- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 117 views
BoG’s cost of printing money surged to GH₵688.8m in 2023
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) reported a substantial increase in currency issue expenses for 2023, totaling GH₵688.8 million (GH₵688,871,000).This amount includes an agency fee of GH₵6.1 million (GH₵6,136,000), a note printing cost of GH₵675.4 million (GH₵675,412,000), and other currency-related expenses amounting to GH₵7.3 million (GH₵7,323,000). GH₵336.9m used to print money in 2022In comparison, the currency issue expenses for 2022 were significantly lower, amounting to GH₵336.9 million (GH₵336,940,000).This included an agency fee of GH₵4.7 million (GH₵4,758,000), a note printing cost of…
- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 244 views
Dr Francis Nkrumah, Kwame Nkrumah’s first son dies age 89
Dr. Francis Nkrumah, the eldest son of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has died. His death was confirmed by Indian author and editor Vijay Prashad, who broke the news via social media on Sunday, June 30, 2023. “Dr. Francis Nkrumah (1935-2024) has just died. He was the oldest son of Kwame Nkrumah. He spent his life as a pediatrician, highly loved by his patients. Dr. Nkrumah remained in Ghana after the coup against his father and…
- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 120 views
Peter Amewu running away from Tsatsu Tsikata’s grills
Barring any changes, the Ho High Court, will tomorrow, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, witness Peter Amewu, giving testimony to justify his 2020 Parliamentary victory in the Hohoe Constituency of the Volta Region, after over 17,000 voters were allegedly disenfranchised by the Electoral Commission (EC). Tomorrow’s date was fixed after Amewu’s counsel informed the court that he had not been able to produce his client before last Wednesday’s court session, because Amewu was on a national assignment.…
- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 151 views
Mawuena Adzo Dumor laid to rest
Mawuena Adzo Dumor, a pioneering figure in Ghana’s business landscape, was laid to rest on Saturday, 29 June 2024, at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka, Accra. The burial service was attended by family, friends, and dignitaries who gathered to pay their respects to her memory and celebrate her impactful legacy. Mawuena Treba Ms Dumor, sister of the late Komla Dumor, made significant strides throughout her career, notably as the first female CEO of the Ghana…
- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 93 views
Gbevlo-Lartey questions disclosure of Jakpa’s confidential military report
Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, a former National Security Coordinator, has questioned how a confidential report prepared by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Richard Jakpa, ended up in the hands of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame. This report was produced in court during the ambulance purchase case to attest to Jakpa’s character, last week. The Minister, produced the military document in court, revealing that Jakpa, the third accused person, failed his promotional exams.…
- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 56 views
NPRA’s suspension of SSNIT hotels sale, initial victory – Ablakwa
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, has praised the National Pensions Regulatory Authority’s (NPRA) directive to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). NPRA, asked SSNIT to suspend all negotiations geared at selling its hotels to Rock City. Okudzeto Ablakwa, had raised issues of conflict of interest in the sale of 60percent shares in Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Ride Royal Hotel, and Elmina Beach Resort to…
- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 63 views
Finance minister & GRA boss snub Akufo-Addo’s directives on SML
…..Resumes operations despite Presidential directive; MPs, media, academia silenced with cash In a surprising turn of events, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) last week, went back to work under the direction of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) after a six-month suspension ordered by the President, Nana Akufo-Addo. The resumption of work, comes despite a specific directive from the President to renegotiate the agreement with SML and present it to Parliament for approval, following the release of a…
- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 73 views
GAEC holds TVET reforms, competency-based training, proposal writing workshop
A workshop to sensitise the Management of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) reforms and competency-based training (CBT) has been held in Accra. The five-day workshop, organized by the TVET wing of GAEC in collaboration with the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) under the Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF), also equipped other GAEC staff with proposal writing and served as a refresher course on…
- Africa
- July 1, 2024
- 68 views
Travel tips from Ghanaian Emirates Cabin Crew Daniel Kumevor
Daniel Kumevor, a proud Ghanaian and Emirates cabin crew member with over a decade of experience, shares his top travel tips from packing smart to staying hydrated on long flights. Whether you are dreaming of a career in the skies or just looking for travel tips, these tips are sure to be helpful. Packing Light and Smart What are your top three hacks for packing light yet stylish clothing that can handle any weather? Choose versatile…
