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Ghana targets $10bn gold export in 2024
Add a CommentThe 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
Add a CommentEx-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
Add a CommentThe 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
Add a CommentGhana’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
Add a CommentThe 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
Add a CommentDirector 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 →
Ghana will not bear the cost of repairing faulty train – Railways Minister
Add a 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 →
Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire open Cocoa Secretariat
Add a 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 →
IMF projects 4.4% growth rate for Ghana in 2025
Add a 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 →
UK returns Ghana’s looted royal artefacts in loan deal
Add a 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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