Ghana’s foreign exchange market came under some seasonal pressures in February and early March 2024, but the Ghana cedi continues to recover its value, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said. He explained that the pressures emanated mainly from the strengthening of the US dollar in international markets, and payments […] The post Ghana’s
Gross international reserves (GIR)increased in 2023, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said. The stock of the GIR at the end of December 2023 rose to US$5.91 billion, equivalent to 2.7 months of imports cover for goods and services, he said. Excluding pledged assets and the Ghana Petroleum funds, the […] The post Ghana’s gross international reserves
The Director of Communications for the Bawumia 2024 Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, is urging Ghanaians to recognize the significance of Vice President Bawumia’s initiative to digitize various sectors of the economy. Explaining this in an interview on March 25, he pointed out that digitalization is crucial for economic growth in today’s world, hence trivialising […] The post Do
The Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that the country is not facing ‘dumsor’ (erratic power supply), indicating that individuals calling for a load-shedding timetable should release it themselves. He said the current power situation is “300 times better” than what was experienced under former President John Mahama in 2015. “If you are […] The post Load-shedding
Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has challenged individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules. His remarks come amidst the prevailing power challenges in the country, notably in the Greater Accra Region, impacting both individuals and businesses. Despite mounting pressure […] The post Publish
Despite the recent wave of power outages affecting regions across Ghana, Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has staunchly defended the energy sector under President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, asserting Read More... The post NPP Power Sector Better Than
The Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has asserted that Ghana is not currently experiencing “dumsor” (erratic power supply), refuting the necessity for a load-shedding timetable amid ongoing power Read More... The post No Need For Dumsor Timetable– Napo appeared
The Paramount Chief of Goaso Traditional Area in the Ahafo region, Nana Akwasi Bosompra I, has urged Businessman and politician Nana Kwame Bediako popularly known as Freedom Jacob Caesar, to continue his quest of becoming President of Ghana. Nana Akwasi Bosompra I expressed confidence in him although he admitted that the task ahead of Mr Bediako in the general elections […] The post The
The Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Generators Ghana (IPGG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has commended the exceptional performance of the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama. Dr. Apetorgbor highlighted the creativity and leadership of the ECG MD, which rescued the nation’s power situation on June 30, 2023. […] The post ECG
Businessman and politician Nana Kwame Bediako popularly known as Freedom Jacob Caesar, has assured the Paramount Chief of Goaso Traditional Area in the Ahafo region, Nana Akwasi Bosompra I, of more factories in the area if he becomes president of Ghana. Mr Bediako said this when he paid a courtesy call on him as part […] The post You’ll have factories under
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, concluded her visit to Ghana on Monday, 18th March, 2024, following two days of productive engagements. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, bid farewell to the IMF MD, alongside the First and Second Deputy Governors of the bank and the IMF […] The post IMF MD departs
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has a duty to slash its Policy Rate (PR) drastically by at least 200 basis points, an economist and Director of Research at the Institue of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has said. In his view, reducing the rate drastically will trigger a decline in the ‘artificially high’ lending […] The post Cut policy rate drastically – Economist tells Bank
Ghanaian long-distance runner, William Amponsah, has won a silver medal in the men’s half-marathon event in the ongoing 13th African Games at the University of Ghana. William Amponsah impressively completed the race with a time of 1:05:13 behind Eritrean runner, Samson Amare who clocked 1:05:04. Mpofu Isaac of Zimbabwe came third with a time of […] The post Accra
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has launched a book chronicling Ghana’s experience with the novel Corona virus. The launch of the book was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra. Authored by the Minister for Health Designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, the book is titled Fellow […] The post Akufo-Addo launches Okoe Boye’s Fellow Ghanaians
Richard Jakpa A High Court in Accra has issued a warrant for the arrest of Richard Jakpa, the businessman who facilitated the purchase of what the Attorney General’s Office Read More... The post Ambulance Case: Arrest Warrant For Businessman appeared first
William Amponsah has etched his name in the annals of sporting glory by securing Ghana’s first-ever marathon medal at the 2023 African Games. The long-distance runner clinched the silver medal with an impressive time of 1:05:13s in the Men’s Half Marathon Final held on Friday morning, March 22, 2024, at the University of Ghana Stadium. […] The post African
A Private legal practitioner and a member of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), Kwame Jantuah has said that Ghana will not suffer any penalty from the international communities whose businesses are operating in the country due to the anti-gay bill. He says the foreign companies are able to maximize their profits in Ghana and hence […] The post Anti-lgbtqi
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has affirmed his dedication to a strategic shift towards fostering business growth and private sector development, steering the Read More... The post Bawumia
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has underscored the need for banks to remain committed to their critical role of bridging trade financing in both the primary and secondary markets. According to the governor, this will help strengthen the country’s financial systems. Speaking at the Ghana International Bank cocktail event to […] The post BoG
Dr. Bawumia with executives of the Chamber and other government officials The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has embraced a number of policies Vice President and Flagbearer Read More... The post Chamber
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