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The Bank of Ghana has directed telecommunications companies, financial technology companies, mobile money operators, utility providers, among other organizations to provide information on the credit behaviour of borrowers to curb risk associated with lending.

A concerned teacher after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) proposed a 15% base pay for 2021/2022 but was given 4% for 2021 and 7% for 2022 has asked the GNAT to stop collecting dues from members.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will from Thursday, August 6 start a tour of the Northern Region. Like his previous tours of some regions, the president will be inspecting some ongoing projects and commission others in the Northern Region. This comes after touring the Savannah, Upper East, Upper West and North East regions this year. […]

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has noted that some vaccinated individuals, especially those travelling outside Ghana, have been unable to verify their proof of vaccination using the barcode on the Covid-19 Vaccination Cards. “As part of efforts to address these challenges, the Service is updating records of all fully vaccinated individuals to enable ease of […]

The leadership of the Tijjaniya Muslims Movement of Ghana (TMMG), has called on Parliament to expedite the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill which was laid before the House. According to the TMMG, Ghana was a secular state with its unique values and cultures, which were dictated by religion and tradition and enshrined in the Fourth … The post TMMG urges parliament to

The Upper East Regional branch of the Ghana Association of elected Assembly Members (GAAM) says they will boycott the confirmation of the Municipal and District Chief Executive (MDCEs) nominees if government fails to address their welfare issues. The assembly members indicated although their work was sacrificial, government had the responsibility to address their welfare issues … The post GAAM

• Kennedy Agyapong will appear before the Parliamentary Privileges Committee today • He was hauled before the committee for allegedly threatening to beat up a journalist • The MP in 2019 was cited in a similar instance which was linked to the murder of an investigative journalist The Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is expected to appear before the Parliamentary Privileges Committee for his alleged unsavoury utterances towards a journalist.

Parliament has concluded the debate on the 2021 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government, with divergent views from both sides of the House on its merits. The Majority Side supported the statement, describing it as a review of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s programme for accelerated recovery … The post Parliament ends

The Justice Must Prevail Foundation, a human rights advocate group for men, has called for clarity on Article 18 and 22 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana to clearly define what comprised spousal rights during divorce settlement. The group who claimed there were ambiguities with some portions of the said Articles, said such a clarification … The post Group calls for

•An economics professor has called for private sector participation to achieve govt's one million jobs agenda •He believes the move will only be successful depending on the private sectors' response •Government through the Finance Minister in the mid-year budget announced an ambitious plan to create jobs for the youth Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey has indicated government’s resolve to create

•An economics professor has called for private sector participation to achieve govt's one million jobs agenda •He believes the move will only be successful depending on the private sectors' response •Government through the Finance Minister in the mid-year budget announced an ambitious plan to create jobs for the youth Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey has indicated government’s resolve to create

A Marketing Communication professional, Mr Albert Aryee, has urged Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs to utilise social media platforms to promote their clubs and Ghana football. According to Mr Aryee, efforts must be put in place to propagate positive images of Ghana football on social media in order to attract foreign partnerships. “Sports is generating … The post ‘Use

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Lepowura Alhaji MND Jawula, has been hailed by newly-promoted premier league side Real Tamale United (RTU), for the mammoth role he played in the club’s return to elite football. In a glowing citation in his honour dated August 1, 2021, the club described Lepowura as the “most … The post RTU hail Alhaji Jawula

National Sports Authority (NSA) boss Prof Peter Twumasi, has disclosed that all 14 athletes, coaches and officials Ghana sent to the Tokyo Olympic Games have received their per diem at the ongoing global sports festival. According to him, each athlete received $100 as daily allowance for participating at the Olympic Games, while officials and coaches … The post Ghana’s Olympic

At least 17 members of a wedding party have died in Bangladesh after being struck by lightning, officials said. Fourteen other people, including the groom, were injured. The bride was not with the wedding party. The party was disembarking from a boat at the riverside town of Shibganj, heading towards the bride’s house, when they […]

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its bullish performance in July with the year-to-date return of 39.95 per cent. The market indices closed the month of July trading session with an increase in the Ghana Stock Index (GSE-CI) by 73.63 points, CDH Securities Limited said in its July Stock Summary Analysis of the performance of … The post GSE continues bullish performance in July

Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform in Ghana, closed a €600m funding round, increasing the company’s valuation to more than €4 billion. Bolt will use the funds to accelerate the expansion of its existing mobility and delivery products and boost its new 15-minute grocery delivery service, Bolt Market in Europe. The funds were raised from new … The post Bolt raises €600

Mr. Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, has rallied Ghanaians to support efforts to abolish the death penalty in Ghana. He also appealed to his fellow MPs, as well as civil society organisations and all other stakeholders, to support his efforts to get Parliament to pass the Private Members’ Bill on the […] The post Madina MP urges

Gold is primed to surge to fresh highs as the risks around central banks unwinding massive stimulus are under-appreciated by investors, a fund manager who forecast the metal’s ascent to a record last year has said. Diego Parrilla, who manages the $250 million Quadriga Igneo fund, said there isn’t widespread awareness of the long-term damage that’s … The post Gold