President John Dramani Mahama said on Thursday that Ghana’s economy remained second largest in the West Africansub-region despite his administration inheriting wobbling economy unfavourable for investment. “We inherited an economy… The post We inherited an economy with high deficit – President Mahama appeared first on Ghana Business News. President John Mahama President John Dramani Mahama said on Thursday that Ghana’s economy remained second largest in the West Africansub-region

The Director of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Cephas Arthur says the police is fully prepared to handle all issues related to security on the inauguration day… The post Ghana Police ready for inauguration day appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Director of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Cephas Arthur says the police is fully prepared to handle all issues related to security on the inauguration day of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He

Ghana, the world’s second largest cocoa producer, has put in place a number of interventions and best agronomic practices to help double output of the crop within ten years. Ghana’s cocoa… The post Ghana Cocobod outlines interventions to boost cocoa production appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ghana, the world’s second largest cocoa producer, has put in place a number of interventions and best agronomic practices to help double output of the crop within

General Corporal Solomon Elvis Mensah and General Lance Corporal Daniel Kissi Abrokwa have been jailed for 36 months by the Mpraeso Circuit Court for escaping from lawful custody. The two… The post Policemen turned robbers jailed 36 months appeared first on Ghana Business News. General Corporal Solomon Elvis Mensah and General Lance Corporal Daniel Kissi Abrokwa have been jailed for 36 months by the Mpraeso Circuit Court for escaping from lawful custody. The two policemen were involved

Total number of persons killed through reported road traffic crashes in the Upper West Region has reduced from 12 in 2015 to nine in 2016 representing a percentage reduction of… The post Accident deaths reduce in Upper West Region appeared first on Ghana Business News. Total number of persons killed through reported road traffic crashes in the Upper West Region has reduced from 12 in 2015 to nine in 2016 representing a percentage reduction of 33.3 per cent. However, total number of persons

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its 2017 bullish trajectory as transactions were recorded in 12 equities with five price changes; consequently the benchmark GSE-Composite Index inched up by 0.03… The post Ghana stocks market continues 2017 bullish transactions appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its 2017 bullish trajectory as transactions were recorded in 12 equities with five price changes; consequently the benchmark GSE-Composite Index

Although the Food and Agriculture Organisation, (FAO) reached millions of crisis-affected people in 2016, it needs over $1b to reach more than 40 million people in 2017. The FAO in… The post FAO says it needs over $1b to reach more than 40 million people in 2017 appeared first on Ghana Business News. Although the Food and Agriculture Organisation, (FAO) reached millions of crisis-affected people in 2016, it needs over $1b to reach more than 40 million people in 2017. The FAO in 2016 supported

A wireless breast-pumping device for mothers has been unveiled at CES 2017, the global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow that takes place every January in Las Vegas, Nevada. According… The post Wireless breast-pumping device for breast feeding mothers unveiled at CES appeared first on Ghana Business News. A wireless breast-pumping device for mothers has been unveiled at CES 2017, the global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow that takes place every

Energy Bank Ghana has schooled a number of exporters on the features, requirements, utilisation of trade finance lines and among other trade products that would help facilitate their business transactions… The post Energy Bank educates exporters on Trade Finance appeared first on Ghana Business News. Energy Bank Ghana has schooled a number of exporters on the features, requirements, utilisation of trade finance lines and among other trade products that would help facilitate their business

Algeria and Liecester City player Riyad Mahrez was adjudged the 2016 African Footballer of the Year, by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at the 25th Glo-CAF Awards held in… The post Mahrez wins African Footballer of the Year appeared first on Ghana Business News. Riyad Mahrez Algeria and Liecester City player Riyad Mahrez was adjudged the 2016 African Footballer of the Year, by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at the 25th Glo-CAF Awards held in Abuja, Nigeria. Mahrez,

One hundred and thirty-eight (138) people were killed in road crashes in the Central Region last year, the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit(MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service has revealed.… The post Central Region road accidents claim 138 lives appeared first on Ghana Business News. One hundred and thirty-eight (138) people were killed in road crashes in the Central Region last year, the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit(MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service has revealed. The year preceding

The former Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Enoch Teye Mensah, has said the leadership style of the sector ministers is key to success at the Ministry of Youth and… The post Leadership is key at Ministry of Youth and Sports – E.T. Mensah appeared first on Ghana Business News. ET Mensah The former Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Enoch Teye Mensah, has said the leadership style of the sector ministers is key to success at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. He said the frequent change

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has commended the media for active role in the energy sector especially scrutinizing players in the petroleum industry. Mr Kingsley Kwame… The post BOST commends media for watchdog role in petroleum sector appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has commended the media for active role in the energy sector especially scrutinizing players in the petroleum industry. Mr

Strikers Abdul Majeed Waris, Raphael Dwamena and Defender Joseph Attamah Lawerh have failed to make the final cut in Coach Avram Grant’s squad, submitted to the Confederation of Africa Football… The post Waris, Dwamena, Lawerh dropped from Ghana’s final squad appeared first on Ghana Business News. Majid Waris Strikers Abdul Majeed Waris, Raphael Dwamena and Defender Joseph Attamah Lawerh have failed to make the final cut in Coach Avram Grant’s squad, submitted to the Confederation

The NPP transitional team has put the breaks on the telecommunications regulator from implementing some new policies in the 4G space, impeccable sources at the National Communications Authority (NCA) have… The post NPP Transition Team stops NCA new 4G policy moves appeared first on Ghana Business News. The NPP transitional team has put the breaks on the telecommunications regulator from implementing some new policies in the 4G space, impeccable sources at the National Communications Authority

Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI), a Tema based think tank, has called for the reduction of members of the Council of State from 25 to about 15. ILAPI… The post Think Tank calls for reduction in number of Council of State members appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Council of State Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI), a Tema based think tank, has called for the reduction of members of the Council of State from 25 to about 15. ILAPI said a reduction

Ghana’s housing needs are expected to rise to two million by 2018. The incoming Government has therefore been urged to introduce new and realistic housing policies to address the growing… The post Ghana’s housing needs to hit two million by 2018 appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ghana’s housing needs are expected to rise to two million by 2018. The incoming Government has therefore been urged to introduce new and realistic housing policies to address the growing accommodation

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to give their maximum support to the President- elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo just like he enjoyed during his tenure.  … The post President Mahama acknowledges predecessors appeared first on Ghana Business News. President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to give their maximum support to the President- elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo just like he enjoyed during his tenure.   He said he was happy that Nana

Veteran politician, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has been named the Speaker of Parliament of the Fourth Republic, parliamentary sources have disclosed.   Prof. Oquaye, a distinguished Lawyer and Historian, served… The post Leadership for Seventh Parliament named appeared first on Ghana Business News. Prof. Mike Ocquaye Veteran politician, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has been named the Speaker of Parliament of the Fourth Republic, parliamentary sources have disclosed.   Prof.

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday inaugurated an ultra modern Cathlab Machine at the Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle-Teaching Hospital in Accra.   The new machine, which was installed three… The post President Mahama inaugurates Cathlab Machine for Cardio Centre appeared first on Ghana Business News. President John Mahama President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday inaugurated an ultra modern Cathlab Machine at the Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle-Teaching Hospital in