Ghana is failing to generate adequate revenue from its vast natural resources, putting the country at a financial disadvantage, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said.
Addressing the National Economic Dialogue (NED) 2025 on M…
The Special Prosecutor (SP), Kissi Agyebeng, has bemoaned the lack of appetite and willingness to support the fight against corruption, despite its negative impact on the socio-economic well-being of the country.
He described the stat…
The Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has stated that the majority of Ghana’s economic challenges are self-inflicted and homegrown.
"Only our leaders and the people of Ghana can and must…
The Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has stated that Ghana remains economically dominated and heavily indebted, despite marking its 68th anniversary of political independence.
He noted th…
Ghana could find itself seeking an 18th bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if urgent economic reforms are not undertaken, Dr K.Y. Amoako, President of the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET), has cautioned.
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The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, has urged the government to clarify issues surrounding the proposed Gold Board.
He stated that the concept …
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that he authorized the arrest of former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Board Chairman, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi.
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was taken int…
The European Union (EU) has paid glowing tribute to the Chief Director of the National Security Council Secretariat, Ambassador Harriet Sena Siaw-Boateng, for her instrumental role in deepening relations between the EU and Ghana.
Duri…
President John Dramani Mahama has described the 2025 National Economic Dialogue as an urgent call to action, emphasising the need for stakeholders to unite with purpose in addressing Ghana’s challenges.
He stated that the event was no…
President John Dramani Mahama says his administration will put a stop to the misuse of single-source procurement in government contracts, describing it as a major drain on the country’s finances.
Speaking at the National Economic Dial…
Ghana’s tax revenue remains among the lowest in the region, posing a major challenge to economic growth, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned.
Speaking at the National Economic Dialogue (NED) 2025 in Accra on Monday, M…
Dr Frank Owusu Sekyere, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), has issued a stern warning against the theft of critical medical equipment at the facility.
He said the hospital had been grappling …
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance works scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in parts of the Greater Accra Region.
The exercise is aimed at improving service delivery and…
Major League Soccer side San Diego FC have said they will take action to stop the "unacceptable" homophobic chanting that occurred during their first home game in the division.
Saturday's goalless draw against St Louis City, played…
Mercedes' rookie Formula 1 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli rejects the idea that he is a replacement at the team for Lewis Hamilton.
The 18-year-old Italian is literally that - Mercedes chose Antonelli to make his debut this season aft…
Will Stuart knows his history.
Away from the pitch, the England prop has just finished reading Tom Holland's Rubicon, a book on power and plotting in the Roman Empire.
Beneath that on the bedside table is a biography of military …
Britain's Emma Raducanu will play world number three Coco Gauff in the second round at Indian Wells - if she can beat Japan's Moyuka Uchijima in the first round.
Raducanu is scheduled to play world number 52 Uchijima on the tourname…
Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links GC and Rory McIlroy's Boston Common Golf have been eliminated from the TGL after failing to reach the play-offs.
Boston needed to beat New York on Monday night to secure a play-off spot but lost 10-6, with…
Great Britain's Neil Gourley does not fear anyone racing in the 1500m at the European Indoor Championships, despite the "silly" standard of athlete, including world record holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
The championships get under way i…
Vinicius Jr says he is "living the dream" at Real Madrid and wants to sign a new deal with the Champions League holders.
The Brazil forward, 24, has two years left on his current contract and is rumoured to be a transfer target for …
Nottingham Forest booked an FA Cup quarter-final trip to Brighton after a penalty shootout win over Ipswich.
Keeper Matz Sels was the hero, saving Jack Taylor's low effort as the hosts went through 5-4 on spot-kicks after Ryan Yat…
At the time it felt like a surprise appointment for semi-professional Haverfordwest County of the Cymru Premier.
Three years on, and with the manager who joined them on New Year's Eve 2021 leading his current side into a Champions L…
Four of the finest local draught players will lock horns in a special two-day Top 4 draught challenge at Ashaiman on Saturday and Sunday.
The event, to be hosted at the St Mary’s School at Ashaiman, will involve Michael Abu (aka Abu n…
The Minority in Parliament has objected to a proposal from the Business Committee of Parliament to reduce the number of Minority members of Parliament during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate and instead replace them with mor…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has refuted claims by former President John Dramani Mahama that his administration successfully ended Ghana’s power crisis, commonly known as “dumsor,” in 2016.
Speaking at a…
Ghana’s newly appointed central bank governor has suspended the country’s gold-for-oil programme, expressing confidence in the stability of the cedi after last year’s volatility.
“We intend to maintain an appropriate monetary policy s…
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that he authorised the arrest of former Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Prof. Christopher Ekumfi Ameyaw.
Prof. Ameyaw was apprehe…
Tatum O’Neal walked into Smashbox Studios using a cane, a vestige of the stroke she had in 2020 after an overdose. As she was getting a manicure, she struggled to remember the names of important people in her life. But now that she’s actua…
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Infinix enters the tri-fold segment with the Zero Mini Tri-Fold, featuring dual vertical hinges for a three-way fold.
The concept's outward-folding design lets it attach to fitness gear and b…
Lenovo is showing business laptops lovers some attention by announcing several new ThinkPads at Mobile World Congress 2025, including a new form factor for the T-series line, and updated internals across the business laptop lineup.
The …
Oprah Winfrey is keeping it classy at the Academy Awards.
The actress and talk show host showed up on March 2 at the 2025 Oscars looking radiant in a menswear-inspired look for her presenting duties. Though she skipped the red car…
Rates of the government’s primary borrowing instrument, the Treasury bill, have fallen sharply to their lowest levels in 20 months, signalling a reduction in the government’s appetite for borrowing from the domestic market.
The bench…
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised concerns over the dire financial and operational challenges confronting Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and joint venture companies, warning that urgent reforms are needed…
Meghan Markle is sharing adorable new footage of her daughter Princess Lilibet!
On Saturday, March 1, Meghan, 43, posted candid photos of Princess Lilibet, 3, spending time with her “auntie” Serena Williams at home as they celebra…
Folding screens are the latest trend in phones. Google, OnePlus, Motorola, and Samsung have already released phones with foldable displays, and Apple is soon to unveil its own foldable phone.
But what about laptops?
The folding scree…
The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, says a mission deployed to Guinea-Bissau to help resolve an election dispute has left the country after the president threatened to expel it.
The team was sent in last month to help reach a "pol…
Hajia Fati Seidu Tambro, the Executive Director of Sung Foundation, a non-government organisation (NGO), has called on the government to support smallholder women farmers, to promote food security.
She urged the government to reduce or …
President John Dramani Mahama has on Thursday announced that equipment acquired under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) will be reorganised into regional mobile maintenance units to provide emergency road works in the region…
Donald Trump appears to have more confidence in the capabilities of Britain's armed forces than some of his own generals - or, for that matter, many of Britain's retired military top brass.
When asked at his news conference with the U…
Senior Management of Next Gen Infraco (NGIC), the 5G wholesale infrastructure provider, on February 24, 2025 paid a courtesy call on the Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi …
The government is committed to revitalising the Accra Marine Drive Project, an urban redevelopment initiative designed to transform approximately 241 acres of Accra’s coastline into a vibrant tourism and economic hub.
“Although the Ca…
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Chrome for Android now stretches content right to the edges, even under the status and navigation bars.
It hides when you scroll, giving you more room for content.
Chrome 135’s …
The deadline for submissions is extended due to an overwhelming global response of 100,000+ registrations from 200+ countries.
Nurses from around the world can submit their nominations via www.asterguardians.com
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The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/home-awief/) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator progra…
Africa’s gold sector continues to be a major driver of foreign investment and revenue generation, with major producers such Ghana generating $5 billion in revenue from the artisanal sector alone in 2024. Amidst the sector’s growing…
International oil companies (IOCs) active across Africa’s energy sector are delivering on a promise to support economic growth, job creation, capacity building and knowledge sharing. Within the past month alone, energy major bp and…
A young giraffe, initially given little chance of survival after a severe leg injury, is now walking with his herd just one week after undergoing groundbreaking surgery. This remarkable recovery followed a carefully coordinated wildlife r…
CGTN publishes an article detailing how China prepared itself for economic growth in 2025 through a combination of targeted stimulus measures and high-level policy frameworks.
China's economy has shown a remarkable surge since September…
The inclusion of AI provisions in preferential trade agreements (PTAs) has been steadily rising. Since 2019, when the China-Mauritius Free Trade Agreement first mentioned AI, PTAs have progressively evolved to include elements addressi…
The year 2024 has been the warmest year ever recorded, with temperatures rising at alarming rates. The devastating consequences of extreme climate events - loss of lives, economic destruction, and exacerbated inequalities - make it clear t…
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