The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that Ghana’s sharp cedi appreciation against the US dollar in early 2025 could lead to a revision of key programme targets under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack stated that future programme reviews will assess macroeconomic and financial conditions, including exchange...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Government to build modern markets across districts to boost 24-hour economy
Government has unveiled a nationwide plan to construct modern markets in all districts as part of its ambitious 24-Hour Economy Policy. The initiative, aimed at boosting local trade and job creation, will transform traditional markets into safe, fully serviced commercial hubs, allowing businesses to operate round the clock. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister for...
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President Mahama unveils key water projects to address Northern Region crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the launch of major water infrastructure projects aimed at resolving the persistent water shortages in the Northern Region. Among these initiatives are the Bimbilla Town Water System and the Yendi Water Supply System, which will provide thousands of residents with clean, reliable water access. During a visit to Yendi, Mahama...
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GRNMA pledges non-partisan advocacy and continued support for healthcare
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has reiterated its dedication to patient care and non-partisan advocacy, following the suspension of its nationwide strike. The association emphasized that its actions are driven solely by the welfare of nurses, midwives, and the healthcare system, rather than political affiliations. In a statement issued after fruitful discussions...
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GJA applauds President Mahama for safeguarding press Freedom
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his intervention in halting the shutdown of 64 radio stations across the country. The stations, which had faced revocation of their frequency authorizations due to regulatory breaches, were granted a reprieve following the President’s directive to the National Communications Authority (NCA). In a...
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President Mahama Intervenes to Save Four Radio Stations from Closure
President John Dramani Mahama has stepped in to prevent the shutdown of four radio stations, following a directive from the National Communications Authority (NCA) that ordered the closure of 62 stations over regulatory breaches. In a press release issued on June 12, 2025, the presidency confirmed that Mahama had instructed the Minister for Communications, Digital...
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President Mahama suspends YEA–Zoomlion contract, pledges higher wages for sweepers
President John Dramani Mahama has officially terminated the long-standing contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, citing concerns over financial inefficiencies and unfair wage distribution. The decision, announced on June 11, 2025, follows years of criticism regarding the contract’s structure and its impact on sanitation workers. Background of the Controversial Contract...
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Asiedu Nketia calls for removal of Jean Mensa-Led electoral commission over electoral infractions
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has reiterated his demand for the removal of Jean Mensa and the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC), calling it “long overdue” due to multiple electoral irregularities. Speaking on Maakye on Onua TV on Wednesday, June 11, Asiedu Nketia vowed to keep pushing...
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Parliament’s Health Committee Meets Nurses and Midwives Association to Resolve Nationwide Strike
Ghana’s Parliamentary Health Committee has engaged the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in urgent discussions as the country grapples with a two-week nationwide strike that has disrupted healthcare services. The ongoing strike, initiated by nurses and midwives over salary arrears, improved working conditions, and allowances, has placed immense strain on hospitals and clinics,...
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Ghana’s Cocoa sector expands by 3.4% in Q1 2025, breaking six-quarter decline—GSS report
Ghana’s cocoa industry has rebounded, recording 3.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, marking a turnaround after six consecutive quarters of contraction, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The cocoa sector’s recovery contributed significantly to the agriculture industry, which expanded by 6.6% in Q1. The growth was driven by improved...