Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said that a number of the government’s revenue sources such as the Value Added Tax (VAT), are not performing well. This, he said, is a situation that must be confronted in order to rely less on financing and also reduce the debt burden. Speaking at the 3businesscolloquium organized by Media General […]
Investor confidence in Ghana’s economy dipped due to the downgrade by international credit rating agencies hence, it makes sense to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to rebuild that confidence, a Senior Fellow at the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET), Dr John Asafu-Adjaye, has said. Dr Asafu-Adjaye said the decision by the government […]
Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional branch of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tsonam Akpeloo, has said that his association is seeking to engage the Ministry of Finance to enable them be part of the ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This, he said, would enable the voice of the AGI be […]
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. The 27-year-old has one year left on his contract at City and had attracted interest from major clubs overseas. City signed Sterling from Liverpool in a £49m deal in 2015 and he went on to score 131 goals in 339 games. Should the deal be completed, […]
The Chair of the National Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu has announced that Nii Ayikoi Otoo has withdrawn from the National Chairmanship race. He said this at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday July 6. “As a result of the diligence of the national election committee and the […]
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The Striking teacher unions have set up a task force to go around the various schools to ensure that members of the unions do not sneak into the classrooms to teach students. As well, the task force would ensure that members who violate the strike action are duly sanctioned. This was disclosed by Justin Nelson, […]
AS Roma’s young striker Felix Afena-Gyan has agreed terms on a four-year extension that runs until 30 June 2026. The Ghana international has made 22 appearances for the Giallorossi to date, scoring two goals. “I am really pleased to have signed this contract: every since I arrived at this club my aim was to reach […]
Western Region Chairman of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) Justin Nelson says the Association is ready to meet government officials who will decide to throw tantrums at their COLA request boot-for-boot if they will not consider more civil ways of engagement. He wonders why government officials and other state workers will gladly accept […]
Barcelona have claimed that Frenkie de Jong is not for sale – even though Manchester United have a broad agreement in place to sign the midfielder. Last week, United agreed a 65m euro (£56m) fee, plus add-ons, with Barca for the Netherlands international and that deal remains active. But Barca president Joan Laporta said: “[De […]
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has said it has monitored a fraudulent Facebook account created in the name of GAF with the name Asinyo Inno, advertising sale of protocol recruitment forms for interested applicants. The account bearing the name Mathias Sarpong with a contact number +233595577684, GAF said, is one of such numerous fraudulent social […]
The newly installed paramount queen mother of Sunyani Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II has led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on former President John Dramani Mahama. Nana Brayie II succeeded the late Nana Nyamaa Poduo II who passed away in 2019. The visit was to introduce the new queen mother and […]
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said the Government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo took the best decision to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support given the circumstances the nation finds itself. He stated that the President has acted prudently to get the country out of the economic challenges. Speaking at […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has declared Monday July 11 as a Public Holiday. This was announced in a statement issued by the Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery on Wednesday July 6. Mr Dery’s statement said Saturday 9th July 2022 marks Eid-ul-Adha which is a statutory public Holiday. However the day falls on Saturday […]
Officials in Nigeria say dozens of Boko Haram suspects are missing after a prison in the capital, Abuja, was attacked by armed men on Tuesday night. The authorities have not said the total number of inmates who are on the run. Witnesses described hearing loud explosions and gunfire around the Kuje prison. The security forces […]
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew is pleased with Inaki Williams’ decision to play for Ghana and has welcomed him to the team. Former Ghanaian star Michael Essien, Black Stars assistant coach George Boateng, and young striker Felix Afena-Gyan have all welcomed the former Spain international. Williams made his decision public on Tuesday, posting a video […]
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Former Ghana goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey believes the Black Stars will excel at the 2022 World Cup later this year. Former Norway U-21 player, who was Ghana’s goalkeeper at the 2014 World Cup Brazil, said the Black Stars are hungry for success and will demonstrate it in Qatar. The tournament is set to begin in […]
The proposed Pru West District Assembly administration block at Prang in the district capital has been turned into a grazing field for cattle. The project, which was started in 2019 and was to be completed within nine months, has been abandoned for some time now. Unidentified herdsmen have for months now been droving their animals […]
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku is set to join German side Hoffenheim from Strasbourg. Djiku has one year left on his contract with the French club but has decided to leave and is on the verge of securing a move to Hoffenheim, according to L’Équipe. Hoffenheim is said to have reached an agreement with Strasbourg to […]
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