Economist Professor Peter Quartey has backed the Bank of Ghana’s decision to maintain the policy rate at 14%. He says the decision is appropriate given the inflationary threats facing the economy. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on…
The Senior Staff Union (SSU) and Junior Staff Union (JSU) of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced plans for a nationwide demonstration against the proposed Private Sector Participation (PSP) in the company. The unions say the peaceful demonstration…
Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at deepening US investment in the West African country’s mining sector, Nigeria’s solid minerals minister, Dele Alake, said on Thursday. The agreement, signed in New York on Wednesday by…
Carlos Queiroz says he has “no doubt” Ghana will beat Cote d’ivore when the two sides meet again in Accra in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Black Stars opened their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat…
Brandon Thomas-Asante has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars as they look to respond to their 2-0 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake. The Black Stars suffered a disappointing start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations…
The US State Department on Wednesday pledged an additional $267 million to fight the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, as health authorities battle to get the deadly virus under control. Senior State Department officials announced the funding on the sidelines…
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, after climbing 4% in the previous session, as Iran said it remained open to diplomacy to end the US-Iran war, though the two countries remain far apart on ways to do so. Brent crude…
The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has bemoaned what he described as a blatant disregard for the rule of law by the government and security agencies, following an attempted…
Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo is set to distribute 10,000 sewing machines free of charge to women and vulnerable youth across the country as part of a major empowerment initiative aimed at equipping beneficiaries with employable skills, promoting entrepreneurship…
Sports and recreation minister, Kofi Adams has admitted that Ghana’s handling of the 2023 African Games was characterised by “carelessness” and a failure to properly consider value for money. Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, Kofi Adams said it was…