Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah is calling for increased intra-African trading as a way to boost the economies of African countries. It was his view that if Africans trade among themselves, the US government will begin the process of removing the tariffs imposed on them. “I think that this is the […] The post 10%

 The Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has invested a substan­tial US$122.97 mil­lion in upgrading its infrastructure and operational efficiencies, to meet its ambitious target of producing six million tonnes of bauxite by the end of the year. Consequently, the company has acquired a robust fleet of equip­ment, including surface miners, haulage trucks, dump trucks, ex­cavators, … The post Ghana

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says government urgently needed $165 million towards digitalising Ghana’s land maps, He said investment in digitalisation of the Lands Commission’s systems and operations would be a game-changer to bolster revenue inflow and enhance efficiency in service delivery. “The Lands Commission plays a critical role in national […] The post Gov’t

 Women in Ghana continue to face major challenges in politi­cal participation despite election progress made so far, the national consultative forum held in Accra has revealed. The forum organised by NETRIGHT in partnership with STAR-Ghana Foundation was to review the 2024 elections and push for gender-responsive governance and inclusive democracy. It brought together stakeholders from … The post NETRIGHT

Centre for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA), a non-partisan, non-governmental civil organisation founded to promote civil engagement and participation in public administration, is opposed to any plan of the Mahama administration to continue the National Cathedral project. CenPOA expressed deep concern over recent comments made by Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious […] The post CenPOA

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak has renewed the curfew hours for Nkwanta Township and its environs in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. The hours start from 8:00pm – 5:00am effective Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The Minister acted on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council, a statement said. Government […] The post Interior Minister renews curfew hours

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By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is shifting its strategy for reforming the Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions (SDI) sector, advocating an industry-led consolidation effort supported by strategic equity investment and strengthened governance structures. Speaking at a post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) media engagement  after the Bank’s 123rd MPC meeting, […] The post BoG

Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group (the parent company of Stanbic Bank Ghana), the parent company of Stanbic Bank, has advised government to prioritize reviving growth, and restoring macroeconomic stability in its Reset Agenda. Speaking at the Stanbic Economic Series webinar themed ‘The Economy Under a New Era’, Mr. Qureishi indicated […] The post Prioritise

Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has announced the appointment of Dr. Naomi Wolali Kwetey as the new Managing Director of the Bank, effective March 26, 2025. She takes over from Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, who has served CBG as Managing Director from its inception on August 1, 2018. Board Chairman, Yaw Asamoah, expressed his heartfelt appreciation […] The post CBG appoints Dr. Naomi Kwetey as new MD

South Sudan has reversed its decision to deny entry to a man it said was a Congolese national deported by the United States after Washington imposed a blanket visa ban on South Sudanese citizens. In a dramatic U-turn on Tuesday, South Sudan’s foreign ministry said the government had chosen to admit the deportee, identified as Makula Kintu, […] The post South Sudan to admit man

Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Ukrainian president said intelligence suggested the number of Chinese soldiers in Russia’s army is “much higher than two”. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Chinese troops fighting on Ukrainian […] The post Ukraine

The trade war between the world’s two biggest economies shows no signs of slowing down – Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to nearly double the tariffs on China. That could leave most Chinese imports facing a staggering 104% tax – a sharp escalation between the two sides. […] The post China is not backing

The Board of Trustees of the National Mining Museum initiative has announced the appointment of Emma Bulley as its new Chairperson. Her appointment marks a bold and exciting new chapter in the realisation of one of Ghana’s most visionary and unifying national projects. Ms. Bulley is widely respected for her strategic leadership, commitment to results, […] The post Emma

TP, a global leader in digital outsourcing solutions, in collaboration with the government of Ghana, recently opened its third operating site in Ghana, offering employment to over 500 Ghanaian youth in Accra, with prospects to employ more in the future. Known worldwide for its excellence in customer service, content moderation, and digital support solutions, the […] The post Govt, TP engages more youth appeared

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