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Ghana, IMF discuss recent macroeconomic development

February 18, 2025

The fourth review of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled for April this year. Upon the completion of the review and the subsequent approval by the IMF Executive Board, Ghana would receive additional funding. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the IMF in Accra on...

“I am an NDC from now”- Michael Blackson reacts to DDEP pay-in

February 18, 2025

Michael Blackson has expressed his frustration regarding the DDEP payment, claiming he lost a significant investment due to the government’s actions. He has also hinted at a potential shift in political allegiance, suggesting he may join the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the political landscape evolves in Ghana. Mischael Blackson Joins NDC Amidst Government Payment Announcement...

International relations scholar to host a lecture on Canada-Africa relations at UniMAC-IJ on February 21.

February 17, 2025

Edward Akuffo - Associate Professor, University of Fraser Valley in Canada.

A Mentor and a Friend: Reflections on Mr. Affail Monney’s Legacy in Journalism

February 17, 2025

As journalists, we are trained to tell the stories of others—digging deep to uncover the truth, shining a light on injustice, and chronicling history as it unfolds. But in doing so, we often overlook our own narratives and the individuals who have shaped our professional journeys. Today, I turn the spotlight on a man whose...

PAYROLL FRAUD SCHEME UNCOVERED: SIX INDIVIDUALS FACING CHARGES

February 17, 2025

A thorough investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has led to the filing of charges against six individuals implicated in a payroll fraud scheme. The scheme involved the Government of Ghana’s payroll system and resulted in the payment of unearned salaries to undeserving individuals....

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA GRADUATION FEE CONTROVERSY: STUDENTS LEFT EMPTY-HANDED

February 17, 2025

The University of Ghana has come under fire for failing to provide graduating students with medallions and scroll holders, despite collecting over GHS11 million in graduation fees.According to reports, the university collected the hefty sum from students who graduated in the 2022/2023 academic year. However, many students have taken to social media to express their...

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT BAWUMIA STRESSES NEED FOR AFRICA TO EMBRACE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

February 17, 2025

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has underscored the imperative for Africa to harness the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, cautioning that failure to do so could exacerbate the continent’s economic marginalization. Addressing an audience at Harvard University, Dr. Bawumia observed that Africa’s absence from the first three industrial revolutions has resulted in...

KENDRICK LAMAR POISED TO EARN $10 MILLION FOR SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW

February 17, 2025

American rap sensation Kendrick Lamar is reportedly set to receive a substantial payment for his upcoming performance at the Super Bowl halftime show. Sources indicate that Lamar will take home $10 million for his highly anticipated appearance. As one of the most-watched events globally, the Super Bowl halftime show attracts millions of viewers annually. Lamar’s...

Committee to ‘investigate’ high cost of data inaugurated

February 17, 2025

The Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to address the high cost of mobile data in Ghana. The 23-member committee would assess and implement measures to make data more affordable for Ghanaians. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra on Friday, the Minister charged the committee to work within 14...

Minister affirms gov’ts commitment to advancing cocoa industry

February 17, 2025

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ms. Ablah Dzifa Gomashie, has reiterated the government’s commitment to allocating resources to support the growth and promotion of the cocoa industry. She emphasised that the cocoa industry, particularly chocolate production, is a thriving sector with immense potential. Therefore, she stressed the importance of increased investment to...