Business News of Tuesday, 4 February 2025 Disclaimer Source: thebftonline.com Minister of Environment, Science and Technology-designate, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has stressed the need for a comprehensive feasibility study before any outright ban on plastics in Ghana. During his vetting before parliament in Accra, he stated that while plastic pollution remains a significant ...

Business News of Monday, 3 February 2025 Disclaimer Source: africa.businessinsider.com International Monetary Fund Starting the new year with less debt relieves economic constraints and gives governments more leeway to address critical national concerns. Avoiding significant IMF debt has helped these nations reduce economic risks, promote sustainable development, and maintain national sovereignty. By avoiding severe lending conditions, they can better deploy resources ...

Business News of Tuesday, 4 February 2025 Disclaimer Source: theheraldghana.com John Abdulai Jinapor and Samuel Dubik Mahama The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated a five-member committee to investigate the cause of over 2,500 uncleared containers procured by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and left at the port. The locked-up containers, linked to ex-ECG Managing ...

General News of Monday, 3 February 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Sam George and Okudzeto Ablakwa The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized an unknown individual believed to be the Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations minister-designate, Sam Nartey George. According to Afenyo-Markin, some members of the ruling government are acting childish, portraying to the public that they are righteous in ...

Politics of Tuesday, 28 January 2025 Disclaimer Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Boakye Agyarko is a former Minister of Energy Former Minister of Energy and Power, Boakye Agyarko, has announced plans to embark on a nationwide listening tour as part of efforts to restructure and unify the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following its defeat in the recently concluded elections. Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo morning ...

Business News of Friday, 31 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Dr. Ernest Addison, Bank of Ghana Governor The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, is set to proceed on terminal leave starting February 3, 2025, ahead of his official retirement from the central bank. Dr. Addison, who has served as Governor since April 3, 2017, was reappointed for a second term ...

Regional News of Saturday, 1 February 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com The cause of the fire remains unknown A raging fire swept through parts of Suame Magazine in Kumasi late Friday night, January 31, 2025, destroying several shops and valuable property. According to eyewitness reports, the fire started in an area known as “Garage” and quickly spread to nearby structures. The cause of ...

Business News of Sunday, 2 February 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Eric Opoku is the Minister of Food and Agriculture The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government intends to revoke the contract for the construction of the Pwalugu Dam. According to him, the government will seek new contractors and funding to ensure the project’s execution, rather than ...

Politics of Saturday, 1 February 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin (L) and renowned private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu Renowned private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged the four Members of Parliament (MPs) suspended by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to take legal action against the Speaker. Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Saturday, February 1, 2025, Kpebu stated that the Speaker may ...

Business News of Saturday, 1 February 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com File photo of gold bars The Bank of Ghana has released data showing a significant increase in Ghana’s gold reserves. From 19.5 tonnes in 2023, the reserves rose to 30.5 tonnes in 2024, valued at $2.7 billion. This represents a 56% increase. According to the Bank of Ghana, the rise in reserves is part of ...