By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) Ghana’s headline inflation continued its disinflationary path in May, easing to 23.1 percent from 25 percent in April, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The 1.9 percentage point decline aligned with market expectations, though risks remain that could undermine further progress. The disaggregated data revealed food inflation was the driving […] The post
The Divisional Executives Council of the Public Services Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, National Identification Authority (NIA) Division, has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike which commenced on June 10, 2024. The decision to pause the industrial action comes as the union prepares for pivotal discussions with the Fair Wages […] The post NIA
Eric Osiakwan A series of submarine fiber cable cuts this year have called into question the resilience of Africa’s internet infrastructure and its ability to serve the tech ventures as they scale up their operations across the continent. The current generation of tech founders are building applications that rely on the network layer so it […] The post Resilient
The Sudanese army and RSF are both accused of importing foreign drones, violating a UN arms embargo.
Former president John Dramani Mahama has donated $10,000 to Ghana’s Amputee National team, the Black Challenge team for winning the 2024 Africa Amputee Africa Cup of Nations (AAFCON). The Black Challenge, in a display of sheer determination and skill, emerged as the champions of the 2024 Amputee Africa Cup (AAFCON). They secured victory by defeating […] The post John
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim an attack on a vessel named Tutor in the Red Sea using a sea drone.
The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, has announced that the government will not impose new taxes on Ghanaians in the upcoming mid-year budget. Stakeholders have voiced concerns about the numerous taxes burdening businesses and households, calling for the elimination of some to ease their financial strain. In an interview with Bernard Avle on The […] The post No
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has announced that it is experiencing a drop in gas volumes available for transportation. WAPCo said this is due to ongoing maintenance works by one of its gas producers in Nigeria. “One of the producers of the natural gas WAPCo transports from Nigeria has shut down its […] The post West African Gas Pipeline Company announces shortage
Ernest Frimpong The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Amenfi East, Ernest Frimpong is currently in the grips of the Police over his recent comments, inciting miners against Read More... The post Amenfi East NPP Candidate
The Ga Mants? has challenged the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to immediately find sustainable solutions to Accra’s filth problems. Niii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, interacting with market queens on a tour, questioned why initiatives geared towards ridding Accra of filth have not yielded the desired results. Governments, past and present have introduced various initiatives, including […] The post Find
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has highlighted the necessity of significant fiscal adjustments to restore Ghana’s economy to a state of normalcy. These adjustments will likely include tax increases and expenditure reductions. During a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Dr John Kwabena Kwakye, the Director of Research at the Institute […] The post Restoring
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has highlighted the necessity of significant fiscal adjustments to restore Ghana’s economy to a state of normalcy. These adjustments will likely include tax increases and expenditure reductions. During a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Dr John Kwabena Kwakye, the Director of Research at the Institute […] The post Restoring
Personal finance management is an important area of daily living that necessitates careful planning and smart decision-making, particularly in a nation like Ghana where the cost of products and services is always rising. The rising cost of products and services in Ghana has put a burden on many individuals and families’ finances, making it more […] The post Personal
The Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS) has launched its Responsible Investing and Corporate Sustainability Initiative, themed “Bridging the Gap: Profit and Purpose.” The initiative, launched at the Kempinski Hotel on June 12, aims to raise awareness of the value proposition of responsible investing and capacity building among investors, issuers, and the general public, as well […] The post SIMS
Members of the Locked-up Investment Forum have reiterated their resolve to continue picketing at the Finance Ministry every Wednesday, until their concerns are addressed. The group on Wednesday June 12 picketed from the precincts of NDK Financial Services to the Finance Ministry to drum home their demands. The group is calling for the payment of […] The post Members
Pressure on the cedi is waning as demand for forex eases signalling strong performance of the local currency weeks after it took a nosedive. This positive trajectory aligns with analysts’ projections that the depreciation of the cedi would be reversed by the first half of the year due to interventions in the forex market by […] The post Pressure on cedi eases
The Sea Freight Pineapple Exporters of Ghana and the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana have jointly petitioned the Minerals Commission, the Ministry of Interior, Parliament, and the Ghana Police Service to immediately intervene and halt sand-winning activities threatening the plantations of their members. According to the associations, farmlands and plantations of their members […] The post Pineapple
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the government is leaving nothing to chance to ensure a digitally modernized environment for teaching and learning in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. He explained that recent strategic interventions aim to digitally transform the environment in SHSs to ensure that graduates of the country’s education […] The post Govt
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Renowned Nigerian artist Davido has expressed his excitement over the Recording Academy’s recent decision to expand its reach into Africa and the Middle East.
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