Category
August 30, 2024
Climate change responsible for chronic drought situation, not irrigation – Bryan Acheampong
Agriculture minister Bryan Acheampong has blamed the country’s chronic drought situation on climate change, emphasizing that the root cause is not irrigation but altering weather patterns.
Speaking with Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition, he cla…
5 simple and effective saving strategies for hard times
With the current economic challenges in the country, one of the hardest things to do is saving. Not only is putting money aside prudent, but maximising those savings is crucial for setting financial stability goals.
In 2022, Ghana’s inflation surged…
Ghana’s debt balloons to GHS761.1 billion
Ghana’s central government debt has risen to GHS761.1 billion (US$51.1 billion) as of July 31, 2024, reflecting a significant increase from the previous figure of GHS587.7 billion (US$53.5 billion).
This is according to Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed…
YEA showcase electric taxi programme for Okada riders
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is set to introduce an innovative Electric Taxi Programme aimed at offering an alternative livelihood for interested Okada riders and other youth in the country.
The initiative seeks to transition riders from motorc…
Mahama pledges to resolve unfulfilled financial commitments to investors
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to address unfulfilled financial commitments made by the government to investors if elected into office.
Speaking at the Foreign Direct Investmen…
2024/2025 Cocoa Season: Finance minister disputes COCOBOD’s self-financing claims
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has contradicted recent assertions by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) regarding the self-financing of the upcoming 2024/2025 cocoa crop season.
Contrary to COCOBOD’s statements, Dr. Adam confirmed tha…
First phase of Digital Youth Hub to be completed in November 2024 – Dr. Amin Adam
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that construction works are currently underway for the establishment of a Digital Youth Hub at the University of Ghana.
According to the minister, the hub aims to support the development …
MoF releases GHS700 million in asset management bailout
The Ministry of Finance has initiated a release of GHS700million as the first tranche of a GHS1.5billion bailout package for investors affected by the collapse of asset management companies (AMCs), which was announced during the 2024 mid-year budget …
List of judgment debts awarded against Ghana since 2017
If there is any other thing hindering Ghana’s development aside from corruption and misappropriation, it should be judgment debts.
While it’s common to hear about the millions of Ghana cedis in state funds that are reported as misappropriated or sto…
Ghana needs a leader who can maximise natural resources to enhance economic fortunes – Tsikata
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has stated that the 2024 election presents the country with an opportunity to elect a leader who will mobilise the country’s rich resources to wheel it out of the current crises.
Delivering the keynote address at the 14…