One person has been killed and 10 others injured after a cable car cabin collided with a broken pole and burst open in southern Turkey. Passengers plummeted to the ground following the crash on Friday evening after the supporting pylon collapsed near Antalya. The whole cable car system was immobilised while emergency workers tried to […] The post Dozens stranded, ten injured, one
US President Joe Biden has condemned the Iranian drone attacks on military facilities in Israel, reiterating Washington DC’s “ironclad” support and a coordinated Group of Seven (G7) diplomatic response, even as reports started to emerge that he is also seeking to de-escalate the situation. Biden cut short a trip to Delaware and returned to the […] The post Biden vows US support for Israel
The founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to abolish several taxes imposed on imports that he said are unnecessary and a huge burden to the trading community. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge in an engagement with members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). He said the abolishment […] The post Ghana will have
The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana have shown a steadfast commitment to a set of policies right from the beginning of the implementation of the $3 billion programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under very difficult circumstances, Governor of the central bank, Dr Ernest Addison has said. He stated that they […] The post $3bn deal: We are beginning
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has expressed optimism that the successful second review of the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will lead to the release of the 3rd tranche. The country had already received two tranches, $600million each. The release of the third tranche would increase the total […] The post IMF deal:
Rotary International has conferred its most prestigious fellow’s medal on the Inspector-General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare. The prestigious Paul Harris Fellow’s medal was conferred on the IGP during the Rotary International District 9104 Official District Conference in Kumasi which the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu attended. This recognition celebrates Dr Akuffo Dampare’s exceptional leadership […] The post Rotary
Somali pirates have released a Bangladesh-flagged vessel and its 23-member crew after a ransom was reportedly paid. The MV Abdullah was carrying coal from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when it was hijacked off Somalia’s coast about a month ago. The pirates alleged that they received $5m (£4m), but there is no independent confirmation […] The post Somali pirates free
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged organised crime in the award of contracts at the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The probe stemmed from claims made by Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In October 2023, Professor Adei […] The post EOCO
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is introducing a framework to break down barriers that hinder access to education for all Ghanaians in the tertiary space through distance learning. The Commission, together with other relevant stakeholders are advocating for a system that pushes for inclusivity and the use of technology. Speaking at a Stakeholder Dialogue […] The post GTEC
The Government is seeking to plug the revenue gap created as a result of the abandoned VAT on electricity with a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. At the beginning of the year, the government introduced a value-added tax on electricity, however, it was forced to abandon the initiative following a public backlash. […] The post Govt
Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed former Black Queens coach Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo to head the female U-23 national team. After spending four years with the senior team, the experienced tactician was replaced with Swiss trainer Nora Hauptle in January 2023 who has been steering the Black Queens to remarkable feats. However, the GFA has reiterated […] The post Ex-Black
Dreams FC coach Karim Zito has advised supporters of Asante Kotoko to abandon hopes of winning the Ghana Premier League this season. Zito spoke after his side secured a 2-0 victory over the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday, with goals from Sylvester Simba and Derrick Atta Agyei. Sunday’s defeat marked Kotoko’s seventh loss in their last […] The post Karim Zito tells Kotoko to forget GPL
Christabel DANSO ABEAM Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), will host the sixth Council of Ministers’ Conference of the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) from April 16th to April 20th, 2024. The conference aims to bolster the development of the cashew sector and foster economic and social growth […] The post
The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 percent to GH¢150.6 million in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround from the loss suffered […] The post OmniBSIC
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has reminisced about the 2006 World Cup, acknowledging the challenge he faced against Italy, particularly against defender Fabio Cannavaro. In what marked Gyan’s debut appearance in the World Cup, he encountered one of the era’s finest defenders and struggled to break through. Reflecting on the match, he admitted, “Italy was […] The post Asamoah
The Gborbu Wulomo’s Office has issued a grave warning, threatening potential divine consequences for those impeding the release of Naa Okromo, the 16-year-old girl wedded to the Gborbu Wulomo for ceremonial purposes ahead of the Homowo festivities. Despite promises from Child Rights International that Naa Okromo would be reunited with her family on Friday, April […] The post Underage
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs during the Women in Business Dialogue Series hosted by the Business and Financial Times. Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst, Divisional Director, Retail & Business Banking at Fidelity Bank, delivered impactful insights at the event, emphasizing the importance of cultivating investor-ready businesses and Fidelity’s commitment […] The post
Former Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan says his biggest regret in his career is missing Ghana’s crucial penalty against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, eventually missing out on further making history at the world’s biggest stage. Gyan was known for his brilliance in attacking positions and his ability to score crucial goals […] The post Ex-Ghana star Gyan
Ghana’s record goal scorer, Asamoah Gyan says there was no friction between himself and Stephen Appiah to take the crucial penalty that he missed against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. Gyan was a spot kick away from taking Ghana and Africa to its first-ever World Cup quarter-final in the final minute of […] The post Gyan refutes claims of penalty duty controversy
Mr. Asomaning, Dr. Serebour exchanging pleasantries Stanbic Bank Ghana has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) to introduce financial care packages tailored to Read More... The post Stanbic Bank, GMA Sign
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