Dr Clement Apaak, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament has asked Ghanaians to ignore Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s ‘stale tale’ on the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 10, Dr Apaak said the “FSHS will […] The post Ignore
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has set guidelines for the 2023/24 Colts (Juvenile) league season. Kurt E. S. Okraku, President of the Association and Chairman of the National Juvenile Committee, unveiled this initiative aimed at enhancing grassroots football nationwide on March 28, 2024. Colts clubs nationwide will designate representatives for complimentary first aid training sessions […] The post GFA
Zambia and Nigeria secured the final two spots in the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympics after winning two-legged playoffs in the fourth round of African qualifying. Zambia secured a 3-2 aggregate victory over Morocco in Rabat on Tuesday, overcoming a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a 2-0 win at Moulay Hassan Stadium. Barbra Banda […] The post Nigeria, Zambia women qualify for Paris
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has taken a firm stance against individuals who spread hate and fear through their online posts in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections. During a working visit to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, April 8, Henry Quartey highlighted the importance of maintaining public […] The post 2024
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
but faster and more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters and escalating conflict and violence, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse […] The post
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government. In his address to GUTA members, Mahama stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr […] The post Tell
The Department of Parks and Gardens has issued a stern warning to private developers encroaching on their land. The department has threatened to demolish all illegal structures on their lands. This action follows a recent Citi News report on land encroachment in the Upper West region, where a fuel station has been erected on the […] The post Parks and Gardens to demolish illegal
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang. Dr. Tenkorang has been instructed to hand over his duties to Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo by Monday, April 15. “Reference is made to your appointment letter dated 1st July 2019, issued […] The post Akufo-Addo sacks SSNIT
Ghana’s Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has revealed that the country is well positioned to consider hosting the commonwealth games slated for 2026. As things stand now, the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games is in limbo, as original hosts Victoria in Australia have withdrawn its bid last year due to cost concerns. Malaysia […] The post Ghana is ready to host the
Service standard concerns Freight rates standardisation Transparency and predictability By Mohammed AWAL The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has requested that shipping line charges in the sector be predictable, competitive, transparent and uniform. In his opening remarks during a meeting with the Ship Owners and Agents Association […] The post
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Amid public outcry over the recently revised cost of passport acquisition, Dr. Andy Appiah-Kubi, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, has clarified that the newly adjusted fees reflect the actual costs of the passport application process, rather than being a means for the government to generate profits. Addressing the press […] The post
A fiscal report authored by Banking Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene and Data and Research Analyst Isaac Kofi Agyei has painted a grim picture of Ghana’s banking sector, attributing it to the excessive subscription of government bonds. Titled ‘Thirsty Banks: Ghana’s 2023 Challenge with High Cash Reserve Ratios,’ the report highlights the prolonged maturity period of […] The post Many
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) Indigenous financial services provider, CalBank is aiming to raise GH¢600 million in fresh capital through a renounceable rights issue. This capital injection will aid the lender’s recovery from the effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and fuel its future growth plans. The move will offer existing shareholders […] The post
Banking Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene and Data and Research Analyst Isaac Kofi Agyei have admonished the government to cut its expenditure by 30 per cent to effectively combat inflationary pressures. The two in a report titled, ‘Thirsty Banks: Ghana’s 2023 Challenge with High Cash Reserve Ratios,’ raised several concerns including the government’s approach of “relying […] The post Cut
In a significant move towards ensuring environmental sustainability and responsible resource management in Ghana’s energy sector, Tullow Ghana, Unit Operator of the Jubilee field, along with its partners – Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Kosmos Energy, Kosmos Energy Ghana Investment, PetroSA, and GNPC Explorco – has officially signed an agreement to establish a Decommissioning Trust Fund […] The post
A fiscal report authored by Banking Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene and Data and Research Analyst Isaac Kofi Agyei has painted a grim picture of Ghana’s banking sector, attributing it to the new Cash Reserve Ratio by the Bank of Ghana. Titled ‘Thirsty Banks: Ghana’s 2023 Challenge with High Cash Reserve Ratios,’ the report highlights the […] The post Many
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM An economist and advisor on South-South Cooperation and Development Finance at the South Centre, a Geneva-based intergovernmental organisation, Yuefen Li, has urged African countries to enforce regulations that require multinational corporations to contribute a greater share of taxes for their operations within these nations. She noted that implementing such measures would serve […] The post
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024, in response to the recent surge in petroleum prices. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% increase for short-distance or intracity […] The post Two
It might sound cliche but not at Tullow Ghana. The phrase, ‘local content’ has come to mean the very heart of how it conducts its business. As main operator of Ghana’s two main oil fields – Jubilee and TEN – Tullow has a responsibility to harness the oil and gas resources available to the country […] The post Giving priority to local suppliers;
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