“Stop buying into people’s propaganda…there is a simple propaganda that all of you have bought into, which is ‘this thing about government needs money to buy fuel.’ I am asking you which fuel does government need money to buy. So when people say that government doesn’t have money to do fuel, they are saying that government doesn’t have money to buy gas. “What they are saying is that we need money for the liquid fuel to supplement the shortage when there is a gas shortfall,” he said.https://www.youtube.com/embed/30-AyORoyZA . “Government has money to buy gas, government does not owe anybody bef ..read more

Although the government has refused to acknowledge the situation as 'dumsor', Nana Akomea, addressing the issue on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' show Tuesday morning, kept referring to the current problem as 'dumsor' and called on the authorities to treat the problem with urgency. He warned the electricity suppliers against the impact of the problem on the government, stressing that this is an electioneering year and the persistent cut of power will gravely affect the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the impending December elections. "If we don't resolve the problem early, all the seven years that ..read more

Renowned anti-HIV/AIDS crusader Asunta Wagura has welcomed twin girls at the age of 60, becoming a mother of seven children. . Taking to her Facebook page to share the news, Asunta expressed her disbelief at the unexpected turn of events! Having lived positively with HIV for over 34 years, Asunta considers the birth of her twins as a fulfilment, revelation, and revolution of her soul. She shared, “I never knew exactly what I was looking for until it arrived, swaddled in pink and crying out with vigorous, life-affirming wails…Who says you can’t set sail on new adventures just as you’re nearing ..read more

John-Peter Amewu, the Minister for Railways Development, has clarified that the state will not be responsible for repairing Ghana’s new train that was involved in an accident during a test run at Abortia in the Volta Region. According to the Railways Minister, Ghana will not be responsible for the costs of fixing a malfunctioning train. He assured the public that although the train was involved in an accident, it remained technically sound, featuring a strong electronic system and engine. When questioned about who would pay for the repairs, Amewu emphasized that Ghana had not yet taken possess ..read more

The public has been urged to avoid wearing political party colours during the series of events planned for the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, currently underway at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. . The Otumfuo’s Silver Jubilee Planning Committee, chaired by Juabenhene, Daasebre Otuo Siriboe II, emphasized that the celebration should not be used as a platform for political agendas, especially in an election year. . He is the father for all, and all visitors who will be coming must observe that no matter where you are coming from, we are all here to prom ..read more

Huawei is not only making a roaring comeback in China, it is also on the verge of overtaking Apple in the world’s largest smartphone market. . The Shenzhen-based conglomerate, which has been a flashpoint in the escalating rivalry between Washington and Beijing, saw 70% year-on-year growth in its smartphone sales in China in the first quarter, while Apple’s sales declined by more than 19%, according to Counterpoint Research. . “Apple’s sales were subdued during the quarter as Huawei’s comeback has directly impacted Apple in the premium segment,” said Ivan Lam, senior research ana ..read more

Head of Linguistics at the University of Ghana, Professor Kofi Agyekum, has cautioned the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) against the impact of the current electricity crisis on their performance in the December 7 elections. Professor Kofi Agyekum, popularly called "Opanyin Agyekum", registered his displeasure with the Electricity Company of Ghana's delay in drawing a timetable for Ghanaians. To him, the call for a timetable is genuine, as it will help Ghanaians to plan their activities, unlike being unable to predict the situation. Opanyin Agyekum also expressed worry over the government ..read more

The Institute of Energy Security (IES) says the Energy Minister's inability to solve the energy crisis the country is experiencing in recent times is enough for the president to sack him from office. “Where we have gotten to, there is no circuit, and so what is the use of the minister in that space? Is it not insulting with the statement that he made? Are we asking for too much?” Nana Amoasi VII said in an interview with Citi FM and monitored by Peacefmonline.com. He further expressed disappointment with the minister's posture in dealing with the crisis that has left many Ghanaian businesses c ..read more

The Cash Waterfall Mechanism was implemented in April 2020 as part of the Energy Sector Recovery Programme (ESRP) to ensure fairness and transparency in distributing energy revenues among electricity distribution companies. Its goal was to equitably distribute monthly revenue collections by ECG based on beneficiaries' invoices and their share of the PURC tariff. This initiative was essential for the government's efforts to reduce the energy sector deficit and prevent future shortfalls. Before implementing this mechanism, a financial analysis conducted by the Ministry of Energy (MoEn) with supp ..read more

The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (CUTT) has issued a stern ultimatum to the government, demanding employment or face mass street demonstrations by the end of April. The group, comprising individuals who have completed their four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme, their mandatory one-year National Service, and passed licensure exams, expressed frustration over the lack of job opportunities despite their qualifications. Speaking at a press conference organised by the group, the Lead Convener, Murtala Mohammed, highlighted the plight of the unemployed teachers. Mohammed cond ..read more