Seth Terkper Ghana’s next Eurobond issuance, which is expected to start soon, is awaiting the approval of transaction advisors, Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has said. According to him, the prescription of the experts would determine the exact period for conducting road shows and subsequent floatation of the bond. Barclays Bank, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Bank […]

An “innovative, individual and inclusive” Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games will be a party celebrating Glaswegian values but in a way that will have resonance for the rest of the world, head of ceremonies and creative director David Zolkwer has promised. Speaking in a briefing designed to provide a glimpse of what is to come when the Games open [...] The post …As Games Kick-Off With Impressive Opening Ceremony appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has warned that unless government shows greater fiscal discipline it would be forced to seek a bail-out from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to restore economic stability. Speaking at the IEA’s mid-year economic review in Accra, a Senior Economist of the think-tank, Dr. John Kwakye, said government must get tough on its expenditure and tackle head-on the domestic factors that created the challenges confronting the economy. “This should include rationalisation

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has warned that unless government shows greater fiscal discipline it would be forced to seek a bail-out from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to restore economic stability. Speaking at the IEA’s mid-year economic review in Accra, a Senior Economist of the think-tank, Dr. John Kwakye, said government must get tough on its expenditure and tackle head-on the domestic factors that created the challenges confronting the economy. “This should include rationalisation

Senegal international midfielder Guirane N'Daw signs a two-year deal with newly-promoted French Ligue 1 side Metz.

ACCRA, July 23 (Reuters) - Ghana's national statistics office said on Wednesday that annual producer price inflation was 33.1 percent year-on-year in June.

Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin (left) with other chiefs during the tour on Monday The Okyenhene and President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has lashed out at government for failing to transform the nation. The Okyenhene made this known whilst briefing the media at a durbar of chiefs at Suhum […]

England captain Alastair Cook has found an unlikely supporter in former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, who believes the rest of the squad have failed to back their leader up when required. Cook's leadership has been widely criticised by those outside the ...

Assistant coach Michael Osei has vowed Kotoko will cope this season without their quartet.

Nearly 50 athletes have been given special permission to compete in the Commonwealth Games despite their countries missing last month’s deadline for entries. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) granted the 48 athletes from eight countries the special dispensation to ensure they did not miss their events even though the deadline for entries had closed on June 11. The athletes in [...] The post Ghana, Others Pardoned For Missing Deadlines appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Elders of the Sempe stool at the press conference yesterday  Kingmakers of Sempe Stool have issued a stern warning to Alfred Oko Vanderpuiye, Mayor of Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to desist from interfering in the Akokofoto lands matter. They have also asked the Gbawe Stool to stay off the said lands, claiming that the lands […]

Tuom Kiaye and Konerassaul Elyese  Two Ivorian nationals have found themselves in police grip for allegedly attempting to defraud a Ghanaian businesswoman of GH₵5,000. The suspects, Tuom Kiaye, 25-year-old trader and Konerassaul Elyese, 23, purportedly attempted to  defraud one Mabel Adjei Agbeyegah of her money through money doubling. They were apprehended when the victim, suspecting […]

Ghanaian striker John Antwi has threatened not to return to his Egyptian club Ismaily over unpaid salaries worth $40,000 according to reports.

A global summit in London aims to tackle issues of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. Here's the story in 15 seconds.

Militant Islamists are suspected to have blown up a major bridge in north-eastern Nigeria, disrupting transport links with Cameroon, local residents tell the BBC.

The Polytechnic Teachers Association of  Ghana (POTAG) has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of a meeting held yesterday between the association and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education (PSCE) on the payment of its book and research allowance. “Though issues were not ultimately finalised at the meeting, we are so far pleased with how negotiations are going. We are yet [...] The post POTAG Satisfied With Discussions appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Chairman of Executive Club 50 Paul Asamoah has fired a stinging pot shot at the club’s board for ‘sleeping’ on the job.