April 27, 2023
Ghana: Fitch Downgrades Borrowing Capacity to 'Restrictive Default'
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Ghana's Long-Term Local-Currency (LTLC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'RD' from 'CCC'. Read more »
Ghana: Mass SIM Registration Exercise - Nca to 'Block' 11m SIMs... At the End of May 2023
More than 11 million active Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMS) will by the end of May 2023 be deactivated if the owners of such SIMs fail to register by the said date, the National… Read more »
Ghana: Digital Economy Policy Submitted to Cabinet for Approval - NITA
The Digital Economy Policy (DEP) to regulate the Information Communication Technology sector has been completed and submitted to Cabinet for approval, the Director of Technical… Read more »
Ghana: Don't Go Back On Your Word, NCA
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has warned that it will deactivate more than 11 million active Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMS) by the end of May this year if the… Read more »
Ghana: NDC Urges SP to Investigate Individuals Cited in Galamsey Report
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Special Prosecutor to (SP) thoroughly investigate all individuals cited in the illegal mining report by former Minster for… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Ghana: CHRAJ Assesses MP's Illegal Mining Petition Before Probe Commences
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has commence assessing the complaint filed by Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi in the Volta Region, for an… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Ghana: Frimpomg-Boateng's Illegal Mining Report Calls for Nat'l Probe - Minority Leader
Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng's illegal mining report calls for a national probe into the allegations. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Ghana: World Bank to Advance U.S.$1 Billion to Ghana Under IMF Programme - Finance Minister
The World Bank is expected to advance almost $1 billion to Ghana if the country secures an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Ghana: Bolgatanga to Host Maiden May Day Parade
For the first time in many years, Upper East Regional capital, Bolgatanga will host the national parade for this year's International Workers' Day (May Day) celebration on Monday. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Beverage Awards 2022 - Tampico Adjudged Product of the Year
Tampico has been adjudged ultimate winner at the 7th edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) held in Accra over the weekend. Read more »
Ghana: Effects of Illegal Mining On Forests - Native Tree Species in Danger ...Faces Extinction Due to Destruction of Natural Regeneration
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has appealed to the government to do everything possible to fight illegal gold mining as it is posing a great danger to… Read more »
Ghana: IEA Proposes Imposition of Debt Ceiling of 60 Percent of GDP
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is proposing a strict oversight by Parliament over borrowing and debt accumulation as per Article 181 of the Constitution. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Ghana: Report On Illegal Mining By Prof. Frimpong Boateng Catalogue of Grievances, Hearsay - Govt
The government has described allegations by former chairperson of the then Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, that some… Read more »
Ghana: GIPC Holds 2nd Edition of Mda-Investor Forum
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has held the 2nd edition of its MDA-Investor Forum to advance deliberations on improving relationships between state institutions and… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Ghana: Crude Oil Production Declines for Three Consecutive Years
The 2022 Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) annual report, has revealed that Ghana's crude oil production has been declining for three consecutive years. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Ghana: Minister Urges Developing Countries to Support WTO
The Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, has called for enhanced capacity for Ghana and other developing countries, to enable them participate effectively in World Trade… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Ghana: Propak Ghana Receives Industry Backing for Exhibition
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), and others have endorsed Propak Ghana, the largest packaging, printing, plastics, and… Read more »
Ghana: All Is Set for Ghana Beverage Awards
All is set for the 7th edition of the prestigious Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) scheduled to come off this Friday at the plush Kempinski Gold Coast City, Accra. Read more »
Ghana: Improving Police Welfare - Pres Inaugurates 322 Housing Units... to Provide Accommodation, Modern Facilities for Personnel
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inaugurated a 322 housing unit barracks for the Ghana Police Service at Kwabenya in the Ga East Municipality in Accra. Read more »
Ghana: Economy Expands By 3.1 Percent in 2022 - Gss
Ghana's economy expanded by 3.1 per cent in 2022 against 5.1 per cent recorded in 2021 driven by the services sector and mining and quarrying. Read more »
Ghana: Islamic Banking in Ghana - Veep Calls for Broader Consultations
The Vice President, Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for broadening of consultation as talks of establishing Islamic banking systems in Ghana takes steam. Read more »
Ghana: Producer Price Inflation Falls to 43.7 Percent
The country's year-on-year Producer Price Inflation (PPI) provisionally fell to 43.7 per cent in March from 50.8 per cent in February, the Ghana Statistical Service has said. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Ghana: Strong Gains in Share Prices Drive Market Activities On GSE
Strong gains in some share prices drove market activities on the Accra bourse in March this year, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has said. Read more »
Ghana: SML Ghana Holds Stakeholder Engagement On Revenue Mobilisation
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), a revenue and assurance audit firm, recently held a stakeholder engagement with the Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to… Read more »
Ghana: Innovation and Technology in Public Procurement - GHANEPS
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