I had gone to find spare parts for my now ageing Toyota Fortuner vehicle at Abbosey Okai. I was highly amused listening to some of the submissions during a heated debate on how the cedi has depreciated against the major foreign currencies. As I haggled over the prices of the spare parts to fit my […] The post Random
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is seeking further clarification on the government’s recent decision to procure new trains for Ghana. This inquiry comes in the wake of government’s announcement of purchasing 12 modern diesel-powered trains scheduled to arrive in mid-February, to enhance the country’s railway transportation system. The intended deployment of these trains is […] The post Franklin
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, has emerged as a beacon of excellence with four of its key employees receiving noteworthy awards at the Ghana Association of Bankers Awards ceremony. Their dedication, talent and leadership shone brightly, underscoring Fidelity Bank’s commitment to leadership, innovation and customer protection, even amid recent industry turbulence. Among the luminaries […] The post
The government is making a concerted effort to enhance its appeal as a preferred base for Chinese businesses on the African continent, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said. He made this known during an engagement with the Chinese Business Community in Ghana under the Ghana Mutual Prosperity Partnership held in Accra. “We want to use […] The post Gov’t
The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he’s disbursed about GH¢150,000 to the Ghana Education Service in the district to clear six months’ rent advance for 167 teachers displaced by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Speaking to Citi News, the MP emphasized the need to entice affected teachers to return […] The post Akosombo
The World Bank Group yesterday, in principle, welcomed the agreement on key parameters of the proposed debt restructuring for Ghana reached by the Official Creditors’ Committee under the G20 Common Framework. This agreement, which is consistent with the Joint WB-IMF Debt Sustainability Framework, represents a critical milestone toward restoring debt sustainability in the country. “This […] The post
It is essential for policymakers to carefully assess the broader economic consequences of the 21% VAT imposition on end-user electricity tariffs and consider a more balanced approach that protects the sustainability of the power sector and supports economic recovery, stability and industrialization. In line with the efforts being made towards economic recovery, imposing a 21% […] The post Elikplim
“Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” — Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our pause for self-reflection that we […] The post Risk
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Schools and students in flood-affected communities in the Volta Region are set to benefit from a $500,000 USAID support aimed at facilitating a return to normalcy. These schools were severely impacted during the flood crisis, with many being submerged or converted into camps to house displaced residents. The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has […] The post Akosombo
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Transport Minister The Ministry of Transport has called on the public to disregard purported increase in public transport fares by commercial road transport operators. In a Read More... The post Govt, Transport Operators Tango Over
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed welcome the International Monetary Fund’s release of the second tranche of Ghana’s extended credit facility with the Bretton Woods institution. According to the Finance Minister, the approval of an additional $600 million for Ghana’s bailout programme signifies the country’s progress in its economic reform trajectory. “Earlier today, the IMF […] The post Release
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has reassured the public that the launch of the much-anticipated e-Cedi, the country’s digital currency, will take place before the end of 2026. The Governor acknowledged progress made in the f the e-Cedi’s development, but attributed the delay in its launch to economic dislocation caused by the events […] The post BoG
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has vowed to match the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) boot-for-boot in the Volta Region, the latter’s stronghold. According to the Volta Regional Secretariat, the party is adequately prepared to considerably increase the number of presidential votes in the region. Addressing the media at a soiree in Ho, the […] The post Volta NPP ready to match NDC
Joe Biden is a lie and a liar. That opening sentence is meant to sting. More importantly, it is meant to shatter the happy caricature that the sitting US president is an antidote – in character, nature and temperament – to his predecessor, Donald Trump. Biden tried to promote the big lie that he is […] The post Biden is no different than Trump appeared first on The
Aaron Owusu Boakye has successfully undergone surgery to correct a rare and complex plexiform ameloblastoma of the left mandible diagnosed by doctors at the 37 Military Hospital. According to Mr. Bedi Daniel, Akyem Maase New Patriotic Party (NPP) Electoral Area Coordinator, Aaron Owusu Boakye was discharged on January 12, 2024, and speedily recovering. It could […] The post Dr. Kingsley Agyemang
Pastor Dr. Sam Adeyemi, CEO of Global Leadership Consulting and founder of Daystar Christian Centre-Nigeria, has urged African leaders to seek the good in others and prioritise African citizens in everything they do. He explained that when leaders begin to place value on the life of an African and places them first, they will implement policies and […] The post “Africa’s problem is not
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has partnered with its Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) to disburse GHS 623 million into the private sector. This capital injection has contributed to the creation of jobs, expansion of businesses, increased revenue, and generation of foreign exchange. DBG’s key highlights in 2023 are captured in a year-end wrapped video on its […] The post
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard the purported increase in transport fares by the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana and the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU). In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 17, the Ministry said, “There has not been any negotiation with the transport operators for a […] The post Disregard
Dr. Promise Sefogah, a leading Obstetrician Gynaecologist and fertility expert has revealed that roughly half of all pregnancies are unplanned. This, he reveals, often throws couples into a difficult emotional turmoil – agonizing over whether to continue the pregnancy or not. Sadly, many of these unplanned pregnancies end in termination, often at the hands of […] The post One
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