Ghana’s central bank spent GH¢675.4m on currency printing in 2023
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s central bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), says it spent a whopping GH¢675.4 million to print currencies in 2023, this is a 107.4% increase over the GH¢325.64 million recorded in 2022. This was contained in the bank’s 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statement. The report said the Central Bank also spent […]
Accra: High Court adjourns LGBTQ case to July 29
By: Beatrice Oppon The High Court in Accra has adjourned hearing of the suit challenging Parliamentary approval of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill to July 29, 2024 The Court directed Lawyers for the parties to file their written submissions within four weeks. A farmer, Paul Boama-Sefa, filed the suit for an order restraining […]
Finance Minister Amin Adam kicks against Africa’s heavy investment in foreign lands
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has kicked against African governments investing significantly in foreign financial institutions using money earned from its most resource-rich sectors. Rather, he called for the establishment of Regional Funds to draw financial resources for infrastructure development to propel intra-Africa trade, and help solve the recurring economic crisis on the […]
Dr. Bawumia receives blessings and symbolic crown from Oguaamanhene ahead of Central Region tour
By: Gloria Amoh Osabarima Dr. Kwasi Attah II, the Oguaamanhene, has honored Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with a symbolic chieftaincy crown. Dr. Bawumia arrived in Cape Coast on Sunday evening for his Central Regional tour. Before beginning his campaign activities, he paid a courtesy visit to the Oguaamanhene […]
Assemblies of God launches book on Ministerial Ethics
By: Felix Cofie The Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God Ghana, led by General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam, has launched a book on Ministerial Ethics, Code of Conduct and Etiquettes for Pastors and their Spouses. The book, along with another manual for administrative programmes and activities and a disciplinary code, was unveiled and launched at […]
Afronita and Abigail emerge third at 2024 Britain’s Got Talent
By: Vivian Amoah Afronita and Abigail with their great dance moves and amazing story, have wowed the world throughout the competition, raising high the flag of Ghana and Africa on the global platform. At the final on Sunday, June 2, 2024, the duo put up an electrifying performance in bright Ghanaian colours coming up in […]
Bank of Ghana reports GH₵10.4 billion loss for 2023
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Tongues are waggling on the streets of Ghana as the country’s central bank is said to have incurred a staggering GH¢10.4 billion lost during the 2023 financial year. The loss dashes hopes of a recovery in the balance sheet of the central bank after a record GH¢60.8 billion loss in 2022 resulting […]
Former President Mahama commiserates with bereaved families in Upper West
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo Former President and Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 election, John Mahama, has paid tribute to the late NDC Chairman for Lambussie Constituency, Alhaji Zakaria Saana Dramani. He expressed the sentiment when he joined the family of the late NDC Chairman at Hamile to commiserate with them. Early […]
Resist vote-buying by politicians- NCCE to Ghanaians
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations at the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Samuel Asare Akuamoah, has advised Ghanaians to resist any form of vote buying from Politicians while the elections draw nearer. Addressing officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) as part of this year’s Constitution Week Celebration, […]
All pupils will receive Ghana Card numbers – Dr Bawumia
Source: GNA Beginning June 17, this year, all children in basic school across the country will start to receive Ghana Card numbers to give them a special identity. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), announced this at Dambai during his visit to the Oti region. He said the Government, through […]
