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Sunyani West MP funds Odomasi road asphalting project

The Member of Parliament for Sunyani West Constituency in the Bono Region, Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, has received accolades for her tireless efforts in addressing social and economic challenges affecting her constituents. A notable example of her commitment is the asphalting of Odomasi roundabout to the...

NEWS IN NZEMA: Basake Holy Stars’ Lexis Cudjoe Touches Hearts with Generous Donation

Basake Holy Stars' Security Chief, Theophilus Cudjoe, popularly known as Lexis in the sporting fraternity, has once again demonstrated his deep commitment to humanity and compassion. Together with his ever-supportive wife, Mrs. Alice Menlah Cudjoe, the couple made a generous donation to the Esiama...

Ellembelle DCE Breaks Ground for New Classroom Blocks at Bobrama and Atababo

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ellembelle, Hon. Joseph Kwasi Armah Agyekum, has cut sod for the construction of two new classroom blocks at Bobrama and Atababo, as part of the Assembly’s broader commitment to improving educational infrastructure across the district. At Bobrama, a 6-unit...

COVID, GETFUND and NHIA levies will be abolished, VAT rates to be reduced – Finance Minister

In the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, which was delivered to Parliament yesterday, July 24, 2025, Ghana's Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced major tax adjustments. The government intends to eliminate the COVID-19 fee, lower the effective VAT rate, and eliminate the GETFund and NHIA...

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila on trial for treason

In the capital, Kinshasa, a military court has opened the treason trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila. His alleged support for M23 rebels, who hold sway over a sizable portion of the country's mineral-rich east, is also the subject of additional...

Ato Forson defends BoG’s economic intervention, cites $2bn boost in reserves

The Bank of Ghana's recent economic intervention has been justified by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who said it was both essential and successful in stabilizing Ghana's macroeconomic situation. Dr. Forson refuted claims that the central bank's actions threatened economic stability while appearing on...