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AfCFTA Boosts Women, Youth, and Digital Trade With New Partnership
June 24, 2024
AfCFTA Boosts Women, Youth, and Digital Trade With New Partnership
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is moving forward with a stronger focus on inclusion and digitalization. The AfCFTA…
“MTN is not Excluded from the 5G Rollout” – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
June 24, 2024
“MTN is not Excluded from the 5G Rollout” – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
The Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has addressed concerns regarding MTN’s involvement in Ghana’s 5G rollout plans. Speaking…
Ministry of Finance Releases GH¢20 Million for Student Loans
June 24, 2024
Ministry of Finance Releases GH¢20 Million for Student Loans
The Ministry of Finance has disbursed GH¢20 million for loan disbursements to students in both private and public tertiary institutions…
“Subsidized Goods from Overseas Are Derailing Local Manufacturers” – GUTA President
June 20, 2024
“Subsidized Goods from Overseas Are Derailing Local Manufacturers” – GUTA President
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) is urging authorities to take bold action against foreigners, particularly Chinese traders, who…
Ghana: Government Borrowing Costs Expected To Fall With Inflation
June 20, 2024
Ghana: Government Borrowing Costs Expected To Fall With Inflation
Ghana’s government is anticipating lower borrowing costs in the latter half of 2024, thanks to a projected decline in inflation.…
Russia Aims To Boost Industrial Exports To Africa
June 20, 2024
Russia Aims To Boost Industrial Exports To Africa
Russia is looking to ramp up exports of industrial goods to traditional markets in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. This…
“COVID-19 Was a Financial Bonanza for Government” – Dr. Nii Moi Thompson
June 20, 2024
“COVID-19 Was a Financial Bonanza for Government” – Dr. Nii Moi Thompson
Renowned economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has lambasted the Akufo-Addo administration for its handling of COVID-19 funds, citing gross mismanagement.…
Ghana’s Trade Booms In Q1 2024, Led By Gold Exports
June 19, 2024
Ghana’s Trade Booms In Q1 2024, Led By Gold Exports
Ghana’s statistics agency, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), reports a strong trade surplus in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024.…
Groupe Nduom Fights Back Against Bank Of Ghana Takeover
June 19, 2024
Groupe Nduom Fights Back Against Bank Of Ghana Takeover
Groupe Nduom (GN) is fiercely contesting the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) decision to place GN Savings under receivership. They claim…
Urgent Action Needed: Delays In LEAP Grants Threaten Vulnerable Ghanaians
June 19, 2024
Urgent Action Needed: Delays In LEAP Grants Threaten Vulnerable Ghanaians
Civil society groups in Ghana are calling for the government to immediately address delays in disbursing Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty…