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Alcoholism and suicide shoot up in Ghana
Add a CommentDESPITE gains made in combating diseases in the past 15 years, suicide and binge drinking in Ghana have become greater threats to health, a new study has revealed. According to the study, alcohol consumption is on the rise with 7% … Read more →
Ghana lost GHc6 billion in 3yrs – IMANI
Add a CommentGhana has lost nearly GHc 6 billion over a three year period, according to a report from policy think tank, IMANI Africa. The amounts were officially reported missing or misused between 18 ministries, departments and agencies (MMDAs), and 19 public … Read more →
Prez. Obama petitioned over sale of Ghana’s ECG
Add a CommentA concerned citizen who is fighting against the privatization of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has petitioned the US Ambassador to investigate what he says are ‘unethical’ and ‘unlawful’ acts in the whole deal involving the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA). … Read more →
Ghana is losing fight against corruption – US Think Thank
Add a CommentGhana is losing the fight against corruption in the public service; this is according to a Washington D.C based think tank. According to the Heritage Foundation, the country has been consistent with its poor performance in stopping the unlawful acquisition … Read more →
Ghana imports substandard diesel fuel
Add a CommentA study conducted in Ghana and seven other African countries has revealed that the sulphur content of diesel products imported into the relevant countries are 150 times and, in some cases 1,000 times, more than the limits allowed in Europe. … Read more →
“I envision Ghana becoming net exporter of food, power, education” – Prez. Mahama
Add a CommentPresident John Mahama has indicated that Ghana’s economic transformation will take off next year if he is a given a second term. The President’s comment comes on the heels of a recent lecture by the running mate to the New … Read more →
Ghana second to Cape Verde in social amenities – Prez. Mahama
Add a CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has said that Ghana was second to Cape Verde in the provision of social amenities to its people. In an interview with Paul Adom Otchere on Metro TV, Mahama added that there was 80% electricity penetration and 76% … Read more →
World Bank approves $15m for Ghana
Add a CommentThe World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $15 million Ghana Economic Management Strengthening (GEMS) Technical Assistance Project for Ghana. This is billed to strengthen the country’s institutional capacity in domestic revenue mobilization, public investment management, debt management … Read more →
Black Stars earn $150,000 from Ghana v Russia friendly
Add a CommentA member of the management committee of the Black Stars, Wilfred Osei Kwaku has disclosed the Ghana Football Association always runs at a loss after the team’s friendly matches. The national side have just been beaten 1-0 by Russia in … Read more →
Ghana makes headway with IMF Programme
Add a CommentThe Minister for Finance, Mr Seth Terkper, has said the progress so far made regarding the third review of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) extended credit facility (ECF) is satisfactory and indicative of the government’s commitment to the programme. A … Read more →
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