Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has said that Ghana’s economy will be transformed if the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is elected as president in this year’s general elections. Mr Kufuor noted that has the potential to accelerate Ghana’s economic development. “I have observed his remarkable abilities in economic […] The post Ghana’s

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Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was only 16 when he ended his life last year.

Scientists from Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States have published groundbreaking research in the New England Journal of Medicine, identifying a significant genetic factor contributing to kidney disease among West African populations. The study, conducted through the Human Health and Heredity in Africa (H3Africa) Kidney Disease Research Network, examined 8,355 people from Ghana and Nigeria, […] The post Study

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes a government statement in the plenary session of the Bundestag. Topics include the end of the traffic light coalition and the upcoming Bundestag elections. The post German Chancellor defends phone call on Ukraine with Putin appeared first on Ghana

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana’s Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) is aiming to secure US$120million by 2030 in order to establish a self-sustaining venture capital ecosystem. This aims to strengthen the venture capital landscape in Ghana, creating a robust environment for startups and SMEs and ultimately contribute to the country’s broader economic development goals. The […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is projecting its assets under management (AUM) to exceed US$1.5billion. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, at a media engagement in Accra, noted that this boost is tied to ongoing revaluation efforts of mining assets, particularly the government’s 10 percent equity interests […] The post MIIF

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Telecommunications companies in the country contributed more than GH¢9billion in taxes and other payments for 2023, a 50 percent increase over the GH¢6billion paid in 2022. These data are included in the Transparency Initiative Report – jointly released by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and Electronic Money Issuers Chamber of Ghana. […] The post

In a landmark move, WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Plc (WAICA Re) has established AFIN Bank UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom. This strategic initiative marks a significant step in WAICA Re’s mission to strengthen financial ties between Africa and international markets. AFIN, short for “Africa Affinity,” embodies WAICA Re’s deep-rooted connection to […] The post

Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.

…propose reduction in corporate tax to 18% By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Association of Rural Banks have appealed to  government to reduce corporate tax for Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) as a special incentive to ensure the growth of the rural economy and the country at large. They are proposing a reduction from the existing […] The post Our locked-up funds

By Juliet ETEFE, New Dehli ([email protected]) Travelling can be transformative, especially when it reveals insights into one’s own homeland. In just seven days, I found India to be a fascinating study in deliberate progress and cultural pride—a journey that reshaped my perspective on what Ghana could also achieve. India, one will say is a land […] The post Lessons

Asante Kotoko’s woes in the ongoing Ghana Premier League (GPL) deepened as they suffered a fourth consecutive defeat, falling 0-2 to Nations FC in match week 11 at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

  Rev. Anthony Cudjoe, Senior Pastor of ICGC Calvary Temple, recently spoke out in support of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential aspirations, addressing concerns surrounding Bawumia’s Muslim faith. “A Muslim Read More... The post A

  Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the people of Yilo Krobo to support the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming elections, promising accelerated development and economic Read More... The post Bawumia Urges Krobos To Vote NPP

  Ghana’s road infrastructure is getting a significant boost, thanks to President Akufo-Addo’s administration. The government is dualizing key highways, including the Accra-Kumasi road, a project that began under former Read More... The post Akufo-Addo’s

The Progressive People Party’s parliamentary candidate for Ashaiman Mantey Emmanuel Felix has urged Ghanaian voters to elect candidates from other political parties apart from the NDC and NPP to parliament in order to bring some stability and balance in the legislature. According to him, having MPs from other political parties in the parliament would create […] The post PPP

  After years of anticipation, Ghana’s 97.6 km Tema-Mpakadan standard railway line is finally set to be inaugurated on November 21, 2024. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in Read More... The post Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line Ready For Inauguration