Taptap Send, a prominent global remittance platform, is taking bold steps to deepen its role in community-driven development. To this end, it has announced a strategic partnership with the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to enable fee-free remittances in support of the Palace’s key cultural and development projects. This … The post Taptap
The country at end of 2024 recorded $8.98 billion in Gross International Reserves (GIR), covering four months of import cover. This nearly double the figure recorded in 2023 which stood at $5.92 billion, covering 2.7 months of import cover. The Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), … The post Ghana records $8.98 billion
The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) has denied claims circulating online that its staff caused a fire outbreak at a residential facility in Two-Streams, Koforidua, after carrying out a disconnection exercise. “These allegations are entirely false and should be disregarded” says a statement signed by Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, General Manager for External Communications. … The post ECG
The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners (NCASSM) is demanding a probe into the utilisation of over $200 million allocated between 2017 and 2024 to combat illegal mining (galamsey) in the country. The association alleges mismanagement of resources meant for interventions to curb the existential threat to livelihoods. A press statement issued by the association … The post Small-scale
The President, John Dramani Mahama, in fulfilment of his 120-day social contract pledge to Ghanaians during his inausguration on January 7, this year, President John Dramani Mahama has constituted a seven-member National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee tasked with organising the National Economic Dialogue (NED). Chaired by renowned economist and former Chairman of Unilever Plc, Dr … The post 7-member
The appointment of Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte as the Acting Director-General (D-G) of State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) is a testament to his exceptional leadership skills, academic excellence, and unwavering commitment to public service, says the Shai-Osudoku Constituency executive members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a congratulatory message copied the Ghanaian Times following … The post Prof.
Alexander Zverev has said that Jannik Sinner is “very similar” to tennis legend, Novak Djokovic, following his Australian Open triumph on Sunday. Sinner won the Australian Open for the second consecutive year in Melbourne with a straight-sets victory against Zverev, 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3, to claim the third Grand Slam of his career. A pivotal moment … The post Australian
Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, has admitted that there remains uncertainty over his future at the club, with his contract still on course to expire at the end of the season. Van Dijk has been a Liverpool player for seven years, reaching his landmark 300th appearance for the club in Saturday’s Premier League win over … The post Van Dijk uncertainty over Liverpool future appeared first
Hansi Flick hailed Barcelona’s commitment as they ended their four-match winless streak in La Liga with a 7-1 hammering of Valencia. Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez all scored in the first half, with the latter twice hitting the back of the net to put Barcelona in control before Robert Lewandowski and … The post Flick delighted by Barcelona’s
The national president of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, has inaugurated a new office complex at Nkwanta to serve members in the Volta and Oti Regions. The fully furnished five-storey secretariat would benefit districts, including Nkwanta and Kadjebi in the Oti Region as well as Hohoe, Ho and Keta, in … The post GNAT inaugurates new office complex at Nkwanta
The Most Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, has urged President John Mahama to honour the pledges he made to the people of Ghana in the lead-up to the 2024 general election. He called on the President to fulfil his commitments regarding issues such as “galamsey fraud,” LGBTQ rights, and combating corruption, … The post Don’t
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has withdrawn from all Media General’s platforms, including TV3, 3 FM, and Onua FM. The decision, communicated through a press release issued in Accra on Sunday and signed by the party’s Communications Director, Richard Ahiagbah, said the decision followed months of failed attempts to address concerns over biased and … The post Alleged
When it comes to appointments made by the President of the country, the ministerial ones, other than the rest mostly catch public attention. That being so, even the man on the street take interest in monitoring the performance of ministers rather than the chief executives of public institutions. Can it be concluded that the members … The post Prof. Kpessa-Whyte must make difference! appeared first
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