The recent appreci­ation of the Ghana Cedi against major trading currencies has shrunk Ghana’s public debt by GH¢150 billion, The Ghanaian Times has quoted President John Dramani Mahama as saying in Ivory Coast. The state owned newspaper again quoted the President as saying that because Gha­na’s public debt is stated in cedis, anytime the local […] The post Editorial: Ghana’s debt

Drivers operating under the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) on the Ho-Aflao, Akatsi, and Keta routes have refused to implement the recent 15 per cent reduction in lorry fares, citing the deplorable condition of roads along these routes. This decision stands in contrast to other drivers at the Ho Main Station who have complied with […] The post Drivers

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday engaged with the leadership of businesses and captains of industries on the Government’s new “24-Hour Economy Policy”,which is expected to be launched on July 1, 2025. The “24-Hour Economy Policy” is a policy that aims to stimulate economic activity by encouraging businesses to operate around the clock or at […] The post Mahama to

Professor Isaac Boateng, Pro. Vice Chancellor of Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) has challenged the government to prioritise support for the private sector to grow the 24-hour economic policy to address youth unemployment in the country. According to him, the vision and mission of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training […] The post ‘Support

Two mechanised bore­holes, constructed at the cost sum of GH¢201, 599.00, has been inaugurat­ed and handed over to two beneficiary communities in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region. The projects, executed under phase I of the Gulf of Guinea Social Cohesion (SOCO) project would aid irrigation farming, especially during the dry season. The … The post Bolga

 The Government is committed to strengthening re­search and devel­opment to place scientific research at the centre of socio-economic development, the Minister of En­vironment, Science and Technol­ogy (MEST), Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has stated. According to the Minister, gov­ernment was aware of the need to rethink investment in research, and poised to step up efforts to­wards … The post Govt

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 Raul Gonzalez has stepped down as manager of Real Madrid’s B-team just days after the club confirmed that Xabi Alonso will replace Carlo Ancelot­ti at the end of the season. The departure ends a sev­en-year journey for Raul in the club’s youth setup, where he rose through the ranks after beginning his coaching career in … The post Real Madrid legend quits appeared first on Ghanaian

 Emma Raducanu’s mis­erable record against Iga Swiatek continued as she was outclassed by the defending champion in their French Open second-round meeting. The British number two was beaten 6-1 6-2 on the Paris clay and has now lost all five of her matches against the five-time Grand Slam winner. It was another reminder of the … The post Swiatek outclass Raducanu at French Open appeared

 Lamine Yamal has signed a new six-year Barcelona contract, following a break­out season in which he helped the Catalan club win a domestic treble. The 17-year-old Spain winger’s existing deal was set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season but his new contract keeps him with Barca until 2031. Yamal, who made his … The post Yamal signs new Barca contract appeared first on Ghanaian

A report dubbed “Governance Series Report Wave 1”, launched by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has revealed that over 70% of Ghanaians believe that the current political system we operate in Ghana offers little or no space for them to influence decision-making in governance. The report also stated that nearly 1 in 6 citizens interviewed, […] The post Over

 Arsenal have un­derachieved under manager Mikel Arteta in the past three years, says former captain, Thierry Henry. Arteta, 43, has transformed the Gunners since leaving Manchester City for the club in 2019, making the side regular title challengers. However, the club have not won a piece of silverware since beating Chelsea in the FA Cup … The post Arteta’s Arsenal have under­achieved –

The  Chief Executive Officer of the Ecobank Group, Jeremy Awori, has reiterated the Bank’s strong and enduring relationship with Ghana and its unwavering support for the country’s economic transfor­mation. “As a pan-African banking group, Ecobank is committed to driving regional trade and integration, helping businesses in Africa grow across borders and onto the global stage. … The post Ecobank

 The initiative to list viable but financially struggling State-Owned Enter­prises (SoEs) on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) to raise capital is on course, the Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Ms Abena Amoah, has disclosed. She said a few weeks ago, the management of the GSE paid a courtesy call to the President, … The post Plan to list struggling

Enterprise Group PLC, which recently swept four top honours at the 9?? Ghana CEO Excellence Awards, where Group Chief Executive Officer Daniel Larbi-Tieku was adjudged Overall CEO of the Year and the Managing Directors of Enterprise Life, Enterprise Insurance and Enterprise Trustees—Jacqueline Benyi, Akosua Ansah-Antwi and Joseph Ampofo, respectively—each received category leadership trophies, has also […] The post Enterprise

Former Minister for Food and Agriculture and current Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced the formation of an exploratory committee to assess the viability of a potential leadership bid within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a public statement issued on Wednesday, Dr. Acheampong revealed that the decision follows “growing encouragement […] The post Bryan

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Dr. Abdulla Al Mandoos, paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra. The Ambassador congratulated the Minister on his appointment and expressed his desire to explore potential areas of collaboration that would benefit both countries. During the […] The post Ghana-UAE