GENERAL NEWS

A plea by founder of defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien for a chance to re-negotiate with the Attorney General Accra High Court has been thrown out by an Accra High Court. This comes after Ato Essien breached the terms of an agreement that saw him escape jail term with …

Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari has denied reports that the former president’s convoy and campaign team has been involved in an accident. In a disclaimer issued via her social media accounts, the former president’s campaign spokesperson acknowledged that a regional team of the National Democratic …

The two according to witness died on the spot when two trailers collided on the highway. In One of the vehicles captured with registration number GW 1567-11 was captured in a video report by witness while the other vehicle had its number destroyed after the accident. The accident occurred at …

The Strategy Lead & Business Manager (Business & Commercial Clients) at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Dr. Kweku Arthur-Annobil, has urged banks to explore alternative funding sources to support SMEs in the face of declining commercial bank funding for businesses. Dr. Arthur-Annobil said this at a stakeholder conference on the theme ‘Restoring …

An estimated 5,000 unemployed youth are expected to benefit from the government’s flagship initiative, the Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment programme, implemented by the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA). The Programme is a vehicle through which the government intends to provide funding and technical support to the youth between the ages of …

Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has donated computer laptops, desktops, and accessories to Ankwa Doboro and Rev. Father Weighers Basic Schools in his constituency. The equipment includes tablets, laptops, content access points, a projector, a charging cabinet, and electronic learning kits. The educational …

Stanbic Bank Ghana has reported improvements in its banking operations since incorporating the Bank of Ghana sustainable banking principles across its operations. The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability Manager for Stanbic Bank, Joseph Amo Adjei shared this at the launch of the Integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (IESG) …

Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has emphasized the need for African countries to increase their investment in the housing sector as a means of driving economic growth on the continent. Speaking at a Ministerial Roundtable during the 42nd Annual General Meeting of Shelter Afrique in Abuja, Nigeria, on …

The country’s year-on-year inflation has once again dropped to 41.2 per cent in April from the 45 per cent recorded in March 2023. Data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicated this is the fourth time inflation has dropped extending the disinflation process since January 2023. The GSS in its …

The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing challenges in compiling a credible voter register for its primaries as the register is riddled with discrepancies and inaccuracies. According to a suit filed by Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, a flagbearer hopeful of the party, the register is not fit for purpose …