The iconic former Arsenal boss revealed that his long-time rival didn’t make the cut purely because he is still in a job Arsene Wenger has explained that the reason he made no mention of long-time rival Jose Mourinho in his autobiography is because the Tottenham manager is still working, citing the same …
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Wontumi reported to police over comments about Mahama’s daughter
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi has been reported to the Ashanti Regional Police Command over recent comments about the daughter of former President John Dramani Mahama. Ashanti Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Kwame Zu who officially lodged …
Read More »Ghana attracts US$785.62m in FDI commitments in 1st half of 2020
Despite the inevitable dampening effects of COVID-19 on Foreign direct investment commitments worldwide, Ghana was able to achieve a partial recovery during the first half of 2020, from the dismal performance during the corresponding period of 20I9. The reasons for the very bad performance for the first half of 2019, …
Read More »‘My mistakes corrected’ – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said he has corrected the mistakes that led to the defeat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2016 elections. He revealed in an interview with TV3’s Komla Kluste that he could have done better in terms of the connection with the masses when he was the …
Read More »Watch how Konadu Agyeman Rawlings ‘killed’ the ‘kete’ dance at her in-law’s funeral
Former First Lady Mrs. Konadu Agyeman Rawlings did not slack at her in-laws funeral as she was captured vigorously displaying ‘kete’ dance moves at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on October 24, 2020. The wife of the former president, proved to be a true daughter of the …
Read More »At least six children killed in Cameroon school gun attack
At least six children were killed when gunmen raided a school in Koumba, southwest Cameroon on Saturday. Fransisca International Bi-lingual Academy was the victim of the attack. TV pictures showed a blood-stained floor in a room littered with classroom furniture. An eyewitness, a student at the school, told Africanews that …
Read More »‘Be careful’ – IMF warns Ghana, other Sub-Saharan African countries over debts
Regarding public debt and fiscal policy in Sub-Sahara Africa, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that given the unprecedented scale of the coronavirus crisis, an ideal policy mix should include a strong role for fiscal stimulus to support aggregate demand. However, the Bretton Woods institution said, sub-Saharan African countries …
Read More »September producer inflation increases to 9.6 percent
Ghana’s Producer Price Index (PPI) for September 2020 has increased to 9.6 percent from 9.0 recorded in the previous month, the Ghana Statistical Service has said. This, according to the Service represented a 0. 6 percentage points increase in producer inflation relative to the rate recorded in August this year. …
Read More »Stock market rebounds on the back of GCB
Market Summary The benchmark index gained 3.80 points (+0.21%) on the back of GCB Bank (+4.05%) to close today’s session at 1,842.85 with a -18.36% year-to-date return while the market capitalization was up 0.07% to close at GH¢53.73 billion. Consequently, the GSE Financial Index closed 6.90 points (+0.42%) higher at …
Read More »Mahama left only 23 E-blocks; we’ve added 27 more – Bawumia
Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has said that while the Mahama administration built only 23 out of the 200 Community Day Senior High Schools (E-blocks) it promised, the Akufo-Addo government, in its first term of office, has been able to add 27 more E-blocks to accommodate senior high school students enjoying the …
Read More »Ghana ditches Ethiopia and welcomes Egypt for national airline
Egyptian flag carrier EgyptAir has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ghana’s government to establish a Ghanaian national aviation company with investments from both countries. The MoU aims to enable the Ghanaian side to benefit from EgyptAir’s vast experience, as Africa’s oldest air carrier that provides its services to more …
Read More »Election 2020: Lucifer prophesies winner
Controversial speaker Kwaku Peprah popularly known as Quotation master or Lucifer says the current President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will win the coming elections again. He said this in an interview with Happy FM’s Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah on Epa Hoa Daben on Happy FM when he stated: “Per my knowledge on numerical …
Read More »Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections
US coronavirus cases have hit a record daily high as states grapple with a renewed wave of infections. Citing data from local state health authorities, the Covid Tracking Project reported 83,010 new cases on Friday. US Surgeon General Jerome Adams has warned that hospital admission numbers are growing, but mortality …
Read More »Ofori-Atta presents Q1 2021 budget Oct. 28
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, will, on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 present to Parliament an advanced budget covering government spending for the first quarter of 2021. This was disclosed by Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, today, Friday, 23 October 2020, when he briefed Parliament …
Read More »Work hard to revive CPP- Otumfuo urges CPP leadership
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the leadership of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) to work hard to revive the party and position it firmly to be a force in the country’s political dispensation. He said the forebearers of CPP worked extremely hard to position it as a …
Read More »Saglemi housing project: ‘Atta Akyea’s US$114 million embezzlement claim empty’ – GED
A team of economists and technical experts, who have pooled their expertise under the umbrella of the Ghana Economic Dialogue (GED) to help contribute to shaping the national developmental discourse has disputed claims by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, that the Saglemi Housing project was …
Read More »COCOBOD trial: Contradiction galore as UG professor fumbles under cross-examination
Dr. Emmanuel Yaw Osei-Twum is a chemistry lecturer at the University of Ghana A chemistry lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Emmanuel Yaw Osei-Twum, received his baptism of fire while testifying in court on behalf of the Chemistry Department of the University in the ongoing trial of the former …
Read More »UG chapter of UTAG welcomes suspension of Public Universities Bill
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has urged the government to consult the necessary stakeholders within the education sector if it really wants to pass the Public Universities Bill. The comments come on the back of the announcement of the suspension of the Bill. Speaking to Citi News, the President of the …
Read More »Coronavirus: Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive again!
