The Auditor General’s Report on public accounts has highlighted an issue concerning the poor recovery of loan receivables by the government. According to the report, a staggering GH¢61 billion remains outstanding, representing 99.93% of the total loan receivables for the year ending December 31, 2023. The report underscores the importance …

Residents queue to collect water as temperatures soar during an El Nino-related heatwave and drought in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, March 7, 2024 [KB Mpofu/Reuters] Save to Reading list Tens of millions of people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought, a regional bloc has warned, with …

The Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Stephen Yakubu has on Monday, 19th August, 2024, received 100 equipment under the government District Road Improvement Program (DRIP) to improve the Region’s Road sector challenges. The equipment comprising of 11 tipper trucks, 11 backhoes, 11 water tankers, 11 rollers, 11 moto graders, wheel …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has assured of the police service’s readiness to ensure law and order ahead, during and after the December polls. According to him, the service is ready to work diligently to ensure that Ghana triumphed at the end of the day. Speaking …

The people of Kanyini at Kanyini electoral area in Nadowli-Kaloe district call on government to improve their school infrastructure. Speaking to Mr. Baworo Fuseini at Kanyini, he explained, that their school infrastructure is at a very depleted state resulting in children of school going age wanting not to go to …

The West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is set to begin today, August 19, 2024. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) commenced the administration of practical and theory papers for school candidates on August 19, 2024. This comes after the continuation of the WASSCE process following the completion …

Farmers of Zogli in the Guo electoral area have told radio progress news, that due to the poor rain fall pattern this year, they will only be counting their loses as many crops have withered in the face of drought. Speaking to radio progress news in an exclusive interview they …

The Ghana Police Service has denied the alleged training of militia at Kwahu in the Eastern Region in preparation for the 2024 general elections. This follows a publication alleging the training of some men in the area for the upcoming polls. The Police, in a statement, issued on Monday, August …

The three Nigerian presidential jets that have been impounded were in France for routine maintenance A French court has seized three jets owned by the Nigerian government amid a long-standing dispute with a Chinese company. The row stems from a 2007 contract between Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment and Nigeria’s south-western …

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, vowed to create a more business-friendly environment if elected. Presenting the party’s 2024 manifesto, Dr. Bawumia emphasised his commitment to supporting and expanding businesses, particularly in the private sector. He outlined plans for a new tax regime under his administration, …