Professor John Gatsi, economist and Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, has maintained that the indicative exchange rate used by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is not reflective of the cost structure of business in the country. According to the central bank, the cedi depreciated at 6.8 percent against the US dollar […] The post Relative
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has stated that the global shift towards sustainable energy sources is putting National Oil Companies (NOCs) under significant pressure. According to PIAC, factors such as climate change awareness, energy security needs, and advancements in renewable technologies, are challenging the traditional oil and gas industry. PIAC in its latest […] The post Energy
Dext Technology Limited, a prominent education technology company in Ghana, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Education, Winneba to enhance trainee teachers’ access to practical STEM tools. Through this partnership, Dext Technology Limited and the University will collaborate to explore various opportunities, including direct supply of STEM tools to the Department […] The post UEW
In Akyem, the Learnership Trainee Programme has been instrumental in providing young people with the skills needed for building careers in mining. Launched in November 2015, the initiative is part of Newmont’s effort to contribute to the local community by training youth in operational and employable skills. As the programme entered its eighth (8th) year […] The post
Flagbearer and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has made a solemn pledge to make the Eastern Region Ghana’s premier research and innovation hub if elected president in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge during his market tour of the Eastern Region on Thursday, March 21. Aimed at engaging with […] The post I’ll
The latest data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that Ghana’s public debt climbed to a staggering GH₵610 billion as of December 2023. This figure reflects an Read More... The post Ghana’s Public Debt Hits
A member of the Communications Team of the Movement for Change Dr. Ramzi Inusah has raised concerns about the missing laptops for election. According to him, both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are the creation of the challenges confronting Ghana elections. “The NPP and NDC are the creation of […] The post The
In a bid to address the pressing issue of unemployment and bolster the country’s development, the government has launched the Ghana Apprenticeship Programme. The initiative, supported by funding from the government of Ghana, the World Bank, and the German government, aims to revolutionize skills training and employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth. With a targeted goal […] The post Govt
The government paid a total of GH¢300,385,317.52 as judgement debt between 2017 and 2022. The Ministry of Finance made this known in an updated information on judgement debt payment dated August 2023. The Ministry revealed that the payments were made to over 60 individuals and organisations. For instance, in 2017, Albert Osei was paid GH¢279,412.83; […] The post Over
Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reconcile their differences. This, he believes, will enable them to concentrate on their objectives for the upcoming December elections, where they aim to ‘break the eight’. This advice comes in light of the […] The post Reconcile
The Deputy Health Minister-designate and Member of Parliament for Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has proposed a strategy to address the issue of unemployed nurses by suggesting their training and exportation to generate funds for the country. Amid concerns raised by stakeholders about health professionals leaving Ghana due to unfavourable working […] The post Unemployed
The Ranking Member of the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Eric Opoku, is calling for a probe into the Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme launched in 2018. The legislator argues that the programme, which identifies diseased farms, cuts down affected trees, and replants them with disease-resistant cocoa varieties, among other measures, has failed, as the country […] The post Govt’s
Independent presidential hopeful, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen says Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot absolve himself from the current economic crisis. Kyerematen maintains that the Vice President, who is seeking election as President, is an integral part of cabinet decisions and cannot disassociate himself from the country’s struggles. He dismissed claims that vice presidents lack the […] The post Bawumia
Golden Star Wassa Ltd, through its Golden Star Development Foundation, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, cut sod to commence a series of development projects in its host communities. The beneficiary communities are Akosombo, Akyempim, Brofoyedur, Kubekro, Odumasi, Accra Town, Old Subri, Juaben, and Anyinabriem. The projects are estimated to be more than one million US […] The post Golden
Obaapa Christy One of Ghana’s renowned gospel artistes, Obaapa Christy, has released her much anticipated new single, ‘It Will Change’, accompanied by a stunning music video. This marks her Read More... The post Obaapa Christy Returns With ‘It Will Change’
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Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […] The post
Recapitalisation efforts on track, profitability rebounds Stability Fund offers additional support Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has stated that recapitalisation of banks following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) should continue without any significant hitches, on account of their performance in 2023, as well as the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). Speaking during […] The post Banks
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is warning students to refrain from pursuing unaccredited programs at various universities in Ghana or risk being denied employment in government institutions. Additionally, the commission states that students who study such programs will not be allowed to undergo their national service. Speaking to journalists in Kumasi after engaging Vice […] The post Stop
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been urged to choose a presidential running mate who embodies qualities that can turn the party’s political fortunes around and ensure its victory in the upcoming election. In a statement, Change Makers Forum (CMF), a group of professionals aligned to the centre-left political orientation, underscored the need for the […] The post
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