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus again and will miss next week’s crunch clash with Barcelona. The Juventus star flew home early from international duty with Portugal earlier this month after returning a positive test. Ronaldo has tested positive again and will now miss the Champions League clash with Barca, according …
Read More »Gov’t to expand economy with iron, steel
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh has noted that for a long time Ghana has been sitting on another mineral that has the potential to catapult the local economy but it hasn’t been given much attention. This, according to him, is iron, the bedrock for the Iron …
Read More »Election 2020: ‘We’ll vote for Mahama’ – Menzgold customers
Disgruntled customers of the defunct gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana, have resolved to vote for former President John Dramani Mahama in the December 7 elections to enable him to address their concerns. Some of the customers who stormed the campaign rally of Mr Mahama in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem constituency said they were …
Read More »Group announces strike action over meager lumpsum benefits for pensioners
An advocacy group has deepend its calls to government requesting for a suitable retirement package for pensioners under the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). This move comes after some 2020 retirees have alleged they have not been paid their past credits by SSNIT. According to the group, Forum …
Read More »Trade Ministry signs framework for grant disbursement with AfCFTA Secretariat
The Ministry of Trade and Industry on behalf of the People of Ghana has signed the framework for the grant disbursement between the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the West African country. The Grant is in fulfilment of Ghana’s pledge to play host to African Union / …
Read More »Inflation to return to central target of 8% by quarter two 2021 – BoG
The Bank of Ghana is optimistic inflation will return to the medium-term target band of 8% +/-2 in the outlook. It believes inflation will return to the central target by the second quarter of next year. Inflation is expected to take a nosedive in the coming months due to receding …
Read More »UCL: Late Rashford goal earns Man Utd win at PSG
Marcus Rashford repeated his late heroics against Paris St-Germain with a superb winner as Manchester United marked their return to the Champions League with a fine win at the home of last season’s beaten finalists. Rashford’s stoppage-time penalty sealed a famous victory at the Parc des Princes 18 months ago and the …
Read More »Only 18% of us have been paid – Depositors of collapsed Savings and Loans
The coalition of savings and loans customers is challenging government’s assertions that some 98% of all depositors of microfinance, savings and loans and financial houses whose licenses were revoked, have been paid their claims. The aggrieved customers contend government has only validated five hundred and three thousand out of the …
Read More »Sad Day In The World Of Football As France Goal Keeper Dies Of Cardiac Arrest
Bruno Martini is a French team handball goalkeeper. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where the French team placed 4th, and also at the 2000 Summer Olympics, where the team placed 6th. Report currently gathered from BBC and the world of football indicates that Bruno Martini, legendary France goalkeeper passed …
Read More »Former Real Madrid And Man City Striker Robinho Facing Jail Sentence
Former Real Madrid and Manchester City star Robinho is set to be jailed in his native Brazil, the Minister of Women, Family and Human Rights in the nation has said. The Brazilian international was convicted of rape in 2017, as outlined by The Guardian, with a nine-year jail sentence handed …
Read More »Djembe Consultants and AfriLabs Unveil Report to Build a Resilient Innovative Africa During a Pandemic
Report Provides Rich Perspectives from Scaling Innovations and Entrepreneurship,to Transforming Education Towards a Skills-based Model of Collaborative Learning and Powerful Calls for Policy Enhancements to Help Women and Youth in the Informal Sector. 12th OCTOBER 2020: Djembe Consultants, the award-winning Africa-focused communications consultancy, today launched its latest Insights Report in partnership with …
Read More »World Bank supports extension of Ghana’s debt repayment by six months
The World Bank is supporting the extension of the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) for Ghana and other countries by six months. By 2021 WBG and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings, the World Bank will also determine if the economic and financial situation of developing and emerging economies requires to …
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