January often brings a financial crunch, as holiday spending leaves pockets empty, and unpaid bills start piling up. According to Tavona Biza, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) at Old Mutual Ghana, crafting a list of New Year’s resolutions has been a common approach to “making things better for the year ahead.” However, resolutions can […] The post Turn
In a major development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given its approval for the first review of Ghana’s loan programme, allowing for the immediate disbursement of approximately $600 Read More... The post IMF Approves 2nd Tranche Payment
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Transport Minister The Ministry of Transport has called on the public to disregard purported increase in public transport fares by commercial road transport operators. In a Read More... The post Govt, Transport Operators Tango Over
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced implementation for the seven tax amendments that were passed by Parliament and signed into law by President Akufo-Addo. In a circular issued Read More... The post GRA Implements Tax Amendment Acts appeared first on DailyGuide
K.T. Hammond The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) has directed individual companies to publish the recommended distribution and retail prices of the various grades of cement sold in Read More... The post Publish Cement Retail Prices – Trade Ministry appeared
Samuel Abu Jinapor (M) with executives of the Chamber and stakeholders Gold exports contributed $ 4.67 billion representing 43.4% of total mineral exports in August 2023 with over 600% Read More... The post Gold Contributes $4.67bn Mineral Exports appeared first on
Deputy Finance Minister Dr. John Kumah has asserted that Ghana’s economy has successfully overcome recent challenges, positioning itself for sustainable growth to benefit Ghanaians. In a Facebook post dated January 19, Dr Kumah highlighted the unanimous approval of Ghana’s request for debt treatment under the G-20 Common Framework. This, he believes, forms the foundation for […] The post We’ve
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed welcome the International Monetary Fund’s release of the second tranche of Ghana’s extended credit facility with the Bretton Woods institution. According to the Finance Minister, the approval of an additional $600 million for Ghana’s bailout programme signifies the country’s progress in its economic reform trajectory. “Earlier today, the IMF […] The post Release
The International Monetary Fund has commended Ghana for successfully achieving all targets set for the $3 billion three-year extended credit facility. In a statement issued on Friday, January 19, 2024, the IMF highlighted that “Ghana’s performance under the program has been strong. All quantitative performance criteria for the first review and almost all indicative targets […] The post Ghana’s
Pastor Dr. Sam Adeyemi, CEO of Global Leadership Consulting and founder of Daystar Christian Centre-Nigeria, has urged African leaders to seek the good in others and prioritise African citizens in everything they do. He explained that when leaders begin to place value on the life of an African and places them first, they will implement policies and […] The post “Africa’s problem is not
Kristalina Georgieva The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has expressed its satisfaction with the assurances received from Ghana’s external creditors. Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, who revealed Read More... The post IMF Boss Happy With Ghana’s Progress
Daniel Wilson Addo The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢2.5 billion in capital to the Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) to build its balance sheet resilience. The capital boost forms Read More... The post CBG Receives GH¢2.5bn Capital Boost appeared first on
Diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are set to decrease, bringing some relief to fuel consumers. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) in a statement said the reduction Read More... The post Fuel Prices Go Down appeared first on DailyGuide
Representatives of Fidelity Bank and GIRSAL Fidelity Bank Ghana has received two prestigious awards from the Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GIRSAL) for its contributions Read More... The post Fidelity Bank Receives GIRSAL Awards appeared
A cybersecurity expert who doubles as president of the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana (CSEAG), Abubakar Isaaka, has called on the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) to collectively work with accredited professionals within the sector to apprehend all individuals behind evolving job scams. He indicated that with a joint effort in conducting “a comprehensive reconnaissance”, they will […] The post
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to fulfil his campaign promises to Nigerians by tackling the rampant insecurity in the country. Obi, who, on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over what he described as a surge of violence spreading through the Federal Capital Territory, warned that […] The post ‘You promised
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has commenced field data collection for the 2024 Ghana Integrated Business Establishment Survey Phase I (IBES I). About fourteen thousand (14,000) Field Officers have been trained and deployed by the Service across the country for the data collection exercise. The IBES I focuses on a comprehensive list of all business entities […] The post GSS
Poverty allocation will take the centre stage of the upcoming second edition of the African Prosperity Dialogue (APD). The dialogue is being organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), in collaboration with the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), under the theme: “Delivering Prosperity in Africa: Produce, Add value, Trade.” In his opening remarks, at […] The post AFCFTA,
The World Bank Group has welcomed the agreement in principle on the key parameters of the proposed debt restructuring for Ghana reached by the Official Creditors’ Committee under the G20 Common Framework. This agreement, which is consistent with the Joint WB-IMF Debt Sustainability Framework, represents a critical milestone toward restoring debt sustainability in this country. […] The post World
Women-led businesses in the country interested in exporting under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be given bank loans at a subsidiSed interest rate of 10 percent, Ashanti Regional Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mamuda Osman, has said According to him, this is part of governments effort to support women in business […] The post AfCFTA:
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