Momentum in the treasury market persists, with investors showing mild interest in t-bills during the latest money market auction. Investors submitted bids totalling GH¢3.34 billion, surpassing the GH¢3.24 billion target, according to auction results released by the Bank of Ghana According to figures from the Bank of Ghana, a chunk of the bids came in […] The post T-bills:

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged water producers (NASPAWAP) has joined calls by plastic manufacturers for the government to indefinitely suspend the newly imposed 5% excise tax on finished plastics This call, according to a statement by the association, has been necessitated by the hardship the 5% tax would bring to consumers. The association […] The post Packaged

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced its intention to engage relevant stakeholders of a potential spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam. A notice signed by VRA’s Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services, Ing. Ken Arthur, to over 40 stakeholders, including the Minister for the Interior and all the assemblies within the […] The post Akosombo

Henry Nana Boakye, National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), also known as Nana B, has lavished praise on Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. In a comparison with Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, the running mate of John Dramani Mahama, Nana B asserted that NAPO’s achievements and qualities […] The post NAPO’s

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, officially opened the inaugural Sinapi Aba Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Royal Golf Park in Kumasi. This event, currently underway, is part of the 30th-anniversary celebration of Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans. The Asantehene was accompanied by Manso Nkwantamanhene, Nana Bi-Kusi Appiah, and other chiefs, […] The post Asantehene

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to drastically reduce the size of government if he becomes president. He said that was because the Akufo-Addo government had sufficiently proven to Ghanaians that with over 120 ministers and deputy ministers, all they could offer was to ruin the […] The post Election

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says he will not scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor. Instead, he says he intends to strengthen the office if he is elected as president in the upcoming elections. Mr Mahama said this when he addressed journalists in Accra on Sunday. The OSP was […] The post I’ll strengthen OSP if I become

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to instil fiscal discipline to address the issue of exchange rate fluctuations if elected as president. Addressing journalists in Accra on Sunday, Mahama expressed concern over the current state of the country’s economy. He pointed out that the instability of the exchange […] The post Mahama:

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress John Dramani Mahama on Sunday addressed journalists in Accra. FIND BELOW HIS FULL STATEMENT Opening Remarks M A H A M A C O N V E R S A T I O N S Thank you, Joyce. Good evening to you, my colleagues in the field of […] The post Mahama’s full statement during media encounter appeared first on Citinewsroom

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) has dismissed claims that commercial banks in the country have begun processes to close the personal foreign currency savings accounts of customers by July 31. The Association explains that some banks are implementing measures to address the situation where customers save foreign currencies in their savings accounts as a […] The post Banks

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has affirmed his commitment to the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and promised to improve it if he is re-elected as president in the upcoming elections. Mahama, who served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, acknowledged the importance of the Free […] The post Free SHS has come

The Attorney-General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame, has affirmed that the proposal to augment the number of justices of the Supreme Court from the standard 15, alongside the Chief Justice, is in line with the constitution and would promote efficient justice delivery. This statement comes in response to the President’s decision to solicit the AG’s counsel […] The post More

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) committed to supporting students preparing for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination has organised a career development seminar for underprivileged students in the Awutu Senya West area. Impacting the Next Generation Foundation invited several experts to share their experiences and insights on career paths with students preparing for this year’s BECE. […] The post Impacting

Ghana’s Afro-dancehall king, Stonebwoy, joined forces with German reggae giant, Gentleman, for a blistering performance of their hit collaboration, “Can’t Lock The Dance.” at this year’s edition of Summer Jam Festival in Germany. The crowd, already hyped from the day’s performances, roared with anticipation as the familiar intro of the song pulsed through the speakers. […] The post Summer

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to set up a commission of enquiry to investigate what he describes as the “looting of lands” belonging to the Ga Dangbe people. Campaigning in the La Dadekotopon constituency in Accra on Saturday, the former President said he had promised Ga-Adangbe chiefs that […] The post I’ll

The 1999-year group of the Accra Girls Old Students Association (AGOSA) has announced a legacy project to renovate the school’s kitchen. This initiative addresses concerns about the deteriorating condition of the current kitchen facilities, which pose a health risk to the school caterers. In her address at the launch on Saturday, the National Executive President […] The post AGOSA

To ensure a smooth start to the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which begins on Monday, July 8, all 1,074 BECE candidates from the Effia Constituency in the Western Region have been gifted a free mathematical set and other stationery. These gifts were presented by the NPP Parliamentary candidate of Effia, Isaac Boamah Nyarko. During […] The post W/R:

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified the role of FinTechs in the remittance space. In an explainer shared on the Bank’s social media handle, it emphasized that local FinTech companies authorized by the Central Bank do not mobilize foreign exchange (FX) from abroad. Instead, Money Transfer Organizations (MTOs) based abroad handle the receipt of […] The post Remittances: BoG

Private Legal Practitioner, Bobby Banson, has stated that there is nothing wrong with Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo asking the President to nominate more justices to the Supreme Court. His comments come after Justice Torkornoo justified her proposal for an expanded bench at the Supreme Court. In a letter to the President, she underscored the urgent […] The post CJ’s

Legendary Hiplife artiste Kwame Nsiah-Apau, known by his stage names Okyeame Kwame and Rap Dacta, explained the inspiration behind the nickname “Rap Dacta.” Speaking as a special guest on The Chat -an entertainment talk show hosted by Ekow Koomson on Channel One TV, Okyeame Kwame revealed that he got his popular name “Rap Docta” from […] The post The