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October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Rural and Community Banks Embrace Digital Transformation to Enhance Financial Inclusion

In a significant step toward advancing financial intermediation, rural and community banks in Ghana have launched their digital banking platforms. This initiative has been made possible through the Financial Sector Development Project (FSDP), a collaboration between the Government of Ghana and

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

WAEC Releases 2024 BECE Results Amid Cheating Scandal, 41 Candidates’ Results Canceled

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), but the announcement is clouded by a serious cheating scandal. A total of 41 school candidates have had their results completely canceled

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

Dr. Kennedy Criticizes Political Parties For Lack Of Action On Galamsey

Renowned physician and political activist Dr. Arthur Kennedy has sharply criticized Ghana's major political parties for their lack of commitment to addressing the pressing issue of illegal mining, or galamsey. Kennedy argued that the reluctance to combat galamsey stems from the

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

Security Guard Shooting Leaves One Dead, Seven Injured in Kunsu

One person has been confirmed dead, and seven others injured after a security guard protecting an illegal mining site at Kunsu near Nyame Adom in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region opened fire on some locals on

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024

ELECTION 2024: Ghana To Host Peace Goal Event Ahead Of Dec Polls

Ghana is set to host a high-profile football event aimed at promoting peace and unity ahead of the 2024 general elections. The initiative, dubbed OAD PEACEGOALS 2024, will feature a match between Barcelona Legends, led by Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho, and

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024

‘Fairytales and Lies’ – Ten Hag Condemns Job Reports

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused the media of making up "fairytales and lies" about his future. Ten Hag went into the international break under huge pressure after a run of five games without a win, which included the

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024

I Was Not Interviewed For England Job – Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he was not contacted by the Football Association during their recent hunt for a new England manager. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said they had "interviewed approximately 10 people" including "some English candidates" before appointing German

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024

Minerals Income and Investment Fund Injects $950m Into Economy

The Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) has contributed $950 million to the Ghanaian economy over the past 11 months. The fund also played a crucial role in the Gold for Oil program, providing approximately $626 million to Bulk Oil Distribution

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024

Norway to Support Ghana’s Renewable Energy Development

Norway has announced its commitment to assist Ghana in enhancing its renewable energy capacity, leveraging the private sector as a primary driver for this initiative. This renewed focus comes as Norway concludes its Oil for Development Programme, which aimed to aid

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Supreme Court Issues Stay on Speaker Bagbin’s Ruling Declaring Four MPs’ Seats Vacant

In a notable legal development, the Supreme Court of Ghana has granted a stay of execution on the ruling made by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, which declared the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant. The MPs affected by