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President orders audit of SOEs - Exercise to block inefficiencies, deliver value
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) to commission independent audits of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to identify inefficiencies and financial leakages, emphasising that the government will not sustain entities that fail to deliver value to the nation.
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COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno sworn in as Ghana’s new Inspector-General of Police
President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in a ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Friday, March 14, 2025.
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Accra: ECG assures customers of power restoration after rainstorm, floods
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured the public that its engineers are working tirelessly to restore power after a heavy rainstorm on Thursday, March 13, 2025, caused outages in parts of Accra and its surrounding areas.
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Black Stars: Otto Addo names 23-man squad for Chad and Madagascar World Cup Qualifiers
Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has announced a 23-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
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You churned out wrong data to tarnish our image - Minority accuses govt
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of churning out wrong data to tarnish the image of the past government in the recently delivered budget statement by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
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Parliament: Finance Minister tables Bill to scrap 10% betting tax
Parliament on Thursday received the Income Tax Amendment Bill (Act 896), 2025, which seeks to abolish the 10 per cent withholding tax on betting winnings from lottery.
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Security forces crack down on illegal mining in Western Region: 56 arrested
Fifty-six individuals were arrested on Thursday and handed over to the Western Regional Police Command for their involvement in illegal mining activities in Kadadwen and its environs within the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality.
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Meet COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno: Ghana’s New IGP with a mission for transformation
In a significant leadership shake-up within the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has been appointed as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) by President John Dramani Mahama.
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Confirmed: COP Yohunu is New IGP, takes over from Dampare
In a major shake-up at the helm of the Ghana Police Service, President John Dramani Mahama has announced the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as his replacement.
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50 Ghanaians face deportation from the US by mid-year – Foreign Minister
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that 50 out of 150 Ghanaians currently in detention in the United States have received final deportation orders and are expected to return to Ghana by mid-year.
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SSNIT OBS Trial: Ernest Thompson acquitted as Afaglo seeks plea deal over “fake” certificates
The High Court in Accra has acquitted and discharged former Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Ernest Thompson, along with two others who were accused of causing a financial loss of $15.3 million to the state.
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Government to reduce passport application fees by 30%
The government has announced a reduction in the cost of an ordinary passport application from GH¢500 to GH¢350, representing a 30 per cent decrease aimed at making passports more affordable while maintaining high security standards.
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We need your support to qualify for the World Cup – Black Stars Coach Otto Addo appeals to Ga Mantse
Black Stars Head Coach, Otto Addo, has called on Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to rally his chiefs and people behind the team as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
Ghana will face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, with the second match against Madagascar set for Monday, March 24, in Morocco.
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Ashanti Region outages caused by faulty underground cables - Energy Minister tells Parliament
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has attributed recent power outages in the Ashanti Region to some faulty underground cables detected only in December last year.
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Mahama warns underperforming SOEs: Reform, merge, or face closure
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to state-owned enterprises (SOEs), stating that those that fail to improve their performance will either be reformed, merged, privatised, or shut down.
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GIHOC making losses despite high alcohol demand — Finance Minister expresses shock
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed concern over the continuous financial struggles of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, a state-owned alcohol producer, despite the high demand for alcoholic beverages in Ghana.
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GH¢2.7bn presidency budget covers salaries of state workers, not presidential expenses—Gov’t explains
The government has clarified that GH¢2.7 billion allocated to the Office of the President in the 2025 Budget is for the salaries of public sector workers whose agencies now fall under the presidency for administrative purposes.
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No freeze on public sector employment – Finance Minister clarifies
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has dismissed claims that the government has imposed a freeze on public sector employment, assuring that recruitment into key sectors will continue.
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ECG announces planned maintenance: These areas will be affected on March 13-14
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled maintenance works in parts of the Greater Accra, Tema, and Central regions on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025.
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I couldn't marry early because I was afraid of 'chop money' – McDan opens up on financial struggles
Renowned Ghanaian businessman and Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley, has revealed that his fear of financial responsibilities delayed his decision to marry.
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Zenith Bank sets the pace with the inauguration of the first-ever Banking Clinic for tertiary students
The Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has taken a groundbreaking step in bridging the gap between theoretical and practical learning for tertiary students studying Banking and Finance by establishing the first-ever Banking Clinic at the Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) in the Ashanti Region.
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"Prayer alone won’t make you successful" – McDan challenges young entrepreneurs
The Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley alias McDan, has urged young entrepreneurs to move beyond prayer and take decisive action towards their goals, stating that faith without work is meaningless.
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LIVESTREAMED: McDan speaks at at PCH Hangouts 2025 Edition
The Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley alias McDan is taking his turn tonight at the 2025 edition of PCH Hangouts at the ICGC The New Wine Temple, East Legon.
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Ken Ofori-Atta sues National Security Operatives over alleged raid on his residence
A former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has filed a lawsuit against two National Security operatives over what he describes as trespass and a violation of his right to privacy following an alleged raid on his residence.
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Graphic Business, First National Bank host X Dialogue on budget implications
In a significant effort to demystify the 2025 budget and its implications for the business community, the Graphic Business newspaper in partnership with First National Bank, will host an X dialogue at 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2025.