The government has announced plans to use gold to purchase imported oil products, according to a latest Facebook post by Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The policy when implemented will fundamentally change Ghana’s balance of payments and significantly reduce the persistent depreciation of the cedi. Bawumia said the policy, which is …

Malawi‘s Vice-President Saulos Chilima has been arrested on allegations that he accepted money in exchange for awarding government contracts, the country’s anti-corruption agency says. He is accused of receiving US $280,000 from a British businessman “and other items”, a statement says. Dr Chilima pleaded not guilty to the corruption charges …

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior,  has been ruled out of Brazil’s next two World Cup games after sustaining ligament damage in his right ankle, says their team doctor. The 30-year-old forward was replaced in 80th minute of Thursday’s 2-0 win over Serbia after a heavy tackle by Nikola Milenkovic.   Neymar sat …

The Vice Chairman of the Western Region branch of the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) Joseph Kingsley Eshun is proposing that the Ministry of Transport also sets up a centre where drivers can get spare parts to buy at cheaper prices.   According to him, the Ministry of …

The Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) will be striking from December 6, 2022 if the government does not address its condition of service concerns. In a statement, the union said the strike was a result of the government and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s “refusal” to address …

The  Atwima-Nwabiagya South Constituency First Vice Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party,  Hon. John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as “Sir John” urged all Ghanaians to call on God to solve our economic woes by commiting themselves to an intensive prayer in these hard times. According In a statement sighted …

Gospel singer, Sammie Okposo has slumped and died. SaharaReporters learnt from a source in the entertainment industry that the 51-year-old music producer slumped on Friday morning and died. He was the CEO of Zamar Entertainment and collaborated with many gospel artists. His most recent album, The Statement was produced by …

Tiger Eye PI has responded to allegations of extortion and blackmail after the release of its recent documentary dubbed, “Galamsey Economy.”   Read full text below: 1. Following the release of the Galamsey Economy exposé which focused on exposing the pervasive rot that is affecting the economy and investor confidence …

Retired English referee, Mike Dean, has questioned the officiating in Ghana’s 3-2 loss to Portugal in the 2022 World Cup on Thursday. American referee, Ismail Elfath, penalized Mohammed Salisu for the least contact with Cristiano Ronaldo to award the two-time World Cup semi-finalists a penalty. Mike Dean believes Elfath should …

Some Business owners in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have expressed disappointment over Government’s tax policies contained in the 2023 Budget Statement. According to the traders, the new measures announced by the Finance Minister will only worsen the cost of doing business and burden consumers.   They say the increment …