NAPO not my preferred candidate to partner Bawumia

[ad_1] The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North and a leading member of the New Patriotic Party, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has rejected the selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, better known as NAPO, as the party’s running mate. According to him, even though the Energy Minister is a qualified candidate to partner flagbearer Dr Mahamudu…

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Ghana, Cyprus initiate political consultations

[ad_1] Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Dr. Konstantinos Kombos have hosted meetings with Ghanaian Foreign Minister, Ms. Shirley A. Botchwey, in the capital, Nicosia, and agreed to establish a framework for political consultations. The framework would facilitate cooperation in a raft of fields including trade, maritime security, education, fisheries, tourism, and smoother visa…

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Plastic manufacturers threaten to shut down over 5% tax

[ad_1] Consumers across the country may soon face a reduction in the availability of essential commodities packaged in plastic, including bottled and sachet water. This comes as the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association, representing local industry players, has issued a weak ultimatum to the government to demand the immediate suspension of a newly imposed 5% excise…

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The importance of financial literacy [Article]

[ad_1] In the twenty-first century, financial literacy has become a cornerstone for individual and collective well-being. The complex economic, political, and societal trends that characterise our times necessitate a comprehensive approach to financial education, extending beyond family and peer socialisation to encompass political and educational actions at national and global levels. This article underscores the…

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IFC signs $25m agreement with Société Générale to support women in SME

[ad_1] The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Société Générale on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, signed a 25 million dollar loan facility agreement designed to create new opportunities for women-led Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Ghana. The partnership is integral to IFC’s Base of the Pyramid Platform—a $1 billion global financing facility aimed at delivering critical…

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Tema and Takoradi ports drop in CPPI report for 2023

[ad_1] In the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023, Ghana’s major ports, Tema and Takoradi, have shown concerning standings, with Tema Port ranked 376th out of 405 ports globally, while Takoradi Port ranked 274th. Tema Port’s overall rank at 376 out of 405 ports globally and Takoradi Port’s rank at 274 represent declines from…

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Mahama is incorruptible; false accusations won’t tarnish his image

[ad_1] Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the spokesperson for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has vehemently maintained that her boss is incorruptible. This assertion comes despite a recent publication by The Daily Dispatch, owned by Ben Ephson, alleging that certain appointees in Mahama’s previous administration splurged over $8 million on luxury properties in…

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Dozens of injured sent to main referral hospital

[ad_1] Some 45 injured people have been sent to Nairobi’s Kenyatta National Hospital, the country’s biggest referral hospital They are receiving treatment and surgery, the hospital says on X, external. “Seven being female with different kinds of injuries… We have had no mortalities from the demonstration so far.” Protesters inside parliament More footage of the…

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