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:

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

Meta has lowered the minimum age to use the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. The move, which came into effect on Thursday, reduces the age limit from 16 down to 13 in the UK and EU. It has been criticised by a number of campaign groups who have urged the company to reverse the decision. Smartphone […] The post Meta criticised after lowering WhatsApp minimum

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with the country’s implementation of reforms in the cocoa and energy sectors under the Fund’s US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility programme. The commendation follows the completion of the second review, which paves the way for the disbursement of an additional US$360 million, […] The post

Governor of the Bank of Ghana  (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has assured the team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who were in Ghana for the second review of the $3 billion programme, that efforts are being made to ensure that the programme is not negatively affected in this year which happens to be an […] The post Governor of Bank of Ghana assures IMF of

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Niger’s capital to demand the departure of United States troops, after the military government further shifted its strategy by ending a military accord with the US and welcoming Russian military instructors. Marching arm in arm through central Niamey on Saturday, the crowd waved Nigerien flags in […] The post Hundreds

The United Nations has called on Iran and Israel to show restraint, with the threat of a full-scale direct conflict between the pair looming over the Middle East. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the adversaries at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday not to further escalate tension in the region with further […] The post UN

Donald Trump will set foot in a New York courthouse on Monday and become the first former US president to stand trial in a criminal case. He is accused of falsifying his business records to disguise a hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels, a former adult film star, shortly before the 2016 election. Mr Trump, […] The post Donald Trump’s historic hush-money

The commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Project on Wednesday,  April 18 by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to address voltage and power quality issues in Kumasi and the northern parts of Ghana by boosting system voltages and thus improving overall system stability, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has said. The President […] The post Akufo-Addo

The Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has vehemently refuted claims suggesting she received a scholarship from the Government of Ghana during her academic pursuits.  These claims, purportedly spread by some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on social media and other platforms, aim to tarnish her reputation and […] The post Ignore

Shirley Naana Ampem, the Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that Ghanaian women will be one of the major beneficiaries of John Dramani Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy policy. According to her, the policy could significantly boost economic opportunities for women, particularly in the night market economy and key industries […] The post Ghanaian

Founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, said that the recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics shows that the dynamics are changing in this year’s general elections. The poll stated that  “the ruling party’s candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trailing the main opposition candidate, John Dramani Mahama (JDM) in the […] The post Something

Founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of performing below expectations. He states that Ghanains had high hopes in President Akufo-Addo however, he has delivered far less than what the people expected. “I’m not someone who lambasts people just for the sake of […] The post The economic

The Ankasa Forest Reserve road in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region is receiving a reshaping by the Member of Parliament, Dorcas Affo-Toffey. The eight-kilometer road has not seen any coal tar since construction several decades ago. The reshaping of the road would serve nearby communities such as Amokwawsuazo, Fire, “Odo y3 f3“, Paradise […] The post Jomoro MP reshapes Ankasa Forest Reserve

Former President John Dramani Mahama has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of crossing several red lines in Ghana’s democratic practices. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said President Akufo-Addo has put political convenience ahead of democratic consolidation. This, in his view, has left Ghana poorer. In a post on his x platform, he said […] The post Akufo

Rotary International has conferred its most prestigious fellow’s medal on the Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

By Eliabeth PUNSU, Madina Directors of Manya Krobo Rural Bank PLC at Odumase in the Manya Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to ensure the best and most convenient banking to customers at all times. According to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Patrick Amanor Buckor, banking is now […] The post

Stanbic Bank Ghana, a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) aimed at offering tailor-made financial solutions to members of the GMA. Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony at Stanbic Heights in Accra, Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank said health is […] The post