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December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

Parliamentary Standoff Delays $300m World Bank Funding For Ghana

The Ghanaian government has acknowledged that the ongoing parliamentary impasse has caused a delay in the disbursement of $300 million in World Bank funding. This funding, part of a broader financial support package from the World Bank, was intended to help

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Bawumia’s Presidency Will Establish SME Bank To Support Small Businesses – Napo

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Vice Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that the NPP will establish a dedicated bank to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia wins the presidency on December 7.

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Direct Flights From London To Kumasi To Begin December 3

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, has announced the launch of direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kumasi's Prempeh I International Airport (PIA). A press release issued on November 28 confirmed that the new service

November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

Ghana Ranked 7th in World Bank Funding

Ghana has been ranked 7th globally as one of the largest recipients of funding from the World Bank, having received a total of US$11.2 billion from the International Development Association (IDA) between 1961 and 2024. The top three countries benefiting the

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Alan Kyerematen Lauded In Western North Region For Proposed Traders Bank

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the founder of the Movement for Change and presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, has received enthusiastic support in the Western North Region for his plan to establish a Traders Bank aimed at bolstering private businesses and revitalizing

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Akufo-Addo Inaugurates New Bank of Ghana Headquarters

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated the new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in Accra, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its financial infrastructure. The inauguration ceremony was attended by

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

NCA Negotiates with Gambia to Launch ECOWAS Free Roaming for Ghanaian Travelers

The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), is currently in discussions with stakeholders in The Gambia to advance the implementation of the ECOWAS Free Roaming initiative. This initiative seeks

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Akufo-Addo Appoints Herbert Krapa As New Energy Minister

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Mr. Herbert Krapa as the substantive Minister for Energy, effective Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The President highlighted Mr. Krapa's exceptional performance as Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy since July 2024, praising

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

10-Year-Old Success Joycelyn Dadzie Wins Girls-In-ICT Competition in Ashanti Region

Ten-year-old Success Joycelyn Dadzie from Hwidiem M/A Basic School in the Asante Akyem North District has emerged victorious in the Girls-In-ICT competition, outperforming 100 other participants to claim the prestigious award. As part of her recognition, the Primary 6 student received

November 19, 2024November 18, 2024

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Projects Assets Under Management to Surpass $1.5 Billion

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is set to see its assets under management (AUM) exceed $1.5 billion, according to Chief Executive Officer Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng. During a media engagement in Accra, he linked this growth to ongoing revaluation efforts