By: Daniel Asare The Institute for Energy Security's (IES) computation of the national average price for the three refined petroleum products during the first pricing window of September 2024 shows that gasoline and gas oil were sold at GH₵13.65 and GH₵14.10 per litre, respectively, while LPG was priced at GH₵15.10 per kilogram (kg). The IES Market scan identifies Star Oil, Zen Petroleum, and Benab Oil as the OMCs offering the lowest prices over the last two weeks. The first pricing window of September 2024 saw leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reduce the price of liquid fuels in the local fuel market. The price per litre of gasoline and gasoil was lowered by an average of GH₵0.25 for gasoline and GH₵0.30 for gasoil, based

16/09/24 Story by George Yawson Vineh In a rallying call for the preservation and recognition of traditional religion, Leadership of Afrikania Mission in Ghana is calling for a national holiday for the traditional religion. At a press conference last Saturday, Head of the Mission, His Holiness Osofo Konfo Atsu says the mission will not hesitate to ignore political actors who fail to take their demand into consideration. Several countries have established public holidays to honor Traditional worship and ancestral veneration, reflecting their cultural and religious practices. Article 21(1)(c) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana guarantees the freedom of association and religious practice of which the state recognizes the three major religions, namely the Christian Religion, the Islamic religion and the Traditional religion. Despite the states recognition

By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana held a licensing and accreditation ceremony marking a major milestone in the nation's ongoing efforts to bolster digital security. The event, which took place at the CSA Board Room, was presided over by a representative on behalf of the Director-General, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako. In his welcome remarks, Head of National Computer Emergency Response Team at Cyber Security Authority Stephen Cudjoe- Seshie, highlighted the CSA’s commitment to maintaining a secure digital ecosystem through its regulatory duties, as mandated by the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038). He noted that the event follows a rigorous licensing process that commenced in March 2023. By July 2024, eight CSPs, eight CEs, and 35 CPs had already been

By: Daniel Asare With the deepening economic crisis and its attendant consequences, patronage of items has suffered a downward spiral. At the Adjen Kotoku market, traders who are angry and frustrated over the issue have attributed to the hike in prices of commodities. An onion seller Adamu Iddi opened up on why the cedi has depreciated marginally against the CFA and its impact on their operations. Mr. Iddi also said they were promised some amenities such as lands, fertilizers etc. to aid them farm internally but government failed to fulfill those promises. He further urged government to intervene as a matter of urgency. His counterpart Zakari Awudu who shared a similar concern also complained of the deplorable nature of the road. According to Diana a customer