fan steals his $30,000 watch in Accra

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 57 0

Nigerian sensation and BET winning artiste Davido got the shock of his life after his watch valuing 30,000 US dollars went missing shortly after he arrived in Ghana. In a video sighted by www.ghanaweb.com fans are seen swarmed around Davido’s white 2015 Range Rover Rogue outside the premises of the Tantra Night Club in Accra. […]Read More

Entertainment

Don’t be afraid to approach me – Lady who caused stir at Kotoka with big backside tells Ghanaians

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 99 0

Jaye Love, the American lady, who is causing confusion in Ghana with her extra-large backside, has finally opened up and spoken for the first time. The curvaceous lady has given Ghanaian men some advice relating to them approaching her. According to her, men in Ghana should not be scared of her status as she’s a […]Read More

Entertainment

Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ appears in University of Ghana exams

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 44 0

Students of the Department for the Study of Religions at the University of Ghana, Legon, in their end of first semester examination had to answer a question on ‘Things Fall Apart’, a song by rapper Kofi Kinaata. At Section B, question 6 of the ‘Religion in Ghana’ paper, the students were asked by their examiners […]Read More

General Politics

I’ll give mothers 1 year maternity leave after birth when I become President – Akua Donkor

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 125 0

Presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor has revealed that one key policy she seeks to push when she becomes president is to give new mothers one year maternity leave instead of the current 3 months. According to her, the 3-month period given to mothers prevents them from spending enough time to […]Read More

Regional

Police arrests confident trickster

Editor Admin December 31, 2019 40 0

The Airport District Police have arrested one Samuel Boateng for allegedly stealing smart Phones from victims who are mostly ladies. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Afia Tenge, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Accra Regional Police Command, told the Ghana News Agency that Samuel’s modus was to win the confidence of the victims and […]Read More