Monthly Archives: December 2024

Several years of relatively high inflation ahead, warns DNB

Crowds in the shopping streets. © ANP / ANP Several years of relatively high inflation ahead, warns DNB Inflation in the Netherlands will probably remain higher than in the eurozone as a whole in the coming years. De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) warns of this when new economic forecasts are published. According to DNB, this is because wages have been rising quite ...

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Rebuilding the party, rethinking flagbearer selection – Arthur Kennedy on how NPP can bounce back in 2028

Politics of Saturday, 14 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr. Kobina Arthur Kennedy is a prominent figure in the NPP A prominent figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kobina Arthur Kennedy, has outlined a series of critical reforms he believes are necessary for the party to regain its strength and position itself for a successful comeback in the 2028 elections. In a recent ...

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Ghana’s GDP growth to reach 5% beyond 2024 – IMF projects

Business News of Saturday, 14 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com This outlook remains positive despite challenges from ongoing fiscal consolidation The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will gradually increase to its potential level of about 5.0% beyond 2024. This forecast aligns with predictions from various international research institutions. According to the IMF’s Country Report ...

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Positive signals show that the economy is bouncing back – Seth Terkper

Business News of Friday, 13 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Former Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper Former Minister of Finance Seth Terkper has noted that there are positive signs indicating that the country’s economy is bouncing back. In an interview with Joy News, Terkper, referencing recent reports by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), confirmed these positive signals but emphasised that not all sectors are ...

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Avoid IMF, explore other avenues for funds – Kofi Koranteng urges Mahama

  Independent presidential candidate, Kofi Koranteng Independent presidential candidate Kofi Koranteng, has urged the President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, to refrain from engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and instead explore other avenues to resolve Ghana’s economic challenges. He questioned how the country would generate the necessary funds through the IMF, emphasising the importance of finding alternative solutions. Speaking on ...

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Ghana will not quit IMF deal but wants changes – Mahama

Business News of Saturday, 14 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: reuters.com   2024 President-Elect, John Mahama Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama has said he will not abandon the country’s $3 billion rescue package with the International Monetary Fund but wants to review the deal to tackle wasteful state spending and upgrade the energy sector. Mahama, a former president who won the Dec. 7 election ...

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Delay passage of Free SHS Bill for broader stakeholder consultations – NAGRAT to MPs

General News of Saturday, 14 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers, Angel Carbonu The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has called for a delay in the passage of the Free SHS Bill to allow for broader consultations with stakeholders. In an interview with Channel One TV on Friday, December ...

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Keep some cash at home because of cyber attacks, DNB says

Dutch banks are poised to recommend their clients always keep cash money hidden at home, because of the risk that payment systems may be disrupted because of mounting geopolitical tensions. The Dutch central bank (DNB)said on Wednesday that the chance of a cyber attack on important infrastructure is increasing, particularly from Russia. If the digital payment system is disrupted, then people will ...

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Twee verdachten van dodelijke explosie in Den Haag werden week eerder ‘betrapt met veertien jerrycans’

Met videoTwee mannen die verdacht worden van betrokkenheid bij de dodelijke explosie in Den Haag, waren mogelijk een week eerder al bezig met de voorbereidingen. In hun busje vond de politie ’s nachts toen veertien jerrycans, een brandblusser, fakkels, zwaar vuurwerk en extra kleding. Dat bevestigen bronnen na berichtgeving van Omroep Brabant. Michiel van Gruijthuijsen 13-12-24, 15:21 Laatste update: 13-12-24, 21:22 De twee ...

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Everyone will pay a little more tax in 2026 due to VAT hassle

Mail from the tax authorities. Photo for illustration. © ANP / Laurens van Putten All workers will pay slightly more tax in 2026 to prevent the fuss about the VAT increase on culture, sports and books from costing the treasury money. This was reported by State Secretary Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen (Taxation) to the House of Representatives. Domestic editorial staff 13-12-24, 17:51 The ...

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