Monthly Archives: May 2023

FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo delivers final address on COVID-19, provides IMF deal update

Business News of Monday, 29 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   play videoPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered his last address to the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The address significantly saw the president announce the official end to the pandemic in Ghana since its outbreak in March 2020. The president also updated the ...

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NDC established two factories – Okudzeto Ablakwa confirms in viral ‘throwback’ video

Politics of Wednesday, 24 May 2023 Source: ghanaguardian.com Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa A throwback video involving Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa appears to have settled the debate on the number of factories the NDC Government under former President John Mahama directly built. At the NPP’s final rally ahead of the by-election in Kumawu, Vice President Bawumia touted the NPP Government’s record in building over ...

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NPP thinks Ashantis are fools – Otumfuo Ahenenanom Hene

Politics of Wednesday, 24 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com play videoClick Here to Watch in Twi Otumfuo Ahenenanom Hene slams President Akufo-Addo for lack of development in the Ashanti Region The Otumfuo Ahenenanom Hene, Nana Kwame Mensah-Bonsu, has slammed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his failure to bring developmental projects to the Ashanti Region. He accused President Akufo-Addo and his party, the New Patriotic ...

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NPP leaders storm Assin North, poised for another by-election

Politics of Thursday, 25 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   James Gyakye Quayson, embattled MP for Assin North The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is preparing to hold another by-election in Assin North as several national executives have arrived in the constituency. This comes after the Supreme Court, on May 17, ordered Parliament to remove James Gyakye Quayson‘s name as a Member of Parliament. ...

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We have 19 months to bring economy back on track – Akufo-Addo

Business News of Wednesday, 24 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com play videoPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo President Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that his government will work to ensure that Ghana meets all the conditions necessary to get the next tranche of the $3 billion loan facility from the International Monetary Fund. He said the government is putting in place structures that will enhance ...

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I have no problem with Chinese involvement in Ghana’s economy – Akufo-Addo

Business News of Thursday, 25 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com play videoPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that he has no problem with the involvement and participation of the Chinese in Ghana’s economy. According to him, China has, through the years, become a reliable partner that has supported Ghana’s economy in very difficult and trying times. He made ...

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E-levy rakes in 11% revenue for Q1 2023

Business News of Thursday, 25 May 2023 Source: thebftonline.com Mobile Money transactions in the first four months of 2023 has reached GH¢550.4bn At the 25 percent mark of the year, data from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reveals that the Electronic Levy (E-levy) generated GH¢246.9million in revenue, accounting for 11 percent of the projected GH¢2.24billion for the year. Since its implementation ...

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We have to cut our coats according to our cloth – Akufo-Addo on government spending

Business News of Thursday, 25 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated the government’s commitment to ensuring fiscal discipline for the economy to gain stability after the receipt of the first tranche of the $3 billion loan facility. He explained that the government is seeking to do this by increasing domestic savings and ...

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Godpapa and Lupita: Viral TikTok couple arrested by police

Entertainment of Thursday, 25 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com play videoGodpapa The Greatest and Empress Lupita have been arrested by the Tema Community 2 Police The Tema Community Police have arrested Godpapa The Greatest and Empress Lupita, a couple whose viral videos have been trending on social media in recent days. The couple went viral sensation after various videos of them engaged ...

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