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Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, three others earn national team appointments
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed five coaches to lead the national teams in its efforts to enhance youth football’s developmental structures. They are Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, Yaw Preko, Abdul Karim Zito, and Nurudeen Amadu. Four of these coaches have been assigned to the newly formed male national teams, U-15, U-18, U-19, and […]
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Business
EU Chinatown Mall Opens In Tamale
Internal Manager of the EU Chinatown Mall, Abdul karim addressing participants in Tamale EU Chinatown Supermarket, has opened its Tamale brand in the Northern region. EU Chinatown Supermarket is
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Ghana knocked out of 2024 Futsal AFCON
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ghana Futsal team was shown the door in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, April 15, 2024, after suffering an embarrassing 11-3 defeat at the hands of Angola. Ghana came into their third and final group game with no points from their first two games against Zambia and […]
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IMF reaches Staff-Level Agreement on 2nd review of extended credit facility with Ghana
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached the staff-level agreement on review of the extended credit facility with Ghana. The IMF in a statement released on Saturday April 13, 2024, said Ghana will have access to about US$360 million in financing once the review is approved by IMF Management and formally completed by the IMF […]
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International
Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections
Less than two months before European voters in 27 countries take part in EU Parliament elections, Belgium says it is investigating pro-Russian networks that are trying to influence the vote. Moscow’s aim was to bring more pro-Russian candidates into the European Parliament, said Prime Minister Alexander de Croo. “Weakened support for Ukraine serves Russia on […]
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Man, 27, remanded for allegedly stealing ECG cables
A 27-year-old man, Masaudu Fuseini was on Thursday, April 28, 2024, remanded into prison custody for allegedly stealing cables belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG). A Koforidua Circuit Court, presided over by Miss Asare Anima, ordered Fuseini to replace the stolen cables, valued over GH¢9,000 and show proof of replacement on his second […]
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Nations FC secure dramatic win to claim top spot in Ghana Premier League standings
Nations FC clinched a significant victory over Great Olympics, propelling them to the summit of the Ghana Premier League standings on Friday. The premier league newcomers showcased their prowess with a hard-fought win, cementing their place in the title race. The pivotal moment arrived in stoppage time when Razak Simpson delivered a stunning free-kick to […]
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Features
French West African States yet to learn from Mozambique
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Russia has now started calling for combined strategic partnership and international efforts to drastically address the complexities of rising insecurity and adopting a multilateral military force for countering terrorism in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. An official statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry called for finding common solutions […]
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Banking & Finance
Editorial: CRR directive expected to mop up US$1.2 bn from banks
Once the new Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) policy becomes effective, it is expected to see approximately GH¢16.2billion – US$1.2 billion flow from banks to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). CRR is a rule set by central banks requiring commercial banks to keep a portion of their deposits – local and foreign currency – as cash […]
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Banking & Finance
Editorial: Credit crunch affecting private sector
Fresh data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) shows banks still favour investments in government securities over and above extending credit to the private sector, meaning that businesses have access to less purchasing power in real terms. Governor Ernest Addison, in a press briefing for the 117th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings, revealed that compared […]
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The bright side of brain drain
By Amanda KPORWOFA Ghana, like many developing countries, is dealing with brain drain, a phenomenon where highly skilled professionals and academics leave the country to seek opportunities overseas. According to a report from the Diaspora Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the World Bank estimates that there are 1.7 million […]
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Inaugural Ghana-EU Tourism & Investment Summit held in Paris
The maiden Edition of the Ghana-EU Tourism & Investment Summit (GHETIS24) has been held in Paris, France. A private-public collaboration, it sought to promote Ghana’s tourism sector as well as other viable sectors for investment and was held at various locations in the French capital from March 6 to March 8. As celebration of Ghana’s […]
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International
EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt
The European Union on Sunday announced an $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighbouring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit Sunday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and leaders of Belgium, […]
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Insights from the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13)
By Samuel Tetteh TEI The World Trade Organization held its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi (UAE) from 26 February to 2 March 2024. The Ministerial Conference saw 166 trade ministers and their respective delegations converging in Abu Dhabi to deliberate on several critical issues, ranging from food security and e‑commerce to fisheries subsidies […]
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Technology
EU opens TikTok probe over child protection
The European Union (EU) on Monday began its investigation into alleged breaches of child protection rules by the social network TikTok. “Today we open an investigation into TikTok over suspected breach of transparency & obligations to protect minors,” said the EU’s Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton. “As a platform which reaches millions of children and […]
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West Africa’s ‘Brexit’ moment could fuel regional turmoil
On January 28, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – from which all three had been suspended following the military coups that overthrew their democratically elected governments. This represents the greatest crisis the bloc has faced since its establishment in 1975. The three […]
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Business
Protecting your business from financial irregularities: A forensic audit perspective
Financial irregularity is one of the thorny issues organizations tend to grapple with in their operations. It is a matter of interest in terms of demanding accountability regarding the use of resources. The issue is a yearly ritual in the public financial management of government institutions and attracts wide national commentary. The private sector also […]
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Remove import duties on cancer drugs – Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai to govt
The number of recorded cancer cases and deaths among women in Ghana is increasingly overwhelming. Research has shown that every year, 2797 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 1699 die from the disease. Cervical cancer ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. Other research works […]
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