Finance
US$4.6 billion remittances for Ghana in 2023 – World Bank
In 2023, Sub-Saharan Africa saw remittance flows reach US$54 billion, with Ghana among the largest beneficiaries, receiving the second highest inflows within the region, the latest World Bank Migration and Development Brief has shown.
During the peri…
SSNIT hotels sale: I will submit myself to prosecution if corruption is established – Board Chair
Elizabeth Ohene, the Board Chair of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has publicly defended the state pensions outfit’s decision to divest a 60 percent stake in some hotels.
She stressed in an op-ed published in the state-owne…
Mid-Year Review: Business Committee proposes Joint Caucus Meeting
The Parliamentary Business Committee has proposed a Joint Caucus meeting on Wednesday, July 3, to discuss urgent matters in the preparation of the Government’s Mid-Year Review of Economic Policy.
The Mid-Year budget review is expected to be presented…
Kwaku Kwarteng removed as Chair of Finance Committee in Parliament
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin in Parliament has announced the reassignment of Kwaku Kwarteng, formerly the Chairman of the Finance Committee, to the position of Chairperson of the Economy Committee.
According to the Majority Leader, th…
Agrospectrum showcases software to boost agricultural production
Agrospectrum Limited, an operator in the agriculture sector, has introduced a software application to provide solutions for agricultural value chain in the country.
The software, which has a range of solutions such as marketplace, data collection, in…
Bill introduced to regulate cement prices a perfect move, extend it to other commodities – PNP
The People’s National Party (PNP) has commended the Minister for Trade and Industry for introducing a bill in Parliament that aims to regulate cement prices.
A statement issued by National Chairman and Leader, Janet Asana Nablah, said the move will
SES HD PLUS transitions to Free-to-Air broadcasting platform
SES HD PLUS Ghana, a leading high-definition (HD) satellite broadcast service provider in Ghana, has transitioned from its subscription-based platform to the free-to-air (FTA) platform.
A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said the change, eff…
Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation creates over 15,000 jobs, trains thousands in digital skills
The Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation through the World Bank financed eTransform project has trained over 39.141 people in digital skills and created jobs for about 15000 people.
In a bid to solidify its position as Africa’s leading centre…