The cost of electricity is up by 5.8 percent and water by 5.1 percent this morning following a tariff adjustment approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission for residential use. The PURC attributed the increment to several factors including the cedi depreciation, inflation, cost of fuel, and electricity generation mix. In its May 31 statement, […]
A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Ghana is among the emerging market economies most prepared to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI). On Tuesday, the IMF released its AI Preparedness Index (AIPI), which maps the world’s readiness for AI and evaluates the level of AI preparedness in 174 countries. The AIPI […]
Ghana placed 2nd in remittance flows to Africa in 2023, the World Bank has revealed in its 2024 Migration Development Report. The country recorded $4.6 billion in remittance receipts in 2023. Nigeria came 1st with remittance flows of $19.5 billion. Kenya, Zimbabwe and Senegal came 3rd, 4th and 5th with inflows of $4.2 billion, $3.1 billion and […]
Just as they did at the World Relay Championships, Ghana’s 4×100m relay men’s team on Monday beat rivals, Nigeria to win the gold medal at the 23rd African Athletics Championships (AAC) taking place in Douala. Ghana’s quartet made up of Fuseini Ibrahim, Isaac Botsio, Edwin Gadayi, and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu made sure there was no room […]
Mining companies repatriated over US$4.2 billion to Ghana in 2023. This represents a little over 1.4% of the value of repatriation done in 2022. This is according to the 2023 mining report by the Ghana Chamber of Mines. A total of $2.7 billion was channeled through local banks, this was marginally lower than the value […]
Disaster looms large on the horizon as flood-prone areas in Accra risk being inundated by runoff from the breaking of the Odaw River caused by tonnes of plastic waste following imminent rains and thunderstorm from now till July, this year. The indiscriminate dumping of plastics into the Odaw channel by communities that straddle the drain […]
Individuals who have encroached on the buffer zone and Ghana’s international boundary line at Paga in the Upper East Region have disregarded a May 5 deadline to remove their structures. During a recent visit facilitated by the Ghana Boundary Commission, the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) cited security implications arising from the actions of the residents. […]
Ghana has awarded Kenyan President William Ruto the country’s The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta honour. Conferring the honour at a State banquet on Wednesday evening, President Nana Akufo-Addo said President Ruto was an “example of a new generation of African leaders” who have decided to insist on the application […]
Kenyan President, Dr William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto, has described Ghana’s democracy as a beacon of hope and an inspiration to many countries, especially with the emergence of unconstitutional governments from all directions. He explained that Kenya was proud of Ghana’s democracy, particularly the almost equal Members of Parliament for both the Minority and Majority […]
Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday evening to commence a three-day state visit. He was received by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia at the Kotoka International Airport. President Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with his host, President Nana Akufo-Addo, aimed at strengthening trade, diplomatic, and historical ties with the West […]
The President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has lauded Ghana for not only leading Africa’s struggle for independence but for also paving the way for many African countries to emancipate themselves from colonial rule. He was speaking as the special guest of honour at the 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua in the Eastern Region […]
In his address commemorating Ghana’s 67th Independence Day today in Koforidua, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo stated Ghana’s resilience in navigating through challenging economic circumstances. Reflecting on the nation’s journey, President Akufo-Addo stressed the significance of upholding and transmitting cherished national values across generations. He underscored the necessity of collective pride in Ghanaian identity and […]
