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Atta Akyea defends Adu Boahene, wife
The lawyer for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene, has mounted a strong defense for him and his wife, Angela Adjei...
Ghana’s economic growth now fueled by digitalisation; let’s commend Bawumia – Gideon Boako
Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has highlighted the transformative impact of digitalisation on Ghana’s economy, calling for recognition of former...
Bawumia’s digitalisation agenda proven right – Franklin Cudjoe
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has commended the success of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s digitalisation agenda, stating that recent developments have...
NPP’s Freddie Blay claims gold contributes over 40% to Ghana’s economy, false
Claim: The former New Patriotic Party Chairperson, Freddie Blay, has claimed that gold contributes over 40% to Ghana’s economy.
Verdict: False. Data from the Ghana Statistical Service’s 2024...
ACEP advocates for BOST commercialisation and listing on the Stock Exchange
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) is urging the government to commercialize the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) and list it...
Bagbin equals Justice D.F. Annan’s record as Speaker of Parliament for two terms
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has equaled the record of the late Justice Daniel Francis Annan by being elected and sworn into office as Speaker...
ECOWAS bank committed to climate, sustainable development projects – Agyekum Donkor
The President and Board Chairman for the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has emphasized the bank’s commitment to...
False! NPP Gov’t didn’t reduce unemployment to 4%
Claim: An X handle claimed that the NPP inherited an unemployment rate of 8.4% but brought it to 4% by employing 2.6 million Ghanaians.
Source: X (formerly...
Misleading! Mahama didn’t leave office with debt-to-GDP ratio at 56%, inflation at 15%, unemployment...
Claim 1: A Facebook user claims John Mahama, the NDC 2024 flagbearer, left office on January 6, 2017, when Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio was 56%.
Verdict: False!
Explanation
Data from...
The Rise of MSport: Ghana’s Fastest-Growing Online Sports Betting & Casino Platform
In Ghana's dynamic online sports betting and casino industry, MSport has firmly established itself as the leading choice for bettors who value reliability, excitement,...
Tullow Oil CEO Rahul Dhir to step down
Tullow Oil has announced that its Chief Executive Officer Rahul Dhir will step down and also resign from its board next year.
This was contained...
2024 election: What’s on the minds of Ghanaian voters explored in seven charts
Ghana is heading for its ninth general election since multiparty politics resumed in 1992.
In that time, there have been three peaceful transfers of power,...
Ghana’s inflation hits six-month high driven by rising food prices
Ghana’s annual inflation rate rose to 23 percent in November, reaching a six-month high as food prices continued to surge, the Ghana Statistical Service...
NPP’s Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah makes misleading claims about Mahama
Ghana’s Works and Housing minister, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has urged the electorate to retain the country’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December polls.
The lawmaker...
99% of Ghanaian households can’t afford decent homes – Revised Ghana Housing Profile
Only one percent of households in Ghana can afford decent homes.
This is according to the 2024 Revised Ghana Housing Profile launched by the Ministry...
Freddie Blay’s claim that the country’s inflation rate stands at 14% is false
Claim: Freddie Blay, the former national chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that the county’s inflation rate currently stands at 14%.
Verdict: False. The...
Freddie Blay’s claim country’s inflation rate stands at 14%, false
Claim: Freddie Blay, the former national chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that the county’s inflation rate currently stands at 14%.
Verdict: False. The...
“We will restore the hopes of Ghanaians by cutting down taxes and avoiding unreasonable...
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has indicated the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is the only hope for Ghanaians to bring...
2024 World Toilet Day Celebration: 13.4% of Volta Region population still practices open defecation...
The Volta Regional Coordinating Directorate has revealed that 13.4% of the region's population still engages in open defecation, based on a 2020 Ghana Statistical...
Producer Price Inflation rate increases to 33.0% in October
The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that the Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rate rose to 33.0% in October 2024, up...
NPP’s Ishaq Ibrahim makes false inflation, COVID-19 claims about Mahama
A Communication team member of Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party, Dr. Ishaq Ibrahim, has appealed to Ghanaians to keep faith with the government despite the...
Ghana to record end-year inflation of 15.0% in 2024 – IMF
Ghana is expected to record an average inflation of 19.5% in 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed.
In its World Economic Outlook, it...
Claim 8.4 million Ghanaians went a day without food, false
Claim: A quote card allegedly created by TV3 claims that “about 8.4 million Ghanaians, or 24.5% of the population, went a day without food.” This...
IIP release: Industry sector grows by 8.2 percent in Q2 of 2024
The Year-on-Year change in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 grew by 8.2 percent, data from the...
‘I don’t know where they got their data from’ – Agric Minister questions Statistical...
Food and Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has expressed scepticism about recent data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on food prices and inflation,...
A blanket ban on small-scale mining will make no economic sense – Dr. Frank...
Head of Research at the Danquah Institute, Dr. Frank Bannor has cautioned against a blanket ban on small-scale mining, arguing that such a move...
Funeral songs are more popular than any other music – Bisa Kdei [Video]
Highlife singer Bisa Kdei has addressed criticisms labelling his music as "funeral songs".
In a recent interview with Adom TV's Maame Boatemaa, Bisa Kdei explained...
IMF reaches Staff-Level Agreement on third review with Ghana
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mission Chief for Ghana, Stéphane Roudet, has reached a Staff-Level Agreement on the Third Review of...
Eurobond Debt Exchange Programme: Gov’t secures more than 90% participation
The government has secured significant participation from investors in the Eurobond Debt Exchange Programme.
This is what Joy Business has picked up from persons familiar...
The People’s Forum: Traders in Nsawam market lament low patronage amid high prices
Traders and buyers at the Nsawam cassava and plantain market in the Nsawam-Adoagyire Municipality of the Eastern Region have expressed concerns over low sales...
Increases in food prices will continue – GAWU warns
The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU), is predicting food prices will continue to surge in the coming months despite government’s policy intervention.
This follows the...
Four dead, many injured after gory accident at Asukawkaw Bridge
A tragic accident at the Asukawkaw Bridge in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti region has claimed the lives of four people and...
Uncompleted building collapses at Teshie Estate [Photos]
A building under construction at Teshie Estate has collapsed, trapping one person.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 1.
The Ghana National Fire Service(GNFS) confirmed this...
€15 million sustainable cities project launched in Tamale
A €15 million initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable urban development with a focus on green economic growth, urban resilience, equitable access to basic services...
Market sentiments to improve on FX market; one dollar going for GH¢16.48
Market sentiments are expected to improve on the forex market in the coming weeks, a move which should auger well for the Ghana cedi’s...
Gold smuggling costs Ghana $2 billion each year, UK government warns
The UK government has voiced significant concern regarding the escalating issue of gold smuggling in Ghana, emphasizing its detrimental effect on the country’s revenue...
Bond market: Secondary market volume drops to GH¢886m
The secondary bond market activity slowed by 5.35% to GH¢886 million last week, down from GH¢1.21 billion in the previous week.
There were observed minor...
6.9% GDP growth in 2024 Q2 shows economic recovery – Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicate a rapid recovery...
Betting responsibly: Why it matters and how to do it right
Every industry has its challenges, and the betting industry is no exception. While many enjoy sports betting for fun, others may seek it as...
Ghanaian students abroad issue open letter to President Akufo-Addo
The open letter, authored by Pius Apprey of the University of Kent, appeals for urgent financial assistance for Ghanaian students studying abroad under the...