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Accra · AccraFormer Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana Madam Sophia Akuffo has said that the condition of the Ghanaian youth currently keeps her awake at night. She says that she does not see hope in the eyes of young people. Whenever there seems to be a little hope, then it is about them getting a visa or admission to study abroad. Asked what keeps her awake at night while speaking in an interview with TV3’s Alfred Ocansey in an exclusive interview, Mad…See the Story
I don’t see hope in the eyes of young people in Ghana – Sophia Akuffo
Accra · AccraAspiring actor, Nii Nortey has expressed worry over how producers and directors incessantly cast diminutive persons for demonic roles. Speaking about his challenges as a diminutive person who has featured in a few plays and drama, Nii Nortey lamented how he’s been used for only roles like acting as dwarf and demons. He explained in an interview with Berla Mundi on The Day Show aired last Saturday, that he has interest in other roles and believes…See the Story
Our diminutive nature makes producers cast us as demons and dwarfs; we can do more than that – Nii Nortey
Oil and Gas Sector · AccraPrices of Ghana’s major export commodities traded mixed on the international market, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said. He said that cocoa price futures bounced back after declining by 19.2 percent in May 2024, to US$9,022.6 per tonne, representing 1.1 percent growth in June 2024. Crude oil prices remained broadly stable in June 2024 with an average price of US$83.01 per barrel, he added. Spot gold prices (the curren…See the Story
Crude oil prices remained broadly stable in June 2024 – Addison
Accra · AccraThe banking sector’s performance in the first half of the year points to continued recovery from the impact of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison, has said. He indicated that total banking sector assets grew by 33.3 percent to GH¢323.1 billion at end-June 2024, relative to 21.2 percent growth at end-June 2023. Profitability, liquidity, and efficiency indicators also improved over the perio…See the Story
Banks’s performance points to continued recovery from impact of DDEP – Addison
Polls · AccraGeneral Manager of the Onua Brands of Media General Ghana Limited, Stephen Schandorf, has charged traditional leaders to be beacons of hope and stability as the December 2024 elections beckons. Reemphasising the imperative of peace in such critical periods, Mr. Schandorf has underscored the role of traditional leaders in ensuring Ghana goes through the exercise in a peaceful atmosphere. This, he said, could be achieved by the exemplary deeds of …See the Story
Onua Ghana Durbar: GM charges traditional authorities to be beacons of hope, stability ahead of December polls
Central Bank · AccraThe Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate to be 29% marking the third consecutive time the policy rate of the Central Bank has been held at that 29%. At the 119th MPC press conference in Accra on Friday, July 26, the Governor of the BoG Dr Ernest Addison said that the decision to maintain the policy rate is part of ongoing efforts to balance economic growth with inflation control in Ghana’s dy…See the Story
Bank of Ghana keeps Policy Rate at 29%
Accra · AccraMinister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, has affirmed government’s commitment to reducing emissions and fulfilling its international obligations under the Paris Agreement. To achieve this goal, Mr. Krapa highlighted that interventions in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and transport are being implemented. Speaking at the opening of a Water-Energy-Food (WEFP) Nexus Program Knowledge Sharing Seminar in Accra, on July 25…See the Story
Government is committed to reducing carbon footprint – Herbert Krapa
Stock Markets · AccraA leading member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Mr Kwame Jantuah has blamed former Finance Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta for incurring a large portion of the GHS742 billion public debt stock with the borrowings that he did when in office. To him, Mr Ofori-Atta should be made to explain how the money borrowed was utilized. “Ofori-Atta is no more the Finance Minister, he is available now so the media should interview him on the debt. “T…See the Story