The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has said incidents of oil palm products-smuggling into the country is intensifying despite several complaints made to designated authorities. President-OPDAG, Samuel Avaala, told B&FT that smugglers have been using unapproved routes while others take advantage of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme to …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted its approval for Ghana to receive an additional $600 million in the second tranche of a $3 billion, 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement. The announcement, made in a statement on Friday, January 19, 2024, signifies the successful completion of the First review, …

The University of Cape Coast has indefinitely shut down its hospital effective Today, January 19, 2024, over the strike by senior staff. The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide …

      The Central Regional House of Chiefs has declared its overwhelming endorsement and support for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, describing it as a major milestone in the harnessing of Ghana’s mineral resources and an opportunity for unprecedented development in the region.   The resounding approval of the revered …

The Brakwa-Breman Rural Bank PLC, located in Brakwa in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region, has indicated its readiness to intensify adoption and integration of modern technologies, in a bid to deliver innovative financial services to customers. According to the Board Chairman of the bank, Alexander Koomson, Brakwa-Breman Rural …

A letter from the Ministry of Finance has showed that the government has been changing Value Added Tax (VAT) on a section of electricity consumers in the country. The letter, which was signed by the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, and addressed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and …

Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation The Hon. Hawa Koomson Team strongly denies any involvement in the incident reported on January 4, 2024, concerning the assault on Mr. David Kobbina, a journalist from Cape FM. We categorically reject the claim that …

    In its annual tradition of extending goodwill to the community, UBA Ghana through the UBA Foundation once again demonstrated its commitment to humanity through the Food Bank Initiative, distributing Christmas goodie bags to the residents of Madina.   The Bank shared hundreds of the goodie bags as well …

    Bolt, the leading on-demand platform in Africa, has hosted a Driver-Led Safety Summit in Accra, Ghana. This event culminates the series of discussions that Bolt has had with key industry stakeholders and underscores Bolt’s commitment to foster a culture of safety, responsibility, and community engagement within the transportation …

The International actor Boris Kodjo has stated that the Bible needs amendment. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray the International actor stated that he believes in the word of God but there should be some changes. “I prescribe to a lot of things in the good Book and I think that …

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published its timetable for the 2024 year to provide certainty to the markets. The MPC meetings are to assess current economic conditions and the inflation outlook. After deliberations, the monetary policy rate decision is finalized by a vote …

The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent allegations of widespread cheating among the recent West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) graduates. In a live video shared on social media, Abronye asserted that …

Economist, Prof John Gatsi, has disagreed with President Akufo-Addo’s assertion that the nation’s economy has turned the corner and on its way to growth. According to the Dean of the School of Business of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana’s economy has not turned any corner. “Definitely, not so,” …

President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to ensure that the nation holds a free, fair and transparent 2024 general election. In his Christmas message to the nation, President Akufo-Addo indicated that it is incumbent on the Ghanaian people that the nation choses a new leader for the next four years. …

  NDC, Suame Constituency builds capacity of youth on 24-hour economy policy The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Suame Constituency of Ashanti Region has held a training and sensitization workshop for the young people of the party and non-party members at Kronom in the Suame Municipality, to equip …

Pope Francis has not permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex marriages, the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has said. It follows a widespread misconceptions arising from the publication of the document “Fiducia Supplicans” by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on 18 December 2023 which states that priest …

  Puma Energy, a leading global energy company, celebrated Make a Difference Day by making a generous donation to the Dzorwulu Special School in Accra. This initiative is part of Puma Energy’s ongoing commitment to ‘energizing communities by making a positive impact in the lives of the communities they operate. …

  The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana on Friday, December 15, 2023 cut sod for its new state-of-the-art head office building project located at West Cantonments in Accra. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including government officials, customers of the bank, project consultants, architects, engineers, religious leaders and …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has distinguished itself in stablising the cedi despite the recent economic challenge, President Akufo-Addo has said. Speaking at an end of year cocktail in Accra on Thursday (14 December), Akufo-Addo commended the bank for ensuring a sound financial system in Ghana. “The Bank of Ghana has …

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, to as a matter of priority, liaise with stakeholders in the healthcare sector to find a lasting solution to the funding challenges associated with the training of post-graduate doctors in the country. He gave this directive in his address …

  Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the completion of the first year of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. The platform has provided resources and support for local universities, ten small-to-medium sized startups, and grant …

Protest erupts as traders ‘fight’ Kejetia Market managers, Sam Pyne A group of aggrieved petty traders and store owners at Kumasi City Market has today attacked the Management and KMA Mayor, Hon. Sam Pyne for denying them a space at the market. According to Mr. Richmond Addae the P.R.O for …

President Akufo-Addo has disclosed that he envisions making the country the centre of excellence for medical care in West Africa by 2030. He, however, said the vision is beyond the construction of more hospitals under the government’s Agenda 111 Project. “My vision is to help make Ghana the centre of …

    TBD, a business from Block focused on open source decentralized technologies, today unveiled a technical preview of tbDEX: an open source liquidity and trust protocol to unlock frictionless commerce and financial access globally. At its core, the tbDEX protocol facilitates the formation of mutual trust between counterparties on …

  The member of parliament for Kumawu constituency Hon Ernest Yaw Anim has admonished parents to pay much attention to their school-going children to enable them to benefit from the NPP government’s free senior high school policy. He said since parents and guidance are the key stakeholders of their children …

  Picture: Third from the left: Zwelithini Mlotshwa, General Manager at Puma Energy Ghana, Second from the right: Mr. Godwin Tamakloe the Managing Director of RIET Transport and RIET transport contestants   As a company dedicated to road safety education and awareness promoting safe driving practices, and recognizing the efforts …

THE MAHAMA 24-HOUR ECONOMY POLICY FOR GHANA’ SPEECH BY HE JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AT THE 9TH GHANA CEO NETWORK BUSINESS COCKTAIL Thank you, and good evening, my dear brothers and sisters, Captains of our industries, Chief Executives, Ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to have a second opportunity to join …

  The TAP & HOP system was formally introduced in Kumasi, the Ashanti region, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, with the endorsement of the Progressive Transport Owners Association Ghana (PROTOA). Speaking at the app’s launch, Mr. Joseph Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of PROTOA, stated that the TAP & HOP …

  Africa’s Global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again demonstrated its prowess on the international stage as it clinched nine prestigious awards at The Bankers Awards 2023, organized by The Banker Magazine – a publication of Financial Times of London, the world’s leading business newspaper. The prestigious awards presented to the Bank at a ceremony in London, …

Insecurity Is Affecting Our Students Learning–Headmistress Lamented. The Headmistress for Korle Gonno R/C Boys School Madam Josephine Effe Yawson calling on authorities and Ghana education Services to come to their aid due to the level insecurity affecting her students’ education in her school. According to her, because there is no …