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Mahama supports call for a 30-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed support for calls for a 30-day ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, describing it as a crucial step toward achieving lasting peace. His comments we…
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Economic growth alone not enough to improve living standards, says Haruna Iddrisu
“Honorable Ato Forson resembled a woman in labor as he laid bare the true state of Ghana’s economy—an economy drowning in debt, in crisis, and teetering on the edge of collapse,” Haruna Iddrisu state…
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Mahama calls for International support to complete Agenda 111 projects
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the international community to partner with his government in completing the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated by the previous administration.…
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Acting MD, Kwame Kpekpena tells staff that they’ll transform ECG together
The Acting Managing Director (MD) of the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd. (ECG), Kwame Kpekpena, has pledged to work collaboratively with the company’s staff to transform ECG into a sustainable and…
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Ghana Water Limited to close down Barekese Water Treatment Plant for maintenance
The Management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Ashanti Region, has announced a scheduled shutdown of the Barekese Water Treatment Plant. The shutdown is set to take place from Monday, March 17th to Wed…
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Deputy Fin. Minister explains proposed 3% Growth and Sustainability Levy increase
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has defended the government’s proposal to increase the Growth and Sustainability Levy imposed on mining companies. The proposed adjustment will s…
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Economist Prof, Patrick says Govt’s 2025 inflation target ‘a little aggressive’
Economist Professor Patrick Asuming has described the government’s 2025 end-year inflation target of 11.9% as “a little aggressive,” citing Ghana’s struggle to bring inflation below 23% in 2024. He w…
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Ex-deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare says uncapping GETFund lacks clear justification
Former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei Asare, has raised concerns over the government’s decision to uncap the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in the 2…
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Building Concerns: Rising foreign competition in Ghana’s construction sector
The increasing presence of foreign competitors in Ghana’s construction industry has sparked concerns among industry stakeholders, who fear that local businesses may be overshadowed. As a result, ther…
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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says Gov’t won’t use taxpayer funds to bailout BoG
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has firmly stated that the government will not use taxpayer funds to recapitalise the Bank of Ghana (BoG), following revelations that the central bank had sign…