By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ghana Futsal team was shown the door in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, April 15, 2024, after suffering an embarrassing 11-3 defeat at the hands of Angola. Ghana came into their third and final group game with no points from their first two games against Zambia and […]
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Member of Parliament for the Wa constituency and a key figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), engaged some members of the NDC Norway branch in Oslo to discuss critical national issues concerning Ghana’s economy and national politics. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the United Nations conference on Parliamentarians, focused […] The post NDC
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, has outlined key performance indicators that led to the successful completion of the Second Review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the IMF disclosed that it had reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the extended credit facility with Ghana. […] The post IMF
The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana have shown a steadfast commitment to a set of policies right from the beginning of the implementation of the $3 billion programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under very difficult circumstances, Governor of the central bank, Dr Ernest Addison has said. He stated that they […] The post $3bn deal: We are beginning
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 Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has stated that the effective implementation of the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is yielding some good results. He says the country is now witnessing relative macroeconomic stability and seeing signs of economic recovery. Speaking at a joint IMF, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Ghana, […] The post Govt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Ghana’s Economic performance under the IMF-supported program, as it reaches staff-level agreement on the second review of Ghana’s economic program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. Addressing the media at a joint news conference with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ministry of Finance […] The post IMF:
The Obuade Tetteygah family of Ada-Foah is appealing to the National House of Chiefs to hear the application of leave before it by the Dugabtey Gate of Ada-Foah to enable them to proceed to the Supreme Court to seek redress on a seething chieftaincy dispute in the area. To the family, the National House of […] The post Ada Foah chieftaincy blues: Dugbateys-Obuade-
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged organised crime in the award of contracts at the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The probe stemmed from claims made by Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In October 2023, Professor Adei […] The post EOCO
Rotary International has conferred its most prestigious fellow’s medal on the Inspector-General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare. The prestigious Paul Harris Fellow’s medal was conferred on the IGP during the Rotary International District 9104 Official District Conference in Kumasi, which was attended by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu. This recognition celebrates Dr Akuffo Dampare’s […] The post IGP
The Director in charge of the Global Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme at the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall, is quoted by the graphiconline.com as saying that health facilities in Ghana and other parts of Africa should stop detaining patients who are unable to pay their medical bills after treatment. According to […] The post Editorial: Detention
Prempeh College, one of the highly rated high schools in the country finally got to unleash their brilliance in the Senior Sharks Quiz 7. The post Prempeh College victorious in first-ever Senior Sharks contest first appeared on 3News.
There is a lack of detailed information on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) among women and youth in business, a situational analysis conducted by the Aya Institute for Women, Politics and Media, has found. While information about the protocol has primarily reached technical experts and businesses, women and youth in the micro, small […] The post Editorial:
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed his willingness to accept an offer to serve as running mate to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia if such an opportunity arises. Speaking on Onua TV, Gyan stated that being offered such an “honour” would be difficult to turn down, although he acknowledged that the speculation surrounding this […] The post Asamoah Gyan open to vice presidential
Mohammed Amin Adam In a press briefing held on Saturday, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam assured Ghanaians that the government is committed to not burdening citizens with more taxes. Read More... The post Government Assures Ghanaians Of No New Taxes appeared
The Ministry of Transport has directed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver who has resorted to charging new transport fares outside the existing one, thereby, putting undue burden on commuters. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit and released in Accra on Sunday, April 14, 2024, […] The post Arrest
It is a welcome relief to hear the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) categorically deny the commercialisation of certain genetically modified organisms like maize, soy or even perhaps, tomatoes in our food chain. The clarification comes amid concerns expressed by a number of interest groups like the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), aggregators […] The post
Three pre-tertiary teacher unions have expressed disappointment in the government’s approach to negotiations regarding their working conditions. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, these unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), called off their two-week-old strike over conditions of service […] The post Three
By Nana Kwame Bediako Ghanaian youngsters Ibrahim Osman and Christopher Bonsu Baah have earned a spot in the top 100 list for the 2024 Golden Boy Award. Both players have been in remarkable form for their respective teams. The Golden Boy Award is given to players plying their trades in Europe who are below the […]
By Gertrude Tandoh In the heart of Dawu, a footballing tale unfolded that sent shockwaves through the Ghana Premier League. Dreams FC, a team fighting for survival, clashed with Asante Kotoko, a traditional powerhouse in Ghanaian football. What transpired on that fateful Sunday afternoon at Dawu Park would leave fans stunned and pundits questioning the […]
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