Ghana’s economy expanded by 3.9 per cent in the second quarter of this year, according to provisional figures from the Ghana Statistical Service. During the same period last year where COVID-19 had emerged, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate was -5.7 per cent. However, GDP growth rate without oil and gas  for second quarter … The post Ghana’s economy expands

Insurance company GLICO Group, has won three top awards at the recently held  2021 Ghana Insurance Awards in Accra. The awards which cut across three categories of GLICO Group’s subsidiaries, GLICO General, GLICO Life and GLICO Healthcare include, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Year, which went to Mr Achampong-Kyei. The rest are, Product Innovation … The post GLICO Group wins 3 awards

This year’s Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Exhibition and Conference has been launched in Accra with a call on players in the agriculture value chain to take advantage of the programme to showcase their products and strike new business deals. The Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, who made the call said the programme offered … The post ‘Take

Absa Group, one of the largest financial service providers in Africa, will strengthen efforts to grow its digital partnerships ecosystem across Africa with the appointment of HYBR and SystemicLogic, which will help Absa identify potential collaboration partners.  “We believe in the substantial mutual value that is created by connecting with key local, regional and global … The post Absa

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kwadwo Alan Kyerematen, says the private sector could drive the country’s economic recovery efforts following the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. He, therefore, underscored the need for government to provide the requisite support and incentives to the sector for it to become the hub of production in the … The post The

ON Saturday July 17, 2021, Ghana football earned rave reviews – not for its spectacular exhibition of the game, but for a despicable act that brought the nation’s image on its knees. Though it was littered with few controversies here and there as regards pitch hooliganism and bout of controversial referee decisions, the immediate-past Ghana … The post AshantiGold,

The George Ofori (GO) Sports Academy, a football club based in Avatime, in the Hohoe district of the Volta Region yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Editorial department of the New Times Corporation (NTC). The visit was to appreciate the support the Academy has enjoyed from the NTC and also present trophies and medals … The post G.O. Sports Academy presents trophy to Times

Ghana’s Black Queens will kick start their campaign in the Aisha Buhari Cup today with a tough clash against South Africa’s Bayana Bayana at the Mobolaji Johnson Area in Lagos. The Queens touched down in Nigeria on Monday and have been paired with Cameroon and South Africa in Group B.Host nation Nigeria, Morocco and Mali … The post Black Queens face Bayana Bayana today appeared

The Ghana Swimmers Association (GSA) on Wednesday, inaugurated an 11-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) ahead of the 14th CANA Africa Junior and Senior Swimming and Open Water Championship to be held in Ghana. The one-week event will take place at the multi-purpose complex, Trust Sports Emporium in Accra from October11-17, 2021. The competition will attract … The post 11-member

A Branch Youth Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Awutu Nyarkokwaa in the Awutu Senya West Constituency, Ebenezer Akrade, is battling for his life after a Branch Read More... The post Awutu Senya West

Prosecution in the case of Felix Ansah, a taxi driver, who allegedly confessed to killing many people for ritual purposes, including burying a pregnant woman at Ashaiman, has requested for Read More... The post Ritual Murder: Taxi Driver Remanded

Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana had described the Fisheries Ministry’s decision to suspend supply of premix fuel to four fishing communities in the Central Region as selective Read More... The post Fisherfolks Cry Over Premix Fuel Suspension appeared

The US and UK are facing growing international criticism over a new security pact signed with Australia. The deal – seen as an effort to counter China – will see the US and UK give Australia the technology to build nuclear-powered submarines. But the move angered France, which said it had been “stabbed in the […] The post Aukus: US and UK face

Acting District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Bongo District Peter Ayinbisa has admonished the people of Bongo to accept whoever the President appoints as DCE for the district.

The Volta Regional Co-ordinating Council in partnership with the Association of Ghana Industries, Ghana Tourism Authority and Advert Tower, has opened registration for the upcoming Volta Trade and Investment Fair. The Fair kicks off from 15th November to 28th November 2021, at the Ho Sports Stadium, and it is expected to attract over 8000 patrons […] The post 5th Volta

The Deputy Ranking Member on the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, Francis-Xavier Sosu has said the twin challenge of unemployment and economic hardship remains the greatest threat to democracy in Ghana and Africa. According to him, these factors coupled with breaches of established democratic norms have contributed to the rising loss of […] The post Unemployment

• The Achimota Police have arrested Evans Arhinful for stealing a cab • The suspect picked the cab from Shiashie to Achimota where he intoxicated the driver • The vehicle in question is a Chevrolet Aveo The Achimota Police have arrested suspect Evans Arhinful, aged 31, for stealing a Chevrolet Aveo taxi at Achimota.

• Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey says ECOWAS should consider amending its charter on good governance • She said, this will prevent coups bedevilling the West African sub-region • She made this known to journalists in Accra ahead of the ECOWAS summit Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has advised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to consider amending its charter on good governance and democracy to prevent coups bedevilling the

• Sammy Gyamfi has accused President Akufo-Addo and Bawumia of engaging in 'malata' economic analysis • He said most of the things they talk about are now worse off under their tenure • He noted, the fundamentals of the economy are weaker Sammy Gyamfi, the national communications officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said, prior to the 2016 general elections, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia were always

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has lamented the negative impact of social media by way of destroying the fabric of society and the country at large.