Parliament approved US$150 million from the World Bank as additional financing for the implementation of solid waste management, drainage improvements, and other flood mitigation measures under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project. The World Bank is also supporting a broad range of initiatives to mitigate floods and improving solid waste management in … The post GARID
Pressure is mounting on the Electoral Commission (EC) to extend the days for the limited voter registration exercise. The registration exercise, which commenced on May 7, is expected to end on Monday, May 27, 2024, but political parties and civil society have called on the EC to extend its deadline. The latest to add to […] The post Voter
The National Peace Council has warned the Electoral Commission (EC) not to exploit its independence ahead of the December polls. The Council says the EC must open up for suggestions that will help make the polls free, fair and transparent. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the launch of the National Elections Response Group, […] The post Election
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] / [email protected] After a turbulent period of foreign investor outflows, the equity market has signalled a tentative recovery, luring back international traders with renewed optimism. The latest data reveal a substantial 62 percent year-on-year decline in net foreign selling on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), dropping from […] The post
Residents of Jirapa in the Upper West Region have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Wa High Court’s decision to halt proceedings in the murder trial of the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, Mr. Eric Johnson. The court announced that it could not proceed with the case due to a claim by […] The post Jirapa Dubai Murder: Residents
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) Market analysts anticipate the cedi will continue depreciating against major currencies like the US dollar during the near-term, due to significant fundamental supply-demand imbalances in the forex market. Analysts from firms including Constant Capital and Databank cite inadequate forex supply and strong demand, particularly from bulk distribution companies, agriculture and […] The post
By Juliet ETEFE Group Managing Director-United Bank for Africa (UBA) Oliver Alawuba has emphasised the bank’s focus on becoming the payment bank for capital flows, trade and investments between Africa and the rest of the world. He said this at a global press conference marking the 75th anniversary of UBA, where he noted that the […] The post UBA
Finance Lawyer Jonathan Sitsofe Kofi Amable has expressed concern over the absence of parliamentary approval for government borrowing. He asserts that lending to the government through the issuance of treasury bills, bonds, and domestic debt securities without parliamentary approval hinders the growth of the capital market. Lawyer Amable has already directed his lawyers to approach […] The post Borrowing
The newly appointed Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Joe Ghartey, has pledged to diligently work towards bolstering the government’s revenue target while maintaining the Authority’s business-friendly approach. President Nana Akufo-Addo appointed Joe Ghartey as the new Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday, May 22. Addressing a brief inaugural ceremony […] The post I’ll
Excitement fills the air as Oppo, a leading global tech brand, prepares to make a splash in Ghana with two major announcements poised to redefine the tech landscape. Oppo will unveil its latest venture in Ghana: the inauguration of a cutting-edge phone experience center at the Accra Mall. This innovative hub promises to revolutionize how […] The post Oppo to
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