August 16, 2022
Ghana: 'Atewa Forest Is a No-Go Area for Bauxite Mining'
A Rocha Ghana, an environmental non-governmental organization, has urgently reminded all investors and mining companies, especially the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development… Read more »
Ghana: Terkper Questions Govt's Decision to Maintain Flagship Policies Despite IMF Bail Out
Former Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper, has questioned why the government is still insisting on maintaining flagship policies despite seeking the International Monetary Fund… Read more »
Ghana: 'Adopt Technology to Transform Education'
Experts at a forum on technology have advocated the need for the adoption of technology to transform the current educational systems into a more inclusive and innovative paradigm. Read more »
Ghana: Winning Galamsey Fight Victory for National Progress
Yesterday, the Ghanaian Times published a story that pieces of equipment used for illegal mining activities on River Offin were destroyed and others confiscated by security… Read more »
Ghana: 7th Biennial International Mining and Minerals Confab Held At Umat
The 7th biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference opened at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region last Wednesday, on the theme… Read more »
Ghana: Withdraw 30 Percent Admission Quota for Health Ministry - Minority
The Minority has called on government to, as a matter of urgency, withdraw a directive to nursing training institutions in the country to reserve 30 per cent admission quota for… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Ghana: Govt Must Develop Comprehensive Debt Management Strategy - Deloitte
The government must develop a comprehensive debt management strategy with a focus on accessing concessionary loan facilities and reduce reliance on commercial loans, Tax Advisory… Read more »
Ghana: Central Bank Digital Currency to Promote Financial Inclusion - BoG
The introduction of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will promote financial inclusion and build the digital payment industry, the Assistant Director, Fintech and Innovation… Read more »
Africa: Support Govt to Make Ghana Africa's Mining Hub - Deputy Lands Minister
A Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has charged regional managers and district officers of the Minerals Commission to effectively carry out their… Read more »
Africa: More Education, Awareness On African Continental Free Trade Area Needed - Survey Reveals
A survey conducted by the Ghana International Trade and Conference (GITFic) on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative has revealed that increased sensitisation… Read more »
Ghana: 2nd International Coconut Festival Launched At Alabokazo
The Second International Coconut Festival, Ghana, was on Friday launched at Alabokazo in the Ellembele District of the Western Region. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Doesn't Need to Cut Expenditure - Prof. Ackah
An Economist at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Charles Ackah, says calls for more expenditure cuts by the government are not the… Read more »
Ghana: ARB Apex Bank Moves to Shore Up Stated Capital
The ARB Apex Bank PLC has initiated steps to shore up its stated capital to enable it to undertake big ticket projects to consolidate growth. Read more »
Ghana: Illegal Mining On River Offin - Heavy Clampdown On 'Galamseyers'
Several equipment used for illegal mining activities on River Offin were yesterday destroyed and confiscated by security personnel as part of exercises to clamp down on illegal… Read more »
Ghana: Work Begins On 17.85km Ofankor-Nsawam Dual Carriage Road
Construction and expansion works have begun on the 17.85 kilometre Ofankor-Nsawam dual-carriage road. Read more »
Ghana: Legalise 'Wee' for GDP Growth, Jobs
Five persons have been arrested by the Forestry Commission (FC) office in the Afram Plains North District of the Eastern Region for cultivating 80 hectares of cannabis farm in Obuo… Read more »
Ghana: Tackling Current Economic Challenges - We've Not Thrown Up Hands in Despair ... Govt Determined to Return Country to Economic Growth - Pres
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his government has not thrown its hands up in despair at the current economic challenges facing the country. Read more »
Ghana: 'Failure of Successive Govts to Provide Grants, Subsidies for Businesses Thwart Devt'
Professor Charles Ackah of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), has observed that the failure of successive governments to provide adequate grants… Read more »
Ghana: Energy Minister Calls On Private Sector to Participate in Provision of Electricity Services
The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called for an increased participation of the private sector in the provision of modern electricity services. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Ghana: 'Review Mode in Engaging Citizenry On SIM Registration'
The Progressive People's Party (PPP), has urged the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation to review the mode of getting the citizenry to engage in the ongoing SIM… Read more »
Ghana: Revise Resource Extraction Policies ... Energy Analyst Urges African Countries
An energy analyst, Dr Abdulai Darimani, has urged Africa countries to re-examine their policy regime regarding the extraction of natural resources, especially fossil fuel. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Likely to Secure $3 Billion From IMF for Economic Support
The government could obtain a loan of about $3 billion from the International Monetary Fund as economic assistance. Read more »
Ghana: Increase Stake in Mining Companies ... GMWU Urges Govt
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union says the government must increase its stake in the mining companies and create an enabling environment for the active participation of indigenous… Read more »
Ghana: Suka Energy Supports Sung Bi'ela Foundation... to Power Deprived Communities
Suka Wind and Solar Energy Limited, leading experts in solar energy and environmental management, has donated a number of solar lanterns to Sung Bi'ela Foundation Ghana, a… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Ghana: Current Economic Challenges - Blame Inconsistencies, Lack of Proper Implementation of Govt Policies - Dr Ayim-Darke
The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke, has blamed policy inconsistencies and lack of proper implementation plans of government policies… Read more »