Ghana: Economist Challenges Finance Minister's Explanation for Cedi's Decline

According to the Dean of the Business School at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. John Gatsi has indicated that the reasons cited by the Finance Minister for the cedi's troubles… Read more »

Ghana: Election 2024 - Special Voting Set for December 2

This early voting process ensures these individuals can fulfill their voting rights without disrupting their professional responsibilities during the elections Read more »

Ghana: 6th Edition of Accra Indie Filmfest to Be Held From July 29 - August 3

The sixth edition of the Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF), themed "Africa to the world, the world to Africa," is scheduled to take place from July 29 to August 3, 2024, in Accra. Read more »

Ghana: Alan Kyeremanten Vows to Abolish Cocoa Syndication Loans If Elected President

In November 2023, Parliament approved an $800 million cocoa syndicated loan for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The approval followed a recommendation from the Finance Committee,… Read more »

Ghana: Quamina MP and Kofi Mole Drop Highly-Anticipated Joint EP 'Toopeezy'

Featuring six tracks that showcase their unique styles and undeniable chemistry, this EP is set to take the music scene by storm. Read more »

Ghana: Chocolate Lovers in Ghana Feel the Crunch As Prices Skyrocket Amid Cocoa Market Turmoil

This dramatic price increase is primarily due to an unprecedented surge in the international price of cocoa beans. A year ago, cocoa was selling for just over $3,000 per metric ton… Read more »

Ghana: Stay and Invest in Ghana, Mahama Appeals to Multinationals

The NDC's flagbearer, has urged multinational companies to continue investing in Ghana despite economic challenges, when he addressed them during the 8th Ghana CEO Summit. Read more »

Ghana: Cocoa Export Earnings Plummet By Nearly 50% Despite Global Price Surge

This decline occurred despite an unprecedented nearly 200% increase in the global price of cocoa, which surged from about 4,235.60 in just December 2023 to between $10,116.9 and… Read more »

Ghana: NHIs Nears Collapse - Minority Urges Finance Minister to Release Funds

The Minority in Parliament has urged the Bawumia-led Economic Management Team, to direct the Finance Minister to release all pending payments to the National Health Insurance Fund… Read more »

Ghana: Stop Posting Rates On Social Media - BoG Tells Forex Bureaux As It Cracks Down On Illegal Activities to Stabilise Cedi

Dr. Addison reaffirmed the Central Bank's commitment to stabilising the cedi but warned against statements that could undermine confidence in the economy, particularly in an… Read more »

Ghana: Mahama Promises Engineering Solution to Persistent Floods

In a Facebook post on Monday, May 27, Mahama criticized the current administration for its failure to provide a comprehensive flood prevention and management plan. Read more »

Ghana: Dollar Starts the Week At Gh¢15.75 At Forex Bureaux

This increase reflects a significant depreciation of the cedi, which has fallen by over 19% on the retail market due to heightened demand for the dollar and an inadequate supply of… Read more »

Ghana: Power Struggle in Actors Guild Is Killing the Film Industry - Fred Amugi Discloses

The film industry in Ghana lacks a united front and is riddled with power play and unnecessary politics. Read more »

Ghana: KPMG Audit Report - Did GRA Sleep On the Job?

This section of the report examines portions of the Need Assessment component of the KPMG report on the contract between GRA and SML. Read more »

Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Releases KPMG Report On GRA/SML Deal

The report has only been made public now after persistent calls from civil society advocates and Right To Information (RTI) requests from media watchdog, the Media Foundation for… Read more »

Ghana: Caregiver Who Force-Fed Baby to Death At Agbogba Creche Jailed Five Years

CCTV footage had shown 56-year-old Clara Yanzu-Ampah forcing a cup of porridge down the baby's throat Read more »

Ghana: Investors With Locked-Up Funds Suspend Protest for Two Weeks

The decision comes after Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Stephen Amoah, in a phone call on Tuesday, May 21, promised to meet with the group's leadership when he returns from a trip on… Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy Set to Make Filmmaking Debut With 'Three Cold Dishes'

Burna Boy is about to debut his first ever screen play and it promises to be explosive and educative. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Oil Decline Deepens - 2023 Output Drops to Lowest Since 2019

The report also revealed that, for the second consecutive year, the $70.5 million proceeds from Jubilee Oil Holdings Limited (JOHL) liftings in 2023 were not paid into the… Read more »

Ghana: Police Files Injunction to Stop #DumsorMustStop Protest

Despite the police's concerns, the organizers maintained that the endpoint (Revolution Square) was a reasonable distance from Jubilee House and the planned end time was not an… Read more »

Ghana: Astrazeneca Vaccine - 'No TTS Case Recorded', FDA Discloses

According to the FDA, the EUA process ensures a rigorous and expedited evaluation of safety, quality, and efficacy, allowing essential medical products to reach the public in a… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Is Facing Severe Pain and Suffering - Archbishop Duncan-Williams

The revered preacher said the alarming rate at which healthcare workers are departing, leaving behind a severely understaffed and overstretched healthcare system, and raised… Read more »

Ghana: Tema Oil Refinery Needs Private Partnership to Survive - John Mahama

Mahama criticized TOR for being inefficient, attributing its issues to poor management commonly found in state-owned entities. Read more »

Ghana: 'We Shouldn't Wait Until Its Too Late' - Blakk Rasta On Okomfour Kwadee's Condition

Blakk Rasta's concern follows a disturbing video of Kwadee that circulated on social media over the weekend. Read more »

Ghana: Alan Sends Condolences After Presidential Convoy Accident

In a statement on Monday, Mr. Kyerematen expressed condolences to the family of the deceased driver and several other members of President Akufo-Addo's security detail who got… Read more »