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May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Female Judges Key To Eradication Of Negative Cultural Practices – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says female judges play a pivotal role in eliminating undesirable cultural practices that impede development, particularly that of women and girls. He said the experience of female judges placed them in a prime position to lend

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Reforms, Stable Economies Fuelling Fintech Boom

Significant reforms in the formal sector over the past three decades have led to economic stability and predictable growth rates across African nations, particularly in Ghana, Vice President Dr. Muhammadu Bawumia has said. This stable economic environment has created a fertile

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

FIFA Unveils Women’s Club World Cup In 2026

Get ready for a new chapter in women's club football! FIFA has officially confirmed the launch of the Women's Club World Cup, set to kick off in January and February of 2026. This prestigious tournament will feature 16 teams and take

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Success Of Continent’s Digital Economy Hinges On Collaborative Efforts – MTN CEO

Chief Executive Officer-MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has emphasised the importance of collaboration in unleashing Africa’s economic potential. Reiterating the immense promise of the continent’s digital economy, he noted that challenges such as infrastructure limitations and digital literacy gaps persist. Speaking at

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Let’s Embrace Technology To Harness fintech, Digital Innovation – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasised the importance of fintech and digital innovation for African governments to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He attributed this to AfCFTA’s potential to significantly alter the economic landscape and

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Turning Trash Into Treasure

Africa’s waste management experts Zoomlion Ghana Limited has inaugurated another municipal solid waste recycling plant also known as Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) in the Volta. Addressing a durbar of chiefs, heads of department of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council,

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Africa’s Economy To Hit $16.3tn By 2050 – Wamkele Mene

The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, has disclosed that Africa is projected to be the 8th largest global economy with an estimated $16.3 trillion by the year 2050. Speaking during day one of

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Dollarisation Of Ghana’s Economy Not Solution To Cedi Depreciation – ASEPA

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has disagreed with suggestions by Dr John Kwabena Kwakye, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), to adopt the dollar as Ghana’s currency to stabilise the country’s economy.

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

EC Rectifies Errors In Voter Registration Figures

The Electoral Commission (EC) has rectified errors in its publication of the daily voter registration figures in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. EC issued a press release at the end of day four of the exercise and indicated that 143,014

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Limited Voter Registration: Address Challenges To Redeem Your Image – NDC To EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to address various challenges encountered during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. These challenges include non-functional equipment and network issues which have raised concerns among stakeholders. In an interview, Mustapha