IMF to disburse US$360m third tranche to Ghana without creditors MoU
Mr Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director, African Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF), says Ghana will receive its next funding support from the IMF even if it is unable to sign a final debt pact with its official bilateral creditors. This means that the country would receive its third tranche of US$360 million when the IMF Board […]
We are committed to working to embark on child online protection legislative initiatives-CSA
Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, the Director-General, Cyber Security Authority (CSA), says the Authority is committed to working with stakeholders to embark on some major policy initiatives geared towards child online protection. He said ongoing development of a Legislative Instrument to support the implementation of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), with which United Children’s Emergency Fund […]
Ghana, Vietnam deepen bilateral relations
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and Vietnam have forged partnerships to strengthen bilateral relations dating back to the 1960s. During a bilateral meeting between Ghana and Vietnam to explore areas of cooperation, the two countries aspired to share rich historical bonds of long-lasting friendship which are based on mutual respect and shared aspirations. Deputy Minister of […]
18 students to represent Ghana in VEX Robotics World Competition
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Bountiful Technologies has prepared 18 students from different schools in Ghana to participate in the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship Competition from April 25 to May 4, 2024 in Dallas, Texas, in the United States of America. 109 students from 25 different schools in Ghana were hosted for a boot camp, which […]
Ghana knocked out of 2024 Futsal AFCON
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ghana Futsal team was shown the door in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, April 15, 2024, after suffering an embarrassing 11-3 defeat at the hands of Angola. Ghana came into their third and final group game with no points from their first two games against Zambia and […]
Vaccines have saved several lives – Dr. Charity Binka
By Peter Agengre “Vaccination is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, as it prevents the costs associated with treating and caring for people who fall sick. When we were children had it not been because of the vaccines most of us would not have been alive today.” These were the words of […]
Ghana to adjust external bond deal to meet IMF debt sustainability goals – Finance Ministry
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ministry of Finance says despite reaching an interim agreement with external bondholders, Ghana still needs to adjust the deal to meet the debt sustainability targets set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Finance Ministry’s statement comes amid concerns from certain economic sectors that Ghana has not successfully reached an agreement […]
IMF reaches Staff-Level Agreement on 2nd review of extended credit facility with Ghana
By Racheal Asamoah The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement on the review of the extended credit facility with Ghana. In a statement released on Saturday, April 13, 2024, said, “Ghana will have access to about US$360 million in financing once the review is approved by IMF Management and formally completed by […]
Coach Yusif Basigi – Champion of Women’s Football in Ghana
By Gertrude Tandoh In the realm of Ghanaian women’s football, Coach Yusif Basigi stands as a beacon of dedication, talent nurturing, and unwavering commitment to elevating the game to new heights. With a track record of shaping young talents and guiding teams to success, Coach Basigi’s impact on the sport transcends accolades and medals; it […]
Child betrothal, whether to a person or deity, is disallowed in Ghana- Deputy AG
A Deputy Attorney-General, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, has explained that betrothal of any child below 18 years of age, whether to a person or deity, is not permissible in Ghana. She explained that Ghanaian laws are very explicit on the age of a child and the age of marriage. She noted that although the country’s constitution […]
