Accra, June 29, GNA – Ghana expects to receive US$360 million third tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday, July 1, 2024,…
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IMF approves Ghana’s third tranche US$360m loan
By Francis Ntow Accra, June 28, GNA – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved Ghana’s US$360 million third…
Agrospectrum showcases software to boost agricultural production
By Ibrahim Nurudeen, GNA Tamale, June 28, GNA – Agrospectrum Limited, an operator in the agriculture sector, has introduced a software application to provide…
NEDCo disconnects power of Yaa Afari Social Centre
By Benjamin Akoto, GNA Drobo (B/R), June 28, GNA - The Sunyani Area of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has disconnected electricity power of…
Mid-Year Review: Business Committee proposes Joint Caucus Meeting
By Elsie Appiah-Osei, GNA Accra, June 28, GNA – The Parliamentary Business Committee has proposed a Joint Caucus meeting on Wednesday, July 3, to…
Ministry of Food and Agriculture announces maiden minimum producer price of mango per kg
By Albert Allotey Accra, June 28, GNA – The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced the maiden minimum producer price of mango per…
National AI Strategy will build competitiveness for global digital market – Minister
By Samuel Akumatey Ho, June 28, GNA – Madam Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communication, has touted the prospects of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence…
Global Shea Alliance, Mastercard Foundation engages stakeholders in shea industry
By Solomon Gumah Tamale, June 28, GNA – A consultative stakeholders’ learning event for key players in the shea industry has been held in…
Mainstream climate finance into operations of Development Finance Institutions – Financial economist
By Issah Mohammed Accra, June 28, GNA – Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor, a Financial Economist, has recommended the mainstreaming of climate finance into the…
Ghana redefines MSMEs for better policy support, greater investment
By Francis Ntow Accra, June 28, GNA – Ghana has for the first time in about 30 years, reclassified Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises…
New standard for measurement in the oil and gas sector sufficient – CBOD
Accra, June 27, GNA – The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors’ (CBOD) has welcomed the new standard for measurements in the oil and gas…
Grameen Foundation holds inception workshop for $10 spark project
By Solomon Gumah, GNA Tamale, June 27, GNA – A consultative inception workshop to collate stakeholders’ input to de-risk women at the personal, household…
Plastic manufacturers threaten shutdown over five per cent excise tax
By Issah Mohammed, GNA Accra, June 26, GNA – Members of the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association are threatening to halt production for a week…
Fintech Association advocates dedicated Fund to spur financial inclusion
By Francis Ntow Accra, June 26, GNA – The Ghana Fintech and Payments Association has advocated for a dedicated Fund to provide catalytic investment…
Ghana performs creditably in 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Accra, June 26, GNA – Ghana has performed creditably in the 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, scoring high in some of the 15 indicators…
We object to introducing technologies that cause job losses — CWU
By Samuel Akumatey Ho, June 26, GNA – Mr. Joseph Yao Hotor, the General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said the…
Global Shea Alliance, Mastercard Foundation inaugurate shea processing centre at Nwodua
By Solomon Gumah, GNA Nwodua (N/R), June 26, GNA – An ultramodern shea processing centre to facilitate the commercial and improved production of shea…
Chamber of Cement Manufacturers opposes “unilateral” price regulation move by Trade Minister
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, June 26, GNA – The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers (COCMAG) has expressed concern about a recent proposal of…
Ghana’s economy to achieve highest growth rate in two years — Fitch Solutions
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 26, GNA – Fitch Solutions, an international rating firm, has predicted that Ghana’s economy would take off in…
Chamber of Cement Manufacturers opposes “unilateral” price regulation move by Trade Minister
By James Amoh Junior Accra, June 26, GNA – The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers (COCMAG) has expressed concern about a recent proposal of a…