Month: May 2022

Like It Or Not, Ghana’s Enonomy Is Growing Rapidly- Chairman Omari Wadie (VIDEO)
09 May

Like It Or Not, Ghana’s Enonomy Is Growing Rapidly- Chairman Omari Wadie (VIDEO)

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Third Vice Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman Omari Wadie, has said that Ghana’s economy is growing at a fast pace after Covid-19. He said this during an interview on Movement TV’s political morning show “Movement In The Morning” when he was making his input on Ghana's economic ranking in Africa. ‘’The current economy is better than the past, far better than the National Democratic Congress (NDC) era. After Independence, over half of the years were ruled by the NDC, yet they have the mouth to say we have bad roads and water when they were in power…
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Don’t Believe Mahama’s Sweet Lies- Adomako Baafi (VIDEO)
09 May

Don’t Believe Mahama’s Sweet Lies- Adomako Baafi (VIDEO)

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Former National Communications officer for the New Patriotic Party, Yaw  Adomako Baafi, has cautioned Ghanaians against the sweet lies of ex-President Mahama. John Mahama on the ticket of the  New Democratic Congress (NDC) contested the 2016 and 2020 elections and lost to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He has been in opposition for two terms and currently hoping for a comeback in 2024. The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently reported that the NDC will lose election in 2024 with Mahama as flagbearer, however, on the 2nd of May, 2022, ex-President Mahama gave a presentation on the theme “Ghana at a…
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I Came To Accra In A Truck Full Of Cows – Sherifa Gunu Recounts
09 May

I Came To Accra In A Truck Full Of Cows – Sherifa Gunu Recounts

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Most celebrities across the world have a particular emotional encounter that they faced while climbing the ladder to stardom. For some, it has to do with doubts of their talents while comping up and others had to deal with using their craft to escape poverty. For Ghanaian musician Sherifa Gunu, it is the latter. Having been born and raised in a less privileged background in Savelugu in the Northern Region, Sherifa in a recent interview recounted how she had to escape from her hometown to the nation’s capital Accra. According to her, she made it to Accra in a truck…
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Being Left Out Of This Year’s VGMA Does Not Mean My Career Is Declining – Kweku Flick
09 May

Being Left Out Of This Year’s VGMA Does Not Mean My Career Is Declining – Kweku Flick

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Rapper, Kweku Flick, has restated that him not been nominated for any award at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) does not indicate his career is on a nosedive. The Kumasi-based artiste, who broke onto Ghana’s music scene in 2019, got nominations in last year’s edition of the VGMAs with the hit song ‘Money’. Prior to the 23rd edition of the awards, he pointed out that he was not disappointed for not being nominated for any category this year. “Missing out on this year’s VGMA doesn’t mean my career is sinking because everything is about time in this world.…
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Officials For Women’s FA Cup Semis Confirmed
09 May

Officials For Women’s FA Cup Semis Confirmed

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The officials for the two Ghana Women’s FA Cup semi-final matches have been confirmed. Joyce Appiah will referee the match between Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Army Ladies in the first semi on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Bantama Astro turf in Kumasi. Defending champions, Hasaacas Ladies take on Ashtown Ladies at the McDan La Town Park, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 with Barikisu Salifu as the main referee. Kick-off for the second game is 3:00 pm. The final is set to take place on June 4 or 5. Take a look at the officials: DATE: MAY 10, 2022 REFEREE: JOYCE…
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SIM Cards And Devices Of E-Levy Fraudsters Will Be Blocked – Telcos Chamber
09 May

SIM Cards And Devices Of E-Levy Fraudsters Will Be Blocked – Telcos Chamber

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A week after the implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications is warning that the SIM cards, as well as the devices of persons defrauding people using the E-Levy, will be blocked when they are found out. According to reports from the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, some unscrupulous persons have started making money from the challenges that have surfaced following the implementation of the E-Levy. The Chamber says these persons, who pose as staff of the Ghana Revenue Authority or the Telecommunication companies, call unsuspecting members of the public under the guise of helping them…
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GSA Assures Standards For Assembling Cars In Ghana Will Not Be Compromised
09 May

GSA Assures Standards For Assembling Cars In Ghana Will Not Be Compromised

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The Ghana Standards Authority has pledged its commitment to making sure that standards for vehicle assembly and production in Ghana are not compromised. To achieve this, the Authority is doing all it can to ensure that the vehicles assembled in Ghana are of the highest standards to be able to compete on the African market through the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. “In moving the auto policy and developing the auto standards, Ghana was minded by the fact that the AfCFTA Secretariat is here and there’s a huge market for vehicles. So we worked with the African Association of…
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Faulty Equipment Caused Widespread Blackouts – GRIDCo
09 May

Faulty Equipment Caused Widespread Blackouts – GRIDCo

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The Ghana Grid Company has explained that the May 7 power outages in parts of the country were a result of a system disturbance caused by faulty equipment on the Takoradi Extension–Winneba line. In a statement, it said this caused all generating plants in Aboadze, Bui and Kpong to shut down. Plants in Tema were also forced to shut down, with the exception of the Kpone Thermal Power Plant. “This caused forced outages within the coastal corridor of the National Grid which led to power supply interruptions in some parts of Greater Accra, Western/Central, Middle and Northern parts of the…
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Ghana’s Economic Fundamentals Are In Good Standing- Dr. Bannor (VIDEO)
09 May

Ghana’s Economic Fundamentals Are In Good Standing- Dr. Bannor (VIDEO)

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Dr.Frank Bannor, an Economist, has added his voice to the World Bank’s estimated growth of  Ghana’s economy from 4.1% to 5.5% in 2022. According to him, Ghana’s economic fundamentals are in good standing. He made this known during an interview on Movement In The Morning Political Show on Movement TV. Ghana was recently ranked the 8th richest country in Africa with $74.26 billion in Gross National Income (GNI), conferring to the European Union’s Global average. World Bank reports that Ghana’s economy is projected to remain relatively strong over the medium term, supported by higher prices for key exports and strong…
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Farida Has A Boyfriend And Twitter Account; Stop Lying To Her Followers- Wontumi Cautions John Mahama
08 May

Farida Has A Boyfriend And Twitter Account; Stop Lying To Her Followers- Wontumi Cautions John Mahama

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The Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has asked former President John Mahama to stop lying to Twitter followers of Farida Mahama. The NPP Chairman popularly known as Chairman Wontumi claims John Mahama’s opulent and unbridled lifestyle has influenced his children to follow in his step and create social media accounts to showcase the wealth their father made through politics. Chairman Wontumi’s statement follows Mr. Mahama plea to the public to disregard a Twitter handle purported to have been created by his daughter. A statement from Mr. Mahama read: “My daughter, Farida Mahama, does…
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