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The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, held a crucial meeting yesterday with over 22 bank Managing Directors to discuss the future of Ghana’s economy. The engagement, focused on restoring macroeconomic stability and fostering sustainable growth amidst ongoing financial challenges. Dr Forson, described the conversation as candid and constructive, highlighting the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline. He announced significant investment cuts and a reset of goods and services expenditure to 2023 levels. The government aims to achieve a primary surplus of 1.5% as part of its strategy to consolidate economic gains and rebuild confidence in the financial system. “As part…

Ahead of Ghana’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, former Minister of Youth and Sports, has made a significant contribution to support the Black Stars by donating 1,000 match tickets to the National Sports Authority (NSA). The donation was presented on behalf of Afriyie-Ankrah by Lazio Yusif, a Sports Analyst, and was officially received by veteran sports journalist, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah on behalf of the NSA. The gesture aims to boost attendance at the stadium, ensuring that the Black Stars receive the passionate support they need as they battle for qualification. Speaking on behalf of Afriyie-Ankrah, Lazio,…

Emirates, has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350, as more newly delivered aircraft featuring the airline’s latest cabin innovations enter scheduled service. With the latest tranche of planned Emirates A350 deployments, the airline is expanding the list of its short to medium haul destinations served in the Middle East/GCC and Europe. For the first time, the Emirates A350 will make its debut in Africa and Southeast Asia. Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline said: “Our strategic A350 expansion across diverse geographies in the Middle East/GCC, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia leverages…

As of 2025, a total of 24 industries have surpassed the trillion-dollar valuation, shaping economies and influencing global markets. But as technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors drive new opportunities, several emerging sectors are on track to break through this exclusive threshold within the next two years. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, five industries are set to skyrocket past the one-trillion-dollar mark between 2025 and 2026. Here’s a closer look at the sectors set for explosive growth. IoT and Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Hit the Trillion-Dollar Mark in 2025; Public Cloud, Consumer Electronics, and Tobacco to Follow in 2026 The…

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mpraeso, Davies Opoku Ansah, has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to engage former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, with understanding, rather than punitive measures. Reflecting on the intense criticism Adwoa Safo faced during the 8th Parliament, Opoku Ansah, admitted that many, including himself, had been unfair in their judgments of her. “In the 8th Parliament, no MP endured more criticism than you, Adwoa. Many of us, myself included, judged you harshly. We blamed you for actions and inactions that we believed had dire consequences for our party. But today, with…

Accra, Thursday 20th March News breaking from National Security sources this evening indicate that the former Director General of the National Signals Bureau has been picked up at the Kotoka International Airport. The report indicate that Mr Kwabena Adu Boahene went into hiding and been evading the authorities for several weeks. But his luck ran out when upon a credible tip off he was picked up as he was travelling under a fake identity to evade capture. As he is being processed, our credible sources have informed us that because the former spy chief has networked with a lot of…

“Ungrateful people normally fade away(‘die’) prematurely”. This is a profound statement from one man of God in the country and therefore as people we must be careful about how we treat those who once helped us. The Presidential seat is NOT for the simplest or humblest or loudest. The seat is for the most prepared, as well as the most preferred by the majority of Ghanaians. Second or third or fourth chance also depends on the demonstration of sound leadership qualities after first defeat. Throughout history, successful people were once a failure. But these people didn’t apportion blame to others…

Saha Global, a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing clean water to underserved communities in Ghana, has officially launched a dugout expansion project in Yakura, located in the North-East Gonja District of the Savannah Region. This initiative aims to address persistent water shortages that have long affected residents in the area. Funded by the Shockwave Foundation, the project seeks to provide sustainable access to water for local communities struggling with seasonal drought conditions. A sod-cutting ceremony, held to mark the commencement of this critical intervention, was attended by the Savannah Regional Minister, officials from the North East Gonja District Assembly, traditional…

Africa’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers pick back up this week, with 11 fixtures broadcast live from Matchday 5, running from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 March 2025. There is no better place to get your season-long ticket to the best football the world has to offer than DStv! One of the major narrative threads for this Matchday will be the performance of Nigeria, who need to recover from a slow start in Group C which has seen them claim just three points from a possible 12 thus far. The Super Eagles will enter a new era on Friday when they…

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, has declared Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad a “must-win.” This follows a string of disappointments after the team failed to win any of their last six matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars will host Chad on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium before jetting off to Morocco to face Madagascar on March 24. “The Chad game is a must-win, and with the support of the fans, I know it will go well for us,” He told Happy FM. “We all know what qualifying for the World…