Tricycle riders block Kumasi roads to protest ban

By Muyid Deen Suleman Kumasi Aug. 02, GNA – Members of the Pragyia(Tricycle) Workers Association of Ghana, on Wednesday morning, blocked the main Suame-Roundabout…

Russia, Africa identify areas for cooperation, investment

Accra, Aug 02, GNA – Russia and Africa have identified areas where the two parties can cooperate and invest for mutual benefit.  Mr Vladimir…

AfDB projects positive economic outlook for West Africa

Accra, Aug. 1, GNA – Ghana and its neighbouring West African countries are expected to show a positive economic growth by the end of…

COCOBOD debt securities exchange programme to close August 3

Accra, Aug 1, GNA – The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has revised the closure of its debt securities exchange programme from August 4 to…

Housing Project: Minority questions rationale for sod-cutting without Parliamentary approval

By Iddi Yire/Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, Aug 1, GNA – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has questioned the basis for the Government to…

President cuts sod for construction of 8000 affordable housing units

Pokuase, Aug. 1, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday cut the sod for the construction of 8000 affordable housing units at…

We need clear foreign exchange policy to address petroleum price hikes – COPEC

By Benjamin A. Commey/Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Aug 01, GNA – The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged the Bank of Ghana to…

Africa must entrench rule of law for peace and stability – President Akufo-Addo

By Stephen Asante Accra, Aug. 01, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the West African Bar Association (WABA) to be vociferous…

We are engaging IPPs on debt relief for the energy sector—Ken Ofori-Atta

By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Aug. 1, GNA – The Minister of Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta says the government is engaging the Independent Power…

British International Investment announces US$50 million long-term capital for Ghanaian business   

Accra, July 31, GNA-The British International Investment (BII), United Kingdom’s Development Finance Institution, has announced the establishment of a new platform, with commitment funding…

2023 Budget has deepened woes of Ghanaians – Minority Leader  

By Iddi Yire/Elsie Appiah-Osei   Accra, July 31, GNA – Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minority Leader, Monday said the 2023 Budget Statement and…

No supplementary budget required for 2023 – Ken Ofori-Atta

By Francis Ntow Accra, July 31, GNA – The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, says the Government would not need a Supplementary Budget for…

Mid-Year Budget 2023: Government makes downward projections of economic growth

By Issah Mohammed Accra, July 31, GNA – Government is making key downward revisions to the macro-fiscal targets and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projections…

Budget Review: One District One Factory creates 160,000 direct and indirect jobs

By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, July 31, GNA – More than 160,000 direct and indirect jobs have been created, especially for the youth, who have…

Saglemi Housing Trial: Trial of Alhaji Collins Dauda, others begins on November 9, 2023

By Morkporkpor Anku   Accra, July 31, GNA – An Accra High Court will commence fully the trial of Alhaji Collins Dauda, a former Minister…

West African ECOWAS states threaten Niger with use of force over coup

Abuja/Niamey, July 31, (dpa/GNA) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has threatened the military leaders who have seized power in Niger…

Donor financing derailing economic development in Africa – Prof Nonvignon

By Francis Ntow/Paul Richardson Accra, July 30, GNA – A Professor of Health Economics at the University of Ghana, Justice Nonvignon, has called for an…

Do not use your leadership roles to victimise, settle personal scores — Mahama 

By Morkporkpor Anku  Accra, July 30, GNA – Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged graduates to avoid the unhealthy temptation of using leadership positions to promote…

Don’t succumb to pressure to scrap COVID-19 levy, Govt urged

By Samira Larbie Accra, July 30, GNA – Professor Justice Nonvignon, an Associate Professor and Health Economist at the School of Public Health, University of…

Budget review must address nuisance business taxes — GFL

By Laudia Sawer  Tema, July 29, GNA – The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has urged government to use the mid-year budget review to…