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January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Second Tranche Of IMF Cash Hits BoG’s Account

The second tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cash has been credited to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) account today January 23, 2024. This is what Joy Business has picked up from persons with knowledge of the IMF programme. The IMF Mission

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Bodybuilders Lament High Cost Of Food Supplements; As Prices Surge Over 100%

In 2020, Ibrahim decided to start working out at the gym. However, to build the necessary muscle mass for his body type, he must consistently use supplements. Classified as an ectomorph, his body is characterized by its lean and slender figure,

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

C/R: Father Arrested For Alleged Money Ritual Murder Of 3-Weeks-Old Baby

A 21-year-old man, identified as Bright, has been apprehended by the Awutu Bereku District Police Command for the suspected murder of a three-week-old baby. The man who is in fact the father of the baby is alleged to have used the

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Five Killed, Several Others Injured After Attack In Binduri

Five people comprising two men and three women have been killed at Atuba, a suburb of Binduri District of the Upper East Region by unknown gunmen on Monday (22 January 2024). Many others have also sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

NPP Primaries: I Am Winning By 68% -Kennedy Osei Nyarko

Hon. Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akim Swedru, is optimistic that he will win the forthcoming parliamentary primaries by a margin of 68%. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will select candidates for the several national constituencies during

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Government Procures 12 Modern Trains From Poland

Government has acquired new trains for the country's railway transportation system. The initial batch of 12 contemporary diesel powered trains is intended for operation on both regional and long-distance lines of Ghana Railways. It is anticipated to be delivered from Poland

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

NDC’s Elikplim Akurugu Confident Of Snatching Seat From NPP

NDC Parliamentary candidate for Dome Kwabenya constituency, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu has expressed confidence in leading the party in the constituency, to snatch the parliamentary seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2024. She has described the performance of the current

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

PIAC Concerned About Delayed Payments For Oil-Funded Projects

The Public Interest and Accountability (PIAC) has expressed concern over persistent delays in releasing funds for oil-funded projects across the country, highlighting its detrimental impact on timely completion of these crucial projects. PIAC’s concern follows the inspection of projects partly financed

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Reforms To Global Governance Architecture Vital In Bridging Divide – Says UN

Antonio Guterres, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, has called for deep reforms to the global governance architecture to help rebuild trust among nations. “The institutions and frameworks of global governance, from the Security Council to the Bretton Woods system, were created

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Government’s Pending Imposition Of VAT On Electricity Sparks Reactions From Public

Electricity consumers are worried about a pending imposition of close to 22 per cent VAT on residential power consumers. According to them, the new tax, coupled with the already high tariffs will further increase the burden on the taxpayers and force