IMF deal to be reached latest February – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has said that the country is hopeful to get an International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal latest in February. According to him, the deal will enable the economy to…
Gov’t must exclude Pensioner Bondholders from DDEP – Forum appeals
An appeal has been made to the government of Ghana, particularly the Ministry of Finance to consider exempting pensioner Bondholders from the ongoing Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The proponents,…
FAD Christmas Gala discovers Ghana’s Messi
Football talents abound in Ghana and the African continent in general, however; it takes scouts, mini-tournaments, and in some areas, community-organized football competitions to uncover these endowments. Such competitions, particularly…
Iran sentences former president’s daughter to a 5-year prison term
The activist daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has been sentenced to five years in prison, her lawyer said on Tuesday. The lawyer did not give detail of…
Oquaye wants fixed term for EC Chair
Former Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye wants the appointment process for the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) reviewed. He wants a fixed term of 6 years…
Telcos to implement 1% E-Levy charge from tomorrow
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications says it will commence the implementation of the revised Electronic Transfer levy (E-Levy) rate of 1% from Wednesday, January 11, 2023. The government presenting the…
SHSs ready for 2023 academic year — CHASS President
Many second-cycle schools have expressed their readiness to reopen for the commencement of the 2023 academic year. In separate interviews with the Daily Graphic, the management of some second-cycle schools…
Nigeria restricts cash withdrawal to $44 a week per individual
Nigeria has officially restricted massive cash withdrawals from the bank beginning Monday the 9th January in an effort to cool off inflation. Nigerians will only be allowed to withdraw 44…
Alleged Corruption at Northern Development Authority: OSP to release outcome in due course
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it has concluded investigations into corruption-related allegations at the Northern Development Authority. This is contained in a half-year report issued by the…
Ethiopia regulator decries harassment of journalists
The state-funded Ethiopian Media Authority (Ema) has issued a statement calling on the authorities to stop harassing media workers, particularly investigative journalists. It came after the privately owned Ethiopian Satellite Television (Esat…
