By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has moved to calm the forex markets, with Governor Dr. Ernest Addison assuring that the central bank has built up “enough reserves to tackle the pressures” battering the cedi in recent weeks. Speaking at the launch of the new commercial paper market, Dr. Addison acknowledged […] The post BoG
4000 finance, technology and policy players 60+ topics in 15 sessions over 3 days The much-awaited 3i Africa Summit which seeks to generate greater momentum and traction for Africa’s digital finance agenda by causing finance, policy and technology to meet at the crossroads begins today at the Accra International Conference Centre for the next three […] The post 3i Africa Summit
The first man to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died two months after the operation, the hospital which carried out the procedure has said. Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, was suffering with end-stage kidney disease before undergoing the operation in March. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) said on Sunday there was no indication his […] The post Man
…Volta Region welcomes state-of-the-art recycling facility by Zoomlion Africa’s aste management experts Zoomlion Ghana Limited has inaugurated another municipal solid waste recycling plant also known as Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) in the Volta. Addressing a durbar of chiefs, heads of department of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, selected Municipal and District Assemblies at […] The post
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The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has reacted to media reports of the disappearance of a GH¢3 million from a loan intended for the Krofrom market project in Kumasi. According to the assembly, it had never reported or stated anywhere that there was a missing GH¢3 million from any project fund. A statement issued on Friday, … The post Redevelopment
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Friday jointly inaugurated the Kumasi International Airport, which has been christened Prempeh I International Airport. They were joined by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Keith Rowley, at the inaugural ceremony. Otumfuo Sir Agyemang Prempeh I was the 13th King … The post President
The Ministry of Health has been unable to capture all children for Measles-Rubella (MR) and other vaccines in the last six years, leading to fears of an imminent measles outbreak among children. Over the period, more than 500,000 children in the country may not have received the measles-rubella-1 vaccination. Although Measles-Rubella vaccine coverage is relatively […] The post Fears of measles outbreak heightens
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has launched its highly anticipated commercial paper (CP) market, in a move expected to push the financial markets into new frontiers. For many years, domestic investors have been limited by few options, hindering the ability to diversify their investment portfolios and mitigate risk effectively. However, […] The post
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to address various challenges encountered during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. These challenges include non-functional equipment and network issues which have raised concerns among stakeholders. In an interview with Citi News, Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, emphasised the importance of […] The post Limited
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Director of Elections and IT, has questioned the voter registration figures reported by the Electoral Commission (EC). While the EC reported a registration of 25, 287 voters for Day 2, Dr. Boamah asserts that the NDC recorded a lower figure of 19,267. Furthermore, he disputes the […] The post NDC
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Ecobank Ghana has launched its latest initiative – ‘Ecobank Million Geng (EMG) promo’, a dynamic deposit mobilisation campaign aimed at rewarding and appreciating over 7,000 of its valued customers. The campaign, set to run from May to July 2024, promises an unparalleled experience for participants. It was launched at the bank’s […] The post Ecobank’s
The Minority in Parliament has rejected the appointment of Mr. Tweneboah Kodua Fokuo, the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Manso Nkwanta, as the new Managing Director for the National Investment Bank (NIB). The appointment, according to the Minority, raises serious concerns about the politicisation of State-Owned Enterprises and undermines public trust in the government’s ability to […] The post Minority
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the public to be vigilant to safeguard the democratic process as the country prepares for the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7. Speaking at the climax of his 25-anniversary of enstollment as the 16th occupant of the Golden stool, on Sunday, May 12, the Asantehene, […] The post Election 2024: We must
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