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We’ll strike if our other demands are not met – Coalition Against Galamsey
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has urged Organised Labour to proceed with their planned strike if the government fails to meet their broader demands...
Renal patients at Korle Bu vow to picket over uncleared consumables at Tema Port
The Renal Patients Association at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has expressed frustration over the government's delayed response in clearing essential dialysis consumables stuck at...
NDC assures of sustainable development if elected
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has assured sustainable development under the government of flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, if elected.
This follows...
Ghana Link executives sweep National Communications Awards
In a resounding affirmation of Ghana's burgeoning tech sector, executives from Ghana Link Network Services dominated the 6th Edition of the National Communications Awards...
Government loses up to $3m as surface rentals in 2023 – PIAC
A member of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Richard Ellimah says by the end of 2023, the government will have lost an...
IGP warns political parties
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akufo Dampare has issued a stern warning to political parties and other stakeholders in the electoral process...
Akufo-Addo cuts sod for phase-one of Petroleum Hub project at Jomoro
President Nana Akufo-Addo has officially cut sod for the first phase of the Petroleum Hub Development project in Nawule, located in the Jomoro District...
Maiden National Sales Leaders Conference celebrates success in Accra
The inaugural National Sales Leaders Conference (NSLC), organized by MGA Consulting Ghana Limited and CorEvents Solutions, concluded on a high note, drawing over 2,000...
MASLOC honoured for championing business sustainability, CEO wins the ultimate woman of the year
In an evening of glitz, celebration and recognition at the fourth edition of the National Business Honours 2024 held at the Marriott Hotel in...
Eni Ghana workers suspect foul play in the unitisation of Afina project
Hundreds of workers of Eni Ghana Exploration and Production Ltd have expressed disquiet over the seeming foul play in the unitisation of the Afina discovery...
Ministry of Finance announces measures to address debt crisis and reduce borrowing
The Ministry of Finance, following the recent domestic debt restructuring and ongoing negotiations with international creditors, has implemented strategies to stabilise the economy.
Deputy Minister...
Clamp down on unregistered and unregulated forex businesses – ISSER to BoG
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to take decisive action against unregistered and unregulated...
Ghana has little economic benefits from its democratic achievements – Prof Agyemang-Duah
Former UN Senior Governance Advisor, Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah, says despite Ghana’s commendable democratic credentials, the country has little to show in terms of economic...
Stop apologising and reduce rising debt – Independent Bondholders Forum to Minister
A member of the Bondholders Forum, Harry Yamson has recommended that the government prioritise addressing the debts as a solution to the country's economic...
MOG Music weeps as he reveals painful details of losing his baby
Gospel musician, Nana Yaw Boakye, popularly known as MOG Music, recently opened up about the traumatic experience of losing his 7-month-old baby.
In an emotional...
Over 40 Nigerians arrested for waving Russian flags during ‘hunger’ protest
About 40 people have been arrested in northern Nigeria for waving Russia's national flag during protests against the high cost of living and what...
MP builds new CHPS compound to improve healthcare at Agotime-Ziope market
The Member of Parliament for Agotime-Ziope, Charles Agbeve, has eased the burden of nurses and patients who visit the Agotime-Ziope market health centre for...
Ashanti Regional GES guides newly posted teaching, non-teaching staff in orientation session
All newly posted teachers and non-teaching staff posted to schools in the Ashanti Region have undergone some orientation.
The orientation organized by the Ashanti Regional...
NPP should apologise to Ghanaians – UG lecturer says
Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has urged the government to apologise to Ghanaians for failing to manage the...
Banking industry’s NPLs surged to 24.1% in June 2024
The banking industry’s Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) ratio surged to 24.1% in June 2024, up from 18.7 percent in June 2023.
According to the Bank of...
2024 elections: We’ll protect the ballot – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will safeguard the ballot in the 2024 general elections to ensure...
Presidential debate: Bawumia is already engaging the media – Stephen Amoah tells critics
Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, says the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is already holding media engagements to deliberate...
Taxes straining Ghanaians, COVID-19 levy should be scrapped – Franklin Cudjoe
Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticized the government for retaining the COVID-19 levy despite strong calls from the business community...
1.9m youth idle: No work, no training, no education – GSS report
Almost two million youth in the country are not in education, employment or training (NEET), the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has found.
Its annual Household...
Official Creditors’ MoU will support IMF Board’s approval of US$360m – IMF MD
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says, the agreement reached between Ghana and its Official Creditor Committee (OCC) will be...
IMF programme blamed for the cedi’s decline
Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist and finance expert, has attributed part of the cedi’s depreciation to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) programme with Ghana.
He...
IMF programme blamed for the cedi’s decline
Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist and finance expert, has attributed part of the cedi’s depreciation to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) programme with Ghana.
He...
AfDB warns about high level of debt facing African countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is warning about the higher level of debt that African countries are carrying even before the onset of the...
Central Bank completes first proof of concept as part of Project DESFT
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has completed the first Proof Of Concept (POC) as part of Project Digital Economy Semi-Fungible Token (DESFT).
It demonstrates the...
T-bill yields to continue downward trend
Treasury yields are expected to tumble further due to the positive inflation outlook in the medium term.
Inflation took a nose dived in April 2024...
Cedi depreciation better this year – Finance Minister
Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has noted a slower rate of depreciation for the cedi this year compared to the previous year.
Despite recent...
Finance Minister forecasts 15% inflation rate by close of 2024
The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that the government's pragmatic policies are effectively steering the economy in the right direction.
He highlighted...
IEA’s Dr Kwakye proposes solution to cedi depreciation
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwabena Kwakye, has suggested adopting the dollar as Ghana’s currency to...
Over 20 pupils escape death as school building collapses in the Central Region
Over 20 pupils of Assin Zamboree D/A Basic School in the Assin North District of the Central Region escaped death following the collapse of...
GPRTU cautions against fare increments amidst hike in petroleum products
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has instructed its members to refrain from raising transport fares until a meeting is convened to assess...
Ofori-Atta does not deserve another appointment – Economist
Economist and Professor of Finance, Prof Godfred Bokpin has expressed his displeasure in the appointment of the former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, as...
Ghana isn’t ready for a ‘honeymoon’ – COP Alex Mensah(Rtd) tells Mahama
Retired Commissioner of Police (COP), George Alex Mensah, says that the nation is not prepared for a grace period before its economic challenges are...
Justice Atuguba wades into appointment of judges
Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, William Atuguba, has waded into the appointment of judges which became a controversial subject of debate a few...
Full text: Justice Atuguba calls out Supreme Court over Gyakye Quayson ruling
Mr. Chairman, distinguished invited guests, media, ladies and gentlemen, let me appreciate the organizers for putting up this lecture.
Introduction
I feel highly honoured but...
DDEP has been successfully completed – Ofori-Atta
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has indicated that the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) has been successfully completed, providing much-needed breathing space.
This quells...