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China writes off Ghana’s debt

The Chinese government has decided to cancel a 250 million Yuan debt owed it by Ghana. In addition, the world super power has given the government 300 million Yuan grant to assist in its development process, both totalling 550 million Yuan. This came to light at a meeting between the …

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Economy among fastest growing in the world – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government has succeeded in turning around the fundamentals of Ghana’s economy, which he inherited from the Mahama administration, ensuring that, currently, all the fundamentals are pointing in the right direction. According to President Akufo-Addo, “we inherited a situation with a large fiscal deficit, …

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UN demands answers from Ghana over ACP Agordzo’s treason trial

The United Nations (UN) is demanding answers from authorities in Ghana over emerging issues relating to the treason trial of the Director of Transformation of the Ghana Police Service, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr Benjamin Agordzo. Sources reveal that the international body wants to know why the senior police …

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Year of Return: Sarkodie’s appointment is out of place – Bulldog

Bulldog has faulted the Ministry of Tourism’s move of appointing Sarkodie as an ambassador for the Year of Return. According to the artiste manager cum showbiz critic, the ministry appointing just Sarkodie as the official ambassador for the programme is unfair because other Ghanaian acts put Ghana on the map …

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We need Nigeria more – Trade ministry to GUTA

Government has called on angry members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) who are locking Nigerian shops in Kumasi to be cautious as the action could trigger a bigger trade impasse between the two nations. According to Deputy Trade minister Carlos Ahenkorah, the sheer size of Nigeria’s economy …

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Ghanaian student in China dies after allegedly falling from tree

A Ghanaian student studying in the Liaoning Shihua University, China, has reportedly died from injuries sustained as he attempted to scale over his school’s wall after arriving late from town. The student, identified as Joseph Amoako, is reported to have gone out with friends and returned drunk. As school regulations …

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Ghana to regain US FAA category 1 status

The country is tipped to regain its US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1 status, the BFTonline reports. This follows the realignment of various policies, establishment of key institutions, and amendment of laws governing the aviation sector in line with international requirements over the past few years. The economic benefits …

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Ghana has less than 20% real forest – Expert

s (0) WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Google+ Email This Print This File photo The Technical Director in-charge of Forestry at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Musa Abu-Juam, says Ghana currently has less than 20 per cent of real forest due to illegal activities, such as illegal chain-saw operations …

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Ghana, Mauritius commit to the implementation of Smart City Project

The Ghanaian delegation at the on-going 2019 IMF/World Bank Meeting on Wednesday, 16 October 2019, met with Mauritian government officials to review progress towards the establishment of Smart City Project in the country. They discussed the progress of work and came out with timelines towards the implementation of the project …

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Ghana Chamber of Mines allocates US$442,000 to tertiary educational fund

The Ghana Chambers of Mines says it has allocated an annual contribution of USD$442,000 to the newly launched Tertiary Educational Fund for five years. It said the move is aimed at keeping the country’s mining industry on an increasing course with a regular stream of highly qualified astute professionals. According …

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