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General News of Saturday, 20 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.liveIMF approves second tranche of $600 million for Ghana as economic support

General News of Saturday, 20 January 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.live International Monetary Fund (IMF) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted its approval for Ghana to receive an additional $600 million in the second tranche of a $3 billion, 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement. The announcement, made in a statement on Friday, January 19, 2024, signifies the successful completion of the ...

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Nettoloon voor bijna iedereen omhoog, bereken hier hoeveel jij erop vooruit gaat

Wie werkt in sectoren als de bouw, zorg, overheid en transport, gaat er dit jaar flink op vooruit. Volgens nieuwe berekeningen van salarisverwerker ADP verdienen werkenden met een modaal salaris gemiddeld tientallen euro’s meer dan vorig jaar. Wie een minimumloon verdient met een fulltime dienstverband, gaat er het meest op vooruit. Economieredactie 18-01-24, 07:44 Laatste update: 11:15 Dat werkende Nederlanders erop vooruit zouden ...

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Resign to save yourself and the govt – Atta Akyea to Ofori-Atta

General News of Wednesday, 17 January 2024 Source: CNR Samuel Atta Akyea The Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has urged the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to consider stepping down for both his own sake and the good of the government. The calls for Ofori-Atta’s resignation have been growing for months, fueled by the country’s ongoing economic ...

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Non-performing MPs should be sacked – Prof. Mike Oquaye

General News of Thursday, 18 January 2024 Source: onuaonline.com Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, a former Speaker of Parliament, has said there is no justification for MPs to continue to stay in Parliament even if they have been there for years and non-performing. His comments come after concerns were raised over some experienced Members of Parliament from the ...

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Levy on secondhand clothing mooted

Business News of Thursday, 18 January 2024 Source: thebftonline.com Secondhand clothing As the country grapples with a severe environmental crisis due to the hazardous consequences of secondhand clothing waste, a levy has been proposed to better manage the situation. Across every part of the country, once-vibrant landscapes and communities are now under siege as pollution from discarded garments takes a torturous ...

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Ghana will reengage bondholders next week – Ken Ofori-Atta

Business News of Wednesday, 17 January 2024 Source: Reuters Ken Ofori-Atta Ghana will reengage with its international bondholders from next week, finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta told Reuters on Monday, as the country seeks to build on the momentum of a deal last week to restructure $5.4 billion of official creditor debt. The West African country will seek to continue discussions after ...

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AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast gets busy as stars start to showcase talent

Sports News of Saturday, 13 January 2024 Source: Janet Amankwaa 2023 AFCON As the 2023 AFCON unfolds in Ivory Coast, anticipation reaches a fever pitch, promising a football spectacle like no other. Here’s a glimpse into the spotlight stories to look out for in this historic showcase: Ivory Coast’s Home Advantage is on. Amidst the rhythmic beats of the local drum, ...

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We’ve withheld GH¢480 million in pensions from over 19,000 ‘ghost names’ – SSNIT

SNNIT logo The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it has withheld an amount of ¢480 million through its efforts to rid the scheme of ghost names. According to SSNIT, a total of 19,100 names have been identified as ghost names, and the amount spans from 2018 to November 2023. The Director-General of SSNIT, Dr. John Ofori-Tenkorang, revealed ...

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‘No Ghana Card, no salary’ initiative is unfair – GFL to government«

Business News of Friday, 12 January 2024 Source: myxyzonline.com File photo The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has urged the government to collaborate with the National Identification Authority (NIA) to register public workers who do not have Ghana cards. The Secretary General of the GFL, Abraham Koomson, who made the suggestion indicated that there are many public workers who have not ...

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