The dollar was on track for its fifth straight day of declines against the yen, which was at a seven-week high against the greenback on Friday as investors sought Japan’s safe-haven currency due to monetary policy, U.

Industry, services contract Economist calls for inclusive policies to sustain growth It is the sector given the least support; it is the sector with the highest number of aging workforce; it is the one that is least attractive to the youth. But it is this same sector – agriculture – that has become the light […] The post Agric withstands pandemic shock to record growth

The food and beverage market in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) is projected to grow by US$1trillion in value by 2030, according to World Bank. While this presents a huge growth potential, the industry in Ghana remains largely import dependent, with few big players along the production and processing value chain. But for many the small players […] The post US$1tn SSA food and

What does having a female president or vice president mean to the girl-child in Ghana? It means a lot. Generally, it means the same thing that the male presidents and vice presidents have meant and still mean to our boy-children: a role-model they can identify with through gender and physique, a source of hope and […] The post Ghanaian girls should also have presidential

…blames COVID-19 constraints on businesses The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) would be losing GH¢8 million, a quarter of its projected tax revenue of GH¢32 million for the year, due to the impact of the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) on businesses within the metropolis. The assembly, was expecting to use part of the revenue generated to […] The post KMA to miss its revenue

The Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strive to implement some internal reforms and ensure that their organisations are able to render efficient and accountable public service and not rely on donors to fund these reforms. “All our reforms have been supported externally, and I think we should along […] The post Public

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has said it is taking steps to address the recent brouhaha and accusations regarding under-declaring of taxes among telecommunications companies in the country; saying it is working on forwarding letters to them in a move to retrieve the ‘lost’ monies. This comes after the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, made a claim […] The post GRA

The Sustainable Development Investment Partnership (SDIP), an initiative of the World Economic Forum and the OECD – in partnership with the government of Ghana through the SDGs Advisory Unit in the Office of the President and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) – has held the first Ghana SDGs Country Financing Roadmap Roundtable in Accra. The […] The post SDGs Country

Thirty-Six young Ghanaian students have been awarded scholarships for various master degree programmes in universities across Europe, under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme. This prestigious international study programme is part of the EU’s flagship educational and training programme, Erasmus+, which supports education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The latest number of beneficiaries […] The post 36

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced that cashew farmers are going to receive special attention and support when the NDC wins the December elections.

Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have rescinded the contract of Richard Arthur, according to media reports.

Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have rescinded the contract of Richard Arthur, according to media reports.

Edmund Nyamekye, the District Commander for Offinso Divisional Motor Transport Traffic Department (MTTD), has disclosed that the driver of the mini-bus transporting the young footballers who were involved in the bus accident that claimed the lives of eight players will be charged for overloading.

Edmund Nyamekye, the District Commander for Offinso Divisional Motor Transport Traffic Department (MTTD), has disclosed that the driver of the mini-bus transporting the young footballers who were involved in the bus accident that claimed the lives of eight players will be charged for overloading.

The ruling New Patriotic Party has called on Ghanaians to assess former President John Mahama on his track record and not his promises as the December polls beckons.

Asante Kotoko are reported to have terminated the contract of defender Evans Owusu ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.

Asante Kotoko are reported to have terminated the contract of defender Evans Owusu ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.

Columbus Crew captain Jonathan Mensah has been named in the MLS Team of the Week 12.

Columbus Crew captain Jonathan Mensah has been named in the MLS Team of the Week 12.

The National Democratic Congress  swiftly refuted reports alleging it has made a promise to construct more mortuaries for the Zongo communities.