Month: July 2023

Policy Rate To Be Kept At 30% At Next MPC Meeting – Fitch Solutions Predicts
27 Jul

Policy Rate To Be Kept At 30% At Next MPC Meeting – Fitch Solutions Predicts

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Fitch Solutions is forecasting a steady policy rate of 30.0% by the Bank of Ghana at its next meeting in September 2023. It however believes that the Central Bank will commence a monetary easing cycle in the fourth quarter of 2023, as inflation will moderate rapidly towards the end of 2023. In its latest report on Ghana, the UK-based firm said the regulator of the banking industry will cut the benchmark policy rate by 200 basis points to 28.00 percent by the end of the year. Fitch Solutions furthered that inflation will moderate rapidly in the 4th quarter of 2023…
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Use Mid-Year Budget To Address Exchange Rate Fluctuations – Electronic Dealers Association To Ofori-Atta
27 Jul

Use Mid-Year Budget To Address Exchange Rate Fluctuations – Electronic Dealers Association To Ofori-Atta

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The Ghana Electronics and Musical Instruments Dealers Association is appealing to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to use the mid-year budget to address exchange rate challenges in the country. Chairman of the association, Vincent Osei, appealed to the Finance Minister to consider pegging the cedi at a fixed rate to reduce the cost of doing business in the country. Speaking to Joy Business on the sidelines of a health screening for the elderly as part of the association’s 15th anniversary celebration, Mr. Osei said, a robust cedi performance will help reduce the cost of doing business. “The main point is…
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$3Bn IMF Deal: Zero Financing Of Govt’s Budget Has Been Met – BoG Governor
27 Jul

$3Bn IMF Deal: Zero Financing Of Govt’s Budget Has Been Met – BoG Governor

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The Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Ernest Addison has said that the central bank has met its target of zero financing of government budget under a programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing the 113th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press conference in Accra on Monday July 24, Dr Addison said “Implementation of the IMF-supported Extended Credit Facility programme for the first six-months of 2023 is broadly in line with the Performance Criteria targets for June 2023. While the programme envisaged a drawdown in reserves of close to US$100 million, the BoG built reserves in excess of U$S1…
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Prime Take: Clean Your Minds Of Hatred And Prejudice, It Blinds Efficiency – Joe Lartey Snr To GFA
27 Jul

Prime Take: Clean Your Minds Of Hatred And Prejudice, It Blinds Efficiency – Joe Lartey Snr To GFA

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Veteran sports commentator, Joe Lartey Snr, has advised the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to eschew loathing in the governance of football. Speaking in a yet-to-be-televised Prime Takeinterview with Muftawu Nabila Abdulai, the venerable Lartey, noted that politics and desire for money have negatively impacted the growth of Ghana’s football. “They should clean their heads,” the former GBC journalist said when quizzed what advice he would offer to the leadership of Ghana football. “Sooner than later, I intend to visit the president of Ghana football, Kurt Okraku. I want to have a little chat with him and share the little…
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2023 WWC: Nigeria Stun Australia, Seals Africa’s First Win To Go Top Of Group B
27 Jul

2023 WWC: Nigeria Stun Australia, Seals Africa’s First Win To Go Top Of Group B

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Nigeria came from behind to beat Australia and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Australia scored first when Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s pass. But Nigeria equalised soon afterwards with Uchenna Kanu’s calm finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1. Asisat Oshoala scored after a mix-up between Australia’s Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold and Nigeria held on, despite Kennedy scoring late on. Nigeria move top of Group B, level with Canada on four points, while Australia are a point behind both before the last matches in…
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Ambulance Case: Finance Ministry’s Letter To BoG Doesn’t Constitute An Application For Letters Of Credit – Witness
27 Jul

Ambulance Case: Finance Ministry’s Letter To BoG Doesn’t Constitute An Application For Letters Of Credit – Witness

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A Banking and Finance Expert has told an Accra Economic and Financial Court that a letter signed by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson requesting for letters of credit to be established by the Bank of Ghana in favour of Big Sea Trading LLC of Dubai, is not an application for an LC. Alexander Kofi Mensah Mould, who testified as an expert witness on Thursday in a case of causing financial loss to the state brought against Dr Forson, who doubles as Minority Leader in Parliament, explained under cross examination by the Attorney General, Godfred Dame, that whereas the Ministry of Finance…
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David Silva Retires From Football
27 Jul

David Silva Retires From Football

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Spanish midfielder David Silva has announced his retirement following a critical knee injury suffered during Real Sociedad’s pre-season ahead of the new season. Before joining Real Sociedad in 2020, the 37-year-old spent a decade at City, where he won four Premier League titles while playing over 400 matches. “Today is a sad day for me,” Silva said on social media. “Today it is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to. Today it is time to say goodbye to my colleagues, who are like family to me. I will miss you very much.” Silva joined…
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‘Even The Government Of Ghana Is Using Some Family Members’ – Charles Taylor Defends Kurt Okraku Over Nepotism
27 Jul

‘Even The Government Of Ghana Is Using Some Family Members’ – Charles Taylor Defends Kurt Okraku Over Nepotism

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Former Ghana international Charles Taylor has stepped forward to defend Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, who has been accused of favouritism towards ‘family and friends.’ The allegations were made in a petition to the FIFA Ethics Committee, with several GFA staff members allegedly being direct family members and friends of the 52-year-old president, implying nepotism within the organisation. This, among other allegations, has not deterred Okraku, who has announced his intention to run in this year’s presidential election, which is scheduled for October. In support of Okraku’s bid for a second term, the former Hearts of Oak and…
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I Wanted To Be A Doctor – Sarkodie
27 Jul

I Wanted To Be A Doctor – Sarkodie

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Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has stated that he had dreams of becoming a medical doctor. According to Sarkodie, he would have aspired for a career in the medical field if his music career had not kicked off. Being a multitalented person, he added that he also had plans of putting his other talents to use. “First, I wanted to be a doctor, I do arts; I paint, I sketch. So definitely something towards that direction…” he told NandoLeaks when asked about his passion aside music. Sarkodie mentioned that coming up as an artiste, his mother gave him an ultimatum about his career. He stated…
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A Lot Of Those I Started With Are Dead – Abusuapanin Judas Gives Thanks To God
27 Jul

A Lot Of Those I Started With Are Dead – Abusuapanin Judas Gives Thanks To God

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Veteran Ghanaian actor, Tweneboah Koduah popularly known as Abusuapanin Judas has thanked God for his life. In a video shared via his TikTok page, the veteran actor said he remains grateful to God considering how far he has come in life, having lost some of those he started out with. “Oh Lord, see what you’ve made me. Where would I be by now? A lot of those I started with have died. If I am still alive, I give thanks to God,” he said before dancing to Adam Nana by gospel musician Joyce Blessing. Abusuapanin Judas was popular in the…
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