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Ghana still writes WASSCE

January 22, 2024 7:59 am Add a Comment

Former President Mahama recently chastised the government for pulling Ghana out of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) since 2016. According to the former President, the action by the government has led to fallen standards by the Ghanaian … Read more →

Ghana is broke so I’m measured in my promises – Mahama

January 15, 2024 8:53 am Add a Comment

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he is being measured in his promises ahead of the 2024 general elections. Mahama mentioned that the current state of the economy limits him from … Read more →

IMF reschedules board meeting on Ghana’s programme to January 19

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rescheduled its Executive Board meeting to review Ghana’s programme and approve some $600 million for the country to January 19, 2024. This is what Joy Business has picked up from persons with knowledge of … Read more →

AFCON 2023: Cape Verde stun Ghana with late goal

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Cape Verde delivered a late-game upset, securing a stunning 2-1 victory over Ghana in their opening clash of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Ghana, determined, to redeem themselves following a series of poor results dating back to two years … Read more →

IMF approves $600m for Ghana

January 11, 2024 8:34 am Add a Comment

It has emerged that the Government of Ghana has gotten the green light on the term agreement from the Official Creditor Committee, to pave the way for the IMF Executive Board to release the second tranche of the $3 billion … Read more →

Inflation in Ghana drops to 26.4% in November

December 14, 2023 2:38 pm Add a Comment

For the fourth consecutive month, Ghana has experienced a declining inflation rate, reaching 26.4% in November – an 8.8-percentage-point decrease from the 35.2% recorded in October 2023. This month-on-month reduction of 8.8% represents the most significant drop recorded in Ghana … Read more →

Ghana will not export lithium in raw state – Lands Minister insists

December 8, 2023 7:53 am Add a Comment

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has insisted that Ghana will not allow the export of lithium in its raw state. The minister’s explanation follows the mining lease granted to Barari DV Ltd, a subsidiary of … Read more →

Germany agrees €145.9m for Ghana

November 29, 2023 7:56 am Add a Comment

Ghana and Germany have concluded bilateral talks, agreeing on €145.9 million (US$158 million) in climate and energy aid, good governance, and long-term economic development. The new aid package was finalised last week in Berlin, amid high-level discussions between Ghanaian and … Read more →

Corruption is holding Ghana back – UK High Commissioner

November 23, 2023 8:24 am Add a Comment

The UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thomson, has expressed concerns about significant levels of corruption in Ghana, emphasizing its impact on the nation’s progress. During a media interaction at the 75th birthday celebration of King Charles III at her … Read more →

Ghana to produce anti-snake venom locally

October 26, 2023 9:39 am Add a Comment

The country is set to produce anti-snake venom locally to save the lives of people who are bitten by snakes, sometimes leading to deaths due to the lack of life- saving Serums. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed … Read more →