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11 May

Lands Minister To Answer For Exemption Of Lands Commission Surveyors From Boundary Commission Board

Wontumi1BusinessForestry Commission, Lands Commission, Natural Resources

The Ghana Boundary Commission and the Minister responsible for Lands and Natural Resources are expected to appear before Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Forestry when parliament resumes sitting. The invitation is for the two to provide answers on the exclusion of the Surveying and Mapping Division of the Lands Commission from the governing board of the Ghana Boundary Commission. Chairperson of Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Forestry, Francis Manu-Adabor, has observed that the decision to exclude the state institution mandated to oversee land management in the country is inappropriate and insists on their inclusion. He spoke to the…

11 May

UCL: Inter Take First-Leg Advantage With 2-0 Win Over AC Milan

Wontumi1SportsUCL

Inter Milan took a big step towards reaching the Champions League final as they beat their city rivals in a thrilling Milan derby at San Siro. In a game that had been anticipated for weeks in Italy and was witnessed at the ground by a vocal and passionate 80,000-strong crowd, Inter made the perfect start when Edin Dzeko volleyed home in the eighth minute. The goal silenced the Milan fans – the designated home side for this tie in the stadium the two sides share – as they significantly outnumbered the Inter supporters. And the hosts were stunned further three…

11 May

Sergio Busquets: Barcelona Captain To Leave Club At End Of Season After 18 Years

Wontumi1SportsBarcelona, Barcelona captain, Sergio Busquet

Captain Sergio Busquets has confirmed he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after 18 years at the club. The former Spain midfielder, 34, has played 718 matches for Barcelona - the third-most in the club's history. His list of honours won with the club includes eight La Liga titles, seven Copas del Rey, seven Spanish Super Cups and three Champions Leagues. "Although it has not been an easy decision, I think the time has come," Busquets said. "It has been an unforgettable journey," he added. "I always dreamed of playing with this shirt and at this stadium.…

11 May

Establish Independent Parliamentary Budget Office To Monitor Monetary, Fiscal Systems – IEA

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The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called for the establishment of an Independent Parliamentary Budget Office to monitor Ghana’s monetary and fiscal systems. This, the institute say will ensure a stricter monetary and fiscal management systems to transform the economy. Addressing a group of Civil Society Organizations, Director of Research, Dr. John Kwakye said a parliamentary budget office is necessary in assessing and estimating the cost of government projects and programmes. Dr. Kwakye explained that a parliamentary budget office will be different from the current Fiscal Council in the country. He pointed out that the parliamentary budget office will…

11 May

We Need A Strong Legal System To Support Currency Board – IEA

Wontumi1BusinessCurrency Board Lite System, IEA, legal system

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is calling for a strong legal system to support the Currency Board (CB) Lite System to achieve its goals. It believes a strong legal system is key to support the board particularly the enforcement of the applicable rules. “A strong legal system is key to support the board, particularly the enforcement of the applicable rules. It is essential because a currency board arrangement derives much of its credibility from the changes required in the Central Bank law”. The IEA had earlier proposed the establishment of a CB to limit the Central Bank lending to…

11 May

Let Mahama Know Ghana Is Not Like An Ex-Wife You Can Go Back To- Dr Nana Afriyie To Ghanaians

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New Patriotic Party Aspiring candidate of Wassa Amenfi East constituency, Doctor Nana Afriyie, has advised Ghanaians to let former President John Dramani Mahama know that Ghana is not an ex-wife he can go back to. In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Dr Afriyie stated that former President Mahama is unserious about Ghana and deserves no second chance. According to him ex President Mahama will bring the economy to a stop as he has no better intention for the nation. ''Our father Mahama said something in relation to Ghanaians having short term…

11 May

Banking Industry To Face Crisis If Government Fails To Secure $1.5Bn Stability Fund By July – US-Based Economist

Wontumi1BusinessBanks, Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu, stability funds

Economist at Louisiana Economic Development in the USA, Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu, has revealed a looming banking crisis in Ghana if the government is unable to get the $1.5 billion dollar Stability Fund by July 2023. According to him, if government is not able to get the funds by July this year, some banks will start collapsing since they won’t be able to pay their workers and keep their operations running. He argues, already, some banks have recorded huge losses, therefore the lack of liquidity support from the Stability Fund will leave them with the option to fold up or reduce…

11 May

Sacking Seydou Zerbo Was A Bad Decision From Management – Asante Kotoko CEO

Wontumi1SportsASANTE KOTOKO, betPawa Ghana Premier League, Nana Yaw Amponsah, Seydou Zerbo

The Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah, says the club made a bad decision by relieving Seydou Zerbo of his duties as head coach of the club. Following the resignation of Prosper Narteh Ogum after the Porcupine Warrior’s Ghana Premier League winning season, the hierarchy of the club brought in the Burkinabe to fill in his spot and guide Kotoko to a title defence. Before being fired, the Zerbo amassed 34 points with Kotoko, winning nine league matches, drawing seven, and losing six. According to Nana Yaw Amponsah, the club was convinced of their path under the…