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Ghana: Opposition MPs ‘commission’ unfinished cathedral project, demand accountability for $58mln...
Opposition lawmakers in Ghana visited the premises earmarked for a national cathedral to officially commission the unfinished project, underscoring what they perceive as the...
Ghana expects $2bn boost in international reserves – Ken Ofori-Atta
Outgoing finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said Ghana is expecting an influx of nearly $2bn from development partners by year's end to significantly bolster...
Akufo-Addo sacks Ken Ofori-Atta amid economic hardship
Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo has announced a cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday (February 14), notably replacing the finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta amidst mounting criticism regarding Ghana's...
IMF board approves $600 mln payout for Ghana under loan programme
The International Monetary Fund's board approved a first review of Ghana's loan programme on Friday, allowing for the immediate disbursement of about $600 million...
‘No one can move Ghana’s economy forward except Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’...
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, passionately advocates for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as Ghana's next leader, asserting that Bawumia possesses the unique capability to...
‘Imagine Ghana as the new Jerusalem’ – Ofori-Atta on National Cathedral...
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has suggested a reevaluation of discussions on the National Cathedral's construction, emphasising its potential to drive economic growth.
Speaking at the...
Ghana waives import duties on electric vehicles for eight years from...
Ghana has announced a plan to waive import duties on Electric Vehicles (EVs) designated for public transportation for eight years beginning from 2024.
The West...
Ghana eyes US$150 million to kick off youth entrepreneurial programme
Ghana is working with the World Bank to secure some $150mn to accelerate the implementation in 2024 of the YouStart initiative aimed at supporting...
Ricketts-Hagan vows to uncover concealed GH¢11 billion tax in 2024 budget
George Ricketts-Hagan, Cape Coast South MP, alleges GH¢11 billion in hidden taxes within the 2024 government budget, promising exposure by the Minority caucus in...
2023 Budget review: Ghana’s economy making gains, says Ken Ofori-Atta
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is highly optimistic that the economy will bounce back after Ghana experienced its worst economic crisis in 2022.
Presenting the...
