Breaking the Aid Cycle: Ghana’s Moment for Health Financing Reform
In the past month, we have witnessed a dramatic shift in global health financing, forcing many to confront the stark...
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Many eligible businesses fail to register for VAT – Finance Ministry report
A new report by the Ministry of Finance has revealed that many businesses in Ghana that meet the threshold for...
Dr. Sofo Rashid Tanko Computer appointed acting CEO of GIFEC
President John Mahama has appointed Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana...
Former SIC Insurance MD Duah-Yentumi finally hands over
Ms Hollistar Duah-Yentumi has officially handed over the leadership of SIC Insurance PLC to her successor, Mr James Agyenim-Boateng, following...
Karpowership Ghana dismisses shutdown fears
Karpowership Ghana has assured the public that its power supply remains stable despite ongoing discussions with the government over accumulated...
Ghana’s energy crisis deepens as Karpowership threatens power cut over $379m debt
Ghana’s power sector faces a looming crisis as Karpowership, operator of the Aboadze power barge, has threatened to suspend electricity...
Political interference, not inefficiency, behind ECG’s losses – Energy expert
Energy Systems Specialist, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has dismissed claims that the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) under-declaration of revenue...
World Bank urges Ghana to adopt pro-poor fiscal adjustments
The World Bank has advised the Ghanaian government to implement fiscal policies that promote economic growth while safeguarding the poor...
PwC audit reveals GH₵5.3 billion under-declared revenue at ECG
A 2024 audit of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has uncovered a GH₵5.3 billion revenue discrepancy,...
Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo sacked as SSNIT Director-General; along with 3 deputies Adu-Darkwa, Kpedekpo, Amoako
The government has revoked the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust...
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