By Mohammed AWAL ([email protected]) Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) earnings recorded an 11.75 percent increase, reaching US$3.94billion at the end of 2023 and accounting for 24 percent of total merchandise exports. The increase, though significant, is still far behind the Ghana Export Promotion Authority’s (GEPA) goal of achieving US$25.3billion by 2029, according to the 2023 Annual Non-Traditional […] The post
Patients seeking medical services at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are being turned away as doctors escalate their strike action due to malfunctioning equipment. While the doctors are not accepting new cases or other referrals to the department, those who were scheduled to receive their medication are still being attended […] The post Patients
Elections in Ghana come with significant events as the case is in every country that cherishes democracy. However, the periods before, during and after the elections are interesting moments because of the happenings in those times, some of which are risky to the country’s political growth and stability. Furthermore, some of the happenings undermine the … The post Pray for good
As Ghana continues to navigate the challenges posed by global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said he remains optimistic about the nation’s economic future. He reiterated his previous statement made during the height of the pandemic, emphasizing the government’s focus on reviving […] The post Economic
An investigative report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) in May 2024 alleges that Inusah Abdulai Bistav Fuseini, a former Ghanaian Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and ex-MP for Tamale Central, owns over US$6 million in real estate in Dubai.
Former President John Dramani Mahama who lost the 2016 general elections due to huge corruption-related scandals under his administration is now weeping over corruption tag hanging around his neck. Read More... The post Mahama Cries Over Corruption Tag appeared first on
In a bold move to redefine Ghana’s future trajectory, Alan Kyerematen, founder and leader of the Movement for Change, has introduced an all-encompassing blueprint known as the Great Transformational Read More... The post Alan
Five Ghanaian Members of Parliament from both the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, and National Democratic Congress, NDC, on Tuesday, were locked up in Kenya, following a protest by Read More... The post 5 Ghanaian MPs Trapped In Kenya Uprising appeared first on
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has reported low compliance with the three-year moratorium intended to deter new canoe entries into the sea due to over-congestion of the marine space. Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister, Madam Mavis Hawa Koomson, was addressing canoe fishermen in Accra as part of engagements to kick-start […] The post
Positioning to be Africa’s Transport and Logistics Champion Strategic partnership with Germany’s Deutsche Bahn Thelo Group, the African transport and logistics solutions provider for freight owners, has announced the expansion of its offering to deliver integrated (rail, port and rolling stock), multi-freight, multi-user transport corridors to efficiently move Africa’s valuable resources at economies of scale. […] The post
The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has said that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will emerge victorious in the 2024 general elections.
Significant strides have been made to modernize and expand electronic services (eServices) across the country under the ambit of the World Bank financed project, eTransform with 25 Post Offices undergoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at bolstering their capacity to deliver eServices effectively to citizens. Simultaneously, another 25 Post Offices were refurbished to serve as dedicated eServices […] The post
The GA Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has asserted that the Greater Accra Region will be a pivotal factor in determining the outcome of the 2024 elections in Ghana. The King of Accra made this bold statement when the leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, paid a courtesy call on him […] The post Greater Accra will decide 2024 elections – Ga Mantse
The Awutu and Budumburam Traditional Councils in the Central Region have expressed concerns over the lack of compensation for residents whose structures were demolished to facilitate the dualisation of the Kasoa-Winneba section of the Accra – Cape Coast Highway. This project, initiated by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, aims to address heavy vehicular traffic […] The post Traditional
National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah, has cautioned Ghanaians against attacking personnel of the nation’s security services. Mr. Kan-Dapaah said the practice of Ghanaians attacking men and women in uniform should stop immediately. Speaking at a meeting with some traditional leaders in the Northern Region, Albert Kan-Dapaah said security personnel must be given the necessary support […] The post Stop
The Ghana Pay platform has recorded a significant increase in subscribers, with transactions reaching 2.5 million Ghana cedis, up from 40,000 cedis in 2022. Since its introduction, the platform has added various services, including bill payment, crowdfunding, and bulk payments for corporate organizations, among other services. The service has expanded its offerings to include a […] The post GhanaPay
More banks may struggle to pay interim dividends to shareholders despite the permission granted by the Bank of Ghana following progress made in their recapitalisation efforts. Citi Business News has gathered that only nine out of the 23 commercial banks in the country will be able to honour shareholders’ obligations albeit with strong capital positions […] The post Dividend
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, has emphasised the need to regulate campaign financing in Ghana. Speaking at a dialogue on National Elections in Ghana, he lamented how political monetisation had been normalised in the country, a situation that he believes undermines the practice of true democracy. Mr. Manu […] The post We must
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has firmly rejected assertions that the country has lost US$8billion over the past two years due to Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) withholding funds. The Bank in a statement sought to address recent media discussions regarding the involvement of Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) and Money Transfer […] The post BoG
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