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President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana’s Sinking Fund holds a balance of just $64,000 and GHS143,000, contradicting claims by the previous Akufo-Addo administration that it left substantial reserves for debt repayment. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term on Thursday, February 27, …

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, describing the nation as “broken on many fronts” due to staggering debt and financial mismanagement. Presenting his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term to Parliament in Accra on Thursday, February 27, he …

President John Dramani Mahama has repeated his comment that the Free Senior High School programme will not be cancelled. Rather, he said, his administration will improve on the programme. Delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in parliament on Thursday, February 27, he said the way and manner the …

President John Dramani Mahama has said that he has directed that the culprits of the National Service Scandal be declared wanted and their assets frozen. This, he said, forms part of holding the officials accountable for their stewardship. Delivering his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, February …

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration will resolve the country’s economic crisis by the end of his four-year mandate. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address in his second term to Parliament on Thursday, February 27, he acknowledged the severe economic challenges but vowed to …

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has been made the substantive captain of the Black Stars, per intel available to JoySports. The Crystal Palace forward, who captained the national team in the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Angola in Luanda, will replace his elder brother, André Ayew, who was named captain of the …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced the launch of an investigation into a petition against a Member of Parliament (MP) over alleged involvement in illegal mining, known as “galamsey.” Speaking at a conference on Wednesday, February 26, where MPs and stakeholders finalized a strategy for responsible small-scale mining, Bagbin …

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Cement prices across Ghana are poised for a sharp increase, with retailers planning to add approximately GHC 9 per bag starting Thursday, February 27th. Some retailers have already implemented the new rates. Samuel Azu, a cement retailer, confirmed the impending price adjustment, “We have not yet increased the price, but …

President John Dramani Mahama will deliver his first State of the Nation Address today, Thursday, February 27. The highly anticipated address is expected to outline his administration’s key policies, economic plans, and governance priorities. Ghanaians are looking forward to his vision for addressing pressing issues such as economic stability, job …