Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei-Asare, has stated that the government is working to implement the agreements in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG). The Minister stated that the controversial “neutrality allowance” being demanded has been dropped. Speaking in a JoyNews interview …
Read More »Cedi to further depreciate as no cent of US$2bn capital has been raised – Adongo warns
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, has cautioned of a further sustained depreciation of the Ghana Cedi. He believes government’s promise to raise and inject a capital of US$2 billion meant to shore the Cedi and stabilise the economy, is yet to get results. In a Facebook post sighted …
Read More »Agyapa deal revived; Let’s not drop it – Ofori-Atta
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has called for support for the Agyapa Deal to progress instead of it being abandoned. Responding to a question about the deal at a press briefing in Accra yesterday, the minister described the deal as a “good one” that would help the country to …
Read More »‘A good chunk of our 23.6% inflation was imported’ – Ofori-Atta speaks on inflation rate
Q Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said a number of African countries are facing economic challenges. The minister was speaking at a press conference held in Accra on Thursday, 12 May 2022. According to Mr Ofori-Atta, 41 African countries have been hit by a severe food crisis, as well as fuel …
Read More »Agyapa deal: ‘You wrecked our nation and now want to steal our God-given resources’? – Kofi Bentil
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has tongue-lashed government for planning to bring back the controversial Agyapa deal despite the stiff opposition. He described the Agyapa Royalties deal as a grand robbery scheme to rip the country off its natural resources amidst the current economic challenges Ghanaians are fraught with. …
Read More »Nana Aba Anamoah’s reaction to Akufo-Addo’s tweet ‘sparks fire’
62 Menu › News › Twi News Nana Aba Anamoah’s reaction to Akufo-Addo’s tweet ‘sparks fire’ PLAY VIDEOClick Here to Watch in Twi Nana Aba Anamoah Wed, 11 May 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.com Fuel prices increase Increment in transport fares causes outrage Tweeps share old tweets of Akufo-Addo lashing out at Mahama The Ghanaian people have …
Read More »The story of the former Black Stars captain who lost his wife to a GFA President
Chris Briandt remains the only local coach who Ghana hugely invested in but could not reap the benefit. He was tipped to be the best coach Ghana has ever produced after his side, Hassacas became the only team to draw against the mighty Fortuna Dusseldorf. To then Ghana Football Association …
Read More »Here are 10 MPs with PHD in Ghana’s 8th parliament
Ghana’s parliament has a total membership of 275 Members of Parliament representing the various constituencies across the country. As a house of debate and legislative proceedings, it can’t be disputed that education is an important factor in determining the participation and work of legislators, albeit the variations in levels. GhanaWeb …
Read More »BoG abolishes unfair fees and charges
The Bank of Ghana has abolished some unfair fees and charges among other practices in the banking sector, in an effort to protect the public. In a notice, the central bank highlighted that maintenance fees on savings accounts charged by financial institutions are prohibited. “Always look out for debits on …
Read More »The story of UPSA student who was falsely accused of robbery, fraud, indecent assault
In 2016, the future looked bleak for young Lawrence Selorm Attipoe. At age 19 and a Level 200 student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), he was being accused of robbery, indecent assault, and defrauding by false pretences. But fate had different fortunes for him. Because he …
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