The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) is committing a total of GH¢2.6 billion to contractors to complete the fund’s stalled projects across the country. This followed the approval by Parliament of more than GH¢3.9 billion for the financing of educational infrastructure projects for this year. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Ghanaian Times in … The post GETFund
By Kenneth AMPONSAH Are banks prepared to lead the way in climate action amidst the crisis caused by climate change pandemics and conflict? In this article, I seek to point out some key initiatives and guidance that we as banks can initiate to support this agenda. But before we dive into the world of green […] The post Going green: financial institutions
In a strategic move to promote trade liberalisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has collaborated with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to host a crucial sensitisation seminar titled ‘Trade Liberalisation after the AfCFTA’ at the Africa Trade House in Accra. Peter Dery, Head of […] The post
Children under 14 will be barred from joining social media in Florida from next year. Signed into law by governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation directs social media firms to delete the accounts of under-14s. Children aged 14 and 15 will also need parental consent before signing up for platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Companies who […] The post US state bans children under
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post All
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post African
By Buertey Francis BORYOR A delegation from GCB Bank, led by its Managing Director Kofi Adomakoh, paid a courtesy visit to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu in Accra, and presented assorted food items along with a donation of GH?100,000 to support this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The items include 15 gallons of oil, […] The post GCB
Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afeyo Markin, has announced that the government is taking significant steps to broaden access to quality education by establishing new universities. These institutions, located in Mampong, Akrodie, Bunso, and Kintampo, aim to enhance teacher education and the overall quality of tertiary education in Ghana. Speaking during […] The post Gov’t
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU In a comprehensive update on Ghana’s debt restructuring programme, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to restore fiscal sustainability and foster economic recovery. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister emphasised the significance of upcoming discussions with bondholder representatives to advance restructuring engagements. “In the […] The post
The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has credited Ghana’s resilience and stability in the face of global challenges to the foresight of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. During a University of Bradford event, the MP remarked on the global economic challenges, stating, “Ghana stands as a beacon of resilience.” “It is important […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
By Samuel SAM, Tamale Senior Assistant Registrar at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Dr. Rahaina Tahiru, has called for more investment in women empowerment. She advocated that government allocates a percentage of the national budget to invest in women’s economic empowerment. This, she asserted, would accelerate progress […] The post
The government has initiated a resettlement programme for communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Works and Housing, this initiative aims to provide new homes for individuals whose residences were destroyed by the floods. According to data from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), more than 5,200 households in 19 […] The post Govt
The director in charge of the volunteers for the 13th African Games, Juliana Addo-Yobo, says the Ministry of Sports is working on settling all volunteers for the games. The volunteers on Tuesday were agitated over what they say is the failure of authorities to release the GH¢2,500 promised them ahead of the competition. The volunteers […] The post Accra 2023:
Tullow has affirmed its commitment to Ghana’s socio-economic growth through its operations in the country. The UK-based multinational oil and gas company, currently operates the two main oil fields in Ghana – Jubilee and TEN. Together with its partners, Kosmos Energy, Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC), Petro SA and Jubilee Oil Holdings Limited (JOHL), they […] The post
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is pushing for the reinstatement of the capital gains tax exemption on listed securities, with Managing Director Abena Amoah confident it would deepen investor participation and solidify the bourse’s gains. She believes the tax break, coupled with tax incentives for listing companies, would significantly […] The post
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM MTN Ghana paid GH¢5.9 billion in direct and indirect taxes, along with an additional GH¢0.4billion in fees, levies and other payments to government agencies last year. Together, these payments represents 47.1 percent of MTN’s total revenue paid to the government for the 2023 financial year. This was revealed by its Board Chairman, […] The post MTN
The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.
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