IFC to invest $600m in Ghana’s private sector for job creation
By Deborah Pofara Luu The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced plans to invest approximately $600 million in Ghana’s private sector in 2025. The funds will target the garment and agro-processing industries to promote job creation and industrial growth. Kyle Kelhofer, IFC’s Country Director, emphasised the institution’s commitment […]
Rwanda angered by US sanctions over DR Congo violence
The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Announcing the financial sanctions on Thursday, the US Treasury Department said Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe, a former army chief, was central […]
Akufo-Addo admits economic challenges hurt his government’s popularity
By Ashiadey Dotse Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admitted that economic difficulties and public protests during his time in office contributed to his government losing popularity. Speaking at a book launch by former Nigerian leader General Ibrahim Babangida, Akufo-Addo reflected on the economic struggles his administration faced, especially during the COVID-19 […]
Tullow reaffirms commitment to Ghana’s energy sector
Phuthuma Nhleko, Chairman of Tullow Plc, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Ghana’s energy sector during a meeting with President John Dramani Mahama. Highlighting nearly two decades of partnership, Nhleko emphasised the importance of sustainable and efficient utilisation of Ghana’s oil and gas resources. Tullow, the lead operator of the Jubilee and TEN oil fields, […]
Amin Adam: Former Finance Minister questions Mahama’s economic criticism
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has hit back at President John Mahama’s claims that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government “criminally mishandled” Ghana’s economy. In a Facebook post on Thursday, February 2025, Dr Amin Adam questioned how an economy allegedly mismanaged could afford significant salary increments for public sector workers while maintaining […]
US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting
By Sarah Baafi The United States has imposed financial sanctions on Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, accusing him of playing a central role in supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The U.S. Treasury Department stated that Kabarebe, a former army chief, is linked to Rwanda’s […]
Ghana’s economy was ‘criminally mishandled’ during Akufo-Addo’s presidency – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has expressed shock at the economic mismanagement he has uncovered. According to him, the NPP government “criminally mishandled” the country’s economy. President Mahama said this when speaking at the National Tripartite Committee meeting held at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, where the 10% increase in base […]
Gender Minister engages senior female journalists in Accra
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection (GCSP), Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on Wednesday, 19th February 2025, engaged some senior female journalists in a dialogue on media collaboration, gender issues, and the media’s role in advancing women’s rights. Welcoming the journalists, the Minister expressed deep appreciation for their presence, emphasising […]
NPP appeals contempt ruling against Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has filed an appeal against the ruling of the Koforidua High Court on the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Akwatia constituency, Mr. Ernest Yaw Kumi case. This comes after the court on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, convicted the Akwatia lawmaker of contempt and issued a […]
Nintin: Rainstorm displaces dozens; basic school closed down
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Dozens of residents at Nintin in the Mampong Municipality in the Ashanti region have been rendered homeless, while the local Presbyterian Primary School has been closed following a devastation caused by a severe rainstorm. A nearby community, Hwidiem, was not spared the havoc as the electricity supply, church, and private buildings were […]
BS4K, Ghana Vision offer free eye screening and medication to school children in Wa East
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Coordinator for Wa East District, Samuel Dassah Ang-Nangmene, has paid tribute to Blissful Sight for Kids (BS4K) for organising free eye screening for school children at Funsi, the District capital. The SHEP Coordinator said the initiative by BS4K is very dear to the hearts of education […]
Engineer of South Tongu District Assembly hit by stray bullets
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A man believed to be the District Engineer at the South Tongu District Assembly, in the Volta region has sustained gunshot injuries after he was hit by stray bullets. According to a source, some customs officers on the night of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, around 9:00 p.m. in Sogakope, the district capital […]
ISSER cautions gov’t to hasten slowly in restoring licences of collapsed banks
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, Professor Peter Quartey, has cautioned the President John Mahama-led government to hasten slowly in considering the reinstatement of licenses for local banks affected by the banking sector cleanup. According to the Director of ISSER, if the […]
Lawyer calls for stronger asset declaration laws to combat corruption
By Ashiadey Dotse Lawyer and historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has stressed that asset declaration is a crucial step in ensuring transparency and accountability in governance. He believes that when public officials declare their assets, it reassures citizens that government positions are not meant for personal wealth accumulation. According to him, this constitutional requirement is an […]
