Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is expected to address the nation on the government’s decision to seek an International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic rescue programme. This will be during the official launch of the collaboration between Accra Business School and South East Technological University Ireland. In announcing the development, a leading member of the …

The Ministry of Finance says government flagship programmes like the free SHS policy, Agenda 111 among others, will not be scrapped following government’s decision to seek an IMF bailout. The Ministry says government will ensure that pro-poor policies are not affected by the IMF conditionalities. Government last Friday announced plans …

On the Interbank forex rates from the Bank of Ghana today, July 6, 2022, the Ghana Cedi is trading against the dollar at a buying price of 7.2409 and a selling price of 7.2481. As compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of 7.2309 and a selling price of 7.2381. At …

The mass funeral for 21 teenagers who died in mysterious circumstances at a South African nightclub more than a week ago is due to take place on Wednesday. The funeral ceremony for the teenagers aged between 13-17 will be held in a giant tent at Scenery Park, in East London. …

A man accused of opening fire on a Fourth of July parade near Chicago has been charged with seven counts of murder, officials say. Robert Crimo, 21, would be punished “for the killing spree he has unleashed against our community”, Lake County State Attorney Eric Rinehart said. The attack in …

Members of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) have said they also deserve a 20 percent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in the wake of the harsh economic conditions just as teacher unions are demanding. The teacher unions have embarked on strike action following the government’s failure …

Ghana will appeal against a fine and ban imposed on its women’s Under-17 football team after being found guilty of age-cheating. Last month Morocco edged past Ghana on penalties to qualify for the 2022 Women’s U17 World Cup but subsequently launched a protest about their opponents. The North Africans claimed two players …

Seasoned Journalist, Kwesi Pratt says corruption is not the cause of Ghana’s problems. As the nation returns to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) despite calls on the President not to consider such move, especially when he promised Ghanaians he wouldn’t take that route, government officials and members of the governing …

Ghana and Bayern Munich legend Samuel Osei Kuffour has reacted to Sadio Mane’s departure from Premier League giants, Liverpool. The Senegalese star joined Bayern Munich this summer transfer window on a three-year deal after agreeing to leave the Reds. In an interview with Peace FM, Sammy Kuffour, who won the …

Broadcast journalist, Bridget Otoo, has charged journalists in the country never to condone any form of abuse from employers or bosses who threaten to take them off air for voicing out their grievances. Bridget on Tuesday launched a campaign against owners of media houses who go months without paying the …