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By Prince Ahenkorah Africa is set to scale up renewable energy, by integrating renewables into the existing African Systems. This was revealed during a conference organized by Africa Energy Technology Conference, at Labadi Beach hostel, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. During a plenary session 9, the speakers affirmed the need to scale up renewable energy on the continent. Speaking on the topic, “Scaling Up Renewables- Integrating Renewables into Existing African Systems”, Ing. Seth Mahu, Renewable Director, at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, indicated, the continent produced very little renewable energy from the African continent. He affirmed that the…

…Receives Unanimous 5:0 ‘Whirlwind’ By Philip Antoh EMBATTLED Chief Justice Getrude Araba Torkornor has suffered yet another HUMILIATING defeat in her desperate bid to halt the investigation into her future A five-member panel of Supreme Court Justices, led by the venerable Justice Baffoe Bonnie, delivered a crushing 5:0 ruling, throwing out the Chief Justice’s desperate plea to halt the ongoing inquiry into petitions against her. In a massive blow on Wednesday, May 28, the Supreme Court unanimously THREW OUT her plea to stop the five-member committee probing calls for her removal. Torkornor had begged the top court on May 21…

…Secret Plea Bargain Bid Exposed By Gifty Boateng Ubiquitous Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has been caught out after his furious denials of a plea bargain for his corruption-accused client, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, were exposed as FALSE. The former MP, Atta Akyea, faced the music at Accra High Court on Monday where his client, Adu-Boahene, the ex-spy chief, is staring down the barrel of multi-million-cedi corruption charges. And after proceedings, Akyea, playing the innocent card, told reporters: “We have not made any overtures. There is nothing on the table for us to plea bargain” He even huffed that rumours were “misleading” and…

By Philip Antoh Health Minister, Kwabena Minta Akandoh has laid down a gauntlet to the newly appointed governing boards of four pivotal health institutions, demanding strong leadership, unwavering accountability, and groundbreaking creativity as the nation embarks on an ambitious journey to overhaul its health sector and deliver universal health coverage. The high-stakes swearing-in ceremony, held in Accra, saw board members from the Medical and Dental Council, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), the Pharmacy Council, and the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives take their oaths. These critical bodies are the bedrock of regulation and funding within Ghana’s complex health…

By Prince Ahenkorah In a shocking display of political thuggery, a JoyNews reporter, Latif Iddrisu, was violently assaulted and threatened with death by supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) outside the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters. The incident unfolded amidst a chaotic scene following the arrest of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Wontumi’s arrest sent NPP sympathizers into a frenzy, with hundreds converging on the EOCO premises, vowing to remain until their chairman was released. It was during this volatile standoff that Latif Iddrisu, in the line of duty, became a…

– NDC Declares All-Out War to Secure Parliamentary Dominance By Leo Nelson The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not resting on its laurels, despite already holding a commanding majority in Ghana’s Parliament. The party’s formidable Majority Whip and South Dayi MP, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has issued a fiery declaration: the NDC will relentlessly pursue every single parliamentary seat it believes was stolen in the contentious 2024 general election. With 187 seats under its belt, including four independent MPs caucusing with the party, Dafeamekpor insists the fight is far from over. “We are still in court over a couple of seats…

Anti-galamsey Campaigner, Senyo Hosi, has criticised the politicisation of illegal mining in Ghana, urging swift and unbiased action from all political parties to protect the country’s future. Speaking on Top Story on Joy FM, Mr Hosi described government’s delayed response in dealing with alleged illegal mining activities involving Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, as “long overdue.” “I think it is being so long overdue. I was quite embarrassed by the way government was handling it. There was no reason why action shouldn’t have been taken,” he said. He expressed concern over the apparent ability of politically connected individuals…

Ghana has always made bold statements and tried out novel policy initiatives in its pursuit of sustainable development. However, Bright Simons, the Honorary Vice President of the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, breaks through the clutter with a sharp reminder: the nation is mired in a system he refers to as “Katanomics,” in which politics and policy are totally separated and where glitzy projects stand in for quantifiable national advancement. In an in-depth analysis, Bright Simons presented a depressing image of a country that consistently fails to grow from its policy errors. He challenged his countrymen to name a…

As African nations commemorated Africa Day 2025, Ghana’s President  John Dramani Mahama, has called on the continent and its diaspora to unite in the pursuit of justice for historical wrongs committed against Africans and people of African descent. Addressing fellow leaders, civil society, and citizens across the continent and beyond, President Mahama declared this year’s celebration especially momentous. “As we gather in Addis Ababa and connect across our vast continent and beyond, we celebrate our resilience, our rich heritage, and our unwavering spirit. This year’s celebration is particularly significant. The African Union has declared 2025 a year for justice for…

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, many Ghanaians woke up to what seemed like a long-awaited economic relief: a 15% reduction in public transport fares announced by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) following the recent decline in fuel prices. While this move was widely hailed, especially by civil society groups like the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), implementation across the country appears uneven, sparking debate over whether the measure is a genuine cost-saving intervention or a political gesture dressed as policy. Speaking to The New Republic, several commuters confirmed that they indeed felt the reduced fares on Saturday. However,…