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Russia central bank hikes key interest rate by 3.5%
Moscow, Aug. 15, (dpa-AFX/GNA) – Russia’s central bank raised its benchmark rate sharply by 350 basis points at an emergency meeting on Tuesday to…
China cuts policy rates as economic data disappoints
Beijing, Aug. 15, (dpa-AFX/GNA) – The People’s Bank of China slashed major policy rates on Tuesday as economic data suggested that the world’s second-largest…
Take advantage of numerous mining programmes at UMaT – Vice Chancellor
By Daniel Akwasi Nuako Bibiani (W/R) Aug. 15, GNA – Professor Richard Kwasi Amankwah, the Vice Chancellor, University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), has…
NDC to vet parliamentary aspirants in 10 ‘outstanding’ constituencies Wednesday
By Edward Acquah Accra, Aug. 14, GNA – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, vet parliamentary aspirants…
Wa East MP supports two SHS with food stuff
By Philip Tengzu Loggu, (UW/R), Aug. 14, GNA – Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Wa East Constituency has…
Niger’s junta wants to try ousted president Bazoum for high treason
Niamey, Aug 14, (dpa/GNA) – Niger’s new rulers want to charge ousted president Mohamed Bazoum with high treason, a spokesman for the junta said…
Nigerian mediators say putschists in Niger ready for talks
Lagos, Aug 14, (dpa/GNA) – The putschists in Niger are said to have agreed to negotiate with the Economic Community of West African States…
German minister Schulze calls for peaceful end to Niger crisis
Berlin, Aug 14, (dpa/GNA) – German Development Minister Svenja Schulze, has called for a peaceful solution to the Niger crisis, ahead of a trip…
Local governance electoral process is challenged by citizens’ apathy — CDD-Ghana
By Iddi Yire Accra, Aug. 12, GNA – Dr Kojo Asante, Director, the Programmes and Advocacy, Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), says the…
Ghana needs to increase domestic contribution to HIV response—Prof Torpey
By Samira Larbie Accra, Aug 12, GNA – Professor Kwasi Torpey, Dean, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, has called for urgent steps…
Stigmatisation still a barrier to inclusiveness of persons with disability
By Muniratu Akweley Issah/ Dorphina Ansah Accra, Aug. 12, GNA – Mrs Gifty Sekyi-Bremansu, Head of Guidance and Counselling Unit of the Ghana Education…
School selection for 2023 BECE candidates to commence August 23
Accra, Aug. 12, GNA – The Ministry of Education says the school selection for 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates will start from…
Mother, 43, completing her BECE at Worawora
By Kingsley Mamore Worawora (O/R), Aug 11, GNA – Ms Rita Quayson of Apesokubi, a 43-year-old mother of five, is among hundreds of pupils…
International collaborations driving growth of Afrobeats — Spotify survey
By Simon Asare Accra, Aug. 11, GNA – Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, has conducted research that has demonstrated that…
Gifty Oware launches campaign to contest for GFA Executive Council position
By Simon Asare / Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Aug. 11, GNA – Mrs. Gifty Oware, co-owner of Berry Ladies Football Club and a member…