Economy
Finance Ministry affirms progress in debt restructuring talks with creditors
The ministry of finance has affirmed that ongoing negotiations regarding debt restructuring with creditors have not culminated in failure. Through a tweet, the ministry clarified that an interim agreement has been reached between Ghana and bondholders, but adjustments are necessary to align with IMF debt sustainability targets. “Ghana and Bondholders reached an interim deal, which […]
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The public debt crisis (1): Lessons for the present and the future
By Dr. Richmond ATUAHENE Abstract The present paper examines the issue of the current Ghana’s public debt crisis, its underlying causes and lessons for the present and the future. After providing a historical discussion, we show that the austerity of the last four years has been unsuccessful in stabilizing the debt while, at the same […]
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Economy
Gov’t advancing debt restructuring efforts – Fin. Minister
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU In a comprehensive update on Ghana’s debt restructuring programme, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to restore fiscal sustainability and foster economic recovery. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister emphasised the significance of upcoming discussions with bondholder representatives to advance restructuring engagements. “In the […]
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General News
Mahama Woos Okada Boys With Legalization Of Business
John Mahama The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to legalizing the operations of ‘okada’ riders if he emerges victorious in
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Politics
NRSA Fires Mahama Over Okada Business
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, has reasserted that the operation of ‘Okada’ remains illegal in Ghana, in contradiction to promises made
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I’ll legalise ‘Okada’ business, introduce electric motorbikes – Mahama
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to legalising the operations of ‘okada’ riders if he wins the December polls. He has also expressed his intention to introduce electric motorbikes for commercial use and provide training for riders to ensure proper regulation of the business. Although their […]
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International
Congo reinstates the death penalty after more than 20 years
Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks in the country, according to a justice ministry statement released on Friday. The statement, dated earlier this week, said the ban from 2003 allowed offenders accused of treason and espionage to get away without […]
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News
NPP mourns John Kumah, directs party flags to fly at half-mast
The New Patriotic Party is mourning the tragic demise of the late Deputy Minister for Finance and MP for Ejisu, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. Dr. Kumah died on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after a brief illness as disclosed by a close family source. The NPP in a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin […]
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Business
Over GH¢300m judgement debt paid between 2017 and 2022
The government paid a total of GH¢300,385,317.52 as judgement debt between 2017 and 2022. The Ministry of Finance made this known in an updated information on judgement debt payment dated August 2023. The Ministry revealed that the payments were made to over 60 individuals and organisations. For instance, in 2017, Albert Osei was paid GH¢279,412.83; […]
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Police probe death of Ejura govt hospital worker
The police at Ejura in the Ashanti region have commenced investigations into the death of a 56-year-old worker at the Ejura government hospital whose body was found hanging on a mango tree on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The deceased, identified as Sarfo Boakye, was a father of 3 from a royal family in Ejura. Speaking […]
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Legalize our operations or we’ll boycott 2024 elections – Okada Riders
The Okada Riders Association of Ghana has threatened to boycott the 2024 general elections if the government fails to legalize its operations. The riders have attributed this to the persistent harassment they endure at the hands of law enforcement officials due to the unregulated nature of their business. Speaking to Citi News, the General Secretary, […]
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International
Putin critic Alexei Navalny, 47, dies in Arctic Circle jail
Russia’s most significant opposition leader for the past decade, Alexei Navalny, has died in an Arctic Circle jail, the prison service said. Seen as President Vladimir Putin’s most vociferous critic, Navalny was serving a 19-year jail term on charges widely considered politically motivated. He was moved to one of Russia’s toughest penal colonies late last […]
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Okada riders to petition govt to reduce emissions levy
The leadership of the Okada Riders Association is set to petition the Ministry of Transport next Monday to consider reducing the emissions levy. The Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles, started yesterday. The levy amount varies based on the type of […]
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Business
Energy sector – seeking right equations for coming decade
The time was 6.30pm on Thursday January 25, 2024. Gathered in the Crystal Palace Suite at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane were a collection of key United Kingdom (UK) corporate leaders with roots in Ghana – including High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Papa Owusu-Ankomah, and Tullow Plc Chief Executive, Rahul Dhir. […]
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Banking & Finance
Banks remain resilient – BoG
Recapitalisation efforts on track, profitability rebounds Stability Fund offers additional support Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has stated that recapitalisation of banks following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) should continue without any significant hitches, on account of their performance in 2023, as well as the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). Speaking during […]
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Entertainment
Mercy Asiedu Debunks Death Rumors
Mercy Asiedu Renowned Kumawood actress, Mercy Asiedu, has taken to social media to dispel rumors of her demise, refuting reports circulating on Amazing TV that falsely claimed her passing. In
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Banking & Finance
World Bank Group welcomes Debt Restructuring agreement
The World Bank Group yesterday, in principle, welcomed the agreement on 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 the country. “This […]
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Economy
Momentum builds on external debt restructuring efforts
The government is urgently seeking to build on the momentum of its debt restructuring efforts, following the recent agreement with official creditors to restructure debts extended to the country up until December 2022. Having overcome this hurdle, Reuters reports that government officials will re-engage with its international bondholders from next week, seeking to continue discussions […]
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