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Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes
Posted on with No CommentBenin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni secured a landslide victory in the West African nation’s April 12 presidential election, garnering over 94% of ?the votes, provisional results from the electoral commission showed on Monday. Sacca Lafia, head ?of the country’s ?independent … Read more →
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Ghanaian couple jailed 25yrs each in US for murdering 5yr old son
Posted on | CommentA Ghanaian couple, Valarie Owusu and Emmanuel Addae, both 28, have been handed a sentence of 25 years to life imprisonment for the murder of their five-year-old The sentencing, which took place on May 1, 2024, saw the couple convicted … Read more →
Supreme Court strikes out salaries for first, second ladies
Posted on | CommentThe Supreme Court has struck out the payment of salary allowances to spouses of the President and the Vice-President from the consolidated fund by declaring it unconstitutional as approved by Parliament. According to the ruling by the seven-member panel chaired … Read more →
Bawumia visits the Vatican, meets with Pope Francis (PHOTOS)
Posted on | CommentVice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 visited the Vatican, where he was warmly received by Pope Francis as part of his working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State. This landmark meeting underscores … Read more →
Bawumia to meet Pope Francis in Italy
Posted on | CommentVice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia departed Ghana last night for a working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State, aimed at strengthening the enduring relations between Ghana, Italy, and the Vatican State. During his visit, Dr. Bawumia … Read more →
Ghana will not bear the cost of repairing faulty train – Railways Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has clarified that the responsibility for repairing Ghana’s new train that was involved in an accident during a test run at Abortia in the Volta Region, will not be on the state. … Read more →
Individuals to pay GH¢125 or GH¢420 to replace Ghana Card from May 1
Posted on | CommentThe National Identification Authority (NIA) has disclosed plans to raise its fees for registration services. The increment will take effect from Wednesday May 1, 2024. This decision is in line with the provisions outlined in the ‘Fees and Charges’ (Miscellaneous … Read more →
Takoradi’s Atlantic Hotel up for sale
Posted on | CommentReliable information reaching www.233times.net is that, the famous 4-star Hotel in Takoradi, Best Western Plus Atlantic Hotel is up for sale. According to those who spoke to this medium on the basis of anonymity, the owner of Atlantic Hotel is … Read more →
The worst is over for Ghana’s economy – IMF Mission Chief
Posted on | CommentIMF Mission Chief for Ghana Stéphane Roudet, has indicated that Ghana’s economy has seen its worst level and it’s now set for full recovery. However, he maintained this projection is based on the “government continuing to implement the IMF programme … Read more →
Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire open Cocoa Secretariat
Posted on | CommentGhana and neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire have finally established a common secretariat to maximise their potential in the production of cocoa. The two countries produce 65% of the entire world’s cocoa, making them the biggest producers. The decision to therefore come … Read more →
Cedi records 8.3% depreciation against major currencies in 2024 – Finance Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that the Ghanaian cedi has stabilised strongly against major trading currencies since January 2024 to date due to prudent measures by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Finance Ministry. He … Read more →
It’s a shame ‘galamsey’ issues no longer make headlines – Sir Sam Jonah
Posted on | CommentSir Sam Jonah has challenged Ghanaian journalists with a solemn reminder of their critical role in Ghana’s democracy, insisting their duty to uphold truth, independence, and accountability is non-negotiable. The statesman maintains that the need for objectivity, patriotism, and independence … Read more →
IMF projects single-digit inflation of 8% for Ghana by end of 2025
Posted on | CommentThe International Monetary Fund, IMF is projecting that Ghana will return to single-digit inflation by the end of 2025. The IMF in its Economic Outlook Report is forecasting an end-of-year inflation rate of 8 percent for Ghana. The forecast might … Read more →
Asantehene pushes for privatisation of VRA, GRIDCo & ECG
Posted on | CommentIn a bold declaration, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the government to privatize key state-owned entities for power generation and distribution, namely the Volta River Authority (VRA), the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), and the Electricity … Read more →
Former 2nd Lady Matilda Amissah-Arthur robbed and attacked by armed robber
Posted on | CommentIn a shocking development, businessman Osumanu Yahuza has been remanded by an Accra High Court for assaulting and robbing former Second Lady Matilda Amissah Arthur at a gunpoint in her Accra residence. Yahuza, facing 26 counts of robbery and money … Read more →
Children mistake rat poison for sweets in South Africa
Posted on | CommentMore than 40 toddlers were taken to hospital in South Africa on Monday after mistaking rat poison for sweets. “Upon medical examination, 17 were admitted for overnight observation, while the remaining 24 were discharged home in a satisfactory condition,” regional health … Read more →
IMF projects 4.4% growth rate for Ghana in 2025
Posted on | CommentIMF is projecting a growth rate of 4.4 per cent for Ghana by the end of 2025. This was captured in the IMF’s Global Economic Outlook released on the sidelines of the Annual World Bank/ IMF Spring Meetings in Washington … Read more →
We’re working to extradite convicted former MASLOC CEO – Deputy AG
Posted on | CommentDeputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah says his outfit is working to extradite the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu to serve her sentence. This comes after she was sentenced to 10 … Read more →
GAF warns Tema youth over attack on Soldiers
Posted on | CommentIn response to recent attacks on its installations and personnel, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern warning, cautioning against any further aggression that would be met with the appropriate response. This statement comes in the wake of … Read more →
Ugandan female MPs ask for parliament beauty salon
Posted on | CommentUgandan female members of parliament have asked for an in-house salon to be opened at parliament to boost their participation. Recently the parliament got its own gym, but female MPs say vigorous exercise leaves their hair disorganised, leaving few MPs … Read more →
UK returns Ghana’s looted royal artefacts in loan deal
Posted on | CommentThe United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana’s Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century. The royal objects were taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars, including the infamous Sagrenti War of 1874. They were … Read more →
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