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  National   Source : Enoch Saah  29th April, 2025 In a move to strengthen the Ghanaian economy , H.E John Dramani Mahama has launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund also known as Mahama care to provide financial support to Ghanaians suffering from chronic illness such as cancer, stroke and among several diseases. The event took place at the medical centre of University of Ghana on April 29, 2025 , Tuesday. “I want to encourage corporate Ghana, businesses, the mines, the banks, and all the other companies, that this Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is coming to your clients who save their monies in your banks or do business with you. Some of them are even your own staff. So as part of your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), if you give anything, consider that you are giving to your own staff or customers. So, I would like to encourage all corporations in Ghana, both private and public, to at the end of the year, donate some portion of their annual CSR to Ghana Medical Fund bec...

 Reading Time : 1min read By Enoch Saah - 29th April, 2025        H. E John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate suspension of  post-retirement contract appointments for all retired public service staff across the country. As signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama on 2 April 2025 , announced a stop to the granting of such appointments with immediate effect. The directive further indicated that all current or future requests for contract extensions involving retired personnel will no longer be considered.   Nockynesws enochsaah09@

The relationship between the United States and China has been a subject of intense debate and discussion in recent years. The two nations, representing the world's largest economies, have been embroiled in a complex dispute that spans trade, security, technology, and ideology. The trade war between the USA and China has been ongoing since 2018, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods and it is ongoing currently . The US has accused China of unfair trade practices, intellectual property theft, and forced technology transfer. China, on the other hand, claims that the US is trying to suppress its economic rise. The US and China have differing views on security issues, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The US has been critical of China's military expansion in the South China Sea, while China sees this as a necessary measure to protect its sovereignty.  The two nations are engaged in a fierce competition in the field of technology, including 5G, artific...

 In a move that fulfills his campaign promise, President John Dramani Mahama official signed into law a series of bills abolishing several controversial taxes , including the Electronic Transfer Levy ( E-Levy ), Betting Tax and Emission Tax.This decision aligns with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) pledge to prioritize the economic relief for citizens. President John Dramani Mahama promised to abolish these taxes within his first 120 days in office . This move demonstrates his administration’s commitment to economic reform and relief for citizens. The E-Levy, introduced in 2022, imposed a 1% charge on electronic transactions, sparkling public resistance due to perceived financial strain. The Betting Tax, which levied 10% charge on gambling winnings drew backlash from gaming industry. The Emission Tax, aimed at reducing carbon emissions, was also met with criticism from various stakeholders. The abolishing of these taxes is expected to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians , ...