Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison has told the government to empower any of the commercial banks to take over the running of the ‘Gold for Oil’ porgramme. To him, any commercial bank will be able to do so if its capacity is built by the government. Dr Addison said this […] The post Empower a commercial bank to take over ‘Gold
Buem Member of Parliament, Mr Kofi Adams, has asked the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison whether there is any commercial bank in Ghana capable of running the Gold for Oil programme if the central bank decides to shift to the operations to them. This was after Governor Addison hinted that […] The post Is there any commercial bank
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has unveiled intriguing insights into his potential career trajectories, disclosing that he would have pursued law or music if he hadn’t embarked on his illustrious football journey. Gyan, renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring prowess during his stints with clubs in Europe and Asia as well as the Ghana national […] The post I
West Ham star Mohammed Kudus has expressed his admiration for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. In an interview with Sky Sports, Mohammed Kudus admitted that he Idolised the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder growing up due to his creativity. “I liked Thiago Alcantara a lot. I love players that player with creativity and try to […] The post Mohammed
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has revealed his favourite Black Stars teammate, selecting Kwadwo Asamoah for his exceptional qualities both on and off the field. Gyan, who has shared the pitch with numerous superstars including Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, and Sulley Muntari, singled out the former Inter Milan player as his preferred teammate. Speaking about […] The post Asamoah
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has highlighted the abundance of untapped talent in Ghanaian sports following the success of the recently concluded 2023 African Games hosted by Ghana. The post Asamoah Gyan urges authorities to look beyond football and boxing first appeared on 3News.
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, calling it a political slogan without practical solutions. The PFJ, a flagship programme of the NPP government, was designed for agricultural transformation and job creation. Initiated in 2017, the […] The post PFJ
Henry Asante Twum has applauded Black Stars forward Inaki Williams for his pivotal role in Athletic Bilbao’s historic Copa del Rey victory, ending a 40-year wait for the prestigious trophy. Athletic Bilbao, led by Inaki Williams and his brother Nico, secured the Copa del Rey title in a thrilling final against Mallorca at the Estadio […] The post Inaki Williams
The parents of a Michigan teenager who shot dead four students have each been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. A seven-year sentence was recommended, but prosecutors asked for more. James and Jennifer Crumbley, the first parents of a US school shooter to be convicted, appeared together for the first time in months […] The post Parents of Michigan school
Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), is reassuring Ghanaians of an improved performance from the Black Stars in upcoming matches once all key players return to full fitness. The post Black Stars will be stronger when key players are fully fit – Henry Asante Twum first appeared on 3
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have […] The post Cases
The World Bank (WB) is expecting an upward progression of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to hit 5.0% by 2026. This follows a projected 2.9% marginal GDP growth for Read More... The post Ghana To Return To 5.0% GDP Growth – WB appeared first on
The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) is calling for films (shorts, middle-length and feature-length documentaries and/or fictional films including episodic series) from independent filmmakers, film schools/students and production houses, for the 9th edition of the Festival, set to take place in September 2024. BSIFF aims to promote and celebrate the works of filmmakers from […] The post “Tell
The World Bank has identified deep-rooted inequalities as a major obstacle to Africa’s economic progress, according to its chief economist for the region. Andrew Dabalen in an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View, pointed to a lack of essential infrastructure and limited intra-African trade as key factors limiting growth. “The speed at which […] The post Structural
Andrew Dabalen, the Chief Economist for the Africa Region at the World Bank, has expressed optimism regarding the forecasted 3.8% growth in Sub-Saharan African countries by 2025. The World Bank’s Africa Pulse Report for April 2024 anticipates growth in Africa in the coming years. The report also suggests that domestic resource mobilization and international support […] The post Africa’s
The Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Ansah has replied to the letter from the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, asking the latter to let him know when to submit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2024 for presidential assent. In the reply dated April 10, Mr Ansah wrote that he has taken […] The post ‘I
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
but faster and more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters and escalating conflict and violence, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse […] The post
Absa Bank Ghana has announced the winners of its Assist Card Campaign at a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Accra. The hallmark campaign is designed to encourage and reward the use of Absa’s contactless debit and credit cards. Launched in December 2023, the campaign underscores Absa’s strategic partnership with the English Premier […] The post Absa rewards Assist
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has accused the Ghanaian government of intentionally sabotaging the operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to pave the way for its sale to Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited. Thompson alleges that this move is aimed at granting Sentuo Oil Refinery […] The post Government
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