Minister of Finance Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has conceded the difficulties plaguing the country’s economy and he is seeking the “understanding and support” of all Ghanaians to restore macroeconomic stability. In a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, December 4, Mr Ofori-Atta assured that measures are being taken to restore the economy “in the shortest possible time”....
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Farmers’ Day: Govt appreciates the need to harness full potential of agriculture – Agric Minister
The Akufo-Addo administration is committed to transforming the agric sector of the economy, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has said. Speaking ahead of the National Framers Day event that will take place today Friday December 2, the Minister said the government is determined to harness the full potential of Ghana’s agricultural sector....
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Pregnant women badly affected as strike by nurses at Manhyia Hospital bite hard
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has announced their strike beginning today Friday December 2. The Regional Chairman Jones Afriyie Antoh told tv3 after a crunch meeting on Thursday December 1. The Association threatened to extend it to all health facilities in the Ashanti by Tuesday, if the embattled National Service Scheme (NSS) regional director still...
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WAEC releases provisional results for 2022 WASSCE school candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of candidates who sat for the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022. In a statement issued by WAEC on Thursday morning, it says it has posted the results online and candidates who so desire may access their results at the Council’s website. A total number...
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Wenchi High Court dismisses case against Techiman South MP
The Wenchi High Court has affirmed the declaration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Techiman South, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah as the winner of the 2020 parliamentary election. The court has also fined the petitioners GH¢ 100,000.00 to be shared between the member of parliament of the constituency and the Electoral...
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Nat’l Council of Songhai Chiefs holds meeting geared towards dev’t
The maiden edition of the Annual General Meeting of the National Council of Songhai Chiefs was held on Saturday, 26th November amongst the various Songhai chiefs in all 16 regions of Ghana. The event was held under the auspices of the President of the National Council of Songhai Chiefs, Chief Mohammed Mohammed Zuna. This meeting...
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Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs Celebrates 4th Anniversary
The Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs held its 4th anniversary celebration under the leadership of its chairman Sarki Muhammad Al-Halipha Haidara, who doubles as Zongo chief for the Amasaman Community on Saturday 26th November 2022. The Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs organized a grand Durbar at the forecourt of Amasaman Chief palace to...
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2023 Budget: Government to cut imports of public institutions by 50%
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced some measures in the 2023 Budget aimed at boosting the local productive capacity of the economy. Outlining the measures on the Floor of Parliament, Mr. Ofori-Atta said government will cut the imports of public sector institutions that rely on imports either for inputs or consumption by 50%. It...
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Young girls bemoan High cost of sanitary pads.
The challenging economic circumstances currently has affected the cost of goods and services in the country including sanitary pads. The prices of sanitary pads has shot up from five cedis currently selling at 20 Cedis. The soaring inflation has pushed up the cost of pads in Ghana, driving more girls out of school or to...
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Madina Market Head Potters Appeal for Gov’t Support
Some head potters in the Madina Market are calling on the government to come to their aid so as to make life comfortable for them.They say as a result of high inflation in Ghana, the cost of living has become unbearable for them. The head potters, also referred to as Kayayeis, lamented on the rate...