Akufo-Addo on 6-day working visit to Spain, France & UK
By Bright Ntramah The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday left Ghana on a six-day working visit to Spain, France and the United Kingdom. At the joint invitation of the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso VI, and the King of Jordan, His Majesty Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein, […]
30th AFREXIM Bank Annual Meetings open in Accra
By Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has lashed out at International credit rating agencies for engaging in reckless downgrade shutting Ghana out of the capital market turning a liquidity crisis into a solvency crisis. He noted that only strong financial African institutions can develop the Continent, as solely relying on foreign financial institutions is not the […]
Under no circumstance will Ghana export lithium, green minerals in raw form- Abu Jinapor
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick In 2017, President Akufo-Addo came up with a new policy framework to put together systematic steps to retain the highest end of the value chain in mining. It is against this backdrop that the minister for Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor speaking at a Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa […]
Do not fund fossil fuel projects threatening environment – African NGOs to Afreximbank
By Agatha Asamoah Representatives of African NGOs working for energy transition are worried about the ongoing support for fossil fuel projects in Africa. A statement by the NGOs says these projects not only contribute to climate change but also have severe negative impacts on local communities and ecosystems. Africa is one of the most vulnerable […]
Three charged for assaulting Angel FM Journalist in Ashaiman
Three residents of Ashaiman Lebanon Zone two have been arraigned before the Ashaiman District Court for allegedly assaulting Mr. Augustine Nyalali Ahiagbor, a Journalist with Angel FM/TV. The three are 24-year-old Abass Mohammed, a national service person, Seth Kwame Baidoo, a 39-year-old Civil Engineer, and Samuel Yaw Baidoo, a 70-year-old pensioner. They pleaded not guilty […]
Ghana builds resilience to withstand future global and domestic shocks – Ken Ofori Atta
By Rebecca Ekpe Two indicators contributed to exposing Ghana’s economic vulnerabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian War as the authorities have asserted. After going to the IMF for support, this time round, the government insists that all efforts are being made to put the economy back on track. Mr. Ken Ofori Atta, the Finance […]
EC to organize engagement for political parties ahead of Assin North by-election
The Electoral Commission will soon organize a stakeholder engagement for Political Parties before the Assin North by-election slated for June 27, 2023. The Director of Electoral Services at Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe who made this known, said processes are far advanced for the conduct of the Assin North. Four parliamentary candidates have filed […]
Members of gov’t who engage in galamsey will be prosecuted just like Ghanaian and foreign illegal miners
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick Speaking on The Scoop on GTV Breakfast, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor says the government is not shielding politicians who engage in illegal mining in the country. According to the minister, Ghana has prosecutorial laws governing illegal mineral extraction, so any politician or government official who engages […]
Sarkodie impregnated me- Yvonne Nelson reveals in new book
By Seli Baisie In a shocking twist that has sent ripples through the entertainment industry, award-winning actress Yvonne Nelson has opened up about a deeply personal experience from her past. In her recently launched book, “I am not Yvonne Nelson,” she disclosed that she had an affair with the most decorated rapper Sarkodie in 2010, […]
iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China ties sour
iPhone maker Foxconn is betting big on electric cars and redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations. In an exclusive interview, Chairman and Boss Young Liu told the BBC what the future may hold for the Taiwanese firm. He said even as Foxconn shifts some supply […]
