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
Two celebrated Ghanaian highlife musicians, Kojo Antwi and Kofi Kinaata, will headline a musical concert slated for the Dominion Centre in London on September 7, 2024. The purpose of Read More... The post Kojo Antwi, Kofi Kinaata Set For London Concert appeared
The government has announced progress in addressing the aftermath of the Akosombo Dam spillage that displaced thousands of residents along the Lower Volta Basin six months ago. Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, provided an update in Parliament, highlighting the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee chaired by the Chief of Staff at the […] The post Govt
A devastating fire has engulfed the luxurious residence of Highlife legend Kojo Antwi, located in Hong Kong near Kwashieman in the Ablekuma North Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. The origin of the fire, which commenced on a Sunday evening, remains unknown but it is reported to have started in a corridor close to the […] The post Fire guts Kojo Antwi’s ‘luxurious’
Nhyiraba Kojo and Hajia4Reall Amid swirling allegations tying him to a romance scam purportedly involving socialite Hajia4Reall, rapper and entrepreneur, Nhyiraba Kojo has vehemently denied any involvement. In an Read More... The post Nhyiraba Kojo Denies Hajia4Reall appeared first
News of a fire engulfing legendary Highlife musician Kojo Antwi’s Kwashieman studio has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian entertainment industry A shoemaker living near Kojo Antwi’s house, Oneday Oneday, spoke to GhanaWeekend about the fire that ravaged the building on Sunday, March 3, 2024. While clarifying that the building was primarily used as a recording […] The post Shoemaker
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has staunchly defended his Parental Leave Bill Proposal, designed to address the gender gap by advocating for a parental leave period ranging from 7 days to 4 weeks for fathers to support their spouses after childbirth. Sosu highlighted the need for immediate parental leave for working […] The post Paternal leave
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana’s electoral process. This call comes in response to recent revelations by Zebilla’s […] The post Delegate
Healthcare delivery at the newly-constructed Fomena Government Hospital is being hampered, following unstable power supply to the health facility.This came to light when the Paramount Chief for Adansi Traditional Area, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, paid a working visit to the hospital. Bringing to fore the challenges confronting the hospital, the administrator of the facility, Mr. […] The post Unstable
The Member of Parliament for Bodi, Sampson Ahi, is accusing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of breaching the constitutional provision that mandates him to ensure regional balance in the composition of his cabinet ministers. The MP laments that the Western North Region currently lacks representation at the cabinet level following the dismissal of the Minister […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has acknowledged that not all goals set by President Akufo-Addo’s administration have been achieved. In an interview on Face to Face on Citi TV on Tuesday, February 13, Oppong Nkrumah stated, “Not everything has gone right with the Akufo-Addo administration, and we are not shy to admit it.” However, Oppong […] The post Not
The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II, has admonished the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, not to amass wealth and properties if re-elected in the upcoming 2024 polls. He further entreated Mahama to prioritize leaving a meaningful legacy rather than accumulating personal wealth if he assumes power […] The post Don’t
Headline inflation is expected to ease between13% to 17% by the end of 2024, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The Central Bank says the expectation was as a result of inflation declining sharply by more than 30% in the course of 2023. It is also expected to trend back gradually to within the […] The post 2024 expected to end with at least 13% inflation -BoG appeared first on The
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has said there is no better time than now for Africa to revisit the issue of scaling-up interoperability, in a bid to deepen financial inclusion and intra-Africa trade. He said the high prevalence of mobile devices, mobile money penetration and increased Internet connectivity offer an opportune window to […] 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 Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced a cut in the key policy rate from 30 percent to 29 percent, offering businesses a much-needed respite. This marks the first cut in two years. The previous policy rate of 30 percent had lasted a period of six months. Speaking at a press briefing […] The post Policy rate cut to 29% on back of retreating
Dr. Ernest Addison, BOG Governor The Human Right Division, Accra High Court, has dismissed an application filed by Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, GN Saving and Loans Company and others for Read More... The post ‘Central Bank Revoked GN Bank Licence Legally’ appeared
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully conducted its parliamentary primaries for their constituencies, with 28 incumbents falling out of the race to December 7, 2024 parliamentary elections. The sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) failed to secure another mandate from the party’s delegates to be the parliamentary candidates for those constituencies in the upcoming elections. […] The post NPP primaries:
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is prepared to continue the necessary structural reforms to revive the country’s shaky economy. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance and commitment in realigning the country’s economic situation. Following the approval of the second $600 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank […] The post We’ll
Legendary Highlife musician, Kojo Antwi has vowed never to perform at the National Theatre again. Years back, the National Theatre was Kojo Antwi’s main venue for his popular December 24 concert. But speaking in an exclusive interview with Nana Adwoa Annan of Onua TV, the legendary Highlife musician announced his decision to permanently retire from […] The post I’ll
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