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Ghana rakes $2.8bn from exports this year
Add a CommentGhana earned $2.8 billion from its major exports in the first two months of this year. A recent assessment of the country’s external sector developments indicated that in February of 2022, the same figure was recorded. Compared to some $2.5 … Read more →
Ghana’s economic downturn not only due to COVID-19 but also excessive spending – IMF
Add a CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Ghana’s ongoing economic challenges stem not only from the COVID-19 pandemic but also from excessive spending during election periods. The Managing Director of the Bretton Woods Institution, Kristalina Georgieva, pointed out that … Read more →
Ghana marks 76th anniversary of the 28th February Christianburg Crossroad Shooting
Add a CommentToday, February 28th, marks the 76th anniversary of the Christianburg Crossroad Shooting in Ghana.Every year, the colonial police killed three ex-servicemen, Sergeant Adjetey, Cpl Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey, in 1948 while they were en route to Osu Castle to … Read more →
Ghana and 27 developing countries remain stuck in debt trap – World Bank
Add a CommentThe World Bank has disclosed that 28 developing economies including Ghana with – the weakest credit ratings – remain stuck in a debt trap with no hope of escape anytime soon. According to the Bretton Wood institution, their average debt-to-Gross … Read more →
Diligently follow bailout programme guidelines – IMF to Ghana
Add a CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised the importance for Ghana to stay committed to its bailout program to fully realize its benefits. The Bretton Woods Institution stressed the need for effective implementation of structural reforms, especially following the disbursement … Read more →
AFCON 2023: Ghana can still make round of 16, but the math is convoluted
Add a CommentGhana drew 2-2 with Mozambique in their last Group B game, which has left the team on the brink of exiting the Africa Cup of Nations tournament at the group stage. The Black Stars appeared to be cruising for the … Read more →
Ghana still writes WASSCE
Add a CommentFormer 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
Add a CommentThe 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
Add a CommentThe 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
Add a CommentCape 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 →
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