The Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, together with some Senior Executives of the bank recently met with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Lu Kun, to promote deeper trade and investment ties between Chinese and Ghanaian businesses. During the meeting, Mr. Asomaning underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between Standard Bank, […] The post Stanbic
A member of the Movement for Change, Joseph Amoah, has issued a challenge to Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to name a single successful policy that he has initiated. In an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM, Amoah expressed his skepticism about Bawumia’s ability to […] The post I dare Bawumia
Founder of Movement for Change Alan Kyerematen has invited the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the launch of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change at UPSA on 17th April, 2024. The Movement for Change (M4C) led by Alan Kyerematen, and the National Interest Movement (NIM), led by Dr. Abu Sakara Foster recently announced the conclusion […] The post Alan invites NPP to
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has assured that government is pushing forward with its debt negotiations, determined to reach an agreement with its creditors that is acceptable to all parties while staying within the sustainability targets of its IMF-supported economic programme. Ghana is aiming to cut US$10.5billion from its […] The post
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, has outlined key performance indicators that led to the successful completion of the Second Review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the IMF disclosed that it had reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the extended credit facility with Ghana. […] The post IMF
The founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to abolish several taxes imposed on imports that he said are unnecessary and a huge burden to the trading community. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge in an engagement with members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). He said the abolishment […] The post Ghana will have
The Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has stated that the effective implementation of the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is yielding some good results. He says the country is now witnessing relative macroeconomic stability and seeing signs of economic recovery. Speaking at a joint IMF, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Ghana, […] The post Govt
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged organised crime in the award of contracts at the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The probe stemmed from claims made by Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In October 2023, Professor Adei […] The post EOCO
The Government is seeking to plug the revenue gap created as a result of the abandoned VAT on electricity with a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. At the beginning of the year, the government introduced a value-added tax on electricity, however, it was forced to abandon the initiative following a public backlash. […] The post Govt
The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 percent to GH¢150.6 million in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround from the loss suffered […] The post OmniBSIC
There is a lack of detailed information on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) among women and youth in business, a situational analysis conducted by the Aya Institute for Women, Politics and Media, has found. While information about the protocol has primarily reached technical experts and businesses, women and youth in the micro, small […] The post Editorial:
As part of measures to bolster the law enforcement capabilities of the Ghana Police Service and enhance their capacity, Newmont’s Development Foundation in Ahafo funded the construction of a Police Training School in Kenyasi No. 1, one of the company’s host communities in the Ahafo Region. The Police training school, the first and only one […] The post Newmont’s
The GaDangme Council strongly condemns the use of live ammunition by the Navy during the traditional festival and calls for a thorough investigation into the incident. According to the Read More... The post GaDangme
Mohammed Amin Adam In a press briefing held on Saturday, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam assured Ghanaians that the government is committed to not burdening citizens with more taxes. Read More... The post Government Assures Ghanaians Of No New Taxes appeared
The Ministry of Transport has directed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver who has resorted to charging new transport fares outside the existing one, thereby, putting undue burden on commuters. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit and released in Accra on Sunday, April 14, 2024, […] The post Arrest
It is a welcome relief to hear the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) categorically deny the commercialisation of certain genetically modified organisms like maize, soy or even perhaps, tomatoes in our food chain. The clarification comes amid concerns expressed by a number of interest groups like the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), aggregators […] The post
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa bears […] The post
The government is under scrutiny for its handling of the co-financing agreement with the Global Fund, as revealed by Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin, the president of the Ghana HIV and AIDS network. This issue has come to the forefront following the Ministry of Health’s clearance of 14 containers of anti-retroviral drugs and TB medications at the […] The post Govt
Voting is currently underway in the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region by 1,081 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The delegates have to choose from nine contenders, namely; Kwasi Nyantakyi Kwabena Boateng, Dr Evans Duah, Klinsman Karikari Mensah, Helena Mensah, Abena Pokuaa Boaitey, Portia Acheampong Abronye, Aaron Prince Duah and Maame Yaa Aboagye. […] The post NPP’s Ejisu Parliamentary
In the realm of US-Africa economic relations, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) stands as a pivotal legislation designed to foster trade and investment between the United States and eligible Sub-Saharan African countries. Since its inception in 2000, AGOA has sought to support economic growth and sustainable development by providing duty-free access to the […] The post Assessing
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