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Coronavirus in Ghana: Go and hug victims if you don’t believe – Oppong Nkrumah to doubters
Add a CommentThe Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is daring anyone who does not believe there has been confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ghana to come for them to be taken to the victims for hugs and see if they will survive. … Read more →
$100m provided to enhance Coronavirus preparedness and response in Ghana – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Add a CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says he has directed the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to make available the cedi equivalent of $100 million to enhance Ghana’s Coronavirus preparedness and response plan. This amount, according to President Akufo-Addo, “is to fund … Read more →
‘Okada’ activities as the cause of deaths in Ghana – Rawlings
Add a CommentFormer President Jerry John Rawlings is calling for tougher actions against operations of commercial motorbike riders also known as ‘Okada’. Mr. Rawlings says the illegal activities of these riders cause a lot of needless deaths. He is also unhappy about … Read more →
Ghana receives €4.1m EU grant
Add a CommentThe European Union (EU) has signed a €4.1-million grant agreement with Ghana for the implementation of four projects targeted at improving the country’s competitiveness and export capacity on the international market. The grant falls under the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement … Read more →
Ghana earns $378 million from raw cashew nuts exports
Add a CommentGhana earned $378 million from the sale of 110 tonnes of raw cashew nuts in 2018. The amount represented 43 per cent of the total revenue obtained from non-traditional export commodities in the country. The Director of Crop Services of … Read more →
Ghana among 10 most prosperous countries in Africa
Add a CommentGhana (ranked 10th) has become one of the most prosperous nations in Africa, built on a strong tradition of democratic stability, widely respected governance institutions, and a well-educated population, free from large-scale violence. With increased investment and tourism, Ghana’s economy … Read more →
Airbus confesses sharing bribes in Ghana between 2011 & 2015 as £3bn corruption fine bites
Add a CommentAircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has confessed to paying bribes in Ghana and other countries between 2011 and 2015 in a corruption investigation of its business deals dating back more than a decade. Court documents obtained by a source show that Europe’s … Read more →
BBC Report: How successful was Ghana’s Year of Return?
Add a CommentAn initiative aimed at encouraging members of the African diaspora to visit Ghana has been described as “a great success” by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The Year of Return, 2019, was linked to the 400th anniversary of slaves landing in the … Read more →
Ghana: Year in Review 2019 – Oxford Business Group’s perspective
Add a CommentAmid continuing diversification efforts, an expansion of mining and oil and gas activity helped Ghana maintain its status as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2019. In an evaluation released in December, the IMF projected annual growth of 7% in … Read more →
Ghana maintains scores in Corruption Perception Index
Add a CommentGhana since 2018 has scored the same points, 41 out of a possible 100, according to the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) report released by Transparency International. In Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana tied with West African counterpart Benin on 10th, a statement … Read more →
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