Ghana’s reputation as a hub for African American heritage has received a further boost as a leading American Bar Association announced its 40th-anniversary celebrations in Accra. The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) is a unified, citywide association of Black and other minority lawyers in the New York metropolitan area, with members in all five boroughs. […] The post
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Ghana’s growth rate forecast from 2.8% to 3.1% by the end of 2024. This adjustment is attributed to the reforms Ghana is implementing under the IMF programme, which significantly supports its economic recovery. The IMF also believes that if Ghana adheres to the programme’s conditions, the recovery could […] The post IMF
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has assured Ghanaians that the government will ensure that the economic gains are not destroyed with election-year spending. He says that the government is committed to enhancing domestic revenue mobilisation and tightening commitments to control spending in order to avoid policy slippages. Addressing a joint Ministry of Finance, International […] The post 2024
Former National Security Minister Francis Poku has cautioned Ghanaians against politicising military operations, emphasising that such actions can have detrimental consequences for the citizens. During the Republic Day Lecture on Monday, July 1, Francis Poku emphasised the importance of non-partisan support for security operations, urging the public to avoid politicising military duties for the greater […] The post Stop
Ghana receives the second highest remittance inflows in Africa, the latest World Bank Migration and Development Brief has shown. Indeed, sub-Saharan Africa saw remittance flows reached US$54billion in 2023 while remittances to the country reached US$4.6billion, surpassed only by neighbouring Nigeria’s US$19.5billion. The figure is marginally lower than the US$4.7billion recorded in 2022. In 2021, […] The post
The Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that generally, the macroeconomic environment continues to remain stable as the government implements the International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported programme. He said that growth is proving to be more resilient and robust than initially programmed and the economy continues to show strong signs of recovery in […] The post Full
Entertainment pundit Ola Michael has commended Ghanaian socialite and actress Hajia4Reall, real name Mona Faiz Montrage, for her strategic legal manoeuvres following her sentencing in the U.S. over her involvement in a $2 million romance scam.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is set to unveil Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate for the December 2024 elections during an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) Read More... The post Bawumia
Some five Cement manufacturers on Monday, July 1, boycotted a scheduled meeting with the Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond over discussions on a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) to regulate cement prices. Dangote, Supacem, Ghacem, Diamond Cement, and CIMAF were the manufacturers purported to have declined to attend the meeting, citing the need for […] The post Cement
…service and experience implications of the new leadership style By J. N. Halm One of the accepted facts about leadership styles is that there is no single accepted number of leadership styles. In 1939, German-American psychologist Kurt Lewin and his colleagues said there were only three leadership styles. These were Authoritarian (Autocratic), Participative (Democratic), and […] The post
The Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that the 360 million third tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to hit the Bank of Ghana account by the close of today Monday, July 1. He said this during a joint IMF, Ministry of Finance, and BoG press conference in Accra on […] The post $360m 3rd tranche IMF cash to hit BoG account
The government has successfully negotiated debt relief totaling $2.8 billion from bilateral creditors, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability and economic recovery. Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam announced the breakthrough at a press conference on July 1, 2024, emphasising the importance of the agreement under the G20 Common Framework […] The post Gov’t
Popular Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has explained the source of his unique fashion sense in an interview.
The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has announced that cabinet has approved the proposed amendment of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Act as part of efforts to boost independence of the central bank. The amendment is also aimed at addressing the recommendations by the International Moneyray Fund (IMF) safeguard assessment to strengthen BoG’s […] The post Cabinet
A High Court in Ireland has ruled that it was lawful for a tribunal to reject the asylum claim of a Ghanaian man who alleged persecution for being openly gay.
The Built Environment National Conference on Housing and Hydrology (BENCHH) 2024 is set to take place from Tuesday, July 2nd to Thursday, July 4th at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. This significant event, themed “Enhancing Collaboration to Tackle Ghana’s Housing and Hydrology Challenges,” will convene stakeholders from various sectors to tackle critical issues affecting […] The post
Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.
Sammy Gyamfi, the Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed allegations that he funded a trip to Miami with his wife using party funds.
The Education Ministry will soon seek approval from Parliament to expand Senior High Schools (SHS) from three to six years.
Ghana’s economic policy of borrowing significantly, collateralizing, and selling public assets has proven contentious. While such policies may provide short-term financial respite, the long-term consequences for the country’s future and the weight they impose on the next generation are concerning. Ghana’s economic stability is at a critical juncture, primarily due to its unsustainable borrowing habits […] The post The
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