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No plans for military base in Ghana — USA

September 3, 2024 7:42 am Add a Comment

The United States of America (USA) has no plans of establishing a military base in Ghana, a top security envoy has stated. Major General Kenneth P. Ekman, the Director of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Coordination Element (ACE), told the Daily Graphic … Read more →

Liberia’s Central Bank defends $20m cash shipment to Ghana

August 29, 2024 7:49 am Add a Comment

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has come under scrutiny following reports of a $20 million cash consignment transiting through the Bank of Ghana (BoG) en route to Liberia. In a press release, the CBL clarified that the transaction is … Read more →

Ghana is not a remedial class – Annoh-Dompreh to Mahama

August 22, 2024 8:58 am Add a Comment

The Majority Chief Whip and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri Constituency, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has dismissed NDC Flagbearer John Dramani Mahama’s presidential ambitions, declaring that Ghana is not a “remedial class” for him to rectify past mistakes. … Read more →

World Bank set to disburse $1bn to Ghana to help stabilise economy

August 19, 2024 8:54 am Add a Comment

The World Bank is planning to disburse US$1 billion over the next 12 months to help in stabilising Ghana’s economy, and support private businesses. This is in addition to a $1.6 billion already disbursed for Ghana since last year to … Read more →

Ghana targets $10bn gold export in 2024

August 6, 2024 9:44 am Add a Comment

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has confirmed that out of the total exports of $9.2 billion for the first half of 2024, gold alone accounted for 54%, which amounted to $5 billion. This, he said, … Read more →

Spain blocked Nico Williams from playing for Ghana because he’s too good – Derek Boateng

August 1, 2024 11:30 am Add a Comment

Ex-Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has expressed his displeasure with Ghana losing out on top talents to European nations. Boateng cited Kobbie Mainoo, Jeremy Doku, Jeremie Frimpong and Nico Williams as players who should’ve been snapped up by Ghana earlier. In the … Read more →

226 victims lose over GHc112K in six months to online blackmail in Ghana

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The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reported a significant surge in online blackmail cases across Ghana. According to the Authority, 226 victims lost GH?112,209 in the first six months of 2024 with an additional 141 reports filed between March and … Read more →

Ghana’s economic prospects on track amid reform – World Bank

July 23, 2024 9:06 am Add a Comment

Ghana’s economic indicators remain on track for 2024 and beyond, the World Bank’s 8th Economic Update for Ghana titled “Strengthening Domestic Revenue Systems for Fiscal Sustainability” has revealed. This is despite the recent increases in the pace of exchange rate depreciation and … Read more →

Ghana’s economic progress reason for third tranche disbursement – IMF

July 2, 2024 8:08 am Add a Comment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Ghana for its stellar economic performance amidst global challenges. During a joint press conference held on July 1, 2024, IMF Mission Chief for Ghana, Stephane Roudette, praised the country’s significant strides under the … Read more →

Ghana to receive 3rd IMF tranche by end of June

June 11, 2024 4:06 pm Add a Comment

Director of Communication at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Julie Kozack, has indicated that Ghana could receive the third tranche of $360 million by the end of this month. Ms Kozack, who gave the assurance at a meeting with the … Read more →