Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025 Compact Document Outdoor NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - February 10, 2025February 10, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat on February 6 unveiled a groundbreaking Infrastructure Compact, marking a decisive step towards African economic integration. The comprehensive framework emerged from the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025, A gathering of African leaders was held from January 30 to February 1 at the Accra International Conference Centre. The event attracted 5,000 participants, including African heads of state, industry leaders, CEOs, government ministers, policymakers, thought leaders, and development partners. Under the theme "Delivering Africa's Single Market Through Infrastructure: Invest, Connect, and Integrate," the summit convened prominent African leaders and policymakers to address critical infrastructure challenges facing the continent. Some distinguished attendees included: H.E. John Dramani Mahama,
Greater Accra Regional Minister Pledges To Deal With Poor Sanitation NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - February 8, 2025February 8, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo has assured the public of dealing firmly with poor sanitation and improving security within the capital.This assurance came to light during an engagement with the media on her first day at the Regional Co-ordinating Council. The seasoned politician was vetted for two minutes when she appeared before the Appointments Committee in Parliament last week. After embarking on a familiarization tour of the Regional Co-ordinating Council, The Regional Minister who doubles as Member of Parliament for the Shai Osudoku constituency assured the public of dealing with poor sanitation and improving security as a check on crime which has reached nightmarish proportions. Chief Director at the Council, Lilian Baeka also pledged the full support
Fuel Prices Increase By 2%; Petrol To Sell At Ghc15.72, Diesel Goes For Ghc16.60 Per Litre LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - February 3, 2025February 3, 20250 BY: DANIEL ASARE Ghanaians will have to brace for higher fuel costs as petroleum prices are expected to rise from today, with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) witnessing the steepest increase. According to internal data captured in the media, petrol and diesel prices are set to go up by approximately 2% per litre, while LPG could see a significant jump of 4.6% per kilogram. Petrol prices are projected to increase by 1.9%, pushing the cost per litre to around ¢15.72. Diesel is expected to rise by 2.1%, bringing its price to ¢16.60 per litre. However, LPG will see the highest surge, with an anticipated 4.6% jump, taking the price per kilogram to approximately ¢18.20. While these figures serve as a guide for Oil Marketing Companies
Ghana Saves $2.5bn Deal With Official Creditors In Debt Restructuring LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 29, 2025January 29, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The government of Ghana has formalized a debt treatment agreement with its Official Creditors Committee (OCC) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). At a press conference on Wednesday, January 29, Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson says the signing of the MoU has saved the country an amount of 2.8 billion dollars in debts serving. The agreement, co-chaired by China and France is a milestone that comes after Ghana, in December 2022, suspended portions of its external debt servicing to commercial and bilateral lenders amid a deep economic crisis. At the time, inflation had jumped to a staggering 54%, while international reserves had plunged to less than two months of import cover. The nation embarked on a comprehensive
New CEO’S Vision Aligns With The Agency (YEA) -Frederick Abban AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 29, 2025January 29, 20250 By: Daniel Asare Director of Information and Technology at the Youth Employment Agency, Frederick Abban, has touted the credentials of newly -appointed Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale. According to him, the latter’s focus to supervise job creation for the teeming youth aligns with the main vision of the institution. Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Malik Basintale officially assumed office as Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency on January 27, 2025. An influential and vibrant figure in politics, he is expected to revitalize the agency and ensure its mission aligns with the broader goal of empowering young people across the country. Touching on the appointment, Director of Information Technology at the Youth Employment Agency, Frederick Abban lavished praise on the
COCOBOD Case: Prosecution Drops All Charges Against Dr. Opuni And Seidu Agongo AFRICA NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 28, 2025January 28, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The prosecution in the COCOBOD case has dropped all charges against Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, former CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board, and businessman Seidu Agongo. The duo faced 27 charges, including defrauding by false pretenses, willfully causing financial loss to the state, and corruption by public officers. In a surprising turn of events, State Attorney Enam Mensah informed the High Court on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, that the Attorney General had directed the prosecution to withdraw the charges. The prosecution subsequently filed a notice of withdrawal, citing Section 59 Act 30. The case, which began in 2018, centered on allegations that Opuni and Agongo caused a financial loss of over GH¢271 million to the state through a series
Oliver Vormawor Summoned By Appointments Committee To Prove Bribery Allegation Tomorrow LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 28, 2025January 28, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Chairman of Parliament’s Appointment Committee, Bernard Ahiafor has instructed the clerk of the committee to invite Mr. Oliver Barker Vormawor to appear before the committee following allegation of takes monies from nominees by members of the committee. But this was dismissed the allegation on Tuesday, January 28 by the Chairperson of the committee and invites Mr. Barker to appear before the committee to present his evidence on Wednesday, January 29.“So, I am therefore directing the Clerk to the Committee to invite him to appear before the committee tomorrow, Wednesday to substantiate his claims, or we will apply the necessary law,” Mr. Ahiafor stated.
2025 APD Launched: Forum Aims At Creating A Single And Integrated Market Across Africa AFRICA NEWS LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - January 28, 2025January 28, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The African Prosperity Dialogue (APD), the largest continental platform for advancing Africa’s economic transformation is scheduled to take place from Thursday 30th January to Saturday 1st February this year at the International Conference Centre (AICC) here in Accra with over 3,000 delegates from more than 46 countries worldwide expected under the theme,“Delivering the African Single Market Through Infrastructure: Invest, Connect, Integrate.” In a media engagement, Chief of Staff for the African Free Continental Trade Area Secretariat, Rui Pedro Afonso Livramento emphasized the central role of infrastructure in realizing the AfCTA’s vision of a single and integrated market. In his welcome address, Sidig Faroug Eltoum, Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) Secretariat, emphasised the event’s magnitude.
Electoral Commission Announces Nomination Process for Council of State Elections AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 24, 2025January 24, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Electoral Commission of Ghana has officially kicked off the nomination process for the upcoming Council of State elections, scheduled to take place on February 11, 2025, in all regional capitals. This announcement was made through a press release dated January 22, 2025, and signed by the EC Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa. The press release outlines the nomination requirements, which include submitting nomination forms accompanied by two recent passport-sized photographs taken against a red background. These submissions will be accepted at the offices of the Regional Directors of the EC from January 28 to 31, 2025, during specified hours of 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily. To be eligible for election, candidates
Knutsford University And CCSE Graduate First Cohort Of Climate Communication Professionals LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - January 24, 2025January 24, 20250 By: Daniel Asare Knutsford University, in collaboration with the Centre for Climate and Sustainability Empowerment (CCSE), proudly celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of students who successfully completed the Professional Development Course in Climate Communication. The one-month intensive program, hosted at Knutsford University, was specifically designed to build the capacity of journalists, media practitioners from leading media houses and leaders of CSOs in Ghana. The course aimed to empower participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies required to effectively communicate climate change issues, influence public opinion, and drive meaningful action. The Professional Development Course in Climate Communication was carefully structured to address the growing need for impactful climate communication in Ghana and beyond. It combined scientific knowledge, communication strategies, and visual