Asaase News sources close to the government have confirmed that cabinet, at a meeting held on Friday 2 February 2024, has unanimously agreed to drop the previously approved policy of charging 15% value added tax (VAT) on electricity. This means that power consumers will no longer be required to pay …

Once again, Ghana stands at the crossroads of major political decision-making, where the actions taken today will shape the future of the nation. In this regard, it is crucial for the citizenry to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the two leading political parties; the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and …

The Ekona Royal family of Bontodiase in the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area says it has performed a customary ritual to destool Obrempong Adakwah Gyamenah II as Chief of Akyem Bontodiase. The Abusuapanin of the Ekona Royal family, along with every member of his family, stated during a press conference held …

Ghana is set to import 2,500 tonnes of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire and 1,000 tonnes from Nigeria. Delivery is expected to be made through the Tema Port. This information was contained in a letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo …

The Youth Organizer Diaspora of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Spain Branch, Hanson Dartey, has resigned from the party, effective immediately. In his resignation statement, which was sighted by GhanaWeb, Hanson Dartey explained that he is resigning from the party because he has concluded that it has completely diverted …

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate hopeful for Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, Retired COP George Tuffour, is reportedly considering running as an Independent in the forthcoming 2024 parliamentary election.   This comes after Madam Shirley Kyei emerged victorious over the incumbent MP, Hon Emmanuel Agyei Anwhire, and the retired …

Ghana FA Executive Council member Randy Abbey has expressed the association’s keen interest in collaborating with Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Boateng Mainoo in the future. Mainoo, who is eligible to play for Ghana through his parents, has emerged as one of the standout performers for Manchester United this season. The …

Mr. Isaac Tetteh, owner of the Division One League side, Uncle T United, has asserted that in order to fix the course of our football, stakeholders must take the appropriate actions. Football is being destroyed by issues of favoritism in the selection of players for our national teams, said Mr. …

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba announced that Mr Geingob had died in the early hours of Sunday morning. “At his side was his dear wife Madame Monica Geingos and his children,” Mr Mbumba said in …

The Third Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic will reconvene on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. This was after the House adjourned sine die, on Thursday, December 22, 2023, for the legislators to take a break for the Christmas and New Year holidays. A statement signed by the …