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 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
By Emmanuel ACQUAH-SAM (Ph.D.) I write this article about a national cathedral for the God of Heaven and Earth with deep solemnity and humility. Since President Nana Akufo-Addo Danquah announced his intention to build it, the cathedral has been the subject of sacrilegious discussions domestically and internationally. For many, the point of contention has been […] The post The
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned the travelling public to be wary of the activities of middlemen/agents who purport to have the ability to secure citizenship, resident permits and job offers in conflict areas and in countries at war. The Ministry said these journeys are perilous and often have dire consequences. […] The post Avoid travels
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has appealed to the Ministry of Energy to reconsider its decision to reject their request to include them in the Cash Waterfall Mechanism Committee. The IPGG said that the earlier appeal to be included was rejected by the Ministry. […] The post Independent
More than 130 schoolchildren kidnapped by gunmen in Kuriga, northwestern Nigeria, earlier this month were released unharmed on Sunday, officials and the army said. The mass kidnapping in Kuriga, Kaduna State, on March 7 was one of the biggest attacks on a school since 2021 and sparked a national outcry over insecurity. Government spokesman Abdulaziz […] The post Kuriga kidnap: More than
Constitutional lawyer Justice Srem Sai has expressed surprise at the behaviour of the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, regarding the minister’s disagreement with the Speaker of Parliament for suspending approval of President Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees. Godfred Dame, in an interview with TV3’s Joseph Ackah Blay, accused Speaker Alban Bagbin of “dabbling in […] The post Attorney-General’s
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 three striking teacher unions are requesting the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations to postpone their meeting with the National Labour Commission scheduled for today, March 22, to Monday, March 25. These unions, comprising the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, […] The post Striking
The Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to combating the circulation of counterfeit currency. The Central Bank emphasizes its progress toward achieving a zero-counterfeit regime. Counterfeiting and possession of counterfeit banknotes are punishable by law. During a press conference held during a tour of the currency processing centre as part of Ghana Heritage Month, […] The post BoG
By Kizito CUDJOE, Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire A policy analyst and advocacy officer in sovereign debt management, Shem Joshua Otieno, has raised concerns about Africa’s financial challenges amid a persistently austere global economic landscape. He lamented that as of 2024, the continent finds itself entangled in a web of debt, with a staggering total of […] The post Africa’s
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
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
The value of the economy in 2023 stood at GHS841.6bn relative to GH¢ 614.3bn representing a GH¢227bn increase from the previous year. This was driven by the dominance of the services sector which contributed GH¢357.34 billion or 45.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), followed by industry with GH¢247.941 billion (31.7% of GDP), and agriculture at […] The post Value
Rev. Stephen Wengam The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam says the church is vigorously pursuing its Transformation Agenda to reposition it as the leading Read More... The post Assemblies Of God On The Move appeared first on DailyGuide
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
A member of Council of State, Mr. Sam Okudzeto, has charged African engineering practitioners to be bold and courageous in the discharge of their engineering duties. He said when he looked at the profiles and various groups within the various engineering fields and the specialisation involved, it looks like there is nothing that we can […] The post Be
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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