The activities of speculators which cause the cedi to depreciate against some major trading currencies may have minimal impact on the currency as the elections approach. This is the position of some currency analysts. The comments come on the back of concerns among some industry watchers of possible distortions to the cedi’s performance ahead of ... The activities of speculators which cause the cedi to depreciate against some major trading currencies may have minimal impact on the currency

The Ashanti Regional Minister, John Alexander Ackon has urged residents of Kumasi to remain calm as the Police investigate the circumstances under which explosives were planted close to the residence of the Deputy Regional Minister, Andy Osei Okrah. The explosives, which were retrieved on Tuesday according to Mr. Ackon included “one timer device, one remote ... The Ashanti Regional Minister, John Alexander Ackon has urged residents of Kumasi to remain calm as the Police investigate the

Government’s appetite to borrow few weeks to the general elections continues to attract concerns as some observers caution Ghana’s debt could hit uncontrollable level by next year. Parliament in this few days has passed a number of loan agreements totaling over 900 million cedis. Speaking to Citi Business News, Economist Dr. Ebo Turkson stated that ... Government’s appetite to borrow few weeks to the general elections continues to attract concerns as some observers caution Ghana’s debt

Ghana’s quest to reduce the almost 2 million housing deficit may take a long time as interest on mortgage loans continue to rise. According to latest average interest and Annual percentage report released by the Bank of Ghana, interest on home loans increased marginally from 30.6 to 31.5 percent between May and September this year. ... Ghana’s quest to reduce the almost 2 million housing deficit may take a long time as interest on mortgage loans continue to rise. According to latest average

The defunct US news website Gawker has settled a lawsuit won by retired US professional wrestler Hulk Hogan for $31m (£25m). The privacy case forced Gawker to declare bankruptcy earlier this year, after a jury awarded Mr Hogan $140m over a leaked sex tape. Mr Hogan’s legal bill was paid by tech billionaire Peter Thiel, ... The defunct US news website Gawker has settled a lawsuit won by retired US professional wrestler Hulk Hogan for $31m (£25m). The privacy case forced Gawker to declare

Facebook has warned growth in advertising revenues will slow “meaningfully” in the next few months as it tries to avoid alienating users. The social media giant’s chief financial officer David Wehner said there was a limit on the number of ads it could put on people’s timelines. Shares fell 7% in after-hours trading. The comments ... Facebook has warned growth in advertising revenues will slow “meaningfully” in the next few months as it tries to avoid alienating

Almost a month after shipping lines were ordered by the President to stop charging the Terminal Handling fees at the ports, the business associations say are yet to get their monies refunded. The business associations say although the ship owners have stopped charging the THC, they have so far refused to refund their monies to them despite numerous ... Almost a month after shipping lines were ordered by the President to stop charging the Terminal Handling fees at the ports, the business associations

Former Attorney General, Mr. Martin Amidu, has described the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom and 12 other presidential candidates as a deliberate attempt to rig the election in favour of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). The EC disqualified some 13 presidential candidates, including Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom of the ... Former Attorney General, Mr. Martin Amidu, has described the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify Dr. Papa

Samia Nkrumah, the Convention People’s Party’s (CPP) parliamentary candidate for the Jomoro constituency in the Western Region is rallying for support in the constituency to represent the people in parliament. She has stepped up campaign in the area calling on residents to help her realize the visions of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah for ... Samia Nkrumah, the Convention People’s Party’s (CPP) parliamentary candidate for the Jomoro constituency in the Western Region is rallying

Accra Girls Senior High School held its 29th Speech and Prize-giving Day, at the school’s premises in Accra on the theme: “Promoting High Academic Standards and Entrepreneurship Among the Youth.” The Headmistress of the School, Mrs Joyce Acolatse said, a critical analysis of the WASSCE results revealed an excellent improvement in the performance of the students. ... Accra Girls Senior High School held its 29th Speech and Prize-giving Day, at the school’s premises in Accra on the theme:

Basic Needs-Ghana, in partnership with the Korean International Corporation Agency (KOICA), has provided support to mentally challenged and epileptic persons and their care-givers in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions. A total of 300 beneficiaries, made up of 200 females and 100 males received sewing machines with accessories each, while another 150 received ... Basic Needs-Ghana, in partnership with the Korean International Corporation Agency (KOICA), has provided support to mentally

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered Nurses at the Accra Psychiatric hospital to call off their strike and resume work with immediate effect. The direction follows a meeting the Commission had on Wednesday with the Minister of Health, representatives of the nurses and authorities of the hospital. The psychiatric nurses on Monday embarked on ... The National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered Nurses at the Accra Psychiatric hospital to call off their strike and resume work with immediate

Wife of flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mrs. Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo has said her husband, Nana Akufo-Addo is a man who will honour his promises to Ghanaians, when voted as President. Mrs. Akufo-Addo said this when she visited the Ayawaso East and Central constituencies in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, November ... Wife of flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mrs. Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo has said her husband, Nana Akufo-Addo is a man who will honour

Author of ‘The Afrocentric Obama and Lessons on Political Campaigning’ book, Dr Etse Sikanku will this Friday, November 4, 2016 hold a book reading ceremony at the Ghana Institution of Journalism (GIJ) in Accra. The event which is aimed at inculcating the habit of reading among Ghanaians will be held at 2pm  at the Forecourt of the institution. ... Author of ‘The Afrocentric Obama and Lessons on Political Campaigning’ book, Dr Etse Sikanku will this Friday, November

In response to President John Dramani Mahama’s claim that changing an incumbent government affects development, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer for  the 2016 polls, Nana Akufo-Addo, has stated that President Mahama will indeed be changed at the polls for his failures. He also questioned the President’s grasp of the concept of democracy. His remark ... In response to President John Dramani Mahama’s claim that changing an incumbent government affects development, the New

A young couple in the US state of Washington are accused of injecting three young children with heroin to “make them go to sleep”. Police say Ashlee Hutt and Mac Leroy McIver were found living with three children, aged six, four and two, among rat droppings, drug needles and heroin. Ms Hutt appeared in court ... A young couple in the US state of Washington are accused of injecting three young children with heroin to “make them go to sleep”. Police say Ashlee Hutt and Mac

Officials say they have discovered one of India’s largest-ever drug hauls concealed in a fizzy drinks factory. More than 20m tablets of the banned drug Mandrax, with an estimated street value of $450m (£365m), were seized in the western city of Udaipur in October. Subhas Dudhani, a Bollywood producer, was arrested in Mumbai in connection ... Officials say they have discovered one of India’s largest-ever drug hauls concealed in a fizzy drinks factory. More than 20m tablets of the