The gari market in Koforidua is grappling with a severe cassava shortage, causing prices to soar sharply. This development has sent shockwaves through the industry, leaving gari traders struggling to stay afloat. According to a market survey by the Ghana News Agency in the second quarter of 2024, the scarcity …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has clarified that it has not taken any decisions regarding a potential increase in transport fares. This announcement is to quell recent rumours and speculation suggesting that the union would be increasing transport fares. According to the union, despite the recent surge in …

Credible information that has been picked up by The Chronicle from multiple sources at the Ministry of Interior and that of Finance indicate that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the government would start clearing the backlog of applicants who had applied to join the various security agencies under the Interior Ministry, …

A team of investigators from the Eastern Regional Health Administration and the Malaria Elimination Program as well as some experts from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for medical research have visited some districts in the Eastern Region that have been invaded by some strange insects, threatening the health and livelihoods of …

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has notified over 40 stakeholders, including the Minister for the Interior and local assemblies within the catchment areas of the Akosombo Dam, about the potential for excess water spillage. The announcement, signed by Ing. Ken Arthur, Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services at the …

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unanimously approved Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 general elections. The party highlighted that Dr Opoku Prempeh meets all the criteria for the running mate position, which led …

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has announced its aim to elect a flagbearer by August 2024, just six months before the 2024 general elections. Last week, the acting communication director of the party, Sylvester Sarpong-Suprano, indicated in an interview that the party may not be fielding any presidential candidates for …

Accra is the 7th most expensive city to live in Africa, according to Numbeo, one of the world’s foremost data and research platforms. The capital city of Ghana had an index of 32 out of 100. The Numbeo index utilised variables such as the rent index, grocery index, restaurant index, …

During elections, some musicians compose songs for various political parties to be used for campaign activities in their bid to win over voters. Examples include Daddy Lumba’s ‘Nana Y3 Winner’ for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Diana Asamoah’s ‘Meba Dofo’ during the 2020 elections. Nacee’s ‘Onaapo’ for former President …

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to meet today, July 4, to discuss the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s choice of running mate for the upcoming December 7 general elections. Dr Bawumia is anticipated to present and justify his selection of Energy Minister, Dr …