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GhanaCares to bolster export capacity of the country – Finance Minister

GhanaCares to bolster export capacity of the country – Finance Minister

The government has revealed plans to leverage the GhanaCares Obaatanpa project to bolster the productive and export capacity of the private sector. Presenting the 2023 budget statement, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, said the

SPORTS
Australian High Commissioner backs Black Stars ahead of Ghana-Portugal clash

Australian High Commissioner backs Black Stars ahead of Ghana-Portugal clash

The Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Berenice Owen-Jones says the Black Stars of Ghana have a good chance of lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy. According to the Ambassador, the good spirit in

Business
2023 Budget: Government aims to cut imports by 50%

2023 Budget: Government aims to cut imports by 50%

The government has introduced measures aimed at boosting the local productive capacity of the country. This move, which forms part of the government’s seven-point agenda to restore macroeconomic stability is expected to help cut down

Economy
Akufo-Addo’s best score on economy, corruption 30% — Spio-Garbrah

Akufo-Addo’s best score on economy, corruption 30% — Spio-Garbrah

Former Trade Minister, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, has scored the Akufo-Addo-led government 30% on the economy and corruption fight. Speaking in an interview scheduled to air on Metro TV at 8 pm today, the former Communications Minister

President Akufo-Addo meets Black Stars ahead of Ghana-Portugal clash

President Akufo-Addo is in Qatar to meet the Black Stars ahead of their opening game against Portugal in the FIFA World Cup championship. The President visited the team’s hotel to motivate them before their attendance

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Parliament goes red, gold, green ahead of Ghana-Portugal clash

Parliament goes red, gold, green ahead of Ghana-Portugal clash

Ghana will lock horns with Portugal in an opening encounter later today in the ongoing World Cup competition. Ahead of the game, many are throwing their support for the Black Star by rallying around the Red,

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Government will freeze recruiting of civil and public servants next year – Ofori-Atta

Government will freeze recruiting of civil and public servants next year – Ofori-Atta

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that his ministry will halt hiring new employees for the country's civil and public services beginning in January 2023. Doing so, Mr. Ofori-Atta said is geared towards the

Economy
Government will reduce e-levy from 1.5% to 1% – Ofori-Atta

Government will reduce e-levy from 1.5% to 1% – Ofori-Atta

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that the government will be reducing the Electronic Transactions Levy (e-levy) from its current 1.5 percent to 1 percent. As part of the 2023 budget presentation, Mr. Ken

Economy
Bawumia launches youth training, job placement programme for Ahafo youth

Bawumia launches youth training, job placement programme for Ahafo youth

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged heads of public and private institutions to explore and implement innovative ways to complement Government’s job creation efforts across the country. Speaking at Goaso in the Ahafo

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Be on the lookout for fake online shops – CSA alerts Ghanaians

Be on the lookout for fake online shops – CSA alerts Ghanaians

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the general public about the online scams popping up for the upcoming festive season. In a statement released on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, the Authority stated that the