The role of banks in an economy has never been in doubt, however I wonder if the leadership of the Gold Coast ever thought that the Bank of Gold Coast, established in 1953, which later became Ghana Commercial Bank and now GCB Bank PLC, would in 70 years be such a pillar in Ghana delivering […] The post Your Bank for life, 70 years of being truly Ghanaian [Article]
US President Joe Biden has announced he will run for re-election in 2024, setting the stage for a potential rematch with Donald Trump. The Democrat had been expected to seek a second four-year term and launched his campaign in a video on Tuesday. He said it was a pivotal moment with freedoms and rights under […] The post President Joe Biden launches 2024 re-election campaign
Ahmed Twumasi, the Police Inspector, who has been arrested in Adum in the Ashanti Region for shooting his lover has broken his silence over the heinous crime. Speaking for the first time since his arrest, Inspector Twumasi said his intention was not to kill his lover, the 26-year-old mother of one, known as Maadwoa. Inspector […] The post I didn’t intend to kill my lover
Agriculture plays a crucial role in Ghana’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite its enormous growth potential, only 4% of bank loans are directed towards the sector. To tackle this challenge, Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (GIRSAL) has set up a Technical Assistance Facility aimed at increasing financial […] The post GIRSAL
Former President John Dramani Mahama is in the Western North Region on the 10th leg of his 16-region tour to campaign ahead of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) May 13 presidential primaries. Mr Mahama who is considered the front-runner to lead the NDC in the upcoming 2024 general elections is visiting all 275 constituencies to […] The post Mahama takes campaign to Western
It has emerged that the Police Inspector, Ahmed Twumasi, arrested for killing his lover in Adum in the Ashanti Region committed the act after his lover refused to refund a GH¢5000 debt owed him. According to the prosecution, investigations have established that the police officer after having a misunderstanding with the deceased asked her to […] The post Adum:
The La General Hospital which was demolished by the government to make way for the planned rehabilitation to improve healthcare delivery in the area has been abandoned for over 2 years. The residents claim that access to immediate health care has been a major challenge for them due to the demolition of the facility. Speaking […] The post La residents demonstrate
Physician assistants who graduated three years ago are demanding postings to various health institutions by the government. According to the group, there have been delays in processes by the Ministry of Health to ensure that they are posted to health centres across the country. On Tuesday, April 25, a group of unposted physician assistants picketed […] The post Physician
Tiled walls. Concrete floors. Gigantic glass windows. White and grey aesthetics. A sprinkle to zilch of grass. This has gradually become the signature look of the buildings littered across the capital. The scarcity of verdant spaces has become a common denominator among these edifices, causing a stir online each time a new listing is posted. […] The post The
The Member of Parliament for the Dormaa East Constituency in the Bono Region, Paul Apraku Twum Barimah, has appealed to developed countries to support their developing counterparts to transition from fossil energy to green energy in line with the global push for a sustainable economy. He said there was also the need for the developed […] The post Support Africa’s
The Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council is urging all artisanal fishermen to comply with the government’s planned closed season this year. According to the council, a public awareness campaign has begun to encourage fishermen to refrain from embarking on fishing expeditions during the period. This comes after the fisheries ministry said that this year’s exercise […] The post Artisanal
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo wants African leaders to increase their investments in education. According to him, a recent UNESCO and African Union research indicates that millions of children are not attending school. Speaking at the World Book Capital 2023 launch in Accra, President Akufo-Addo said more has to be done in the educational sector. […] The post Let’s
Gone were the days when the English Premier League had just a couple or trio of Ghanaian players showing their abilities to that audience. Think of Ghanaian players to have played in the English Premier League and the likes of Antony Yeboah, Michael Essien, Kevin-Prince Boateng, and Sulley Muntari will be on the minds of […] The post The
Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson believes the report released by the former Chairman of the defunct Inter-ministerial Committee against Illegal Mining, Prof. Frimpong Boateng on the illicit activity makes mockery of government’s fight against illegal mining otherwise known as galamsey. In a Facebook post, Dr. Forson said the revelation by Prof. Frimpong […] The post It’s
The Treasury market saw its fourth consecutive week of rising interest rates as the government sought more funds to cover its short-term liabilities. According to the Bank of Ghana’s latest auction, rates increased across the yield curve. The 91-day T-bill rose by 0.07% to 19.96%, while the 182-day bill increased by 0.10% to 22.57%. The […] The post T-bills
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), will visit Ghana from today, Tuesday, April 25. The purpose of the two-day visit is to meet policymakers, business leaders and civil society representatives while underscoring the WTO’s commitment to reinforcing support to Sub-Saharan Africa. She is expected to meet Ghana’s President, Nana Addo […] The post WTO
The Chamber of Construction Industry has warned that the government could soon face legal action from a number of its members over unpaid contracts. Despite their efforts to recover payment, Chamber members have been left with no other options. Some of the due funds stretch back to 2017, and the government’s outstanding debt to contractors […] The post Contractors threaten
76 Ghanaian national are being evacuated from Sudan owing to the ongoing conflict, the government has said. The number is made up of 73 students and three footballers based in Sudan. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Dr. Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong said the Ghanaian citizens will be evacuated to Ethiopia for safety. Thousands of […] The post 76
Convener of the Individual Bondholders Association of Ghana (IBHAG), Martin Kpebu, says government acted in bad faith in defaulting on bond payments. Payments of matured coupons and principal payments have been in arrears for over two months now. The association on Monday, April 24, recused itself from the deliberations of the Technical Committee of the […] The post Bond
The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, is suggesting to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, not to downplay the ‘galamsey’ report authored by former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. Prof. Frimpong-Boateng who is a former Chairman of the now defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, […] The post Independent
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