By Ernestina MENSAH The Ghanaian economy is expected to enter a recovery phase in 2024 under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, driven by stronger private consumption. Market players forecast the economy to expand by about 3.5 percent in 2024, up from a lower growth of 2.7 percent recorded in...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a series of measures aimed at addressing excess liquidity in the market, in a strategic move to bolster lending to the private sector. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, disclosing the measures during the 117th MPC...
By Emmanuel AKOMEA The Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced plans to streamline port charges following a visit to the Tema port and discussions with Customs officials and agents. The decision seeks to tackle the multitude of charges at the country's sea ports, curb duty evasion and...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has announced its decision to maintain the monetary policy rate at 29 percent, citing persisting upside risks to inflation. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the central bank, disclosed the rationale behind the decision during the 117th...
Banking and finance heavyweights will headline the maiden edition of the Women in Business (WIB) dialogue series today at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra. The event, organised by the B&FT, Africa’s leading source of relevant business information, will feature prominent figures, including Dr. Edith Dankwa, Board Chair of...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The International Development Agency (IDA) of the World Bank has given approval for an additional US$40million grants to the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR-Climate Research for Africa project (AICCRA). The bank described the gesture as a significant step toward advancing climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies and addressing critical gaps in...
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The prestigious Outstanding Public Sector Personality of the Year Award was awarded to Professor Kwaku Appiah-Adu (PhD, FGA), a distinguished figure in the Republic of Ghana's governance and strategic landscape. Holding the esteemed position of Senior Policy Advisor at the Vice President's Secretariat - Office of the...
In Akyem, the Learnership Trainee Programme has been instrumental in providing young people with the skills needed for building careers in mining. Launched in November 2015, the initiative is part of Newmont's effort to contribute to the local community by training youth in operational and employable skills. As the...
By Abraham SELBY The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that communicate with each other using standard protocols. It enables the exchange of data and information across vast distances, allowing users to access a wide array of resources, services, and applications. The Internet facilitates various activities such as communication,...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana has called for a review of the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) allocation framework. The SDRs is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement the official reserves of its member countries. ISSER proposed that...

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